Kathleen Skowronek is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at CrossPoint Wealth Partners, Capital Asset Management Group, Duraloy Technologies, Virginia Tech, and Southwest Regional Tax Bureau. Integrated Planning & Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, with a focus on optometric practice owners. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting, using diversified, risk-based portfolios and a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Nathan Thompson is a financial advisor at 4th River Financial Group, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also serves as an Independent Insurance Agent with Financial Independence Group in Cornelius, NC. 4th River Financial Group provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $66.6 million across 301 client relationships, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on individualized Investment Policy Statements, a mix of analytical approaches, and quarterly account reviews.

Aaron Kahn is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with WMS Wealth Planners in Pittsburgh, PA, and has previously worked at Kestra Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Kahn is the founder and editor-in-chief of Weathered Wallet, a platform focused on interviews about personal financial experiences, and serves on the board of Trail Pittsburgh, where he contributes to web content and community trail activities. WMS Wealth Planners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals and various institutional clients. The firm employs a total portfolio approach using a proprietary investment model that blends active and passive strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance and includes ESG options and charitable endowment strategies.

William Knight is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Legend Financial Advisors Inc. He previously worked with Inpax Academy LLC and was self-employed before joining Legend Financial Advisors. Legend Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and general financial consulting to individuals, retirement plans, non-profits, and corporate clients. The firm manages portfolios with tailored strategies emphasizing strategic asset allocation and active adjustments, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities as appropriate.

Trevor York is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at River’s Edge Wealth Management since 2021 and previously held roles at EWA, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Jake McCracken. Outside of his financial career, he was affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church for three years. River’s Edge Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with an emphasis on physicians and owners of closely held businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based, goal-driven investment approach with a focus on tax efficiency, direct indexing, and client education.

Peter Belcastro is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Leonard Advisory Group LLC since 2023 and previously worked at Bill Few Associates, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Leonard Advisory Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, business clients, and investment entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, and it also selects and monitors third-party investment platforms and managers on behalf of its clients.

Ralph Servati is a financial advisor with Securities Brokerage Services in Carnegie, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Securities Brokerage Services since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Securities Brokerage Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based, non-discretionary investment advisory services, institutional consulting, and one-time financial planning, managing over $16 million in assets for 42 clients.

Barry Fasenmyer is a financial advisor with Securities Brokerage Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cetera, MetLife Securities, and Legacy Consulting Group. Securities Brokerage Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, and business entities. The firm provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment advisory and consulting services tailored to client objectives, with all accounts custodied through Pershing via Cetera.

Stephen Blahovec is a financial advisor at North River Wealth Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at BNY Mellon for nine years before joining North River Wealth Advisors. North River Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach combining passive and active management with strategic asset allocation, integrating risk management and tax-aware planning across various financial areas.

Herman Kahn is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with WMS Wealth Planners and has previously worked at Kestra Financial Services, Inc. and Wealth Management Strategies, Inc., where he is also the owner of the firm’s DBA entity. WMS Wealth Planners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and a variety of institutional clients. The firm employs a total portfolio approach with a proprietary investment model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Samuel Abraham is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Qualified Planning since 2016 and previously worked at OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency, Abraham Financial Planning, where he is an insurance agent. Qualified Planning provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, as well as pension/profit-sharing plans and corporations. The firm emphasizes passive, asset-allocation-driven portfolios using exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, and offers discretionary model portfolio management alongside a manager-of-managers program.

Justin Connolly is a financial advisor at DuCharme Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Dollar Bank, FSB and Cetera Investment Services LLC. DuCharme Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary investment management focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware, lower-cost portfolios, and ongoing monitoring.

Richard Lerach is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Atmos Advisory, LLC. His prior work includes roles at UBS/The LRM Group, M Holdings Securities, and Gateway Financial Group. He is involved in several community organizations, including serving as chair of the investment committee for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation, and volunteering as a ski patroller. Atmos Advisory serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors across wealth tiers, pension plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs ETF-focused, modern portfolio theory–based strategies with a discretionary approach, emphasizing tax awareness, low turnover, and periodic rebalancing, while managing a concentrated client roster through a small advisory team.

Stuart Strasner II is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Defiant Capital Group and has previously worked at Five Nations Capital LLC and PNC Financial Services. Defiant Capital Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and family-office style services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines external managers and individual securities, conducts formal due diligence on third-party managers, and offers tailored investment strategies and monitoring.

Michael Dudkowski is a financial advisor at VAM Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Hightree Advisors and Willis Towers Watson. He serves as a volunteer board member for Achieva Family Trust, a nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities. VAM Group, LLC provides portfolio management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and state or municipal government entities. The firm employs a variety of investment methods and conducts monthly account reviews, serving a relatively small client base with discretionary assets under management.

Matthew Arndt is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Gallatin Investments, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a CPA and provides tax return services through a separate accounting practice. Gallatin Financial Advisors serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on asset allocation and security analysis, providing clients with discretionary account management and tiered subscription planning options.

Michael Trauman is a financial advisor at Reliance Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Deloitte, and the Ohio Society of CPAs. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in tax preparation through a CPA practice. Reliance Financial Advisors is a small firm providing tailored financial planning services to individuals, trusts, non-profits, and businesses. The firm offers a broad scope of planning services and generally delivers non-discretionary advice through hourly or fixed-fee engagements, with implementation services directed through affiliated broker-dealer platforms.

Jacob Mc Connell is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience currently advising clients at River's Edge Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at O. N. Equity Sales Company and Hummel Wealth Management, among others. Outside of finance, he is involved with Life Family Church in Beaver, Pennsylvania. River's Edge Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly physicians and owners of closely held businesses, managing approximately $157 million across 217 client relationships. The firm employs an evidence-based, goal-driven investment approach with an emphasis on tax efficiency and long-term risk management, and it offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, direct indexing, and physician contract review.

Jillian Gisoni is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kapusta Financial Group. She has previously worked at Santori & Peters, Fortune Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, among others. Kapusta Financial Group provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $200 million in client assets using a non-discretionary approach that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory and a range of investment vehicles, supported by quarterly reviews and research from sources such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s.

Theodore Staats III is a financial advisor with Securities Brokerage Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LPL Financial, and Cetera Advisor Networks. He also holds a license as a fixed insurance agent, selling life insurance. Securities Brokerage Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based advisory services, institutional consulting, and tailored financial planning, managing client accounts through a dual brokerage and advisory model.