Stephen Pepmeyer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and has prior involvement with St. Sebastian Church from 2010 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a percentage-based wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Thomas Bourg is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Sage Advisory Services and Invesco Advisers, Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment policy committee, employs tax-aware and risk management strategies, and manages a broad range of accounts including separate accounts, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans.

Jo Larson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cranberry Township, PA, and has 21 years of experience with the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Greno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Raymond James Financial Services. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large advisor network.

Mitchell Mercer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Federated MDTA LLC. Mercer is also involved in selling life insurance and operates a business entity related to his LPL 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 advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jonathan Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce, a community organization focused on supporting business development in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. 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 strategies for a variety of individual and institutional investors.

Jesse Best is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Oakmont, PA. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Avantax, PNC Investments, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Oakmont Boulevard Project, a city improvement initiative focused on local safety and holiday decorations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across diverse program structures.

Karen Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and related entities since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at PNC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Elizabeth Treater is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has prior experience at Touchstone Capital, Inc., American Pension Benefits, and Federated Investment Counseling. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kathleen Favorite is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Favorite Properties Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and manages third-party asset managers with oversight from an independent due-diligence consultant.

Brandon Pruss is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Charles Schwab. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Dustin Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for nine years. He serves as a board member and on the Investment Finance Committee of the Seneca Valley Foundation. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and customized investment solutions, supported by in-house research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Richard Petro is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2024. He is also an insurance agent with Canella Financial Group, specializing in fixed annuity sales and life insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Robert Wilson Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Wexford, PA. His background includes roles at various financial services firms, including Best Times Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the food service industry with Big Dipper BBQ and Owego Original Italian. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, utilize third-party managers, or construct customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Marc Canovali is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and The Advisor Group, where he is an owner. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, fixed annuities, long-term care, and property and casualty insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Nathaniel Sepe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Carson Wealth, and USI Consulting Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Hurray is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 26 years of experience to his role. He specializes in addressing a range of client needs, including corporate executive services, equity compensation, retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Matthew works with senior executives, business owners, and multi-generational families to develop financial plans that adapt to evolving client priorities and goals. Joining Merrill in 1996, Matthew has extensive experience advising clients on complex financial decisions such as stock option strategies, deferred compensation, retirement planning, and business transitions. He focuses on tailoring investment portfolios that align with individual goals, risk profiles, and timelines, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments as appropriate to pursue growth in varying market environments. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Dayton and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is actively involved in community organizations, serving as a committee member for the Duquesne University Student Athletic Fund. Matthew resides in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania with his wife, Julie, and their twins.

Eric Werner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney responsibilities in investment-related capacities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Tammy Neff is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren Tillotson and Mühlenkamp & Company. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations using a variety of financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

Jessica Leto is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.