Dean Prozzoly is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Commonwealth, Infinex Investments, Allegheny Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker through Simpson McCrady LLC. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model and emphasizing firm supervision alongside delegated account management.

Gregory Jacobs is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities since 2003, including founding Gregory J. Jacobs & Assoc. LLC in 2009. He serves on the board of directors for the Pittsburgh Field Club. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes investment policy statements and model allocations, combining in-house and external strategies with technology-enabled tools to manage client portfolios.

Sara Botkin is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2015, and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Botkin operates her advisory business under the names Botkin Family Wealth Management and Botkin Financial Advisors within her LPL business. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and third-party TAMPs. The firm’s fiduciary-based model involves advisors acting as portfolio managers or helping clients select managers and model portfolios from leading strategists.

Brett Fowler is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013 and is currently based in Bethel Park, PA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available to select employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and delegates portfolio management and proxy voting to third parties.

Edmund Vilsack Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville, PA, contributing to strategic planning and club operations. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Garrett Mac Donald is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2023 and has prior experience in renovation and restoration businesses. Outside of financial services, he is involved in New Era Premier Renovations LLC, a company he has been associated with since 2021. Janney Montgomery Scott manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jack Doran II is a financial advisor with Laurel Financial Group Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laurel Financial Group since 2002 and is also affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1996. Laurel Financial Group serves individual clients, small businesses, business owners, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages client accounts on a discretionary basis, employing traditional asset allocation strategies and offering both commission-based and fee-based products.

Mario Riccadonna is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC and has previously worked at Note Advisors, LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Edward Jones. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of tailored portfolio solutions.

Kyle Beckhusen is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at Kathleen S Wright Associates Inc for five years and spent nearly a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various roles including wealth management and investment management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with employer financial-wellness tools.

John Spang is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with IRM Distributors, Inc./PlanMember Securities Corporation since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and personalized services for plan sponsors and participants.

Joseph Knittel Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Guardian Life since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he has been self-employed as a Certified Public Accountant since 1986. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management division, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Evan Rauh is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC and PNC Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he was a rideshare driver with Uber for several years. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology partners.

Meyer Grinberg is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2005 and Guardian Insurance Company since 2004. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with the Jewish Assistance Fund, which provides emergency grants to members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community facing financial crises. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.

Rich Grivas is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisor Group, he worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles from 2006 to 2025. He operates under the business name Spartan Lake Wealth for providing investment advice and is also licensed to sell insurance products on a commission basis, separate from his advisory services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and other advisory services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms and provides access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Travis Wellner is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Eunji Kwon is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, Citizens Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside various specialized tools.

Katherine Loheyde is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and PNC Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Swim Team Chairperson for the Murrysville Swim Club, organizing and coordinating summer swim meets and practices. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, and provides services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple advisory programs.

Chad Nason is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas entities and affiliated firms since 2014, including roles at Ameritas Investment Corp and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and works with registered representatives on insurance-related business opportunities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including model portfolios and individual securities, and offers multiple program platforms supported by third-party technology and asset managers.

Andrea Oliverio is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016 and has worked with Bankers Life and Casualty since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Ms. Oliverio owns and manages a rental duplex property that she plans to operate as an Airbnb. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolios across a range of securities, with periodic rebalancing and performance reviews.

James Conrad is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Pinnacle Financial Strategies and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Conrad serves as an instructor for continuing education courses for CPAs and attorneys and provides expert witness testimony in family and divorce court proceedings. He is also involved in local sports as a high school soccer game announcer. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management resources to affiliated advisors.