Chad Firmstone is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a contract delivery driver for a web-based food delivery service. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with a range of service models including customized portfolio management.

Stewart Biro is a CFP® professional based in Pittsburgh, PA, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he was involved with South Hills Bible Chapel from 2014 to 2019. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered in an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to approved strategists and third parties.

Andrew Cross is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2019. Prior to his current role, he spent 11 years at Arendt's Outdoor Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Cross serves on the Finance Committee of Heritage Baptist Church, where he assists with budgeting and distribution of giving statements. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions using both strategic and dynamic approaches, managing approximately $22.9 billion in advisory assets as of December 2025.

Michael Campbell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has prior experience with Guardian Life/Luttner Financial Group Ltd dating back to 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Conditionomics, LLC, a business he dedicates limited time to. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Eric Kearsh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has four years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, LAUREL FINANCIAL GROUP, and The Huntington Investment Company. Kearsh is also engaged with CF Advisors Group as an investment firm employee. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Hyojoung Kim is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co and NYLIFE Securities since 2017 and joined Eagle Strategies LLC in 2024. Prior to her career in finance, she spent a year as a homemaker. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Maria Ferragonio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, possessing four years of industry experience. She has worked with Goldman Sachs – Ayco since 2019 and has held teaching positions at California University of Pennsylvania and other institutions. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides wealth management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of strategic allocation models and investment research supported by the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to tailor portfolios and services.

Peter Di Sanza is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and New York Life. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction.

Steven Schaefer is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. Schaefer is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Eugene Disanti Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in offering insurance products outside of Guardian, including health insurance, long-term care, and prescription plans. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a combination of brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs.

Joseph Radack is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Bank of New York Mellon. He is based in Canonsburg, PA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm uses a combination of strategic allocation models, manager selections, and technology-driven research to tailor portfolios and deliver a range of advisory services across multiple platforms.

James Snyder is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, having previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Executive Wealth Counselors. Snyder serves on the Boards of Trustees for the YMCA of Beaver County and the Pittsburgh Public Theater, where he also chairs the Investment Subcommittee and is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Scott Wodzenski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and PNC Bank. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Sara Pollock is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to this, she held roles at S&P Dow Jones Indices and Federated Hermes, among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time planning services alongside ongoing portfolio management through a fiduciary advisory model.

Zachary Zanolli is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bridgeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, which is an invitation-only, employee pilot program that uses algorithm-driven model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists and implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Abby Smith is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2016 and is the owner of GS# Designs, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party portfolio implementation.

Shawn Buys is a financial advisor with TIAA‑CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA‑CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on weekends. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, often serving those connected to TIAA‑administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies, and acts as adviser to various affiliated funds including a donor-advised fund.

Matthew Villers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC and Fidelity Investments. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Glen Oconnor is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Pensionmark Securities, Pensionmark Financial Group, Axios Advisory Group, and Capfinancial Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Oconnor is involved with American Pension Benefits, a third-party administrator. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services and employs multiple program structures combining in-house manager selection with third-party model portfolios and direct advisor discretion.

Scott Marshall is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Scottrade, Inc. from 2005 to 2018 before joining TIAA-CREF in 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with services that include management of donor-advised funds and use of affiliated investment funds.