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.

Shannon Cully is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 2017 after earning an MBA from Lehigh University and coaching Division I women's lacrosse at the same institution. Shannon graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Biometry & Statistics and was a member of the women's lacrosse team. In her role, Shannon focuses on connecting all aspects of her clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their short- and long-term goals. She provides financial strategies that align with what clients strive to achieve, combining personalized service with the investment insights of Merrill and access to the banking convenience of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing among others. Shannon holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Shannon is involved with community organizations such as Catholic Charities, the Cornell Alumni Association, and the Lehigh Alumni Association. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys boating, football, golfing, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Gary Johnston is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2003. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Osborn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Bmo Holdings, Summit Advisors, Beaconfield Financial Services, and Absolute Capital Management. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Nichole Heide is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, PNC Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory solutions supported by internal research and advanced investment tools.

John Sporar is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aryeh Goldberg is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years before joining Baird in 2022. Goldberg serves as treasurer and board member for both the Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh and Congregation Poale Zedeck. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and municipal advisory services.

Ryan Condello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a signage manufacturing business and works as an independent contractor in sign production on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Sofranko III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies and operates with a broad platform that includes institutional trading and capital markets services.

Roman Matusz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2004 and had prior experience at MSI Financial Services, Inc. and Mony Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of planning and investment solutions, including educational seminars and event-driven planning programs.

Antonio Aiello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. He is co-owner of A.B. Strategic Partners, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment advisory services, and serves on the board of the Pine Richland Youth Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and modeling techniques. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Thomas Kijowski is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with the ChFC® designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2008 and has operated his own advisory practice since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent in the insurance and benefits field through the Kijowski Agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Nave is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023 and spent 12 years at LPL Financial. Nave is also president and program manager at Brentwood Bank DBA Brentwood Advisors, where he has provided brokerage, advisory, and insurance services since 1992. Additionally, he acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Melissa Lenhart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant selling Arbonne products. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

William Young is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the Parkview Homeowners Association in Pleasant Hills, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Luke Kuehn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with clients able to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”