Andrew Wehler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Peter Gialames is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 50 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and operated his own firms, including Peter Gialames Associates, Inc., where he serves as President and CEO. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in payroll services through Amalgam Benefit Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining extensive resources with a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Richard Roberto III is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Fort Pitt Capital Group, as well as work outside of finance at DICK's Sporting Goods and Penn State University. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, where he is part of The DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, using both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside ongoing manager oversight supported by internal research and AI tools.

Steven Wilde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning through a structured process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Aris Pantelas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Aptus Wealth Planning. Outside of finance, he is the owner of the Aris Paul Band, a musical group based in Gibsonia, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua King is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Michael Bogdan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 29 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Nest Egg Financial Group LLC, which provides general accounting services and financial organization for families and small businesses, and he operates a financial education YouTube channel called "Financial Soup." OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and access to third-party money managers, utilizing firm-provided tools and multiple platforms to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and is also associated with Bray Farm Income Advisory LLC, where he provides administrative support to the principal investment adviser. Prior to his financial advisory roles, Steven held positions at various organizations including the City of New York Office of Management and Budget and Columbia University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Jack Cody is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Jack's approach focuses on understanding clients' values to develop personalized financial plans. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, enabling him to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Jack enjoys biking, camping, fitness, skiing, and volunteering.

Gregory Walsh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Ashley Ek is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Ek is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Thornton is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to understand his clients both personally and financially to align them with appropriate tools and resources. He has held this position since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Vincent gained experience in financial services through roles at Citizens Bank as a Financial Advisor from 2023 to 2024 and as a Premier Advisor from 2018 to 2021. He also worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Vincent enjoys camping, family activities, golf, hiking, motorcycles, and outdoor adventures.

Wade Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a team of advisors with a combined 100+ years of experience. The team manages approximately $877 million as of March 2023 for families, corporations, and foundations. Wade specializes in high net worth client services, focusing on areas such as multi-generational legacy planning, philanthropic giving, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With 24 years of planning experience, Wade holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro University. Wade’s expertise includes coordinating with clients' external legal and accounting professionals to integrate financial and legacy plans, as well as providing access to trust, estate planning, credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America Private Bank. Wade resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three children and is actively involved in his community. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Quantum Theater, and Fortis Future. Additionally, he dedicates time to youth sports coaching and enjoys football, golfing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Linda Elliott is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 4 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Robert Barmen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Brian Simon is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2003 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2003 to 2024. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and also offers affiliated trust custody, insurance sales, and collateralized lending programs.

Ryan Kramer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cardinal Management Group and The University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Joshua Staph is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms with both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, including her current role at Bank of America since 2022. 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.

John Pikras Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc., PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.