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 with LPL Financial in Bridgeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Stratos Wealth Advisors, as well as work as an independent options on futures trader. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Duquesne University and holds board positions on the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s finance committee and 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 asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Thatcher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience in real estate and government roles, including eight years with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and two years at Jeffrey Costa Select Realty. Michael serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and is involved with MB2K Development, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

John Kiblin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine these services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

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.

Andrew Wilbert is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at South Hills Financial Group, where he is involved in administrative, customer service, and marketing responsibilities. He also serves as an insurance agent for Fixed Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser operating a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Olimpio Grieco is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at Allianz Global Investors and SG Americas Securities. He has also held positions outside finance, including work with Laurel Highlands Whitewater Rafting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to both in-house and third-party managers.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance council of St. Patrick/St. Stainsluas Kotska Parish and operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Michael Maglio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at notable firms including BNY Mellon Wealth Management and PNC Wealth Management. Maglio serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, a not-for-profit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Quan Le is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He has four years of experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan and Comerica Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Heather Tollis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Rivertowne Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in MT Plates Catering LLC, a business she co-owns with her husband. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing model-based asset allocations and research from its Chief Investment Office and Global Research teams to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and investment solutions.

Maxwell Freed is a Series 66 licensed advisor at UBS Financial Services with under one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at RBC Capital Markets and UBS Financial Services, as well as positions outside the financial sector at Art Ovation Hotel and Calusa Brewing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with various investment products and services, including discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Daniel Pessy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

David Nader is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1982, focusing on developing financial strategies and recommendations tailored to the short- and long-term goals of individuals, families, and businesses. His approach centers on building relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and confidentiality. He specializes in Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, and Women and Wealth. David holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University and carries the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also associated with the Porsche Club of America. Outside of his professional responsibilities, David volunteers at his church. He resides in Murrysville, PA with his wife, Beth, and their two children.

Michael Forney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 1998. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Karen Hartley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KH Strategic Initiatives, LLC, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.