Karen Hartley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KH Strategic Initiatives, LLC, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Anthony Capriotti is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the Board of Directors at St Clair Country Club, where he leads the membership committee, and is involved with the Mother's Hope Foundation as a board member. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs that combine in-house and third-party managers, with a range of advisory and portfolio management services.

Frank Emmerling Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Richard Dameron is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Dameron is a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Army Security Agency from 1962 to 1966 and owns Fernwood Enterprises LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Bradley Root is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TriState Capital Bank and the Pittsburgh Field Club. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal CIO teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chelsea Harless is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Woods & Spice LLC, a retail and online store based in West Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling in its financial planning process.

Kevin Tatar is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 22 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and his outside activities include offering and servicing fixed insurance products such as annuities and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports various client types, including high-net-worth households, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.

Angela Otero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America (Merrill Lynch), and Mariva Capital Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Adam Hubert is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Saint Vincent College, and with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and advanced investment strategies.

Devin Kelley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in wealth management. She works with a team of advisors to assist clients through all stages of life, focusing on accumulation, distribution, and preservation of wealth. Devin specializes in family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Devin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Westminster College and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to develop comprehensive financial strategies that align with their goals and passions. Devin is also involved in professional organizations including the United Way Bridges Society and the United Way Women's Leadership Council. Outside of her professional role, Devin is active in her local community in Pittsburgh, volunteering through various local channels. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cooking.

Arthur Hazen Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms, including BPU Investment Management Inc. and Invest Financial Corporation, before joining Cambridge in 2013. Hazen also serves as a board member and secretary at BBBS of Greater Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Matthew Nichter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has managed Nichter Wealth Management since 2012 and has been affiliated with Cetera since 2000. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Mary Meiman is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with Series 66 credentials and two years of experience in the industry. Her prior work includes roles at Propel Schools and Wheeling Jesuit University. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services and manages approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Gregory Swickline is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously was involved with Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant from 2015 to 2017. He is currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held positions at Strategic Pension and Financial Partners, Princor Financial Services Corp, and Principal Life Ins Co. Outside of his advisory role, Clark serves as a poll worker in Allegheny County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Megan Spear is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates MTMS Group, a financial advisory business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Lichtenstein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bridgeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Selip is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013 and concurrently maintains a long-term role at Chestnut Ridge Primary Care. Outside of his advisory work, Selip serves in various community positions including as president of the Westmoreland County Medical Society and as a physician treating patients with opioid use disorder. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Nicholas Costa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Wexford, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working with BCR Financial Services, Osaic FS, Robert Morris University, and several other organizations. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Jimmy Wan's Restaurant and Lounge as well as Professional Cleaning Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.