Justin Simakas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 license. He has prior work experience at Jones Lang LaSalle and Indiana University - Bloomington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Melissa Gutherie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following four years at PNC Investments. Merrill, along 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.

John Lisowski is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Marybeth Abbiatici is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, following an 18-year tenure at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed income to more complex investments.

Steven Wilde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning through a structured process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Kathryn Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Aris Pantelas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Aptus Wealth Planning. Outside of finance, he is the owner of the Aris Paul Band, a musical group based in Gibsonia, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua King is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

James Galitsis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over eight years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tyler Stone is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, with prior experience at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. Robert Baird & Co. is an institutional firm serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Gary Merge is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 1999 and has held roles at firms including Allegheny Capital Management, Inc. and Vissman Management LLC. Merge is also involved as an advisory board director for Avalotis Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and a large advisor network.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and is also associated with Bray Farm Income Advisory LLC, where he provides administrative support to the principal investment adviser. Prior to his financial advisory roles, Steven held positions at various organizations including the City of New York Office of Management and Budget and Columbia University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, 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 with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Eric Hansen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services and also owns several companies including Covenant Annuity and Insurance and Covenant Financial Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2002 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. 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.

Kristopher Rhodes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Oak View Group, LLC. Rhodes has also been involved with the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Matthew Lawrence is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club HOA in Engadine, Michigan. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Vickie Barilaro is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2014 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lisa Brooks is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, Brooks co-owns A.B. Strategic Partners, LLC, and serves as Fundraising and Social Media Chair on the Board of Directors for the North Catholic Girls Volleyball Boosters. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ashley Ek is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Ek is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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.

Toni Sacco is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with the Larsen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She has been with Merrill since 2001, beginning her career as a Registered Client Associate before becoming a financial advisor. Toni specializes in assisting high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives with a wide range of financial strategies, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. She has particular expertise in working with women business owners and clients experiencing significant life transitions such as marriage, divorce, retirement, or loss of a loved one. Toni holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Robert Morris University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 certificant, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst4, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor4 designation. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Financial Planning Association, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Toni's client service approach emphasizes a disciplined wealth management process that evolves with clients' changing lives and priorities. She is known for providing clear explanations of strategies to help clients become informed and confident stewards of their wealth. Originally from Pittsburgh, Toni remains active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as the Junior League of Pittsburgh and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has been recognized by the Junior League of Pittsburgh as Junior Leaguer of the Year in 2020. Outside of work, Toni enjoys gardening, genealogy, reading, running marathons, and spending time with her family and her dogs, Reggie and Maxwell.