Louis Valli is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Executive Wealth Counselors and Lfg Financial, with a brief period focused on full-time education. Valli holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a retired insurance agent involved with Luttner Financial Group Ltd, where he receives residual commissions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and integrates tax and accounting services with operational capabilities such as administrative CFO functions and a Financial Wellness Platform.

Richard Parsons is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held positions at Lockheed Martin, PDQ, The Home Depot, the University of Florida, and Mister Car Wash. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized investment resources with integrated capabilities across its affiliated entities to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Jason John is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2015 and FIRST Commonwealth Bank since 2014, with prior experience at LPL Financial. His additional role at FIRST Commonwealth Bank includes significant involvement in banking and investments. OSAIC Institutions, INC. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

John Waterstram is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Cynthia Fickley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 27 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for more than two decades and currently operates her own financial planning firm. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a private company providing tax preparation, accounting, and payroll services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services, supporting advisors in customizing portfolios through both internal and external investment models.

Victoria Pistella is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PNC Investments, PittMoss, Robert Morris University, and Once Upon a Child. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary account available by invitation to employees, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Dean Prozzoly is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Commonwealth, Infinex Investments, Allegheny Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker through Simpson McCrady LLC. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model and emphasizing firm supervision alongside delegated account management.

Sara Botkin is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2015, and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Botkin operates her advisory business under the names Botkin Family Wealth Management and Botkin Financial Advisors within her LPL business. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and third-party TAMPs. The firm’s fiduciary-based model involves advisors acting as portfolio managers or helping clients select managers and model portfolios from leading strategists.

Brett Fowler is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013 and is currently based in Bethel Park, PA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available to select employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and delegates portfolio management and proxy voting to third parties.

Edmund Vilsack Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville, PA, contributing to strategic planning and club operations. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Jack Doran II is a financial advisor with Laurel Financial Group Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laurel Financial Group since 2002 and is also affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1996. Laurel Financial Group serves individual clients, small businesses, business owners, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages client accounts on a discretionary basis, employing traditional asset allocation strategies and offering both commission-based and fee-based products.

Mario Riccadonna is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC and has previously worked at Note Advisors, LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Edward Jones. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of tailored portfolio solutions.

Kyle Beckhusen is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at Kathleen S Wright Associates Inc for five years and spent nearly a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various roles including wealth management and investment management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with employer financial-wellness tools.

Joseph Knittel Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Guardian Life since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he has been self-employed as a Certified Public Accountant since 1986. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management division, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Evan Rauh is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC and PNC Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he was a rideshare driver with Uber for several years. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology partners.

Meyer Grinberg is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2005 and Guardian Insurance Company since 2004. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with the Jewish Assistance Fund, which provides emergency grants to members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community facing financial crises. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.

Rich Grivas is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisor Group, he worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles from 2006 to 2025. He operates under the business name Spartan Lake Wealth for providing investment advice and is also licensed to sell insurance products on a commission basis, separate from his advisory services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and other advisory services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms and provides access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Travis Wellner is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Eunji Kwon is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, Citizens Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside various specialized tools.

Chad Nason is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas entities and affiliated firms since 2014, including roles at Ameritas Investment Corp and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and works with registered representatives on insurance-related business opportunities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including model portfolios and individual securities, and offers multiple program platforms supported by third-party technology and asset managers.