Donna Wren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Allison Park, PA, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and managing member of a tax/accounting LLC used for journaling Lincoln income. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Dennis Travis is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management CO in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has worked with The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services for over 15 years. Outside of advisory services, he prepares tax returns and provides tax consulting. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of third-party investment programs and operates under a dual-registration model with both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

David Simeone is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Financial Designs in 2023, he worked at Touchstone Capital, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Simeone is also a managing partner and wealth advisor at Firm Foundations Financial Group. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes asset-class model allocations and a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Samantha Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized financial strategies that align with her clients' life goals, emphasizing areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Samantha approaches her role with the philosophy that understanding a client's life priorities is essential to creating effective financial strategies that bridge the gap between financial goals and life aspirations. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also engaged in philanthropic planning, helping clients to integrate their charitable intentions with their overall financial and legacy goals. Outside of her professional life, Samantha values family highly. She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, whom she has known since high school. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, music, traveling, and yoga.

Timothy Bandi is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc., LPL Financial, Countrywide Investment Services, and TD Ameritrade in various capacities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, customized model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm combines discretionary investment management via its in-house team with non-discretionary solutions, emphasizing fiduciary standards for retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.

Jesse Leax is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Sequent Planning, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Davis-Fetch Corp of PA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate development and leasing business. Sequent Planning, LLC (operating as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers. The firm employs a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches, while providing ongoing investment communications and disclosures uncommon among similarly sized multi-team firms.

Robert Feldman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Snowden Capital Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Feldman Family Partnership LLC, which invests in cryptocurrency through a Binance.US account. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, third-party manager selection, and financial and estate planning, often constructing customized model portfolios and utilizing a broad range of investment tools.

Valerie Visconti is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include long-term positions at Valic Investment Services Company and related firms from 1995 through 2020. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house management teams.

Kelly Racicot is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2022. Prior to this, she has been involved with Novera Financial Group, LLC and Novera Wealth Management, LLC as an owner and advisor, focusing on financial planning and income planning. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, emphasizing a largely non-discretionary approach with client approval of transactions and using a range of analytical tools in portfolio management.

Cynthia Egan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and operates her own firm, Egan Wealth Management, focusing on financial advisory and investment services. In addition to her advisory work, she has longstanding affiliations with the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Press Company. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

David Pensyl is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2019 and previously held positions at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, Robert Morris University, and Capstone Logistics. He also assists senior financial advisor Cynthia Egan with client communications, portfolio building, and account reviews. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a national network of independent advisors and in-house investment management utilizing a proprietary mutual fund screening process.

David Down is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several related firms, including NewEdge Advisors LLC and Stonehaven Energy Consolidated LLC, where he serves as vice president. Down is also on the local board of directors for the Boys Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council. NewEdge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and other institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs an investment process that emphasizes asset allocation, investor behavior, and a mix of model strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Nichole Barilla is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2018 and was previously employed by BNY Mellon from 2012 to 2018. Barilla serves as treasurer for the Riverview Ridge Condominium Association and is a notary public. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning, utilizing customized model portfolios and third-party managers while maintaining client oversight.

James Bower is an investment advisor representative at Simplicity Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management, Gradient Advisors, and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a territory manager in commercial gym equipment sales in western Pennsylvania. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities, offering advisory services that range from financial planning to managed account platforms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds strategy utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and integrates technology solutions and operational support for other advisers.

Heather Brinker is a financial advisor at SEIA in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC, and has also been associated with LPL Enterprise. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of Stonewall Alliance, a nonprofit focused on recreational sports and community outreach. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a six-step investment process combining strategic asset allocation with tactical and security selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Eric Sutliff is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber, Grove Point Investments, Horizon Transport, Delta Global Services, and H. Beck, Inc. He also works as an independent contractor driver for vehicle transport and rideshare services. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, with a notable integration of retirement-plan and benefits firms supporting pension consulting and plan administration.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at NewEdge Securities, Inc. since 1999 and has been with New Edge Wealth and NewEdge Advisors LLC since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Kyle serves as a financial executive for an investment-related business focused on ultra-high-net-worth individuals. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investor behavior in its investment approach, tailoring portfolios through independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary investment solutions, while integrating technology tools and AI-assisted analytics alongside human review.

Kevion Latham is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Northwest Asset Management and previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Kailasa Capital Management LLC, and Merrill. Latham also owns and operates GreenRose Tax & Accounting, where he oversees accounting reports and client billing coordination. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services, using strategic asset allocation and diversified investment vehicles within a fiduciary framework.

Matthew Painter is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2008. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Dale Groce is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at National Securities Corp and B. Riley Wealth Management prior to his current role. Groce is also the sole owner of Groce Financial, LLC, an entity established for tax purposes. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in assets across 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.