Aris Pantelas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Aptus Wealth Planning. Outside of finance, he is the owner of the Aris Paul Band, a musical group based in Gibsonia, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua King is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Tyler Stone is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent four years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working in educational settings, including Grove City College and Butler High School. Tyler is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and direct indexing capabilities.

Michael Bogdan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 29 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Nest Egg Financial Group LLC, which provides general accounting services and financial organization for families and small businesses, and he operates a financial education YouTube channel called "Financial Soup." OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and access to third-party money managers, utilizing firm-provided tools and multiple platforms to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and is also associated with Bray Farm Income Advisory LLC, where he provides administrative support to the principal investment adviser. Prior to his financial advisory roles, Steven held positions at various organizations including the City of New York Office of Management and Budget and Columbia University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Jack Cody is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Jack's approach focuses on understanding clients' values to develop personalized financial plans. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, enabling him to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Jack enjoys biking, camping, fitness, skiing, and volunteering.

Gregory Walsh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2002 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Ek is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Ek is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Thornton is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to understand his clients both personally and financially to align them with appropriate tools and resources. He has held this position since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Vincent gained experience in financial services through roles at Citizens Bank as a Financial Advisor from 2023 to 2024 and as a Premier Advisor from 2018 to 2021. He also worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Vincent enjoys camping, family activities, golf, hiking, motorcycles, and outdoor adventures.

Toni Sacco is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with the Larsen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She has been with Merrill since 2001, beginning her career as a Registered Client Associate before becoming a financial advisor. Toni specializes in assisting high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives with a wide range of financial strategies, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. She has particular expertise in working with women business owners and clients experiencing significant life transitions such as marriage, divorce, retirement, or loss of a loved one. Toni holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Robert Morris University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 certificant, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst4, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor4 designation. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Financial Planning Association, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Toni's client service approach emphasizes a disciplined wealth management process that evolves with clients' changing lives and priorities. She is known for providing clear explanations of strategies to help clients become informed and confident stewards of their wealth. Originally from Pittsburgh, Toni remains active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as the Junior League of Pittsburgh and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has been recognized by the Junior League of Pittsburgh as Junior Leaguer of the Year in 2020. Outside of work, Toni enjoys gardening, genealogy, reading, running marathons, and spending time with her family and her dogs, Reggie and Maxwell.

Daniel Riley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2013 to 2018. Stifel serves a wide array of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and model allocations intended to inform client decisions while allowing clients discretion over implementation.

Paul Mcbeth III is a financial professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020. He is also a partner at Lewis, McBeth & D'Ambrosio, a firm involved in expense management, a role he has held since 1995. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and multiple program structures.

Wade Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a team of advisors with a combined 100+ years of experience. The team manages approximately $877 million as of March 2023 for families, corporations, and foundations. Wade specializes in high net worth client services, focusing on areas such as multi-generational legacy planning, philanthropic giving, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With 24 years of planning experience, Wade holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro University. Wade’s expertise includes coordinating with clients' external legal and accounting professionals to integrate financial and legacy plans, as well as providing access to trust, estate planning, credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America Private Bank. Wade resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three children and is actively involved in his community. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Quantum Theater, and Fortis Future. Additionally, he dedicates time to youth sports coaching and enjoys football, golfing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Linda Elliott is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 4 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Robert Barmen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Dunmoyle Capital Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and several other firms. 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 uses research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform.

Brian Simon is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2003 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2003 to 2024. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and also offers affiliated trust custody, insurance sales, and collateralized lending programs.

Ryan Kramer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cardinal Management Group and The University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Joshua Staph is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms with both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, including her current role at Bank of America since 2022. 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.