Charles Hartmann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Prior to that, he worked at City National Bank. Hartmann serves on the Board of Directors for the Sigma Chi Club of Pittsburgh, advising on housing and fundraising matters. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs and integrates in-house and third-party managers with capabilities in tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Michael Clark is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, and PNC Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, providing access to multiple program structures, third-party managers, and bespoke investment strategies.

Edward Poach III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, PA, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, including a role on the artistic committee and as assistant treasurer, and is involved as a cantor at Immaculate Conception Church. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Emma Sarnese is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic Wealth Inc. She has held positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Additionally, she serves as Director of Investment Services for Axias Wealth Advisors. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Tracy Hindman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior experience includes six years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kerry Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at firms including Babb Inc, Fragasso Financial Advisors, LPL Financial LLC, and Private Client Services. Kelly serves as a board member of the Penn State New Kensington Alumni Association, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to Penn State students. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Jonathan Isaacson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with an expanded investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lawrence Gleason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1996, concurrently serving at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Melissa Pikul Clemens is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Marketing Chair and Co-Chair for Women for Economics & Leadership Development and is a volunteer board member for the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Joseph Larocco is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2020 before joining Fisher Investments in 2020. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research. The firm also offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services and manages a range of separate accounts and pooled investment vehicles.

Robert Spagiare is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements for fixed and traditional contracts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels.

Wes Morgan currently serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on creating financial plans tailored to individual client needs, emphasizing clarity, confidence, and care. Prior to his current role, Wes was a Regional Sales Manager at Citizens Securities from 2013 to 2023, where he gained extensive experience in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional career, Wes has personal interests in fitness, football, golf, and parenthood.

Christian Cardello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Premier Bank & Trust. Outside of advising, he is a partner in RDSC AMICI LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Stroyne is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Golden Strategies Financial Group, where he serves as president and sole proprietor. He is also an officer of a local homeowners association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using a range of tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Kenneth Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved in aviation sales and leasing through World Wide Aviation Services, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and third-party asset managers.

Adam Mascio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked in medical equipment and information technology services and was affiliated with Allegheny College. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored platforms and third-party managers to deliver a variety of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Leanna Klett is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2014. She has 13 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including wrap programs, private fund relationships, and structured product activities.

Joseph Salamone is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 52 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024, following over a decade at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera. He is a co-owner of Benchmark Lease Group LLC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Samuel Whalen is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity. He collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans by understanding their values and goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to support their financial future. Samuel has experience in financial services, having worked as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2024 and as a Personal Banker 2 at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Samuel's personal interests include hiking, parenthood, running, and skiing.

Kurt Kharouf is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved in managing multiple rental properties. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.