Heather Lozano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co before joining Stifel in 2026. Prior to her financial career, she held roles with Vipkid and the City of Maricopa. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alexander Kline is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes prior roles at Duncan Financial Planning Advisors, The Huntington Investment Company, and Walnut Street Advisers Inc. He is a committee member and volunteer at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Alexander Opat is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history includes roles at St. Moritz Security Services and Allied Universal. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple custodial platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Scott Rosa is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 27 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

John Lisowski is a financial advisor at Stifel with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007, following two years at Ryan Beck & Co. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Marybeth Abbiatici is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. 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. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Aris Pantelas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Aptus Wealth Planning. Outside of finance, he is the owner of the Aris Paul Band, a musical group based in Gibsonia, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bryan Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include two decades at LPL Financial and ownership of The Advisors, LLC. He is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, and long-term care policies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Tyler Stone is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent four years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working in educational settings, including Grove City College and Butler High School. Tyler is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and direct indexing capabilities.

Gary Merge is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His career includes roles at Vissman Management LLC and Allegheny Capital Management, as well as longstanding involvement with Merge & Associates, Inc., where he is the owner. He serves on the advisory board of Avalotis Corporation, advising on business decisions and strategy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting a broad client base with specialized services including municipal and public-finance consulting.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and is also associated with Bray Farm Income Advisory LLC, where he provides administrative support to the principal investment adviser. Prior to his financial advisory roles, Steven held positions at various organizations including the City of New York Office of Management and Budget and Columbia University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Daniel Riley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2013 to 2018. Stifel serves a wide array of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and model allocations intended to inform client decisions while allowing clients discretion over implementation.

Paul Mcbeth III is a financial professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020. He is also a partner at Lewis, McBeth & D'Ambrosio, a firm involved in expense management, a role he has held since 1995. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and multiple program structures.

Robert Barmen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Dunmoyle Capital Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and several other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Ryan Kramer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cardinal Management Group and The University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1984, also practicing at Bank of America since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Scott Weber is the Associate Resident Director of the Indiana, Pennsylvania office and team leader of the Mackey Weber Group within Merrill. He brings over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, including nearly eight years in banking prior to his current role. Scott and his team focus on client needs such as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Scott earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He holds several professional credentials including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designations. He also maintains multiple FINRA registrations as well as licenses for Life/Health and variable insurance products. Active in his local community, Scott participates in organizations such as the Indiana County Community Action Program, Indiana County Endowment, and St. Thomas More University Parish. He lives in the Indiana area with his wife and two children, where they are engaged in church and volunteer activities. Outside of work, Scott has interests in football, music, and singing.

Jared Dykes is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at notable firms including Avantax and LPL Financial. He is also involved with CEC Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Mary Ann Ernette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Since 2012, she has also been associated with the AVS Foundation and is involved with The Eamon Foundation as an outside employment activity. 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, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Matthew Smallidge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Cincinnati Life Insurance Company and Citizens Securities, Inc. He has also held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program provides non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.