Bradley Zaffram is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience outside finance including roles at Supplemental Health Care and Great Lakes Transport. In addition to advising, he occasionally provides rides through Uber and rents vehicles via Turo. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using tools like Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset allocation to develop written recommendations for clients.

Elizabeth Beanner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor entity since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she consults through Bridging SUCCES, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages a broad asset base and provides tailored planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Nathaniel Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was involved in home remodeling and completed roles at San Diego State University and the University of Akron. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning and consulting services supported by a variety of portfolio management approaches and affiliated research.

Matthew Baer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Taylor Marziotto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Taylor worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, Taylor serves as an assistant junior varsity volleyball coach for Franklin Regional School District. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning and access to a range of asset managers and insurance products.

Nancy Conners is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013 and is also associated with Duncan Financial Group, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lindsay Turchetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murrysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has additional experience through her involvement with the National Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the National Slovak Society, as well as operating her own business entities. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supporting advisors with a diverse set of investment strategies and operational tools.

Benjamin Porto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Slippery Rock University, Giant Eagle, and Penn State, as well as an entrepreneurial venture with Stinkin' Cute Trees. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party program sponsors and offers a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Tracy Johnston is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Johnston serves on the board and finance committee of Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit focused on making art accessible. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Adams is a board member of Oakmont Country Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Dorothy Boyer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. Her work includes assisting clients with funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family goals. Dorothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Goucher College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes addressing clients’ personal perspectives and priorities while aiming to simplify the complexities of investing.

Shahrokh Firouzan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1989. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Grieco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Keystone Benefits Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Schwabauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at R.W. Baird & Co., Varsity Tutors, and DermatologistOnCall. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Short is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in two business ventures: a consulting firm and a start-up brewery called Abstract Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Armanious is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2014, bringing nine years of experience as an investment analyst, financial consultant, and financial specialist at other financial institutions. He focuses on applying his knowledge and diverse perspectives to assist client families in optimizing financial opportunities. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Investment Management from Duquesne University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, he holds the professional designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Tim is an avid ice hockey player, skier, and golfer. He supports local churches and charities and enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling.

Barbara Virany is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015 and serves concurrently with the D.C. Air National Guard since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Martin is involved with Project Star, a respite foster care organization in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling aimed at guiding asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Edward Opat is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Mutual Service Corporation, and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Franklintowne Court Condo Owners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

John Cunningham is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including DSF Wealth Management Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.