Stephan Ernharth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he spent 12 years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of The Fast Bear Labrador Retrievers and is also licensed as an attorney. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Scott Steiner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Duquesne University and experience with a volunteer income tax assistance program. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Pifer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He also has a long tenure at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc., where he has worked since 2000. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Ronald Lopresti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in an investment-related LLC and is active as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base—including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations—through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of investment options and portfolio management tools.

Drew Wagnild is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Derouin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA. He has held multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience in real estate and corporate positions, including a brief period as a real estate agent closing out a contract in Nashville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ronald Geisler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2021 and spent 18 years at LPL Financial prior to that. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Gregory Molchen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TriState Capital Bank, Chartwell TSC Securities Corp., and Northwestern Mutual. He is involved in local government as a member of the Bell Acres Borough Council and Planning Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services through a variety of portfolio management strategies, emphasizing non-discretionary client relationships.

Richard Tidball is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and T & D Advisors Incorporated. Tidball also refers clients to attorneys specializing in estate planning and eldercare. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party resources to construct and manage portfolios tailored to clients’ needs.

Mackenzie Powell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Powell held various roles including positions at Westminster College and New Wilmington Nutrition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Kantz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Ralph Powell III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Monroeville Financial Advisors, LLC, a business focused on leasing office space. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Patrick Bransome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Gregory Podufal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a coffee truck business in Bridgeville, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Dicola is a ChFC® credentialed financial professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and operates VIP Financial Matters, LLC. Outside of finance, he is active as a musician. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers within various program structures.

Rush Hodgin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Roche University from 2016 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon and PNC Bank. She serves as an executor and successor trustee for family estate matters. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Leslie Hewitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, Hewitt worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Allison Plutt Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and PFS Investments Inc. since 1987. Prior to his financial career, he worked for the City of Pittsburgh from 1982 to 2017. He also receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home-related services, through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is an institutional firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies mainly on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates and Hefren-Tillotson prior to joining Robert Baird. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.