Connie Jazbinsek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Darin Sipe is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and SafSecur, LLC, as well as being involved with Outside the Box IT, LLC and Duplexity Group, LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Whelan is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the secretary of a local homeowners association, attending meetings and maintaining communications. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Undra Johnson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for one year. He also serves as a member of the financial board at Christ Church in Bethel Park, PA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans and portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Benvin Jr. is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and previously was with Financial Foresight Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Benvin serves as a trustee of the Anthony E Benvin III Memorial Foundation, which awards scholarships. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms, supports third-party advisers, and develops proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Bradley Colvin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for seven years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Colvin is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax-management, and internal research tools.

Cathy Mcreynolds is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of non-investment products, including home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a large-scale wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by discretionary account options and trade execution delivered through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Heather Reed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2011. Reed serves on the Board of Directors for Ramsey Elementary PTO, where she is also the president. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Stephen Smiechowski is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he works alongside clients to co-create financial plans tailored to their unique goals. His role involves collaborating with clients to address their individual financial needs. Stephen has held various positions in the financial services sector, including Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, and Licensed Relationship Banker roles at Huntington Investment Company from 2019 to 2021 and at Citizens Securities from 2017 to 2019. Over his career, he has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Anthony Campano is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jennifer Wanchisn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Dubosky is a financial advisor with Stifel in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2018 following four years at The Stereoshop. Outside of his advisory role, Dubosky owns a woodworking business, MVDWoodcraft, and serves as a trustee for the Westmoreland Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America Endowment and as a community board member for The Top Dog Therapy Team, a therapy dog organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward‑looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Christopher Natali is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been involved with Shorebridge Wealth Management since 2014 and serves as a director and treasurer for The Natali Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent, selling disability and life insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and is known for its municipal advisory capabilities and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Laura Clemens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in real estate ownership unrelated to her investment activities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement income strategies.

Hannah Simon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad 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 supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Parker Higham is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at ONE Federal Credit Union, West Virginia University, and Meadville Area Senior High. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships that incorporate firm-approved analytical tools.

Brett Allen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of Yanders & Associates. With over nine years of experience in the financial industry, Brett specializes in providing personalized financial planning, wealth management, and investment strategies tailored to the unique goals of his clients. His areas of focus include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, and Sports & Entertainment. Brett holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, Inc., the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the Penn State Alumni Association. Committed to community engagement, Brett participates in several local organizations including the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Pittsburgh Alumni Council. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Peter Tumbas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boston, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor, Linsco Private Ledger Corp, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products through Tumbas Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, with services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Reddinger is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Beaconsfield Financial Services, Dinuzzo Private Wealth, and Wealthcare Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in equine therapy as an equestrian trainer. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Ifft is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. He is a board member of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Pittsburgh. 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 financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.