Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 30 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Jay Simon is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, to support client advice.

Ashley Pogel is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Ashley Pogel Photography, an LLC through which she manages all aspects of her photography business. Additionally, she is a silent partner in a joint LLC that owns The Goddard School in Pittsburgh. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Quinlan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Mt. Lebanon, PA. His prior experience includes positions at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advising, he co-owns rental properties near Penn State University that have been professionally managed for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in the field since 1983, including 31 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and over four decades at Arthur/Kent Inc., where he also maintains a bookkeeping role. 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, employing a variety of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburg, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, Allen was associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Laurel Financial Group, where he was also a co-owner. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored financial recommendations, offering clients access to various advisory and brokerage programs.

Joy Marshall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with financial consultants to assist clients in evaluating their financial situations and identifying opportunities to better align their plans with their goals. She has been in this role since 2025. Prior to her current position, Joy worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Before joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Investments from 2022 to 2024 and began her career as a Personal Banker at PNC Bank from 2021 to 2022. Outside of her professional work, Joy has interests in art, badminton, painting, pets, swimming, and traveling.

Ralph Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that complements the work of its financial advisors.

Joseph Grunwald is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. and TIAA-CREF. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and municipal advisory services.

Patricia Bojarski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 10 years of experience at Merrill, working with professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. Alena guides clients across various investment products, portfolio strategies, and appropriate financial goals depending on their life stage and vision for their lifestyle and legacy. She works one-on-one with clients to define goals and choose portfolio strategies designed to reach them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as client situations change. Alena holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Belarus State Economic University. Alena has expertise in managing market risk and suggesting suitable investment allocations that may include individual stocks, bonds, or custom portfolios. She has a special interest in investments related to innovative market niches such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud-based computing, and electric vehicles. As a first-generation American, Alena is committed to empowering others and is involved in environmental causes, animal welfare, and the arts. She has served multiple terms on the Lubbock Symphony Board of Directors and is a member of the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she supports the Dress for Success organization. Alena is multilingual, speaking English and Russian.

Anthony Smulski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Laura Gleghorn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, where she has worked since 2003. She has 24 years of industry experience. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Domenico Sciulli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Citizens Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG eligibility considerations, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nils Nolan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, ILG Private Wealth, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Guardian Life. Nolan also has involvement in related insurance activities and operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, utilizing various investment models and tools while supporting a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ryan Hollenbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, serving over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Brian Beal is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to assess their financial situations and identify opportunities that align their plans with their goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming his current role in 2024. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys recreational activities including baseball, camping, hiking, running, soccer, and traveling.

John Kautz is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, following five years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and internal research tools, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Ivana Liberatore is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteering for foster children in Washington County, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions.

Charlene Logan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at National Planning Corporation and operating her own business, The Speakman Financial Group, since 2003. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Martin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Martin serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund and is a council member of the Duquesne University Business School Investment Strategy Institute Advisory Council. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-based retirement recommendations.