Michael Flickinger is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and BNY Mellon. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various investment implementation options and maintains both proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies.

Bryan Gratton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in insurance and advisory services through his role as owner of Gratton & Kerr Financial Group LLC and serves as a sales agent with The Kerr Agency Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including money-manager services and educational seminars.

Douglas Richey is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 12 years and Summit Investment Advisors for 9 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with RD Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions.

Stephen Lucas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mars, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency serving various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Bernard Heigl III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including The Huntington Investment Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC related to rental property management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Dristas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Energy Harbor, Wectec Staffing Services, and Rolls-Royce. Outside of finance, he is a partner and lead engineer at Seed Aquaponics, LLC, and has worked as a driver for Uber Technologies since 2017. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies from third-party asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Melinda Roman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2024, following six years at Merrill and nine years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates various investment and planning resources as part of its services.

Belynda Slaugenhaupt is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and was previously with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 22 years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, employing a mix of separately managed accounts, model strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Timothy Seabolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Elliott is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for a private scholarship fund and owns a pet services business called Pup o'clock. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a large network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Timothy Buggy is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at First Choice Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors, using a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Bryan Gleghorn is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and Merrill, as well as Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Russell Werme is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for three years before joining Raymond James, where he has been since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Werme owns Lucid Services, LLC, a business that bids on VA contracts. 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, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Culhane II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Nieman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and in the coffee business through La Prima Espresso Company and Beans and Brews. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Andrew Dobies is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent four years at Lord Abbett. Andrew is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Correal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Harvest Financial Corporation and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is the club manager for the BURG Referral Group, a networking organization in McMurray, 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mark Prunier is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He partners with clients to understand their families and preferences, helping them work toward their financial goals through personalized planning. Mr. Prunier has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles since 2000. His prior positions include Vice President, Senior Account Executive; Branch Planning Consultant; Planning Consultant; Assigned Relationship Manager; Fixed Income Manager; and Investments Manager, among others. This progression reflects a broad expertise in financial services and client relationship management. No information regarding Mr. Prunier's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 30 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Jay Simon is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, to support client advice.

Ralph Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that complements the work of its financial advisors.