Matthew Nichter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has managed Nichter Wealth Management since 2012 and has been affiliated with Cetera since 2000. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Richard Kappel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2006, as well as at Cornerstone since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University and leads the preschool division at Cornerstone Ministries. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Swickline is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously was involved with Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant from 2015 to 2017. He is currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Mccrorey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Citizens Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held positions at Strategic Pension and Financial Partners, Princor Financial Services Corp, and Principal Life Ins Co. Outside of his advisory role, Clark serves as a poll worker in Allegheny County. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Megan Spear is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates MTMS Group, a financial advisory business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Lichtenstein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bridgeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Selip is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013 and concurrently maintains a long-term role at Chestnut Ridge Primary Care. Outside of his advisory work, Selip serves in various community positions including as president of the Westmoreland County Medical Society and as a physician treating patients with opioid use disorder. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Nicholas Costa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Wexford, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working with BCR Financial Services, Osaic FS, Robert Morris University, and several other organizations. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Jimmy Wan's Restaurant and Lounge as well as Professional Cleaning Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and 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 extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Terry Burton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Amazon and longstanding involvement with Cetera Advisors LLC and his own firm, Burton Wealth Management. He also works as a fixed insurance agent, offering life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Dante Docchio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, he has work experience with SSB Bank and completed an internship at Osaic Wealth/Service Wealth. Outside of finance, he is involved with McDowell's Inn. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach that incorporates third-party asset managers and advisory programs while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Tyler Lambert is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously held roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2014 to 2018. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Timothy Donoghue II is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held roles at Hefren-Tillotson, Resource Strategies Inc., PNC, and John Carroll University. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and monitoring.

Gilbert Davis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Prior to that, he has been with Case, Sabatini & Co. since 2005, where he is a non-equity partner at a CPA firm, and worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. from 2005 to 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Brendan Anderson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes positions at Westinghouse Electric Company, Miami University, and the Mt Lebanon School District. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and investment products.

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.