Matthew Oxenreiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgeville, PA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including six years at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting using discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Grant Mellon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leah Laurent is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Pittsburgh Posh Petals since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Jones III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Sekera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, Sekera serves as a firefighter for the Cranberry Township Fire Department. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, formal alternative-investment processes, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Justin Lloyd is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Samantha Heiser is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Ally Financial, and Clark Hill, PLC. She also has experience working in education and retail sectors. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Eric Theoret is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career at Morgan Stanley-affiliated entities spans over 18 years, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to create tailored plans.

Ben Spagiare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Aspinwall, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. His other business activities include involvement in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through third-party programs and a hybrid advisory and brokerage model.

Justin Grubisha is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and offering various discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Olivia Brinker is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she provides wealth planning strategies to local female business owners, families, and retirees. She became a partner in the Bohn, Brinker, Floberg, and Gleason Group in 2022 and serves as President of the Western PA Women's Exchange for Merrill Lynch Bank of America, a forum for women in wealth management divisions to share ideas and support personal, career, and leadership development. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, Olivia has held various roles including Client Associate and Financial Advisor, building practices from the ground up. She focuses on client needs by actively listening to their goals and delivering tailored wealth management support through collaboration with team members and specialists. Her approach emphasizes quality, timeliness, and a disciplined process. Olivia holds a Bachelor's Degree from Slippery Rock University and an MBA from Chatham University. She has earned the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved with professional organizations such as the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance and the Chatham Alumni Advisory Board, and supports community organizations including Autism Speaks, Sampson Family YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Special Olympics, and Wesley Family Services.

Michael Lynn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010 and also has a longstanding role with The Talent Group starting in 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Priola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cranberry Township, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with specialized services in areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Richard Deitrick Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Lynn Hyde is a Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently serves at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and has also worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2011. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Randee Baer is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and also works with Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2012. Randee is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

David Maniet is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Maniet is involved in automotive restoration and storage through a business called Daves Toy Box, and he owns a retail operation specializing in hobby and estate merchandise. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Joseph Dressel is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation. He joined Baird in 2025 after 12 years at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Kyler Valecko is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to joining RBC, he was with Ibis Signs for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jacquelyn Connell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she worked in legal and trust roles, including with Achieva Family Trust and as an adjunct instructor at Duquesne University, where she teaches Estates, Wills, and Trust classes. She also serves on the board of a nonprofit organization dedicated to fiduciary services for individuals with disabilities and works with a nonprofit cemetery in Oakmont, PA. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.