John Sinclair II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Cetera and Atlantic Financial Group. Sinclair is also involved in non-variable insurance sales, including fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cole Pearson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held positions outside of finance, including roles at Baldwin Supply Company and USA Hockey. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, tax-management, and municipal advisory services.

Brennon Paik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Trinity Wealth Securities, Tristate Financial Advisors, and positions related to the University of Pittsburgh. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Michael Mucha is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh – Wexford, PA, where he has worked since 2023. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren Tillotson and professional experience at Ohio University and Target. Outside of his advisory work, Mucha was involved with the Avonworth Soccer Association for three years. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, corporate and business 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, tax management, and ongoing investment research supported by internal tools and artificial intelligence.

Brian Jodon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Zelienople, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Conrad Naugler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes five years with BNY and various roles in construction and contracting firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Sutherland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Youngblood Paving Inc and IA Construction. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Daniel Sherman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as an elected Township Auditor in Slippery Rock Township. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charities. The firm offers customized investment strategies through various advisory programs using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Justin Tillotson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at R.W. Baird since 2022. His prior experience includes positions at Hefren-Tillotson and work related to Elon University and Eden Christian Academy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Alex Ferraccio is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. Alex works with individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions through personalized advice and comprehensive planning, utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to coordinate investment management, retirement planning, education funding, lending solutions, and other financial aspects. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Alex earned his bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. His approach focuses on understanding what matters most to each client in order to provide thoughtful guidance and build long-term relationships that adapt to clients' evolving priorities. Outside of his professional role, Alex enjoys biking, soccer, and tennis.

Dominic Perry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Perry & Company PC and serves as a CPA firm partner at Wessel & Company, providing tax and business services for small privately held businesses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Balcerek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Sewickley, PA. His prior roles include positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Costco Wholesale. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor strategies based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kolby Ripper is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and prior experience in finance and accounting roles at multiple firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction from an investable universe including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gregory Furer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Kaplan, Inc., and Beratung Partners, Inc., as well as service on the board of Poly Smith Inc. He is involved in leadership development and has held board memberships with nonprofit organizations such as Bethesda Lutheran Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Adam Dobies is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Smedley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. Since 2001, he has also been involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a broad platform of financial products.

Stephan Ernharth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked for National Planning Corporation from 2005 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is the owner of The Fast Bear Labrador Retrievers and is also licensed as an attorney. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Scott Steiner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was affiliated with Duquesne University and participated in volunteer income tax assistance programs. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Pifer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and was previously with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 22 years. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both internal research and external manager selection.

Drew Wagnild is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.