Thomas Heller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked for NEXT Financial Group for 25 years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Anthony Benvin Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliates since 2009 and previously worked at Financial Foresight Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the Anthony E Benvin III Memorial Foundation, which awards scholarships. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm supports advisors with multiple platform options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and institutional resources such as advisor transition programs and compliance processes.

Bradley Colvin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for seven years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Colvin is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax-management, and internal research tools.

Sumana Naik is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She draws from her early career experience in institutional finance to provide clients with a broad perspective on the financial ecosystem, including insights into how deposits fuel lending, mortgages become investment products, and capital flows through markets. Naik emphasizes understanding and education, taking time to comprehend each client's financial picture and explaining the reasoning behind recommendations. She focuses on helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Naik's client focus includes physicians, business owners, multigenerational families, and professionals seeking a trusted partner in corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, education and employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment sectors. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. Naik is proficient in English and Kannada. Outside of her professional role, Naik participates in community activities including the American Heart Association's Heart Ball Auction Committee, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and North Hills Community Outreach. She is a wife and mother of two and engages in personal interests such as cooking, dancing, football, gardening, golfing, music, running marathons, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Stephen Smiechowski is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he works alongside clients to co-create financial plans tailored to their unique goals. His role involves collaborating with clients to address their individual financial needs. Stephen has held various positions in the financial services sector, including Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, and Licensed Relationship Banker roles at Huntington Investment Company from 2019 to 2021 and at Citizens Securities from 2017 to 2019. Over his career, he has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Frank Runco Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canonsburg, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1992. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Stumpf is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mckees Rocks, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BDS Coventry, LLC, an operating company related to his financial services practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support client planning and utilizes algorithmic tools overseen by a specialized committee.

Nicholas Smutney is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with Cetera and DSF Wealth Management, where he focuses on retirement planning and financial recommendations. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Citizens Securities, and Merrill Lynch. Smutney is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Anthony Campano is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jennifer Wanchisn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Accamando is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he serves clients through a large, diversified advisory firm. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach involves algorithmic analysis and integrates asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning within an investment universe that includes affiliated and third-party products.

Christopher Natali is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been involved with Shorebridge Wealth Management since 2014 and serves as a director and treasurer for The Natali Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent, selling disability and life insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and is known for its municipal advisory capabilities and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Laura Clemens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in real estate ownership unrelated to her investment activities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement income strategies.

Hannah Simon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Parker Higham is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has held positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and ONE Federal Credit Union. His prior work experience includes roles at West Virginia University and Meadville Area Senior High. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches to develop goals-based strategies for clients.

Michael Lloyd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fiduciary activities and owns a business related to group office protection and bill payment. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that combine research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human oversight.

Brett Allen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of Yanders & Associates. With over nine years of experience in the financial industry, Brett specializes in providing personalized financial planning, wealth management, and investment strategies tailored to the unique goals of his clients. His areas of focus include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, and Sports & Entertainment. Brett holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, Inc., the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the Penn State Alumni Association. Committed to community engagement, Brett participates in several local organizations including the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Pittsburgh Alumni Council. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Tyler Mcafoose is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2019, following several years at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 34% owner in a real estate rentals and flips business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Tumbas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boston, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor, Linsco Private Ledger Corp, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products through Tumbas Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, with services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Dalzotto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2024 and previously spent two decades at The Investment Center, Inc. and 18 years at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president and owner of South Hills Financial Group and is involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a Chartered Organization Representative. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.