Ardene Effatt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Adam Davidson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he spent 25 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual clients including high net worth individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Jonathon Wilson is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Sewickley, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent several years at Kent State University and the University of Pittsburgh. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Justin Simakas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 license. He has prior work experience at Jones Lang LaSalle and Indiana University - Bloomington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Melissa Gutherie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following four years at 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Gialames is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 50 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and operated his own firms, including Peter Gialames Associates, Inc., where he serves as President and CEO. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in payroll services through Amalgam Benefit Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining extensive resources with a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Richard Roberto III is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Fort Pitt Capital Group, as well as work outside of finance at DICK's Sporting Goods and Penn State University. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, where he is part of The DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, using both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside ongoing manager oversight supported by internal research and AI tools.

Kathryn Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments from 2016 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

James Galitsis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over eight years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Bogdan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for nearly three decades at Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Nest Egg Financial Group LLC, which provides general accounting services to families and small businesses, and he operates a financial education YouTube channel called Financial Soup. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and multiple implementation strategies.

Jack Cody is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Jack's approach focuses on understanding clients' values to develop personalized financial plans. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, enabling him to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Jack enjoys biking, camping, fitness, skiing, and volunteering.

Gregory Walsh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance for over two decades before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop customized asset allocation advice, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2002 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Lawrence is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club HOA in Engadine, Michigan. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lisa Brooks is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, Brooks co-owns A.B. Strategic Partners, LLC, and serves as Fundraising and Social Media Chair on the Board of Directors for the North Catholic Girls Volleyball Boosters. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Vincent Thornton is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to understand his clients both personally and financially to align them with appropriate tools and resources. He has held this position since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Vincent gained experience in financial services through roles at Citizens Bank as a Financial Advisor from 2023 to 2024 and as a Premier Advisor from 2018 to 2021. He also worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Vincent enjoys camping, family activities, golf, hiking, motorcycles, and outdoor adventures.

Toni Sacco is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with the Larsen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She has been with Merrill since 2001, beginning her career as a Registered Client Associate before becoming a financial advisor. Toni specializes in assisting high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives with a wide range of financial strategies, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. She has particular expertise in working with women business owners and clients experiencing significant life transitions such as marriage, divorce, retirement, or loss of a loved one. Toni holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Robert Morris University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 certificant, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst4, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor4 designation. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Financial Planning Association, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Toni's client service approach emphasizes a disciplined wealth management process that evolves with clients' changing lives and priorities. She is known for providing clear explanations of strategies to help clients become informed and confident stewards of their wealth. Originally from Pittsburgh, Toni remains active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as the Junior League of Pittsburgh and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has been recognized by the Junior League of Pittsburgh as Junior Leaguer of the Year in 2020. Outside of work, Toni enjoys gardening, genealogy, reading, running marathons, and spending time with her family and her dogs, Reggie and Maxwell.

Louis Sforza is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 12 years. Sforza serves on the board of directors for the YMCA in Bradford, PA. 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 tailored retirement income planning advice through comprehensive recommendation reports and ongoing support.

Jacob Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dicks House of Sport, CDI LLC, Jewelcor Inc., and The Lofts. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and customizable asset allocation recommendations.

Wade Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a team of advisors with a combined 100+ years of experience. The team manages approximately $877 million as of March 2023 for families, corporations, and foundations. Wade specializes in high net worth client services, focusing on areas such as multi-generational legacy planning, philanthropic giving, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With 24 years of planning experience, Wade holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro University. Wade’s expertise includes coordinating with clients' external legal and accounting professionals to integrate financial and legacy plans, as well as providing access to trust, estate planning, credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America Private Bank. Wade resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three children and is actively involved in his community. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Quantum Theater, and Fortis Future. Additionally, he dedicates time to youth sports coaching and enjoys football, golfing, hiking, softball, and traveling.