Joseph Kloecker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JFS Wealth Advisors, DFA Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and Ernst & Young LLP. He is also involved with Creative Financial Team, LLC, a non-investment-related advisory support business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Mcelhinny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018, alongside a role at First National Bank of PA starting in 2015. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Fritz III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests in real estate ownership unrelated to his investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Cheryl Whitney is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in New Stanton, PA, and has 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Cheryl Carretta Whitney, Inc., a back office management consulting business, and holds oil and gas leases on property in Pennsylvania. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Kenneth Newmeyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Whitetail Meadows Homeowners Association in Pittsburgh. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Donald Fitch is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Direct Sign Wholesale, Texas A&M, and Park University. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Katherine Egbert is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial services, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2020. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in McKees Rocks, PA. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a retail business, Legacy Wine & Spirits, and manages several LLCs related to business expense management and consulting. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Eric Hernandez is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025, following five years of employment with Starbucks Coffee Corporation and five years as a student. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individual clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.

Thomas Mathison is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked specifically with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Mathison holds a Series 66 designation and serves as Treasurer for a local Toastmasters International club focused on public speaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment programs, including financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

John Sinclair II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Cetera and Atlantic Financial Group. Sinclair is also involved in non-variable insurance sales, including fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Luke Jackson I is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and service roles, including managing The Priory Hotel and operating GPC Landscaping. 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 multi-manager platform with flexible investment solutions ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Samuel Marsteller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions in education and food service. He is also a marching band instructor for the Baldwin Whitehall School District. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments. Merrill, along 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, and institutions.

Matthew Dudkowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. He serves as a board member of Community Health Challenge, providing guidance on financial matters. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He has managed corporate and individual client relationships for over 38 years, focusing exclusively for the past 28 years on the wealth management needs of individuals and families. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, education planning, insurance and estate planning, as well as residential and personal financing. Mr. Morrison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington & Jefferson College and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®). These credentials support his ability to serve the comprehensive needs of affluent individuals and families. Residing in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, Mr. Morrison and his wife Karen are involved with The Woodlands Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing programs for children and young adults with disabilities and chronic illness, where he serves on the board of directors. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

Matthew Mc Clintock is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he operated McClintock & Associates PC for ten years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and delivers recommendations primarily on investment strategies rather than specific products.

Jacob Van Lenten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors and held roles at several other firms and organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

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.