Ryan Churchfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Balcerek is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and held various roles including positions at Costco Wholesale and the University of Dayton Recreation Center. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and research from its Chief Investment Office and global research division to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kolby Ripper is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and prior experience in finance and accounting roles at multiple firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction from an investable universe including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Edmond Watters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mid Atlantic Capital Corp and Cline Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Watters serves as a board member and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee at The Neighborhood Academy, an educational nonprofit in Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a wide range of investment and financial planning services.

Gregory Furer is a CFP® professional associated with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, PNC Investments, and Kaplan, Inc. He has served on the boards of Bethesda Lutheran Services and Poly Smith Inc., and is involved with the North American Lutheran Church. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology solutions.

Adam Dobies is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Margaret Everly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

David Smedley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for eight years and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc for two years. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jeanette Fay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 license and with 35 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and director of FabricFreak.com, Inc., and serves as a director on the boards of Loom and JMF Design, both textile-related businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools to support customized financial strategies.

Richard Staszak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in activities related to fixed insurance products, including life, disability, annuities, long-term care, variable universal life, and linked insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

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.

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.

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.

Erika Ulrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to her current role, she worked for CDS Administrators, Inc. for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Kurt Carlson is a CFP® and CFA® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Chris Simakas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for implementation and updates.

James Fitz Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and ADP, and he is also the owner and producer at Beaver Valley Independent Insurance Group LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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 model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.