Larry Qvistgaard II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Smc Advisory Network, Medallion Financial Distributors, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Legacy Advisory Services. He is also involved in coordinating an annual study group meeting through the Beta Study Group in Irwin, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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, employing both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Anater is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked for ten years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Joslyne Counselman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Al's Bike Drive, supporting the Toys for Tots program in Western Pennsylvania, and is the chair and president of the North Allegheny Women's Association, a local social and charitable organization. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, providing holistic, goal-based analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

Kristen Hull is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes eleven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. She is currently associated with Duncan Financial Planning Advisors as well. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Allen Long is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC in 2009, his specific career history is not detailed. He has ownership interests in Heritage Seubert Financial, LLC and Seubert Financial, Inc., both investment-related businesses in Pittsburgh. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vantage Financial Group and Walnut Street Securities. He also serves as secretary of a nonprofit organization where he manages communications and event announcements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Victoria Klacik is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2019 and previously spent thirteen years at UPMC. Klacik serves as a board member for the Baldwin Manor Association, a local neighborhood park in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning.

Joshua Stein is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at NewEdge Advisors, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and Ameriprise, among others. Stein is also the owner of Stein Time, LLC, a home-based business unrelated to investments. 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 investment solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Micah Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously at AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer on the Advisory Board of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh and works as a life coach and consultant. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Scott Maidman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with financial planning and portfolio management services, helping them pursue their objectives through both traditional guidance and discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies. Scott has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Robert Morris University. Outside of work, Scott enjoys participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, ice hockey, and skiing. When not in the office or meeting with clients, he is often attending youth sporting events for his children.

Eric Fetterman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Clackson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching youth and high school hockey teams. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Shawn King is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2014. He also has a longstanding affiliation with First National Bank PA and receives compensation for referrals to its trust department, in addition to conducting fixed life insurance sales outside of Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Zachary Schwartz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined his family's practice in 2021 after nearly a decade of managing political campaigns for candidates at various levels of government and working in the US Energy Industry. His professional background in politics has shaped his approach to client service, emphasizing effective communication and personalized attention. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zachary's areas of focus include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible and values-based investing. Outside of his professional role, Zachary is involved in community service through organizations such as Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Tree of Life Congregation. He is also active in Pittsburgh's Jewish Community and volunteers with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, dancing, reading, running, spending time with family, and writing.

Cole Chiappialle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Telhio Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Chiappialle is also an author. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided through a broad network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christopher Benec is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, tax-efficient strategies, and algorithmic tools to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with the advisor.

Dena Karsin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an operations manager and sales assistant at Shorebridge Wealth Management in Pittsburgh. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Taylor Dunkin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing for ten years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Kaczmarek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Craig Peterson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with firms including Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance analysis, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.