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.

Cory Cyprowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, ADP Broker Dealer Inc., and Aires. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Edward Opat is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Mutual Service Corporation, and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Franklintowne Court Condo Owners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Raymond Ballantine is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 24 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. 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, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and discretionary management, with approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

John Cunningham is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including DSF Wealth Management Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Lisa Bostedo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, supported by comprehensive trading, account administration, and custody services.

Stephen Mcgalla IV is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1998. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he worked for seven years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Edwards serves as Treasurer of Lodge 45 Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and is a board member of the Masonic Fund Society’s Investment/Finance Committee. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of advanced tools in delivering financial advice.

Daniel Mackey is a ChFC® and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Mackey also operates a separate business selling life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Mark Speedy is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. He serves on the Pine Springs Camp Golf Committee, assisting in the planning and execution of an annual golf outing. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager options.

John Kesich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax in various capacities from 1997 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kesich Consulting Group, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jack Friedman is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2004, bringing extensive experience from his background as a technology entrepreneur and business leader. Jack started CCA Technologies, Inc. in 1982 and grew the company to over $50 million in sales before selling it to Westcon Group in 2000. While at Westcon, he expanded the business to become one of the nation’s largest networking technology and Voice Over IP distributors, increasing its size fourfold compared to his original company. In addition to running the business, Jack managed his own assets as well as those of employees through the company Profit Sharing Plan. His areas of expertise combine technological entrepreneurship with financial asset management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and an MBA in Finance, both from Syracuse University. Jack also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Brian Dieckmann is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses that clients use to make informed decisions.

James Stewart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, employing a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party advisory models.

Louis Civitarese is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked with firms including Merrill and Stratos Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Duquesne University and holds board positions on the finance committee of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and with the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Amy Bonetto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Olimpio Grieco is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Allianz Global Investors and SG Americas Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the outdoor recreation industry with Laurel Highlands Whitewater Rafting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by a broad capital-markets platform.

Paul Rudoy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and has been a part-owner of the CPA firm H2R CPA since 2005. Rudoy also serves as a trustee and is a for-profit board member of CPA Associates International, Inc. 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 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.

Steven Sheffler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Hadobas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2013 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 2005 to 2013. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a finance council member for St. Patrick/St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Pittsburgh and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and custodians and develops proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.