Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates and Hefren-Tillotson prior to joining Robert Baird. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

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 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Gradient Securities and Five Points Frontier, and he has been involved with the George A. Reed Insurance Agency since 1991, where he is a part owner and agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through its national network of investment adviser representatives, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and advanced technology-driven investment strategies.

Joseph Betten Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warrendale, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Cco Investment Services Corp for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several insurance agencies affiliated with his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Mark Sekera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, Sekera serves as a firefighter for the Cranberry Township Fire Department. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals 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 guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, formal alternative-investment processes, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Samantha Heiser is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Ally Financial, and Clark Hill, PLC. She also has experience working in education and retail sectors. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Stephen Fuhrer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 36 years at Harvest Financial Corporation. He is also the owner of Fuhrer’s Inc, an insurance agency he has operated since 1986. 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 brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Justin Grubisha is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and offering various discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Lynn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010 and also has a longstanding role with The Talent Group starting in 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Priola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cranberry Township, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with specialized services in areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Lynn Hyde is a Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently serves at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and has also worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2011. 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. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Randee Baer is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and also works with Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2012. Randee is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Joseph Dressel is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation. He joined Baird in 2025 after 12 years at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Kyler Valecko is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to joining RBC, he was with Ibis Signs for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jeffrey Schmitt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at UBS Financial Services and his current roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, both since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kimberly Henry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. She has 30 years of industry experience, including roles at The Bank of New York Mellon and Northwest Bank prior to joining Cambridge. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

James Mashey is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Farmers Financial Solutions. Outside of financial services, he owns a golf simulator business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Silviya Stoimenova is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor providing translation services for two companies. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Martin Mancuso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the ChFC® designation and has 55 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research, among others. He is also involved with Mancuso Enterprises, L.P., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.