Scott Linville is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. He operates under the DBA The Advisors, LLC, and writes fixed insurance products as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

John Ifft is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. He is a board member of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Pittsburgh. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Vincent Kasievich is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Kevin Wolfendale is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Shannon Cully is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 2017 after earning an MBA from Lehigh University and coaching Division I women's lacrosse at the same institution. Shannon graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Biometry & Statistics and was a member of the women's lacrosse team. In her role, Shannon focuses on connecting all aspects of her clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their short- and long-term goals. She provides financial strategies that align with what clients strive to achieve, combining personalized service with the investment insights of Merrill and access to the banking convenience of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing among others. Shannon holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Shannon is involved with community organizations such as Catholic Charities, the Cornell Alumni Association, and the Lehigh Alumni Association. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys boating, football, golfing, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Thomas Kearn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Kearn maintains an active involvement in tax preparation and accounting through ATA Associates, P.C. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including access to model portfolios and strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Osborn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., BMO Holdings, Summit Advisors, Beaconfield Financial Services, and Absolute Capital Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kathryn Whitten is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked with several firms, including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PNC Private Bank, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage services.

Roman Matusz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2004 and MSI Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he also holds a role as a sales agent for life and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including money-manager options and educational seminars.

Thomas Kijowski is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with the ChFC® designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2008 and has operated his own advisory practice since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent in the insurance and benefits field through the Kijowski Agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Nave is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023 and spent 12 years at LPL Financial. Nave is also president and program manager at Brentwood Bank DBA Brentwood Advisors, where he has provided brokerage, advisory, and insurance services since 1992. Additionally, he acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. 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 and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

William Young is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the Parkview Homeowners Association in Pleasant Hills, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Luke Kuehn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with clients able to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Mason George is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following a brief tenure at UBS and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for a youth soccer team with the Beadling Soccer Club and is involved in business development for Aiden Ross Golf. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and research.

Philip Schulte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors and has been involved with Halley-Dodson Insurance LLC since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-supported model portfolios and a range of institutional and participant services.

Emma Kulikowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles in banking, hospitality, and education. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Dennis Spangler is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and National Life of Vermont. He is also an independent insurance agent and a partial owner of DSF Wealth Management Group, providing insurance and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Jessica Kibler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. Her prior work experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and various other roles outside the financial industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Helen Sims Duerr is a Private Wealth Advisor and a member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 with five years of prior experience in financial services. Helen serves a national clientele, focusing on families managing significant complexity, including those with members who have special needs or disabilities. She and her team provide services in areas such as investment management, liquidity event strategies, trust and estate planning, customized credit and lending, philanthropy, and specialized planning for families with medical disabilities or severe illnesses. Helen holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Helen earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been recognized by Forbes and SHOOK Research, appearing on the "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2018 and on the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group.

Ryan Hettinger is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 19 years at Halliburton. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.