Katherine Markowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Watermark Financial since 2011 and SagePoint Financial from 2011 to 2023. She also provides tax preparation services and consulting on financial matters related to divorce. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Emma Sarnese is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic Wealth Inc. She has held positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Additionally, she serves as Director of Investment Services for Axias Wealth Advisors. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Daniel Goss is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, with prior roles at Hefren Tillotson and PNC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research tools and ongoing manager monitoring.

Jonathan Kratsas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Mercadante & Company, P.C., a CPA firm, and serves as a fiduciary trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and access to third-party managers.

Michael Tapolci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RakeTrades, LLC and Trendsetters Trading, LLC. He is also associated with TradezOnTap, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes that is not investment related. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

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 been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage services.

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.

Wes Morgan currently serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on creating financial plans tailored to individual client needs, emphasizing clarity, confidence, and care. Prior to his current role, Wes was a Regional Sales Manager at Citizens Securities from 2013 to 2023, where he gained extensive experience in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional career, Wes has personal interests in fitness, football, golf, and parenthood.

Christian Cardello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Premier Bank & Trust. Outside of advising, he is a partner in RDSC AMICI LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Stroyne is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Golden Strategies Financial Group, where he serves as president and sole proprietor. He is also an officer of a local homeowners association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using a range of tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

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.

Samuel Whalen is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity. He collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans by understanding their values and goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to support their financial future. Samuel has experience in financial services, having worked as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2024 and as a Personal Banker 2 at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Samuel's personal interests include hiking, parenthood, running, and skiing.

Kyle Kyper is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Kyper is the founder of the 412 Foundation, a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by multiple program structures and a variety of investment management options.

Jerome Boring Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers. His career also includes a period operating under his own name from 2016 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Susan Fritsch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1995. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with services that include trade execution, account administration, and custody support.

Brian Cernicky is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2006, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Kristyn O Meara is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in 2015. She works closely with clients to develop goals-based financial strategies that address their specific needs for income generation, growth, or a tailored blend of solutions. Kristyn focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kristyn brings to her role an artistic background and years of experience in the service industry, which inform her approach to delivering personalized attention and sharing fresh ideas with clients. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Point Park University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, she is involved with the Washington Area Humane Society. Residing in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Kristyn lives with her husband, Bill, and their son and daughter.

Brian Debbis is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. He holds partial ownership interests in Heritage Financial Partners Inc. and Heritage Seubert Financial LLC, both investment-related businesses in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Alex Sebastian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Covenant Annuity and Insurance, Covenant Financial Advisors, Covenant Partners LLC, and 1N1 Enterprises. Outside of his advisory work, Sebastian has a 50% ownership stake in Sebastian Enterprises Inc., which operates two restaurants. 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 planning menu tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

August Damian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WesBanco Securities, Wesbanco Bank, and Cambridge Investment Research. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools to support client decision-making.