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.

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.

Michael Dukovich is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Aspinwall, PA, and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. 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, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and technology tools.

Amanda Englert is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of JMCCC LLC, a limited liability company managing a beachfront vacation rental property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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, and institutional investors.

Andrew Pricener is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked for six years at Spencer Family YMCA. He also serves as an independent agent outside his fixed insurance appointment. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party asset managers, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Angela Foster is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a 25% interest in gas and mineral rights through DL RESOURCES and serves as a secondary power of attorney for her elderly parents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, incorporating both affiliated and third-party model strategies.

Jitka Petronis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2009 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients in both retail and institutional markets.