Justin Brahim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Citizens Securities, Inc. and has held prior roles at Wealth Enhancement Group, LPL Financial, and BPU Investment Management. Brahim’s career includes a background in investment management and financial planning in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Citizens Securities, Inc. serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory options include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency with integrated banking affiliations.

Joshua Valentic is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Valentic is active as an insurance agent working with multiple carriers, including Penn Mutual. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering custody, execution, brokerage services, and a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and various investment account options.

Melodie Roach is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at PNC in various capacities since 1996, including roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Soul Properties LLC, an investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account pilot for employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Natalie Nemeth is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Probity Finance and Farmers Insurance. Natalie is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, incorporating proprietary and third-party solutions.

Dustin Anewalt is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Infinex Investments, Inc. and First Commonwealth from 2016 to 2021. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, serving as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Danielle Patterson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., PINNACLE Financial Strategies, and currently co-owns 3Rivers Financial. Patterson also owns Patterson Wealth Planning, LLC, which supports her securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Andrew Geisler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Thomas A. Geisler & Co., P.C., where he is involved in tax preparation as a non-investment business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management and practice-management services.

Ronald Gestiehr is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in operating JEG Outfitters, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

William Woods is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the field since 1997, including a long tenure at Mid Atlantic Capital Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a trustee for the Lisa J. Woods Lifetime Trust, managing responsibilities related to the trust and its beneficiaries. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing technology and a centralized due diligence process in managing third-party managers and strategies.

Maria Colon is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance brokerage, assisting with the sale and service of Penn Mutual life insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Joseph Vilsack is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at AquaPhoenix Scientific, Monograph, BQE Software, and Automatic Data Processing before joining Janney. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Maulik Mankad is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Health Action, Inc., Torero Corporation, and Bakshi Enterprises. Outside of his advisory role, he is a transformation strategist with THRIVE ORBIT LLC, focusing on leadership, wellness, and holistic coaching and consulting. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that uses affiliated funds.

Shawn Zelmore is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party managed strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Giancarlo Dorazio is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and LPL Financial. Dorazio is based in Pittsburgh, PA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients often connected through employer retirement plans and offers a range of advisory services, including management of the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Fay Boland is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds a Series 63 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Boland worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax, and has been involved in various tax preparation and advisory services. Boland serves as treasurer of the Samuel & Emma Winters Foundation and holds board positions with local nonprofit organizations focused on community and family advocacy. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing approximately $212.7 billion in assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Mark Ament is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to recommend investment strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Sheyna Regets is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and BPU Investment Management, Inc. She is currently affiliated with multiple entities within the Wealth Enhancement group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by quantitative and fundamental research.

Louis Valli is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Executive Wealth Counselors and Lfg Financial, with a brief period focused on full-time education. Valli holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a retired insurance agent involved with Luttner Financial Group Ltd, where he receives residual commissions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and integrates tax and accounting services with operational capabilities such as administrative CFO functions and a Financial Wellness Platform.

Richard Parsons is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held positions at Lockheed Martin, PDQ, The Home Depot, the University of Florida, and Mister Car Wash. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized investment resources with integrated capabilities across its affiliated entities to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Jason John is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2015 and FIRST Commonwealth Bank since 2014, with prior experience at LPL Financial. His additional role at FIRST Commonwealth Bank includes significant involvement in banking and investments. OSAIC Institutions, INC. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.