Dustin Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for nine years. He also serves as a board member and on the Investment Finance Committee of the Seneca Valley Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence.

Vilyamir Kolesnichenko is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer director on the board of the Ukrainian Self-reliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union and is involved in artistic ventures including wedding photography and fine art sales. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Kolesnichenko is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Robert Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation. He has multiple years of experience working across several firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and Costanzo Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, having worked with Big Dipper BBQ and Owego Original Italian. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple custodial relationships.

Marc Canovali is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and The Advisor Group, where he is an owner. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, fixed annuities, long-term care, and property and casualty insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Tammy Neff is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren Tillotson and Mühlenkamp & Company. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations using a variety of financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

Colleen Neuendorffer is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Fuller & Co, and Hefren-Tillotson. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Corey Di Pietro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc., as well as a five-year tenure at Robert Morris University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years before joining Robert Baird in 2022. He holds a Series 66 designation. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage. The firm integrates manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and the use of internal research and artificial intelligence in its advisory process.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Christian Vadas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Lithia Motors, Ken Ganley Toyota, Fitness International DBA L.A. Fitness, and American Pool. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Fowkes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at PNC Investments for nine years and held positions at Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cara Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following brief tenures at AXA Advisors. Prior to her financial advisory career, her work history includes roles at Subway and TJ Maxx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Robert George is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009 and concurrently maintains a professional role with Robert A. George, M.D., P.C. since 1990. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Ronald Esposito is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Castle, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and has prior experience in tax preparation through his seasonal employment at Matter of Tax. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic tools and research to generate tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Ross Tomer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Brown, Hurray, Plantz group in 2018. He works with corporate executives and closely-held businesses, focusing on creating financial strategies that build and preserve retirement assets. Ross adopts a consultative approach tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, and his expertise includes cash management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boxing, football, and skiing.

Jeremy Draskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for seven years and PNC Wealth Management for two years. Draskovich is based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Logan Dietz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. He has six years of industry experience, including five years at Hefren-Tillotson and one year with Robert Baird & Co. prior to his current role. He previously worked at Bowling Green State University for five years. Logan is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by home-office investment professionals and a variety of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

John Mouganis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wexford, PA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he was with Commonwealth Financial Network for 14 years and worked as an insurance agent for 15 years. He is also the author of a non-investment book titled "Schooled in Retirement." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management options, combining a broad array of investment strategies with extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Joseph Lantz is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked for 15 years at Federated Hermes. He serves on the investment committees of two nonprofit organizations, Achieva Family Trust and United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to align with client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Walter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has been practicing since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bobby Rahal Motorcar Company and Pep Boys. Outside of his financial advisory work, John serves as a firefighter with the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Department and is a co-owner of JPWS LLC, under which he published a book on online dating. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with over 23,700 advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.