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 at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has held positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and ONE Federal Credit Union. His prior work experience includes roles at West Virginia University and Meadville Area Senior High. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches to develop goals-based strategies for clients.

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.

John Ifft is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. He is a board member of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Pittsburgh. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Benjamin Kreitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, uFinancial Group, and Planet Fitness. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Francis Zoracki is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Cambridge since 2011. Zoracki is also an independent insurance agent and co-owner of a farm in Mt Pleasant, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions through a network of independent financial professionals, combining proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers.

Natasha Jativa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Huntington Investment Company and Citizens Bank. Outside of finance, she owns Opulent Occasions, a party decorating and balloon design business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vincent Kasievich is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Kevin Wolfendale is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Roger Knouse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2007 and also operates a seasonal tax preparation service assisting relatives, friends, and clients on a separate fee basis. His tax preparation work includes year-round tax planning using tax return software. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.