Brandon Coppa is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Church of Jesus Christ, where he helps direct investments and oversees fiscal policy, and he is a board member and treasurer of the Clean and Sober Humans Association. Brandon is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with offerings that include traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Suanne Schweinsberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

William Constantine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2014 and also has experience with the First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Elizabeth Gladden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Robert Baird & Co. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and Denison University. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches.

Richard Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years. He is also involved with Arthur/Kent, Inc., where he has maintained a role for over 29 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jake Nader is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to understand and realize their financial goals, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Jake applies his expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, financial modeling, and portfolio construction to provide tailored financial solutions that aim to improve his clients' lives. Jake joined Merrill Lynch in 2025, bringing experience from his previous roles at an elite boutique investment bank and two private equity firms, where he specialized in investment procurement, financial due diligence, growth equity injections, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration and holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Jake enjoys spending time with family and pursuing activities such as golfing, skiing, marksmanship, weight training, basketball, chess, music, reading, running, scuba diving, and skydiving.

Jennifer Haggerty is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team established in 2008 that includes 17 professionals. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization to assist families in navigating the complexities of wealth. With nearly 30 years of experience, Jennifer’s background includes nine years providing financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young, as well as four years working in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A native of Pittsburgh, she resides in the South Hills with her husband, Joseph Kunze, who is also a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill. Together they have five adult children. Her personal interests include hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Anthony Romani III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several rental real estate properties in the Pittsburgh area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria in its investment recommendations.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2021. Prior to his current role, he had experience at Johnson Controls and Olde Stonewall Golf Club. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Jill Frye is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a retail employee at a retail business. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, to provide advisory services.

Sarah Rigatti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s investment approach involves structured discovery, firm-approved planning tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Edward Turk is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

F. Marsh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Marsh has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as chairman of the endowment committee for Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh and is a council member overseeing finances at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Chase Katterman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he was involved with Highmark Stadium for nine years and held a role at Duquesne University for four years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that relies on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Beth Deklewa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2014. Deklewa is also a notary public, a role she assumed in 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of representatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Nicholas Blicha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ financial goals and priorities to develop tailored strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University. His approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial picture to design personalized strategies that align with their priorities and vision for the future.

Joseph Free is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at institutions including Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mason Classical Academy, and Ave Maria University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Ferguson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Harris Teeter, Virginia Tech Dining Services, and several other organizations. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.