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.

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.

Kevin McCarthy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and OSAIC. McCarthy is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

Joseph Feola Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He serves as a board member of the American Cancer Society and is president of the Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Theta Alumni Corporation at West Virginia University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

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.

Victoria Hays is a Planning Consultant with experience in financial planning and client relationship management. She has held roles including Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2024, Client Solution Specialist and Manager at PNC Investments from 2016 to 2020, and Call Center Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company from 2012 to 2016. She holds a California Insurance License. Victoria's approach focuses on understanding her clients' personal stories, family situations, jobs, and future goals to co-create customized financial plans. She prioritizes building strong relationships with clients and partnering with them in her role at Fidelity. Outside of her professional work, Victoria's personal interests include cooking and baking, parenthood, reading, and volunteering.

Kiersten Mc Cort is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a business entity related to office subleasing. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through institutional-level retirement-income planning, focusing on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations delivered in collaboration with its financial advisors.

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.

Mark Santia is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customized portfolio management and integrates in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients' risk profiles.

Joseph Feola III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Bridgeway and Northwestern Mutual and has been involved with Carlynton School District as a boy’s soccer coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

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 with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at ONE Federal Credit Union, West Virginia University, and Meadville Area Senior High. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships that incorporate firm-approved analytical tools.

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.

Preston Muha is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions in education and construction. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

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.

Luke Adams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to grow and protect their wealth, make informed investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. He has been with Fidelity since 2017, progressing through multiple roles that have provided him with comprehensive experience in financial planning and client support. His career at Fidelity began as an intern in 2017, followed by positions as a Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant before assuming his current role. Through these roles, Luke has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Luke is interested in beach activities, fitness, football, golf, running, and traveling.

Jennifer Reddinger is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Beaconsfield Financial Services, Dinuzzo Private Wealth, and Wealthcare Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in equine therapy as an equestrian trainer. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.