Paul Contos Jr. is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2023, following a 19-year tenure at Citizens Investment Services Corp. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven solutions.

John Snyder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he is an author working on a book about timeless principles and modern challenges, and he serves as waterfront staff at a YMCA family camp. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Jesse Garshak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garshak Industries, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Janet Kirk is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 47 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and is also affiliated with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile.

Keith Devine is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Monaghan Tooling Group and has experience in education and early childhood services through roles at the University of Dayton, The Little Gym, and Peters Township School District. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Sharon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Kenneth began his career with Merrill in 1990 after graduating from Pennsylvania State University System with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Kenneth focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families at every stage of life. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Kenneth is involved with his family and has participated in various youth sports programs and charitable organizations. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, tennis, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Mitchell Mulqueen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of Pittsburgh and North Canton High School. Outside of advising, he is engaged in ridesharing and food delivery through Uber Technologies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Paul Grachen is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA. He has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kelly Wisniewski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samuel Ginsberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Boenning & Scattergood Inc for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Daniel Gray is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Money Concepts Capital Corp, and Bombardier. In addition to his advisory role, Gray operates a tax analysis and preparation business as a sole proprietor. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

John Zalewski Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2020, he worked at BNY Mellon for ten years. Merrill, together 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at several Federated affiliates and a period of academic involvement at Duquesne University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with fiduciary financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities and a broad service platform that includes custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending programs.

Donald Frenz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Wesley Nicholson is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent over three decades at Laurel Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Nicholson has involvement as a co-owner of Laurel Financial Group, a private entity focused on securities, advisory, and insurance business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Nicholas Troha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has experience in various roles including at Ursinus College and in the hospitality industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies and program structures managed through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Anthony Pol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Poach, Koury & Associates LLC, where he manages an investment-related business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nathan Paschel is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he works with high-net-worth families to provide organization, accountability, education, and partnership around their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation and brings knowledge that includes an in-depth understanding of financial markets as well as holistic financial planning. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, previously serving as a Financial Consultant before his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate in Fixed Income at JP Morgan Investment Management from 2017 to 2019, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2017, and a Retirement Plan Consultant at ADP Broker-Dealer from 2013 to 2015. Nathan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys camping, golf, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Tyler Vallano is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2008 and joined Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Vallano serves on the Board of Directors and the investment/finance committee of The NEC Society. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers distinctive features such as municipal advisory services and strategic minority investments.

Kyle Bero is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. He is also the owner of KKB & Associates, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and multiple third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.