Mary Beth Burket is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill for a total of 13 years, with experience also at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and The Nehemiah Project. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ryan Franks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and DSF Wealth Management Group, where he has been active since 2004. Outside of financial services, he is a partner in a farming venture and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization supporting families. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement both affiliated and third-party investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Vincent Richtar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cottrill Arbutina Wealth Management Group from 2015 to 2019 and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Richtar also engages in fixed insurance sales as an independent contractor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jack Kelly is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals and families to develop disciplined investment strategies aligned with their long-term financial goals. His approach emphasizes clear planning, thoughtful risk management, and building lasting client relationships. Jack began his career at Bank of New York Mellon as a Senior Analyst in Global Securities Operations before joining Merrill in 2022. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Duquesne University. Outside of his professional practice, Jack enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Jessica Green is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Hefren Tillotson, Stitch Fix, and BNY Mellon. She 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a range of strategies including manager-traded and model-traded SMA approaches, overlay management, and tax-management techniques, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

Jennifer Greene is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and PNC Bank. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with ongoing manager selection and monitoring supported by internal research tools.

Justin McMahon is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In his role, he partners with clients to understand their personal financial situations and develops comprehensive financial plans tailored to individuals and families. He leverages his deep knowledge of financial planning to assist clients in navigating the challenges of investing. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Justin worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2019 to 2020. He has also held positions at Charles Schwab, serving as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2019 and participating in the Financial Consultant Academy from 2015 to 2017.

Kathryn Bruckner is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and concurrently at Hefren Tillotson since 2016. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and advanced investment tools.

Douglas Turner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. Turner serves as secretary and board member of the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburgh and Foundation and as treasurer of the St. Cecilia Music Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and unaffiliated strategies with various custody and platform arrangements.

Gavin Shovlin is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following positions at Fsc and First Commonwealth Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a sole proprietor insurance broker selling term and fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Charles Pinchotti is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2024 after 11 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products including auto, home, commercial, life insurance, and fixed annuities through 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 nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and access to diverse strategies and technology.

Connie Jazbinsek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Darin Sipe is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and SafSecur, LLC, as well as being involved with Outside the Box IT, LLC and Duplexity Group, LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Whelan is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for a homeowners association in Glenshaw, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Anthony Benvin Jr. is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and has also been involved with the Financial Foresight Group, Inc. since 2005. Benvin 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, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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 has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and has been with Hefren Tillotson since 2015. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

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.

Cathy Mcreynolds is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she engages in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional plans.

Heather Reed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2011. Reed serves on the Board of Directors for Ramsey Elementary PTO, where she is also the president. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Kimberly Pennine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance. She has also operated as a self-employed advisor. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that includes brokerage, insurance products, and lending programs.