Elizabeth Gladden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Robert Baird & Co. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and Denison University. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches.

Richard Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years. He is also involved with Arthur/Kent, Inc., where he has maintained a role for over 29 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jake Nader is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to understand and realize their financial goals, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Jake applies his expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, financial modeling, and portfolio construction to provide tailored financial solutions that aim to improve his clients' lives. Jake joined Merrill Lynch in 2025, bringing experience from his previous roles at an elite boutique investment bank and two private equity firms, where he specialized in investment procurement, financial due diligence, growth equity injections, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration and holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Jake enjoys spending time with family and pursuing activities such as golfing, skiing, marksmanship, weight training, basketball, chess, music, reading, running, scuba diving, and skydiving.

Jennifer Haggerty is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team established in 2008 that includes 17 professionals. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization to assist families in navigating the complexities of wealth. With nearly 30 years of experience, Jennifer’s background includes nine years providing financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young, as well as four years working in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A native of Pittsburgh, she resides in the South Hills with her husband, Joseph Kunze, who is also a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill. Together they have five adult children. Her personal interests include hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2021. Prior to his current role, he had experience at Johnson Controls and Olde Stonewall Golf Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Jill Frye is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a retail employee at a retail business. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, to provide advisory services.

Sarah Rigatti is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that utilize Global Investment Committee data and Monte Carlo simulations to model potential outcomes.

Edward Turk is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

Chase Katterman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he was involved with Highmark Stadium for nine years and held a role at Duquesne University for four years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that relies on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Grace Dymski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. She has worked with Shorebridge Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual, and has held various roles at Grove City College across athletic, STEM, and entrepreneurship departments. Dymski also has prior experience in hospitality and education sectors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations.

Beth Deklewa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2014. Deklewa is also a notary public, a role she assumed in 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of representatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Nicholas Blicha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ financial goals and priorities to develop tailored strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University. His approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial picture to design personalized strategies that align with their priorities and vision for the future.

Joseph Ferguson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 65 credentials. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has recently started his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Harris Teeter, and several other companies. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Stroyne is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Stroyne leads a band called InTransit, performing live music for events. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Louie Maser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Belmont Logistics, Elliot Community Federal Credit Union, and Dollar Bank. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a client intake process to tailor financial plans and advisory programs, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance channels.

Michael Divito is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors since 2005. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, overlapping with his tenure at Equitable. Divito serves as a board director for Vibrant Pittsburgh. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer and utilizes various program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Andrew Wilk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Pittsburgh office. He specializes in developing personalized investment and financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on wealth growth, preservation, and transfer. Andrew combines disciplined portfolio management with financial planning to support clients in making informed decisions aligned with their long-term goals. He has experience in college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and working with sports and entertainment clients. Andrew's approach is informed by his background in economics, data analytics, and competitive athletics. He earned his bachelor's degree from Chatham University, where he competed in NCAA ice hockey and baseball. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Andrew coaches youth hockey and is involved with his family's hockey business. He serves on the boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Chatham University Alumni Association, and North Hills Community Outreach Young Leaders. He enjoys hockey, golf, tennis, and spending time with his family. Andrew resides in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and is originally from Frisco, Texas.

Nathan Kramm is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He serves as president of a local Toastmasters International chapter. 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 both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.