James Young II is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles outside of finance, including co-owning a fitness business and leading sales for an ATM service company. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Samuel Colaprete is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at several firms including #1 Cochran and Glenna & Co, and has a background spanning roles in various industries along with academic experience at Duquesne University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party managers.

Richard Costa is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Braydon May is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ascent Financial and UPMC, as well as positions outside the financial sector at Door Dash and in academia at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Tampa. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and investment options.

Heather Mullinix is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. She previously spent 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Roses of Paris Flowers and Gifts, supporting marketing and networking efforts. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Katharine Perry is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc. Her previous roles include positions at Kestra Investment Services LLC, Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Cookson Peirce Wealth Management, and Fort Pitt Capital Group. She is a board member of Junior Achievement of Western PA, where she participates in promoting financial literacy in local schools. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions across multiple asset classes.

Kaitlyn Dizon is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2022, following roles at Hefren Tillotson and FlexScreen. Outside of her advisory work, she coaches varsity girls basketball at Belle Vernon Area High School. She is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations using a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and internal research tools.

David Priore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also works with Century Heritage Federal Credit Union, where he assists with marketing initiatives. His background includes ten years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technological tools to support its extensive network of advisors.

Deborah Brent is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Motif Investing, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Anthony Anater is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked for ten years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2011. Smith serves as secretary for a nonprofit organization, where he handles communications and event announcements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Victoria Klacik is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2019 and previously spent thirteen years at UPMC. Klacik serves as a board member for the Baldwin Manor Association, a local neighborhood park in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning.

Joshua Stein is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at NewEdge Advisors, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and Ameriprise, among others. Stein is also the owner of Stein Time, LLC, a home-based business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Micah Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously at AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer on the Advisory Board of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh and works as a life coach and consultant. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Scott Maidman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with financial planning and portfolio management services, helping them pursue their objectives through both traditional guidance and discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies. Scott has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Robert Morris University. Outside of work, Scott enjoys participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, ice hockey, and skiing. When not in the office or meeting with clients, he is often attending youth sporting events for his children.

Gopalsamy Manoharan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee for the Sri Venkateswara Temple trust fund, overseeing the selection and monitoring of outside money managers. Stifel serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Eric Fetterman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Clackson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching youth and high school hockey teams. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Zachary Schwartz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined his family's practice in 2021 after nearly a decade of managing political campaigns for candidates at various levels of government and working in the US Energy Industry. His professional background in politics has shaped his approach to client service, emphasizing effective communication and personalized attention. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zachary's areas of focus include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible and values-based investing. Outside of his professional role, Zachary is involved in community service through organizations such as Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Tree of Life Congregation. He is also active in Pittsburgh's Jewish Community and volunteers with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, dancing, reading, running, spending time with family, and writing.

Cole Chiappialle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Telhio Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Chiappialle is also an author. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided through a broad network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.