Alan Caulkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2006 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local rock and roll band called Mile Post 6, where he plays guitar and provides vocals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

John Kovel is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert Bodnar is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Standard Bank Pasb and Wesbanco Securities Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the InfraGard Members Alliance Pittsburgh, which connects members within critical infrastructure to the FBI for education and information sharing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Pradeep Karunanidhi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Western & Southern Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Whelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Locking Arms Mens Ministry in Bridgeville, PA, where he manages financial operations and supports ministry budgeting and fundraising. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ronald Paule is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicole Di Piero is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at PNC Bank NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily 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 guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Adams serves as a board member of Oakmont Country Club, where he helps advise the organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Brian Dick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the North Hills Athletic Association, a youth softball organization where he helps manage teams and raise funds. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options and access to third-party money managers.

Caitlin Doucette is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on developing personalized financial plans for clients in the Pittsburgh area. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2023, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Caitlin has gained experience in client relationship management and financial consulting. She is committed to partnering with clients to meet their financial planning needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caitlin enjoys camping, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.

James Wiltman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Wiltman serves as a board member of the Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Mackie is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2006 before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and investment tools.

Dylan John is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he has been involved with Lindy's Automotive Warehouse since 2017. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists to support financial planning and investment management.

Jacob Rebel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with personalized wealth management and financial planning, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacob graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a minor in Professional Sales. He holds professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of The Delta Chi Fraternity and contributes to his community through involvement in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys following baseball, basketball, and football, as well as golfing, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Richard Irr is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Cantella & Co., and Raymond James Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

James Meredith is a CFA charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2022, following a long tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Since 2014, Meredith has also been a lecturer at Saint Vincent College, teaching a CFA Level 1 preparation course. Additionally, he serves as a troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Cranberry Township. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Cory Cyprowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, ADP Broker Dealer Inc., and Valleybrook Country Club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Raymond Ballantine is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He currently works at Robert Baird & Co., where he has been since 2022, and previously spent over 28 years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and internal research tools.

Michelle Retzer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. Raymond James also offers institutional consulting and maintains public-financing and investment banking capabilities, serving a broad range of client types including municipal clients.