Elizabeth Beanner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor entity since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she consults through Bridging SUCCES, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages a broad asset base and provides tailored planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Nathaniel Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked in several roles including time at Lifetime Home Remodeling and San Diego State University. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Matthew Baer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alan Caulkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2006 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local rock and roll band called Mile Post 6, where he plays guitar and provides vocals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

John Kovel is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert Bodnar is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Standard Bank Pasb and Wesbanco Securities Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the InfraGard Members Alliance Pittsburgh, which connects members within critical infrastructure to the FBI for education and information sharing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Mark Palmer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Palmer serves as Chair of the Board and Finance/Investment Committee Member for the Slippery Rock University Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Pradeep Karunanidhi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Western & Southern Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Whelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Locking Arms Mens Ministry in Bridgeville, PA, where he manages financial operations and supports ministry budgeting and fundraising. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Benjamin Porto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Slippery Rock University, Giant Eagle, and Penn State, as well as operating a business named Stinkin' Cute Trees. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Ronald Paule is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicole Di Piero is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at PNC Bank NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked for SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He serves as a board member of Oakmont Country Club. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Dorothy Boyer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. Her work includes assisting clients with funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family goals. Dorothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Goucher College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes addressing clients’ personal perspectives and priorities while aiming to simplify the complexities of investing.

Shahrokh Firouzan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1989. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Schwabauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at R.W. Baird & Co., Varsity Tutors, and DermatologistOnCall. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Jason Short is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he owns El Rey LLC and Abstract Brewing Company, a start-up brewery project in Carnegie, PA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Dick is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and American General since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the North Hills Athletic Association, a youth softball organization, where he manages teams, provides instruction, and participates in fundraising activities. 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 consulting services with multiple program structures, supported by a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Caitlin Doucette is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on developing personalized financial plans for clients in the Pittsburgh area. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2023, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Caitlin has gained experience in client relationship management and financial consulting. She is committed to partnering with clients to meet their financial planning needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caitlin enjoys camping, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.