James Kartsonas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James, Erie Insurance, John Carroll University, and Peter's Township High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated resources.

Theresa Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also has experience with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Wealth Management, where she works with credit union clients on fixed income products and insurance-related services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies, supporting a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Erin Weber is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2022. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years. She is involved with Women, Wisdom & Wealth, an educational initiative focused on helping women better understand finances through speaking engagements and written materials. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with diverse portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Lisa Delisio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fort Pitt Capital Group, PWA Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years before joining Robert Baird in 2022. He holds a Series 66 designation. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage. The firm integrates manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and the use of internal research and artificial intelligence in its advisory process.

Richard D'amico is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 13 years with DWS Distributors, Inc. prior to joining RBC in 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Brian Giffin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Gripstah LLC, a company he created to support a new direct pay system. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and has specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Daniel Spencer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fort Frederica Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Christian Vadas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Lithia Motors, Ken Ganley Toyota, Fitness International DBA L.A. Fitness, and American Pool. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katrina Saylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Investments. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rita Endler is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Waymaker Wealth Management, a separate business in Beaver, PA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional portfolio management across a large network.

Daniel Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates for five years and The Monteverde Group for 21 years, a firm he has maintained involvement with alongside his current role. 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 financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with a broad range of investment options and operational support tools.

Lucas Boyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for three years and BNY Mellon for seven years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Boyd joined Merrill in 2025. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tory Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various engineering and construction positions and is involved as a volunteer ski patrol member at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions according to client risk tolerance and needs.

Nicholas Merandi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2022 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles with Green Cherry Organics and Meticulous Painting LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house financial research and alternative investment due diligence.

Michael Priola is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a small investment-related business, MBP OF CW LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services spanning from retirement and education planning to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jason Fowkes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at PNC Investments for nine years and held positions at Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cara Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following brief tenures at AXA Advisors. Prior to her financial advisory career, her work history includes roles at Subway and TJ Maxx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Richard Palmer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He specializes in retirement planning and investment management, assisting clients in developing actionable financial plans. Richard has gathered diverse experience at Fidelity, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023, Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021, Investment Solutions Representative from 2017 to 2019, and Work Place Associate from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his professional commitments, Richard enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.