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 at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Gnc, Fennel Brothers, Geodis, Syncreon, Laroche, and Aroogas. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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 in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Nicholas Frazetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a podcast partnership through D2W Media LLC and provides tax preparation and insurance services through affiliated businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

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 at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Trustmont Advisory Group, and he has operated Ruffolo Associates since 1982. He is also involved in tax preparation, accounting, and property and casualty insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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.

Gregory Furer is a CFP® professional associated with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, PNC Investments, and Kaplan, Inc. He has served on the boards of Bethesda Lutheran Services and Poly Smith Inc., and is involved with the North American Lutheran Church. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology solutions.

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.

Scott Steiner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Duquesne University and experience with a volunteer income tax assistance program. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ronald Lopresti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in an investment-related LLC and is active as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base—including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations—through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of investment options and portfolio management tools.

Michael Derouin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA. He has held multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience in real estate and corporate positions, including a brief period as a real estate agent closing out a contract in Nashville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ronald Geisler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2021 and spent 18 years at LPL Financial prior to that. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Gregory Molchen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TriState Capital Bank, Chartwell TSC Securities Corp., and Northwestern Mutual. He is involved in local government as a member of the Bell Acres Borough Council and Planning Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services through a variety of portfolio management strategies, emphasizing non-discretionary client relationships.

Mackenzie Powell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Powell held various roles including positions at Westminster College and New Wilmington Nutrition. 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 written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Kantz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Ralph Powell III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Monroeville Financial Advisors, LLC, a business focused on leasing office space. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.