Thomas Mathison is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked specifically with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Mathison holds a Series 66 designation and serves as Treasurer for a local Toastmasters International club focused on public speaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment programs, including financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

Luke Jackson I is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and service roles, including managing The Priory Hotel and operating GPC Landscaping. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with flexible investment solutions ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Samuel Marsteller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions in education and food service. He is also a marching band instructor for the Baldwin Whitehall School District. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments. Merrill, along 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, and institutions.

Andrew Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 1996, he has focused exclusively on addressing the wealth management needs of individuals and families, including investment management, retirement planning, education planning, insurance and estate planning, as well as residential and personal financing. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP), among others. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington & Jefferson College in 1983 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986. Andrew resides in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, with his wife Karen and their three children. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Development Committee at The Woodlands Foundation, an organization that provides programs for children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and supporting his family's activities.

Nicholas Gearhart is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for the West Bearden Basketball League. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment process.

Jacob Van Lenten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has held roles in several other companies including AdGiraffe and Highland Tank Manufacturing. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Diana Kierzkowski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. 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 offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Christian Melendez Carpintero is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Gnc, Fennel Brothers, Geodis, Syncreon, Laroche, and Aroogas. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Ryan Sharrer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Professionals, Inc. and has been associated with S&T Bank since 1998, where he serves as Vice President and Financial Advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves on the board of directors for a nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service offering written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Deborah Sheehan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers specialized planning for clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Nicholas Frazetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with D2W Media LLC, a podcast partnership. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for Federated Hermes for 26 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he also manages the financial affairs of Bray Farm Income Advisory. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ryan Churchfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Robert Ruffolo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for eight years and has operated Ruffolo Associates, a tax preparation and accounting firm, for over four decades. In addition to his advisory work, Ruffolo is involved in property and casualty insurance activities in Trafford, PA. 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 access to third-party asset managers, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Edmond Watters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mid Atlantic Capital Corp and Cline Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Watters serves as a board member and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee at The Neighborhood Academy, an educational nonprofit in Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a wide range of investment and financial planning services.

Margaret Everly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Jeanette Fay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 license and with 35 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and director of FabricFreak.com, Inc., and serves as a director on the boards of Loom and JMF Design, both textile-related businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools to support customized financial strategies.

Shelley Coneybeer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Investments. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Lopresti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Ameritas Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Weiss Lopresti Capital Management and L&W Holdings, LLC, and also acts as an insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies through a multi-advisor platform.