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 17 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

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, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He also has a long tenure at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc., where he has worked since 2000. He 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. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Drew Wagnild is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kurt Carlson is a CFP® and CFA® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Chris Simakas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for implementation and updates.

James Fitz Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monaca, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and ADP and is the owner and producer at Beaver Valley Independent Insurance Group LLC. 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 financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Steven Kantz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Rush Hodgin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Roche University from 2016 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Allison Plutt Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and PFS Investments Inc. since 1987. Prior to his financial career, he worked for the City of Pittsburgh from 1982 to 2017. He also receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home-related services, through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is an institutional firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies mainly on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Max Crownover is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Pensionmark Financial Group and Penn State University. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved with several other financial services activities, including serving as an agent in insurance and benefits and managing client assets through affiliated firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Keith Colonna Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, in addition to prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Bavneet Makkar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cranberry Township, PA. Prior to Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has experience in various roles including behavioral specialist work through Gene Cook Supports, where he assists a client with autism focusing on personal development and emotional expression. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large, integrated operational framework.

Jill Baker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in business ownership through JKBS, a consulting entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Reed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked with Gradient Securities and Five Points Frontier. Reed is part owner and agent at George A. Reed Insurance Agency, an insurance business he has been involved with since 1991. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, and supports advisors with research and operational tools across various investment strategies.