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.

Lisa Delisio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fort Pitt Capital Group, PWA Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

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.

Daniel Spencer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fort Frederica Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

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.

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.

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.