Nicholas Simakas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at MDT Advisers, a Division of Federated MDTA LLC, before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Erin Weber is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2022. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years. She is involved with Women, Wisdom & Wealth, an educational initiative focused on helping women better understand finances through speaking engagements and written materials. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with diverse portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years before joining Robert Baird in 2022. He holds a Series 66 designation. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage. The firm integrates manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and the use of internal research and artificial intelligence in its advisory process.

Richard D'amico is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 13 years with DWS Distributors, Inc. prior to joining RBC in 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Nicholas Merandi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2022 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles with Green Cherry Organics and Meticulous Painting LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house financial research and alternative investment due diligence.

Michael Priola is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a small investment-related business, MBP OF CW LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services spanning from retirement and education planning to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jason Fowkes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at PNC Investments for nine years and held positions at Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cara Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following brief tenures at AXA Advisors. Prior to her financial advisory career, her work history includes roles at Subway and TJ Maxx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Richard Palmer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He specializes in retirement planning and investment management, assisting clients in developing actionable financial plans. Richard has gathered diverse experience at Fidelity, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023, Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021, Investment Solutions Representative from 2017 to 2019, and Work Place Associate from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his professional commitments, Richard enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.

Amit Grover is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Grover serves on the board of Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit focused on education and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ronald Esposito is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Castle, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and has prior experience in tax preparation through his seasonal employment at Matter of Tax. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic tools and research to generate tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Ross Tomer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Brown, Hurray, Plantz group in 2018. He works with corporate executives and closely-held businesses, focusing on creating financial strategies that build and preserve retirement assets. Ross adopts a consultative approach tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, and his expertise includes cash management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boxing, football, and skiing.

Ethan Kirsch is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Peters Township School District and South Hills Country Club. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in clothing reselling. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated services.

Jeremy Draskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for seven years and PNC Wealth Management for two years. Draskovich is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

William Mulvaney III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience primarily with Morgan Stanley and WESCO, totaling several years across multiple roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Logan Dietz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. He has six years of industry experience, including five years at Hefren-Tillotson and one year with Robert Baird & Co. prior to his current role. He previously worked at Bowling Green State University for five years. Logan 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 financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by home-office investment professionals and a variety of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Stephanie Mckay is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for 15 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, leveraging a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michaele Mcnelis is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, Michaele co-owns and manages real estate properties with her brother and serves as trustee for a family oil and gas lease trust that receives royalty income. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through various programs. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting multiple investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Constantine Mavrogianis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an independent agent for non-variable insurance products. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Mouganis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wexford, PA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he was with Commonwealth Financial Network for 14 years and worked as an insurance agent for 15 years. He is also the author of a non-investment book titled "Schooled in Retirement." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management options, combining a broad array of investment strategies with extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.