James Alderson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co., he worked at Hefren Tillotson. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Alderson is based, operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services using a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, supported by internal research and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Jessica Sidary Lepore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018 and previously worked at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Benjamin Morgret is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Federated Global Investment Management Company and its affiliates from 2019 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and registered agent at Morgret Real Estate LLC. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a mix of SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools to support client advice.

Thomas Boyer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He provides financial consulting services with a focus on understanding each client's unique planning needs and ensuring they feel heard, adhering to Fidelity's client commitment standards. Thomas has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, holding several positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Workplace Planning Associate, and Tax Exempt Market Associate II. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2018. No information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Michael Goodworth is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of Craig-Goodworth & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Michael is focused on strengthening existing client relationships while cultivating new opportunities, and he applies strategic decisions informed by ongoing market developments to optimize client outcomes. With over two decades of experience, Michael provides a personalized approach to wealth management, prioritizing an understanding of clients' ambitions to tailor plans that support both short and long-term financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University and maintains several FINRA registrations including Series 7, 31, 63, and 65. Additionally, he has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael spends time with his wife Heather and their four children. His personal interests include biking, gardening, and skiing.

Michael Wargo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murrysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and over 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Rotary International District 7300, the Monroeville Foundation, and the Ohio State Alumni Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Hunter Anderson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Aldi USA. Outside of advising, he was involved with Pennsylvania State University’s Residence Life and Smeal School of Business Career Center. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models and programs.

Dylan Dluhos is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, Key Investment Services, KeyBank, and PNC Bank. Dluhos has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, with a brief break between 2018 and 2019. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing various third-party advisory models and proprietary investment options.

Michael Carretta is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Carretta serves on the Board of Directors for the Clear Thoughts Foundation, teaches retirement planning courses part-time at Robert Morris University, and provides pro bono financial guidance through the CFP Board Wings for Widows program. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support tailored retirement income recommendations.

Dale Austin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Service Wealth Management, where he manages investment products, life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ingrid Streich is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2016. She is also registered with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Rutkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential. He has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Field Environmental, UFC Gym, and PNC, and was a student for nearly two decades. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured tools and modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Nathan Kauffman is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2001 and joined Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a blend of manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing home-office research and monitoring.

Jenna Verbosky is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets solutions.

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.

Kevin Testa is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering products such as disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, life settlements, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and utilizes various asset-allocation tools, third-party managers, and unified managed accounts.

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.

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.

Mark Perilman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2025. He previously spent 32 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the Robert M. Rodrigues Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a range of advisory platforms and investment strategies incorporating asset allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party money managers.