Louis Rizzo is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with non-variable insurance products and operates a related business entity used primarily for office expense management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party portfolio options across various strategies.

Ryan Sikora is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at State Farm Management Corp. and Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. Sikora also operates the Ryan Sikora Insurance Agency as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a wide network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Ryan Kircher is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Coastal Energy and Water, Rent Right LLC, and academic positions at Florida Gold Coast University and Kent State University. He has also been involved with Jr Upholstery and Blinds for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Tyson Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones and three years at MSI Financial Services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Carissa Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Capital Markets and PNC Bank, NA before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Winfield Smathers IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for his grandfather’s irrevocable trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical and risk-profiling tools, alongside specialized municipal advisory services and employer consulting programs.

John Monahan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon and involvement with Mystic Barrels. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Jordan Dunsmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, First Trust Portfolios, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

John Lamberson III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Western Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership and writes art-related articles for Pittsburgh Metropolitan Magazine. He is also the founder and coach of the Steel City Outlaws, a youth basketball organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates in its financial planning process.

Tracy Solan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2026 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to 2026. Prior to her advisory career, she was involved with Steelton Enterprises for 17 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Nathaniel Ramsay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise and John Hancock in various capacities. Ramsay also holds a real estate license. 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 ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Nicholas Carretta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irwin, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and American Income Life Insurance Company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Lisette King is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley for three years before joining Merrill in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small retail business selling vintage, new, and handmade items through a local antique mall and online. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Kania is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Capital Foundry, and involvement with The Pittsburgh Golf Club. 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.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Forest Hills Borough Recreational Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Carlos Youssef is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chelsey Spiller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and CVS Health. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and substantial discretionary assets.

Timothy Feola is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a CFP® designation and Securities Series 65 and 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Key Investment Services LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Alto Financial Group, where he sells and services life insurance and annuity contracts. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools.

Kirk Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. He leads J&D Associates in efforts to provide value to clients' wealth and those they care about. Kirk emphasizes friendly discussions with clients and their families to address financial concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and manage expectations. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Kirk is involved in community organizations such as The Pittsburgh Promise, where he serves as a board member, The Frick Art & Historical Center as a trustee and chair of the Collections & Exhibitions committee, and Café Momentum in Pittsburgh as board chair. Originally from California, he resides in Pittsburgh with his husband, Henry.