Pegler Swift is a financial advisor with Compass Investments LLC based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC since 2007 and with Keith Dragoo since 2006. Compass Investments serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth households, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and self-employed persons. The firm delivers tailored asset management primarily on a discretionary basis, combining financial planning and account consolidation with an investment process that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis alongside active and passive strategies.

Mark Trauman is a CFP® professional with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Sewickley, PA, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1995 and has owned and operated Reliance Financial Advisors since 1996. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax preparation services through Reliance Financial Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services and provides operations, trading, technology, and compliance support while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

John Frankola is a CFA® charterholder with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vista Investment Management, LLC since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Vista Investment Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plan participants, with a focus on fundamental, value-oriented security selection and broad diversification. The firm distinguishes itself through its documented use of derivatives and exchange-traded strategies for tactical allocation and limited pension consulting services.

John Cully is a financial advisor at Aspire Wealth Architects in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 47 years of industry experience. He worked at Wealthcare Capital Management LLC for ten years before joining Aspire Wealth Architects in 2018. Aspire Wealth Architects provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a goals-based investment process with Monte Carlo simulation to guide portfolio management, emphasizing diversified, low-cost, tax-efficient indexed ETFs and offering specialized options such as direct indexing for qualifying clients.

James Holtzman is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legend Financial Advisors Inc. since 2001 and has been with EmergingWealth Investment Management, Inc. since 2009. Legend Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and general financial consulting to individuals, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, non-profit organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis using tailored strategies that emphasize strategic asset allocation and active adjustments, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities when appropriate.

Robert Finn is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Light Wealth Management since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for Northwestern Mutual in multiple roles from 2019 to 2025. Beacon Light Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm employs a goals-based approach with strategic, diversified asset allocation and tax-aware implementation, managing approximately $39.1 million on a discretionary basis.

Debra Rea is a financial advisor at Nfi, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Nfi since 2005. Nfi provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, managing portfolios with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Daniel Rea is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Nfi, Llc since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent, selling insurance policies on an as-needed basis. NFI provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

Glen Rolofson is a financial advisor at Compass Investments LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Compass Investments since 2007. Compass Investments serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and professionals across various fields. The firm offers tailored asset management with a focus on individualized investment processes, combining fundamental and technical analysis alongside active and passive strategies, while emphasizing tax efficiency and intergenerational planning.

Dennis Criteser is a financial advisor at Compass Investments LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Bayside Financial, LLC since 1999. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Blue Bear School of American Music since 1982. Compass Investments serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and professionals from various fields. The firm offers tailored asset management with an individualized investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis, active and passive strategies, and emphasizes tax efficiency and account consolidation.

Ronald Heakins is a financial advisor at Oak Tree Investment Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Oakmont Investment Advisors, Inc., doing business as OakTree Investment Advisors, since 2000 and also holds ownership in the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he provides fiduciary auditing and consulting services through his firm. OakTree Investment Advisors manages approximately $192 million in discretionary assets for individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of macroeconomic analysis, fundamental company research, and technical indicators, offering portfolio management through model portfolios, sub-advised accounts, and a unique weekly-screened Zacks “Black Box” trading strategy.

Matthew Yanni is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been the sole advisor at Yanni & Associates Investment Advisors, LLC since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is individually licensed to sell life, long-term care, and short-term disability insurance products. Yanni & Associates Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and one-time portfolio analyses for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term trading approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and limited niche allocations, supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis.

Shane Galino is a financial advisor with Retire Pittsburgh Management LLC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Retire Pittsburgh Management and affiliated firms since 2016 and owns East Coast Sports Association, LLC. Retire Pittsburgh Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, managing approximately $62.9 million in discretionary assets. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to implement a variety of investment strategies and is affiliated with an insurance agency offering commissionable insurance and annuity products.

James Shields is a financial advisor at Guardian Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Guardian Capital since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Shields is a managing partner and attorney at the Elder Care Offices of Shields & Boris, where he manages the law firm and provides legal representation, focusing on estate planning and related legal services. Guardian Capital, LLC manages approximately $128 million for around 240 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services using a range of investment strategies and tools.

Samuel Kramer is the sole advisor at Kramer Fiduciary Services in Pittsburgh, PA, with 30 years of experience at the firm. He holds credentials as a CPA and provides financial planning, investment consultation, and income tax preparation. Kramer Fiduciary Services serves a limited number of individual investors, trusts, estates, and businesses, focusing on education, written asset allocation reports, and consultation with a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach. The firm combines CPA and registered investment adviser roles, offering fee structures based on consultation and hourly engagements rather than asset-based fees.

Christopher Kirkwood is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Beacon Light Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he spent a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities including wealth management and investment services. Beacon Light Wealth Management provides goals-based wealth management and financial planning to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm combines strategic, diversified asset allocation using primarily ETFs and mutual funds with tax-aware implementation, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting services.

Hayden Gaus is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Beacon Light Wealth Management and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co and related entities from 2018 to 2025. Prior to his financial industry career, he worked at the Wheeling YMCA for two years. Beacon Light Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm uses a goals-based approach with strategic, diversified asset allocation and emphasizes tax-aware implementation, managing approximately $39.1 million on a discretionary basis.

Shiv Sethi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in March 2020. His practice centers on assisting sophisticated individuals, families, and businesses with preserving and growing their wealth to support their goals. Shiv focuses on creating bespoke wealth strategies that encompass comprehensive advice on investing, generational wealth transfer, and philanthropic giving, along with providing access to banking and borrowing services through Bank of America. He has specialized experience in managed solutions, alternative investments, and liquidity management. Before rejoining Merrill, Shiv held the position of Vice President at JP Morgan Private Bank and worked in the North American Investment Banking division at Macquarie Capital. He originally began his career at Merrill in 2009, undertaking various roles within the Global Wealth Management division over six years. Shiv holds a BBA in Finance (Cum Laude) from Temple University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He also holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. As a second-generation American, Shiv is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in both his professional and personal life. He serves on the board of directors for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and is a member of the Professional Advisors Council at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Additionally, he is an avid animal lover and participates in animal welfare charities and shelters.

Kenneth Eirkson is a ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience and serves as an investment advisor representative at Synergy Investment Group, LLC. He has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2012 and Arriba Investment & Exchange Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he participates on the financial endowment committee of Salem United Methodist Church and serves as president of a nonprofit providing off-campus student housing. Synergy Investment Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary managed account portfolio management alongside various levels of financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income based on client risk profiles and financial information.

Christian Halas is a financial advisor with Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Venn Wealth since 2006 and also owns Halas Consulting, a separate business offering insurance planning and tax preparation. Additionally, Mr. Halas has provided fitness training to individuals for over 10 years on a part-time basis. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using unified managed accounts, model allocations, and third-party managers, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors.