Dustin Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for nine years. He serves as a board member and on the Investment Finance Committee of the Seneca Valley Foundation. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and customized investment solutions, supported by in-house research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Robert Wilson Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Wexford, PA. His background includes roles at various financial services firms, including Best Times Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the food service industry with Big Dipper BBQ and Owego Original Italian. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, utilize third-party managers, or construct customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Nathaniel Sepe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Carson Wealth, and USI Consulting Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Werner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney responsibilities in investment-related capacities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Tammy Neff is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren Tillotson and Mühlenkamp & Company. 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 using a variety of financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

Brian Liptak is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, Northwest Advisors, and Northwest Bank, where he has also maintained a longstanding involvement. Outside of his advisory work, he holds an ownership interest in Brokers Services Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jack Burton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP and several financial institutions including Bank of America and Merrill. His background also includes multiple roles at John Carroll University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Kelli Cerra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities and BCR Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advising, she is also a commissioned notary. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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.

Brent Stein is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and related entities since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers advisory programs alongside institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large network.

James Kartsonas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James, Erie Insurance, John Carroll University, and Peter's Township High School. 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 financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated resources.

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.

Brian Giffin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Gripstah LLC, a company he created to support a new direct pay system. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and has specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Rita Endler is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Waymaker Wealth Management, a separate business in Beaver, PA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional portfolio management across a large network.

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.

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.