Brian Liptak is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, Northwest Advisors, and Northwest Bank, where he has worked since 2004. Outside of his advisory practice, Liptak holds a 30% ownership interest in Brokers Services Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and innovative technologies such as machine learning.

Jack Burton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP and several financial institutions including Bank of America and Merrill. His background also includes multiple roles at John Carroll University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Kelli Cerra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and BCR Financial Services, LLC. Cerra is also a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Nicholas Simakas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at MDT Advisers, a Division of Federated MDTA LLC, before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Corey Di Pietro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc., as well as a five-year tenure at Robert Morris University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Theresa Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Wealth Management, focusing on fixed income and credit union securities, as well as aspects of insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and advisory platforms tailored to client objectives.

Erin Weber is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2022. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years. She is involved with Women, Wisdom & Wealth, an educational initiative focused on helping women better understand finances through speaking engagements and written materials. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with diverse portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2008 and joined Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Ryan is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Richard D'amico is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for DWS Distributors, Inc. for 13 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Daniel Spencer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Fort Frederica Capital before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and a variety of investment strategies.

Christian Vadas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Lithia Motors, Ken Ganley Toyota, Fitness International DBA L.A. Fitness, and American Pool. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Merandi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and various entrepreneurial ventures such as Meticulous Painting LLC and Green Cherry Organics. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments.

Cara Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following brief tenures at AXA Advisors. Prior to her financial advisory career, her work history includes roles at Subway and TJ Maxx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse 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 proprietary tools.

Richard Palmer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He specializes in retirement planning and investment management, assisting clients in developing actionable financial plans. Richard has gathered diverse experience at Fidelity, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023, Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021, Investment Solutions Representative from 2017 to 2019, and Work Place Associate from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his professional commitments, Richard enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.

Amit Grover is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Grover serves on the board of Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit focused on education and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ronald Esposito is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Castle, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and has prior experience in tax preparation through his seasonal employment at Matter of Tax. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic tools and research to generate tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Ross Tomer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Brown, Hurray, Plantz group in 2018. He works with corporate executives and closely-held businesses, focusing on creating financial strategies that build and preserve retirement assets. Ross adopts a consultative approach tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, and his expertise includes cash management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boxing, football, and skiing.

Marta Merchant is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1984, concurrently working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an officer in a family-held, for-profit business, MIC Holdings, based in Pittsburgh. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Traci Conlon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2014, accumulating 12 years of industry experience. She is based in Sewickley, PA. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is an owner of a rental property in Cranberry Township, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.