Elijah Loncar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capgemini and Rivertowne Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Samantha Duffy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and William J. Stroyne Financial Services. Outside of finance, she is a professional musician and teacher, providing private violin and viola lessons and performing locally. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Owen Rimel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Darlington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and other financial institutions. Outside of his advisory work, Rimel owns and operates a small working farm and serves as an assistant coach for a local school district. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with tailored retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Pinchotti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling various types of insurance through Beaver Valley Independent Insurance Group, LLC. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by research and technology.

Sumana Naik is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She draws from her early career experience in institutional finance to provide clients with a broad perspective on the financial ecosystem, including insights into how deposits fuel lending, mortgages become investment products, and capital flows through markets. Naik emphasizes understanding and education, taking time to comprehend each client's financial picture and explaining the reasoning behind recommendations. She focuses on helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Naik's client focus includes physicians, business owners, multigenerational families, and professionals seeking a trusted partner in corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, education and employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment sectors. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. Naik is proficient in English and Kannada. Outside of her professional role, Naik participates in community activities including the American Heart Association's Heart Ball Auction Committee, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and North Hills Community Outreach. She is a wife and mother of two and engages in personal interests such as cooking, dancing, football, gardening, golfing, music, running marathons, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Laura Pulvino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Robert Kadilak Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He serves on the advisory board of the Beaver Rehabilitation Center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients across individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional segments. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Walter Mancing is a financial advisor with Stifel in Beaver, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in writing and producing film and television screenplays, comic books, and novels through his joint ownership of Hammerspace LLC. Mancing also serves on the Board of Trustees and multiple committees at The Ellis School, a private K-12 girls’ school. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary investment methodologies and provides services ranging from financial planning to asset allocation guidance.

Patrick Bould is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera since 2004 and operating his own firm, Bould Financial Professionals, since 2012. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of Bould & Associates P.C., an accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Danika Wukich is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of a team that provides personalized wealth management advice to help clients build, manage, and preserve their wealth. The team focuses on establishing clear objectives and developing prudent strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial situation, drawing on the resources available through Merrill. Danika holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from California State University San Bernardino after graduating from Notre Dame High School. Her areas of client focus include education planning, liquidity management, retirement income, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Outside of her professional role, Danika enjoys biking, camping, golfing, music, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Anthony Gennaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Inc and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he is a college instructor and operates as an insurance agent and consultant. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment platforms, supporting its large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and has proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jacob Rebel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with personalized wealth management and financial planning, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacob graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a minor in Professional Sales. He holds professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of The Delta Chi Fraternity and contributes to his community through involvement in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys following baseball, basketball, and football, as well as golfing, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Krugel Jr. is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He formerly owned several businesses, including Georgetown Deli & Beer LLC, all of which have been closed and are in the process of being dissolved. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Richard Irr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He is also involved in managing term insurance policies on a limited basis outside of his advisory work. 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 financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Michelle Retzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Catherine Vandermer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for the National Restaurant Association for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Emmalee Mattern is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rogers, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked for The Huntington Investment Company for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Employment Development, Inc., a nonprofit supporting developmentally disabled individuals, and works as a youth soccer referee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arthur Hazen Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms, including BPU Investment Management Inc. and Invest Financial Corporation, before joining Cambridge in 2013. Hazen also serves as a board member and secretary at BBBS of Greater Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Kenneth Lazarowicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Kenneth J Lazarowicz & Associates, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse investment management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.