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.

Dylan Patel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience that includes roles at Osaic Wealth Inc and RKL Private Wealth, along with various positions outside the financial sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Jared Wegley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trustmont Financial Group, PWR Planners, Trustmont Advisory Group, Highmark, and Fidelity National Financial. Outside of advising, Jared is involved with Puzak Wegley Tax Services, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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, supported by advanced technology and a large network of advisors.

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.

Gregory Lippert Jr. is a CFP® professional with ten years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Carnegie Mellon University and Centerview Wealth Advisors, along with consulting work at HKS Financial Partners. He is involved in providing valuation and consulting services to small businesses and owns a leasing company that purchases vehicles for business use. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Craig Baum is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and has been involved with Wealth Preservation And Management, Inc. and Wilson Baum Agency, Inc. for multiple decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance photographer and serves as a seasonal ski instructor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Gregory Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as a CPA. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Scoletti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as immediate past president and board member of Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both individual and corporate financial planning arrangements.

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.

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.

Richard Kappel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2006, as well as at Cornerstone since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University and leads the preschool division at Cornerstone Ministries. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching 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.

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.

James Mccrorey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Citizens Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

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.

Terry Burton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Amazon and longstanding involvement with Cetera Advisors LLC and his own firm, Burton Wealth Management. He also works as a fixed insurance agent, offering life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Dante Docchio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, he has work experience with SSB Bank and completed an internship at Osaic Wealth/Service Wealth. Outside of finance, he is involved with McDowell's Inn. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach that incorporates third-party asset managers and advisory programs while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.