Matthew Ruffalo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Mikolich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research in its recommendations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Francis O'Connor is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Branch Leader, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Experience Associate. Throughout his tenure, Francis has developed extensive experience in financial consulting and branch leadership. He focuses on providing clients with comprehensive financial planning, aiming to empower them with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Francis enjoys baseball, beach activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Brittany Carter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at S&T Bank and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a clothing business called Made2Inspire and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Penn Hills Baseball Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Jagers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at PNC Investments and Bank of America. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Nolan Doerring is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Nolan’s prior work experience includes roles at the American Association of Insurance Services and Clark Schaefer Hackett, as well as positions at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diversified asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Mary Beth Burket is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked primarily at Merrill since 2013, including a brief tenure at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and The Nehemiah Project. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed internally and by third-party managers.

Ryan Franks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and DSF Wealth Management Group, where he has been active since 2004. Outside of financial services, he is a partner in a farming venture and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization supporting families. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement both affiliated and third-party investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Jodi Amos is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of experience in the industry. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and 4Rivers Wealth Management, where she was a co-owner. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms.

Jack Kelly is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop disciplined investment strategies aligned with long-term financial goals. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Jack began his career as a Senior Analyst in Global Securities Operations at Bank of New York Mellon before joining Merrill in 2022. His experiences in institutional operations and client advisory roles provide a comprehensive perspective on portfolio construction, financial planning, and strategies including education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Duquesne University. Outside of work, Jack maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Jenny Dematteo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Bradley Shear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at Good Life Advisors, LLC and operates Shear Capital Group and Shear Wealth Management Solutions, 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supporting advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Douglas Turner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 44 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Parker/Hunter Incorporated. Turner is a board member and secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburgh and serves as treasurer of the St. Cecilia Music Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers.

Gavin Shovlin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Fsc and First Commonwealth Bank. Outside of advising, he operates as a sole proprietor insurance broker offering term and fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform providing brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of discretionary and third-party management options.

Dustin Helm is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years before joining Raymond James in 2016. 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, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a focus on customized, non-discretionary strategies supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Robert Shangraw Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is associated with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co., where he has worked since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Frederick Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and currently serves as a partner at Lewis, McBeth & D'Ambrosio. Outside of financial services, Thompson is the head boys lacrosse coach at Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of advisors and provides access to multiple investment program options and third-party managers.

John Powell Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including PNC Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Powell is a member of the C-Suite for Christ Speakers Bureau. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Connie Jazbinsek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Darin Sipe is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and SafSecur, LLC, as well as being involved with Outside the Box IT, LLC and Duplexity Group, LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.