Robert Bodnar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wesbanco Securities Inc., Essex National Securities, LPL Financial, and Ryan Beck & Co. Bodnar is a member of InfraGard Alliance Pittsburgh, which connects members within critical infrastructure to the FBI for information sharing and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored 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, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary authorities with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Pradeep Karunanidhi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amazon, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Western & Southern Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and includes specialized regulatory registrations reflecting its derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Thomas Whelan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Sewickley, PA. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Locking Arms Men's Ministry, where he manages budgeting, cash flow, and fundraising activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Ronald Paule is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years and Waddell & Reed for 2 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across a broad spectrum of investment options.

Nicole Di Piero is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at PNC Bank NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily 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 advisory guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Adams is a board member of Oakmont Country Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and has proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jason Short is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in two business ventures: a consulting firm and a start-up brewery called Abstract Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Dick is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and American General since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the North Hills Athletic Association, a youth softball organization, where he manages teams, provides instruction, and participates in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures, supported by a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Caitlin Doucette is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on developing personalized financial plans for clients in the Pittsburgh area. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2023, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Caitlin has gained experience in client relationship management and financial consulting. She is committed to partnering with clients to meet their financial planning needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caitlin enjoys camping, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.

James Wiltman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wiltman is a co-owner of Climax Partners, an investment partnership, and serves on the Borough of Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Mackie is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 16 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. 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 and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Dylan John is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, based in Cranberry Township, PA. He has one year of industry experience and has concurrently maintained outside employment at Lindy's Automotive Warehouse since 2017. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Jacob Rebel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with personalized wealth management and financial planning, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacob graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a minor in Professional Sales. He holds professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of The Delta Chi Fraternity and contributes to his community through involvement in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys following baseball, basketball, and football, as well as golfing, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Richard Irr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He is also involved in managing term insurance policies on a limited basis outside of his advisory work. 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 management options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

James Meredith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, following a 19-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Meredith is a lecturer at Saint Vincent College, where he teaches a CFA Level 1 prep course to business students. He also serves as a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America Troop 404 in Cranberry Township. He 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The group offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools.

Cory Cyprowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, ADP Broker Dealer Inc., and Aires. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Raymond Ballantine is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 24 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and discretionary management, with approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Michelle Retzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he worked for seven years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Edwards serves as Treasurer of Lodge 45 Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and is a board member of the Masonic Fund Society’s Investment/Finance Committee. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of advanced tools in delivering financial advice.