Allison O’Brien is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Hefren Tillotson Inc. 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 services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with proprietary research and technology tools.

Michael Kemper is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options within an integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody platform.

Kelly Knight is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through positions including Financial Representative I, Relationship Manager, and Financial Consultant I. Kelly works closely with her clients to understand their goals, preferences, and concerns to develop personalized financial plans. Her experience spans multiple roles within Fidelity, providing her with comprehensive knowledge of financial consulting and client relationship management. Kelly emphasizes partnership with clients to create plans that align with their priorities. Outside of her professional work, Kelly enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, hiking, traveling, reading, and engaging in family activities. She also has an interest in pets.

Jordan Nance is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he spent ten years in medical sales and has been involved with Friends of Murrysville Parks since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large retail advisor and branch network with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Matthew Orman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1994. His outside business activities include ownership and management roles in entities related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Klinek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2022, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative II and I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. His experience spans client relationship management and investment solutions. Kyle holds an Arkansas Insurance License. He focuses on helping clients replace financial stress with clarity and confidence through education, personalized planning, and knowledge of financial markets. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' situations on a deeper level to add value to their lives. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys fitness, attending social events with friends, visiting museums, music, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Ryan Felice is an advisor at Fidelity Investments with Series 63 and 65 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bill Few Associates, Inc., WesBanco, Inc., and various positions at The Pennsylvania State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Nicholas Streit is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Zacks Investment Management, Avantax, Morningstar Investment Services, Scottrade, Edelman Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial analyses that address a wide range of planning topics without including implementation of recommendations. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between the two services.

Jennefer Bartholomew is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Bank USA, UBS Financial Services, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Bartholomew serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools - Pittsburgh-Allegheny County and is Vice President of the Northland Public Library Foundation's Board of Directors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, complemented by RBC’s capital markets capabilities.

Amanda Taylor is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson for over a decade and rejoined the firm’s successor before joining Robert Baird in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a server at her family’s bar-restaurant and serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Karn City Area Youth Football organization. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and direct indexing, supported by ongoing research and internal tools including artificial intelligence.

Frank Ruscetti II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harvest Financial Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed notary in Pittsburgh and the sole owner of HFC Wealth Management Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a variety of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,000 advisors.

Joel Sirota is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Christine Farrell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 23 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Farrell serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Foundation and participates on its Investment and Finance Committee. She 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 through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services.

Brian Kocherzat is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held roles at Hefren Tillotson, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Maeve Donohue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillitson and iNetworks, as well as having experience at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Outside of finance, she was involved with Mambo Italia for three years. Maeve is part of The DDK Group within Baird’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 financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and technology in its advisory approach.

Vincent Kremer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Thrivent since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Al's Bike Drive, a charitable program supporting the Toys for Tots initiative in Western Pennsylvania. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing arrangements.

Thomas Edwards is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Butler, PA, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. Before joining Baird in 2022, he worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for seven years. Edwards serves as a volunteer trustee for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, assisting with the development of its long-term investment policy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and other wealth management services to individuals, businesses, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and unique municipal advisory services.

William Stroyne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Stroyne is involved as a band leader and musician with the InTransit Band and serves as a board member for a local building association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools, while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Breaden is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2026. He 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Patrick Botula is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 58 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for over four decades. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.