Richard Birch is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2011 and joined Baird in 2022. Birch serves as treasurer for Knaps Independent Battery E, a non-investment related community organization. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and other advisory services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools.

Michael King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a real estate group in Wexford, PA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services supported by structured planning tools and a broad range of advisory programs.

Anthony Gennaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Inc. for 14 years and OSAIC for 2 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a college instructor and operates insurance consulting and sales businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Cameron Ryan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Cameron held various roles outside the financial industry. He also tutors children in math. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and other institutional clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Bradley Zaffram is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Supplemental Health Care. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally drives for Uber and rents out vehicles through Turo. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and focuses on recommending investment categories and strategies.

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.

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.

Alan Caulkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2006 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local rock and roll band called Mile Post 6, where he plays guitar and provides vocals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Robert Bodnar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wesbanco Securities Inc., Essex National Securities, LPL Financial, and Ryan Beck & Co. Bodnar is a member of InfraGard Alliance Pittsburgh, which connects members within critical infrastructure to the FBI for information sharing and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored 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, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary authorities with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Mark Palmer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Palmer serves as Chair of the Board and Finance/Investment Committee Member for the Slippery Rock University Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Pradeep Karunanidhi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Western & Southern Financial Group. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Stifel since 2019. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Johnston serves on the board and finance committee of Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit focused on making art accessible. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with an emphasis on proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation models developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Christine Brookins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Special Olympics Pennsylvania as a volunteer, coach, and committee member, and she provides disability training and advocacy through her organization, Outspoken. She also serves as a part-time instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County, presenting continuing education on special needs planning and professional collaboration. OSAIC serves a diverse client base of retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms.

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.

Deborah Sullivan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

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 in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Keystone Benefits Group. Grieco is also involved with an insurance agency, ONE2ONE Insurance Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national 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.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.