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.

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 with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Kaplan, Inc., and Beratung Partners, Inc., as well as service on the board of Poly Smith Inc. He is involved in leadership development and has held board memberships with nonprofit organizations such as Bethesda Lutheran Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Adam Dobies is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 with LPL Financial based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was affiliated with Duquesne University and participated in volunteer income tax assistance programs. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shelley Coneybeer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Lopresti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Ameritas Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Weiss Lopresti Capital Management and L&W Holdings, LLC, and also acts as an insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies through a multi-advisor platform.

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.

Patrick Bransome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Gregory Podufal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a coffee truck business in Bridgeville, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Dicola is a ChFC® credentialed financial professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and operates VIP Financial Matters, LLC. Outside of finance, he is active as a musician. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers within various program structures.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon and PNC Bank. She serves as an executor and successor trustee for family estate matters. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Leslie Hewitt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting services through various tailored, non-discretionary programs.