Peter Elers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at PNC Investments. He is also the owner of Briarcliff Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored through Wells Fargo’s research and tools, with clients able to choose if and how to implement recommendations via the firm's brokerage or advisory programs.

Jeffrey Zora is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process employs modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options as part of its investment menu.

Jennifer Makowski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She focuses on helping clients develop financial plans that align with their unique values and preferences, aiming to build trusting relationships that support clients' financial goals. Her experience in the financial services industry includes previous positions as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Wealth Counselor Coordinator at Waldron Wealth Management, Relationship Manager at BPU Investments, and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. This diverse background has equipped her with expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer's personal interests include fitness, Pilates, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

Barbara Di Pietro is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including prior work with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. before its transition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Mervosh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Council of Holy Apostles Church, assisting with the handling of church funds. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Nathan Obringer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Nathan is involved in non-variable insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm combines advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform offering financial planning, model wealth portfolios, and access to third-party asset management.

Christopher Wiles is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Rockhaven Capital Management, LLC. He is also a board member of the Mt. Lebanon Pension Investment Board and has been affiliated with Duquesne University since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ryan Kircher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at Coastal Energy and Water, Rent Right LLC, and has been involved with educational institutions including Florida Gold Coast University, Kent State University, and Plum Senior High School. Outside of his advisory work, he also has experience with Jr Upholstery and Blinds. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, partnering extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Headrick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1985. Headrick also operates HEADRICK & SON LLC, a consulting business related to his financial services practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Carissa Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, she worked at PNC Bank, NA and PNC Capital Markets. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

Winfield Smathers IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for his grandfather’s irrevocable trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical and risk-profiling tools, alongside specialized municipal advisory services and employer consulting programs.

John Monahan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon and involvement with Mystic Barrels. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mary Feduska is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2023, she spent 14 years at Harvest Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary and has experience in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Iesha Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dollar Bank, Citizens Securities, and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, 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 access to various model portfolios and program options.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services ranging from planning to investment management through multiple channels.

John Lamberson III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Western Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership and writes art-related articles for Pittsburgh Metropolitan Magazine. He is also the founder and coach of the Steel City Outlaws, a youth basketball organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates in its financial planning process.

Drew Linarelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advising, he operates a business offering insurance products, including accident, health, disability, and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party partnerships to construct and manage portfolios across a wide range of asset classes.

Tracy Solan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2026 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to 2026. Prior to her advisory career, she was involved with Steelton Enterprises for 17 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Kristina Pockl is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.