Colleen Tirpak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at The Hilf Tirpak Group LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. for over 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, incorporating model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Lindsey Wedner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Wedner consults for Coldwell Bankers Realtors on insurance and financial products and is involved with Eugene Cohen and Associates offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Joshua Charles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and more than 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and served on the board of an investment club since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Financial-360, LLC, a support company. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Gina Harbison is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and has concurrently been with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2013. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

Roy Anderson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Roy Anderson Enterprises Inc. and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other clients through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Peter Coughlin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Federated investment firms and BNY Mellon. He serves as treasurer on the board of Red's Locker, a nonprofit organization providing sports equipment to underprivileged areas in Pittsburgh. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-integrated process.

Nicholas Song is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Mutual of America Securities, and TSC Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

John Davitt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Verona, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He was previously with Citizens Securities, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Davitt is involved with Good Life IA, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and consulting services.

Tina Giambanco is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and M&T Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party managers.

John Harshman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Citizens Securities Inc. and Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the investment committee for Claysville Sportsman's Club and holds board and committee roles with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the BISA membership committee, as well as assisting as a soccer coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Daller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trustmark Financial Group and Dollar Financial Service. He is also active as an independent insurance agent through several entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm supports independent Financial Professionals with a range of portfolio management options, model-based strategies, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Bernard Theis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Hilltop Securities Independent Network and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. His other business activities include involvement with Highland Partners Financial Services, a DBA entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Mazurek is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. Mazurek is also the owner of Mazurek Financial Services LLC, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Nye is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he provides care and support for intellectually disabled individuals and serves as treasurer for his daughter's Girl Scout troop. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized team to deliver retirement-income recommendations that combine research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Jeffrey Lowden is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1989. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Tall Trees Homeowners Association, where he leads meetings and oversees community activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Beth Boyce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at KeyCorp and The Coury Firm LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process supported by an ESG eligibility framework.

Stephen Bender is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that supports asset allocation and planning analyses for clients.

James Wallisch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., followed by his current roles at LPL Financial since 2020 and F.C. Financial Services Inc. since 2009. He serves as a board member of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Endowment Committee in Pittsburgh. 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 wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Michael Clark is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, and PNC Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, providing access to multiple program structures, third-party managers, and bespoke investment strategies.

Kerry Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at firms including Babb Inc, Fragasso Financial Advisors, LPL Financial LLC, and Private Client Services. Kelly serves as a board member of the Penn State New Kensington Alumni Association, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to Penn State students. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.