Joseph Kloecker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JFS Wealth Advisors, DFA Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and Ernst & Young LLP. He is also involved with Creative Financial Team, LLC, a non-investment-related advisory support business. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Mcelhinny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018, alongside a role at First National Bank of PA starting in 2015. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Cheryl Whitney is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in New Stanton, PA, and has 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Cheryl Carretta Whitney, Inc., a back office management consulting business, and holds oil and gas leases on property in Pennsylvania. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Donald Fitch is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Direct Sign Wholesale, Texas A&M, and Park University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Katherine Egbert is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial services, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2020. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in McKees Rocks, PA. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a retail business, Legacy Wine & Spirits, and manages several LLCs related to business expense management and consulting. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Eric Hernandez is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025, following five years of employment with Starbucks Coffee Corporation and five years as a student. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individual clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.

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.

Matthew Dudkowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. He serves as a board member of Community Health Challenge, providing guidance on financial matters. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

Sanjit Khara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Khara is involved in trustee and executor roles for family-related financial matters and holds part ownership in KM Wealth Management LLC and Heritage Seubert Financial LLC. 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 criteria. The firm offers a broad array of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

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.