Robert Kovalchik is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1984. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated team to deliver these recommendations, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

David Kirkham is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and his own firm, David Kirkham, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent selling life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Goss is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hefren Tillotson, PNC, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Federated Investment Counseling. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools including artificial intelligence.

James Spangler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following 15 years at Securities America Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc., and two years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Spectrum Financial Planning Group, focusing on fixed life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuity sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm delivers brokerage and advisory services through various programs, leveraging model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and third-party manager options.

Jonathan Kratsas is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Mercadante & Company, P.C., a CPA firm, and serves as a trustee for fiduciary appointments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Michael Tapolci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience working at RakeTrades, LLC and Trendsetters Trading, LLC. He is also involved with TradezOnTap, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 model portfolio programs, and supports investment strategies through various subadvisors and proprietary tools.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to a range of clients including plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Christopher Guandolo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small used-car dealership through an S-Corp he manages with his brother. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and incorporates analytical modeling and risk profiling in its advisory approach.

Rebecca Pawuk is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several Federated entities from 2008 to 2019 before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Shayna Deckman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services Group and University of Pittsburgh. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Madison Pittman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2023 and at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Gennaro Marsico is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and offering 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Tesera LLC, an LLC involved in owning undeveloped real estate for potential future development. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered 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, providing financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Markus Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles, including as an independent contractor for iHeart Media and as a valet at the Allegheny Country Club. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Zachary Krial is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. He owns a home with two livable units, residing in one and renting the other. Charles Schwab 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and order-routing infrastructure.

Christopher Dulovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Wealth Management and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also operated Dulo Enterprises LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a large network of advisors and significant discretionary assets under management.

Benjamin Murray is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked briefly at Federated Investors and Model Cleaners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant junior varsity baseball coach at South Fayette High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Emmett Santillo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairperson on the three-member elected board for North Sewickley Township, where he participates in the water authority and planning commission. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Spiker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Allison Park, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Kevin Kilfoyle Insurance Agency and has held various roles including positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the Town of Ocean City. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across multiple topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

August Damian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WesBanco Securities, Wesbanco Bank, Cambridge Investment Research, and Wesbanco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial plans, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Tony Bianco is a Financial Consultant based in Pittsburgh. He currently serves as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, and has experience as a Retirement Plan Consultant at Corebridge Financial from 2022 to 2023. He also served as an Investment Advisor Representative at Osaic Wealth from 2020 to 2022. Throughout his career, Tony has focused on assisting clients with their financial planning needs to help them work toward their goals. Outside of his professional work, he spends time on the pickleball court and enjoys a variety of personal interests including boating, camping, fitness, scuba diving, soccer, and traveling.