Talitha Esterhuysen is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, with prior experience at Hefren-Tillotson Inc. and United Exports. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Wei Meng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, following prior positions at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Antonio Loffreda Mancinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wealth Management Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years each before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Matthew Reynolds is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for eight years before joining 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 financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and tools including artificial intelligence in client advice.

Frederick Christof is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC, M&T Bank, and BNY Mellon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and models outcomes using the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

John Tosatto is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and disability insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Arabella Sargent is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, she has held roles at various organizations including Move Studio PGH and First National Bank. Outside of her financial advisory work, she has experience in the yoga and wellness industry, having been involved with Pure Power Yoga, Corepower Yoga, and North Loft Yoga. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Jacob Saltzman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Taxmax LP and Planet Fitness for nine years and had brief roles at UPMC and Penn Hills School District. 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 various asset-management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party advisory solutions.

Brian Griffin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active owner of a rental property. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kevin Daeschner is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2010 to 2026, as well as Fragasso Wealth Advisors from 2002 to 2010. He is currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment programs and third-party managers.

Sullivan Conway is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with Raymond James since 2017 and is also associated with Dukovich & Associates Financial Services Support in a non-investment capacity. 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 uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized offerings in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Andrew Patterson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 27 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He is also an investment club member of the Curb Club. The DDK Group, part of Robert Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, overlay management, and tax-focused approaches, supported by internal research and technology.

Laura Kuechler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2019, she has also served as a board member for Franklin Park Borough in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized groups such as its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Thomas Drake is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at SagePoint Financial, Inc. Drake serves as treasurer and board member of the Drake Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Susan Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an advisory board member for the Parkinson Foundation Western PA and holds board positions with Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Catholic Foundation for Greater Pittsburgh. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and charitable organizations.

Neil Pettes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as IFS Wealth Management, Cambridge Investment Research, Raymond James Financial Services, and FSC Securities Corporation. He also acts as a licensed notary and has experience as an agent selling various non-variable insurance products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Matthew Dukovich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2015 and also operates a streetwear business focused on buying and selling shoes and clothing. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Zachary Floberg is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of the Bohn, Brinker, Floberg, and Gleason Group. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, he has focused on serving business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs by developing tailored wealth management strategies that address their unique professional and personal financial goals. Along with his partners, he aims to build integrated wealth management plans that help clients pursue both short and long-term objectives while managing investment risk. Zach leverages investment insights from Merrill Lynch combined with banking services from Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial solutions. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional work, Zach is involved in his community as a volunteer soccer coach and participates in recreational activities such as biking, cooking, hiking, scuba diving, and soccer. He is a member of the professional organization PGH Dynamo.

Jason Fischer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Uber in a professional capacity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance products through affiliated entities.

Irwin Jackson is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. He has held long-term roles at Heritage Financial Partners Inc. and Heritage Financial Group, and has also worked with Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. since 1981. Jackson serves as a board member of the Diamond Run Home Owners Association in Sewickley, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products, allowing clients to receive tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.