Nathaniel Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was involved in home remodeling and completed roles at San Diego State University and the University of Akron. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning and consulting services supported by a variety of portfolio management approaches and affiliated research.

Matthew Baer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2017. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alan Caulkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2006 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local rock and roll band called Mile Post 6, where he plays guitar and provides vocals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

John Kovel is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across a range of programs.

Robert Bodnar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wesbanco Securities Inc., Essex National Securities, LPL Financial, and Ryan Beck & Co. Bodnar is a member of InfraGard Alliance Pittsburgh, which connects members within critical infrastructure to the FBI for information sharing and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary authorities with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Mark Palmer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Palmer serves as Chair of the Board and Finance/Investment Committee Member for the Slippery Rock University Foundation. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Pradeep Karunanidhi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amazon, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Western & Southern Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and includes specialized regulatory registrations reflecting its derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Thomas Whelan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Sewickley, PA. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Locking Arms Men's Ministry, where he manages budgeting, cash flow, and fundraising activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Benjamin Porto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Slippery Rock University, Giant Eagle, and Penn State, as well as an entrepreneurial venture with Stinkin' Cute Trees. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party program sponsors and offers a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Tracy Johnston is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Johnston serves on the board and finance committee of Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit focused on making art accessible. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Christine Brookins is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, she volunteers as a coach and committee member for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, provides disability training and advocacy, and serves as a part-time instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County, where she presents continuing education on special needs planning and professional collaboration. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various discretionary and third-party management options.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Adams is a board member of Oakmont Country Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Dorothy Boyer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. Her work includes assisting clients with funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family goals. Dorothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Goucher College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes addressing clients’ personal perspectives and priorities while aiming to simplify the complexities of investing.

Deborah Sullivan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Shahrokh Firouzan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1989. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Grieco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Keystone Benefits Group. 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 third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Schwabauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at R.W. Baird & Co., Varsity Tutors, and DermatologistOnCall. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Markanich is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 28 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and has proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Nathan Glaser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Short is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in two business ventures: a consulting firm and a start-up brewery called Abstract Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.