Donald Fitch is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Direct Sign Wholesale, Texas A&M, and Park University. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Eric Hernandez is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025, following five years of employment with Starbucks Coffee Corporation and five years as a student. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individual clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.

Thomas Mathison is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked specifically with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Mathison holds a Series 66 designation and serves as Treasurer for a local Toastmasters International club focused on public speaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment programs, including financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

Luke Jackson I is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and service roles, including managing The Priory Hotel and operating GPC Landscaping. 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 multi-manager platform with flexible investment solutions ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Samuel Marsteller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in educational roles and various service positions. Outside of advising, he serves as a marching band instructor for the Baldwin Whitehall School District. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model using third-party asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Mark Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Merrill and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and Jim Shorkey Auto Group. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Dudkowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. He serves as a board member of Community Health Challenge, providing guidance on financial matters. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has dedicated the past 28 years exclusively to serving the wealth management needs of individuals and families. His expertise encompasses investment management, retirement planning, education planning, insurance and estate planning, as well as residential and personal financing. Andrew holds a B.A. in Economics from Washington & Jefferson College and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). He collaborates closely with legal and tax advisors to address the multifaceted needs of affluent clients, often assisting them through significant life transitions such as business sales, career changes, retirements, or inheritances. Residing in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, Andrew and his wife Karen have three children. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Development Committee for The Woodlands Foundation, an organization supporting children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Andrew's personal interests include golfing and supporting his family's activities.

Jacob Van Lenten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors and several other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Diana Kierzkowski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Christian Melendez Carpintero is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Gnc, Fennel Brothers, Geodis, Syncreon, Laroche, and Aroogas. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Ryan Sharrer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Professionals, Inc. and has been associated with S&T Bank since 1998, where he serves as Vice President and Financial Advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves on the board of directors for a nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service offering written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Deborah Sheehan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Sanjit Khara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Khara is involved in trustee and executor roles for family-related financial matters and holds part ownership in KM Wealth Management LLC and Heritage Seubert Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad array of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Lance Burgert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bethel Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nicholas Frazetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a podcast partnership through D2W Media LLC and provides tax preparation and insurance services through affiliated businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Andrew Conti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Boenning & Scattergood for six years and at Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC for five years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for Federated Hermes for 26 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he also manages the financial affairs of Bray Farm Income Advisory. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ryan Churchfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Robert Ruffolo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Trustmont Advisory Group, and he has operated Ruffolo Associates since 1982. He is also involved in tax preparation, accounting, and property and casualty insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.