Matthew Blazewick is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren-Tillotson and work at the University of Pittsburgh and Connoquenessing Country Club. Baird’s DDK Group, where Blazewick is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and internal research support.

Allison O’Brien is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Hefren Tillotson Inc. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with proprietary research and technology tools.

James Stager is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in wealth management strategies and retirement planning. James works closely with high net worth individuals and business owners, focusing on helping them invest and preserve assets to achieve retirement and legacy goals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Anthropology from the College of William and Mary and earned an MBA with a concentration in strategic planning and finance from the University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. James has professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). James is active in his community and maintains involvement with his alma mater, serving on the College of William and Mary Reunion Committee. He is also engaged with several wildlife conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and the Wild Sheep Foundation. In his personal time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Suanne Schweinsberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jennefer Bartholomew is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Bank USA, UBS Financial Services, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Bartholomew serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools - Pittsburgh-Allegheny County and is Vice President of the Northland Public Library Foundation's Board of Directors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, complemented by RBC’s capital markets capabilities.

Michael Dichiazza is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously held positions at BPU Investment Management Inc., LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corporation. Dichiazza serves as a board member and vice president at Medallion Wealth Management and is also a board member of Hearth Ameritas. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary strategies, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Sonia Khanna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Thakar Financial LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Elizabeth Gladden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and has a background that includes roles at Denison University, Allegheny West Magazine, and Mt Lebanon Municipality. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Richard Knause is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 21 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Knause also conducts non-variable insurance and bookkeeping activities through Arthur/Kent, Inc., a business he has been involved with since 1997. 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 broad range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives and various strategic and tactical investment options.

Frank Ruscetti II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harvest Financial Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed notary in Pittsburgh and the sole owner of HFC Wealth Management Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a variety of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,000 advisors.

Christine Farrell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 23 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Farrell serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Foundation and participates on its Investment and Finance Committee. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services.

Brian Kocherzat is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held roles at Hefren Tillotson, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Wealth Management. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Jill Frye is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a retail employee at a retail business. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, to provide advisory services.

Maeve Donohue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillitson and iNetworks, as well as having experience at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Outside of finance, she was involved with Mambo Italia for three years. Maeve is part of The DDK Group within Baird’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 brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and technology in its advisory approach.

Beth Deklewa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at PNC Wealth Management and Essex National Securities, LLC. She is also a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Nicholas Blicha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ financial goals and priorities to develop tailored strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University. His approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial picture to design personalized strategies that align with their priorities and vision for the future.

Joseph Ferguson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, his work history includes positions in various sectors such as retail and food services. 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.

Erik Vollbrecht is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and has prior experience with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents and acts as trustee and successor of an estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Jeffrey Frye is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Equitable Advisors, and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Outer Banks Relief Foundation as a volunteer committee member and owns a consulting and tax services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and supports affiliated model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.