Darren Savikas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fundraising for the Seton La-Salle Alumni Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Elgeva Valentine is a financial advisor with Merrill in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a residential property rented to family members. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Eric Kondrit is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 25 years. Kondrit also serves as an insurance agent with The Benefits Group, where he services life and health insurance policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Garrett Senchur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Allegheny College and various other positions prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Brian Sava is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee insights to support its advisory process.

Sean Barbour is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and currently owns a tax practice, Fox Chapel Tax Advisors. Barbour is also a member of the Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and access to third-party money managers.

Tara Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Previously, she was with PNC Investments from 2011 to 2017 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America since 2022. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Mc Kinley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, TIAA-CREF, and UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Macwhinnie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including 22 years at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent involved in life insurance, health, group life, and group health insurance. MassMutual 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Stephanie Ferry is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she focuses on ensuring clients feel confident and comfortable with their overall financial plans. She aims to support clients in achieving their financial objectives through building trusted relationships centered on their unique values and preferences. Stephanie has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. Her experience spans multiple aspects of wealth management and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie's personal interests include beach activities, concerts, family activities, fitness, parenthood, and spending time with pets.

Christopher Graham is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Melanie Arner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance from 2013 to 2018, and concurrently at Donner-Farber & Associates, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Michael Culhane II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Petley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank in roles including AML compliance and investment advisory. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Timothy Cummings is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2015. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life, annuity, accident, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning.

Nicholas Zapatka is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jefferson Hills, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that integrates written Recommendation Reports and annual advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Yocca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and DB Root & Co. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kassandra Krason is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Verona, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill and involvement in the performing arts education sector. She has worked with Siri's School of the Performing Arts and The Performing Arts Academy with Darin. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vincent Kianese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he creates cooking videos as a podcast host on YouTube. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kelsey Jah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for ten years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.