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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amazon, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Lindsay Turchetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murrysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has additional experience through her involvement with the National Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the National Slovak Society, as well as operating her own business entities. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supporting advisors with a diverse set of investment strategies and operational tools.

Thomas Whelan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Sewickley, PA. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Locking Arms Men's Ministry, where he manages budgeting, cash flow, and fundraising activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Benjamin Porto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Slippery Rock University, Giant Eagle, and Penn State, as well as an entrepreneurial venture with Stinkin' Cute Trees. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party program sponsors and offers a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Tracy Johnston is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Johnston serves on the board and finance committee of Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit focused on making art accessible. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

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.

Christopher Grieco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Keystone Benefits Group. 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 third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.

James Wiltman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wiltman is a co-owner of Climax Partners, an investment partnership, and serves on the Borough of Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Mackie is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 16 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Jacob Rebel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with personalized wealth management and financial planning, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacob graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a minor in Professional Sales. He holds professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of The Delta Chi Fraternity and contributes to his community through involvement in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys following baseball, basketball, and football, as well as golfing, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Richard Irr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He is also involved in managing term insurance policies on a limited basis outside of his advisory work. 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 financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Timothy Armanious is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2014, bringing nine years of experience as an investment analyst, financial consultant, and financial specialist at other financial institutions. He focuses on applying his knowledge and diverse perspectives to assist client families in optimizing financial opportunities. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Investment Management from Duquesne University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, he holds the professional designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Tim is an avid ice hockey player, skier, and golfer. He supports local churches and charities and enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling.

Barbara Virany is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015 and serves concurrently with the D.C. Air National Guard since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Martin is involved with Project Star, a respite foster care organization in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling aimed at guiding asset allocation and financial planning decisions.