Iesha Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dollar Bank, Citizens Securities, and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and program options.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Lamberson III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Western Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership and writes art-related articles for Pittsburgh Metropolitan Magazine. He is also the founder and coach of the Steel City Outlaws, a youth basketball organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates in its financial planning process.

Raymond Nepa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. Nepa serves on the advisory board for Duquesne University's CFP program, advising and reviewing its educational curriculum. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Tracy Solan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2026 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to 2026. Prior to her advisory career, she was involved with Steelton Enterprises for 17 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Susan Reasinger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandria Jackson is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at BNY Mellon Securities Corp and Mellon Capital. Jackson also serves as a financial advisor at DSF Wealth Management Group, a financial planning firm. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Shaun Sweeney is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of finance, he is an author of an eBook sold on Amazon and a photographer who donates all proceeds from print sales to a local cancer center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a wide range of services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Eric Mcmahon is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Prior to this, he worked in insurance and has been involved with the Canon McMillan School District since 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Alfred Vallano Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. based in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 28 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He serves as a board member on the Family House investment and finance committee. Robert Baird & Co. offers services through its Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations with a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and direct-indexing capabilities, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Robert Kania is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Capital Foundry, and involvement with The Pittsburgh Golf Club. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Headrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2013 and a position at Walmart from 2017 to 2018. He is also the owner of HEADRICK & SON LLC, a consulting business related to his financial services practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Forest Hills Borough Recreational Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paige Myers is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Totum Realty Advisors LLC and held various roles in hospitality and real estate-related positions. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Myers is a team member, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing a mix of managed account strategies, tax management, and internal research capabilities.

Carlos Youssef is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jayson Angus is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. He has been involved in financial planning and client advisory roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, with previous positions including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. His professional experience encompasses guiding clients through their financial planning needs by developing trusted relationships and employing a tailored approach. Jayson emphasizes ensuring clients feel confident in their financial plans to help them work toward achieving their goals. Outside of his professional life, Jayson has interests in fitness, social events with friends, golf, lake activities, and outdoor adventures.

Janine Hauck is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 23 years before joining Robert Baird. Hauck also gives presentations for PALyme Resource Network. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing.

Gary Klobchar Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He also operates Milestones Financial Group, a DBA focused on investment and non-variable insurance services. 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.

Kirk Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. He leads J&D Associates in efforts to provide value to clients' wealth and those they care about. Kirk emphasizes friendly discussions with clients and their families to address financial concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and manage expectations. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Kirk is involved in community organizations such as The Pittsburgh Promise, where he serves as a board member, The Frick Art & Historical Center as a trustee and chair of the Collections & Exhibitions committee, and Café Momentum in Pittsburgh as board chair. Originally from California, he resides in Pittsburgh with his husband, Henry.

Matthew Vanek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carnegie, PA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Vanek prepares a limited number of tax returns for friends and family and is involved in selling Medicare Advantage plans through Yuvan Senior Options, LLC. 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 asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.