Robert Cowan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax entities and ongoing self-employment since 1976. He also owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting practice in Pittsburgh, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Bruce Haldeman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cadaret Grant & Co Inc. for 22 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for 2 years. He is also the owner of Bruce R. Haldeman and Associates, a non-variable insurance business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Omar Chatha is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate development through co-managing RRK, LLC and holds a minority interest in Pluto Holdings, which focuses on residential real estate development and rental. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a variety of tailored investment programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Ashley Dyer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, she worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, starting in 2016. Dyer is also involved with Anthony Sciulli and operates several businesses related to health benefits and insurance services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and non-securities products including affiliated insurance and trust services.

Conor Hutchison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Murrysville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PSERS and McKnight Development Corporation, as well as work with The Pitt News. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and provides advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Baker is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oakmont, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Holleran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Emrock is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Irwin, PA, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones Investments since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with DEFG 21 LLC, a holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Laurie Harriger is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Ronald Prasad is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he has provided rideshare transportation services as an independent contractor for Lyft. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

John Castello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked in various roles including positions at Lantern Point Taverna and ThinkEquity LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Wei Meng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, following prior roles at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by providing investment consulting and advisory services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Antonio Loffreda Mancinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Wealth Management Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Mancinelli operates a business entity, Convesto, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment options, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Kaitlyn Colditz is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2024. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and CVS Health. Colditz is also registered as a Notary Public in Pennsylvania, providing notary services to clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of services including brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

John Tosatto is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and disability insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Jacob Saltzman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Taxmax LP and Planet Fitness for nine years and had brief roles at UPMC and Penn Hills School District. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party advisory solutions.

Brian Griffin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active owner of a rental property. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Christian Kelly is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a managing partner of The Kelly Group, where he focuses on helping clients grow and preserve their wealth through customized strategies in investment selection, portfolio design, and risk management. Christian also leverages resources across Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to assist clients with home financing, securities-based lending, refinancing, and small business needs as part of comprehensive financial planning. Christian brings technical experience from his previous role in Merrill's investment banking division in New York City, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions, raising capital for corporate clients, and valuing companies through extensive market research. He holds multiple FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 65, and 79) and carries an insurance license. He has earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations, and is a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Mr. Kelly graduated Magna Cum Laude from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor's degree in Economics, receiving the Robert Day Scholarship. He lives in Pittsburgh and enjoys eating good food in the company of good people. Christian is also involved in the community through ethics-related activities.

Amanda Battaglia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings a family-focused approach to financial advising, developed through early exposure to the profession as the daughter of Mark Battaglia, a longtime Merrill financial advisor. Amanda and her father provide comprehensive goals-based strategies that address clients' desires for themselves, their families, and their communities. Her expertise includes areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Amanda works closely with accomplished individuals and multigenerational clients, including business owners and active and retired athletes, often collaborating with specialists from Bank of America Private Bank and Bank of America. Amanda holds a Bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and certifications including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She is involved with the Brew House Association and the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Amanda lives in Mount Lebanon and enjoys activities such as football, hiking, horseback riding, ice hockey, music, reading, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Shane Quinlan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Mt. Lebanon, PA, with four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors. Outside of finance, Quinlan has worked in hospitality and retail, including positions at Shandygaff Saloon and Target. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.