Barbara Di Pietro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017, working across its Financial Services Inc. and LLC entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis.

Steven Hough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and concurrently operates Private Advisor Group, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Matthew Mervosh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Council of Holy Apostles Church, assisting with the handling of church funds. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Nathan Obringer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise and has prior experience with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Obringer also maintains a non-variable insurance practice in Wexford, PA. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Constance Bettis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Bettis has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2025 and has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Guardian Life Insurance Company for over a decade. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent travel agent and serves as treasurer of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Girlfriends Inc., a nonprofit social organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies through a network of independent financial professionals and provides both proprietary and third-party investment solutions tailored to client objectives.

Brandon Hook is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2022, following a 13-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Brandon holds a Series 66 license and operates out of the Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA area. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and 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 combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Louis Rizzo is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with non-variable insurance products and operates a related business entity used primarily for office expense management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party portfolio options across various strategies.

Ryan Sikora is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2017 and also operates the Ryan Sikora Insurance Agency, where he serves as an independent insurance agent. Prior to his current roles, he worked at State Farm Management Corp. from 2015 to 2017. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Wiles is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Rockhaven Capital Management, LLC. He is also a board member of the Mt. Lebanon Pension Investment Board and has been affiliated with Duquesne University since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ryan Kircher is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Coastal Energy and Water, Rent Right LLC, and academic positions at Florida Gold Coast University and Kent State University. He has also been involved with Jr Upholstery and Blinds for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

David Headrick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1985. Headrick also operates HEADRICK & SON LLC, a consulting business related to his financial services practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Tyson Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones and three years at MSI Financial Services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Newlin Archinal is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2026. He has previous experience at Commonwealth Financial Network, 4Rivers Wealth Management, and BPU Investment Management. Archinal was a co-owner and managing partner of 4Rivers Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation tailored to client objectives.

Carissa Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Capital Markets and PNC Bank, NA before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Winfield Smathers IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for his grandfather’s irrevocable trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical and risk-profiling tools, alongside specialized municipal advisory services and employer consulting programs.

John Monahan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon and involvement with Mystic Barrels. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mary Feduska is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She worked for Harvest Financial Corporation for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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, and institutional platforms.

Michael Klems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and Metlife Securities since 2011. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software and detailed client information.

Iesha Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dollar Bank, Citizens Securities, and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and program options.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.