Cole Pearson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held positions outside of finance, including roles at Baldwin Supply Company and USA Hockey. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, tax-management, and municipal advisory services.

Nicholas Gearhart is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for the West Bearden Basketball League. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment process.

Brennon Paik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Wealth Securities, Tristate Financial Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kenneth Lazarowicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Kenneth J Lazarowicz & Associates, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse investment management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Diana Kierzkowski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Michael Mucha is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh – Wexford, PA, where he has worked since 2023. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren Tillotson and professional experience at Ohio University and Target. Outside of his advisory work, Mucha was involved with the Avonworth Soccer Association for three years. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, 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, and ongoing investment research supported by internal tools and artificial intelligence.

Christian Melendez Carpintero is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Gnc, Fennel Brothers, Geodis, Syncreon, Laroche, and Aroogas. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Malcolm Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Kestra Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a tax and accounting firm and serves as treasurer on multiple homeowners association boards. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Deborah Sheehan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers specialized planning for clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Sanjit Khara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Khara is involved in trustee and executor roles for family-related financial matters and holds part ownership in KM Wealth Management LLC and Heritage Seubert Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad array of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Conrad Naugler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at BNY for five years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Daniel Sutherland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Youngblood Paving Inc and IA Construction. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Andrew Conti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Boenning & Scattergood and Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Daniel Sherman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as an elected Township Auditor in Slippery Rock Township. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charities. The firm offers customized investment strategies through various advisory programs using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Justin Tillotson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at R.W. Baird since 2022. His prior experience includes positions at Hefren-Tillotson and work related to Elon University and Eden Christian Academy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for Federated Hermes for 26 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he also manages the financial affairs of Bray Farm Income Advisory. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Alex Ferraccio is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. Alex works with individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions through personalized advice and comprehensive planning, utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to coordinate investment management, retirement planning, education funding, lending solutions, and other financial aspects. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Alex earned his bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. His approach focuses on understanding what matters most to each client in order to provide thoughtful guidance and build long-term relationships that adapt to clients' evolving priorities. Outside of his professional role, Alex enjoys biking, soccer, and tennis.

Dominic Perry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Perry & Company PC and serves as a CPA firm partner at Wessel & Company, providing tax and business services for small privately held businesses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ryan Churchfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Balcerek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Sewickley, PA. His prior roles include positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Costco Wholesale. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor strategies based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.