Ronald Powell is a financial professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Greater Allegheny Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an agent and broker at Greater Allegheny Insurance Agency Inc and is involved with tax and accounting activities at Stowe Tax Accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Gregory Simakas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2009 and currently serves as a board member at La Roche University, where he participates in the investment and finance committees. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in oil and gas investing through ownership of PJ Energy LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Manns is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been assisting clients since 2022. He specializes in preparing financial plans tailored to clients' family situations, preferences, and concerns. Michael emphasizes the importance of flexibility in financial planning to accommodate life events and changing market conditions. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as a Wealth Strategist at PNC Investments from 2021 to 2022 and as a Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Investments from 2018 to 2021. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests in fitness, movies, and theater.

Daniel Chittock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company for one year each. He also served at Bethesda Baptist Church for 23 years. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mirko Loncar is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Loncar is a partner in a start-up limited liability company related to rental property investments, although the business is currently inactive. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large advisor network with technology-driven analyses and specialized programs, including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Aimee Flatley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several financial firms, including Citizens Securities, Inc., Key Investment Services LLC, and LPL Financial LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Ardene Effatt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Adam Davidson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he spent 25 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual clients including high net worth individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Jonathon Wilson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Sewickley, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Kent State University and the University of Pittsburgh. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across a broad range of investment options.

Anthony Delahan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Cranberry Township, PA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Giant Eagle, the U.S. Army, and Macy's. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Simakas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 license. He has prior work experience at Jones Lang LaSalle and Indiana University - Bloomington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kathryn Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments from 2016 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

James Galitsis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over eight years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gary Merge is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 1999 and has held roles at firms including Allegheny Capital Management, Inc. and Vissman Management LLC. Merge is also involved as an advisory board director for Avalotis Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and a large advisor network.

Eric Hansen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services and also owns several companies including Covenant Annuity and Insurance and Covenant Financial Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kristopher Rhodes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Oak View Group, LLC. Rhodes has also been involved with the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Matthew Lawrence is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club HOA in Engadine, Michigan. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Vickie Barilaro is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2014 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lisa Brooks is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, Brooks co-owns A.B. Strategic Partners, LLC, and serves as Fundraising and Social Media Chair on the Board of Directors for the North Catholic Girls Volleyball Boosters. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Iannuzzi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fisher Investments and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several related ventures, including serving as an associate planner for GenX Financial LLC and Innovative Wealth Team, LLC, where he also acts as a broker for fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms. The firm utilizes multiple tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios spanning various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.