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 Series 66-licensed advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent four years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working in educational settings, including Grove City College and Butler High School. Tyler is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and direct indexing capabilities.

Gary Merge is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His career includes roles at Vissman Management LLC and Allegheny Capital Management, as well as longstanding involvement with Merge & Associates, Inc., where he is the owner. He serves on the advisory board of Avalotis Corporation, advising on business decisions and strategy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting a broad client base with specialized services including municipal and public-finance consulting.

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.

Daniel Riley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2013 to 2018. Stifel serves a wide array of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and model allocations intended to inform client decisions while allowing clients discretion over implementation.

Michael Iannuzzi is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, PNC Investments, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several LLCs related to investment planning and the marketing of fixed insurance and securities products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process involves model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies and third-party manager options.

Louis Sforza is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 12 years. Sforza serves on the board of directors for the YMCA in Bradford, PA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through comprehensive recommendation reports and ongoing support.

Earl Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust and insurance services.

Rishi Anand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and Morgan Stanley, where he worked from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools.

Jacob Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dicks House of Sport, CDI LLC, Jewelcor Inc., and The Lofts. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and customizable asset allocation recommendations.

Paul Mcbeth III is a financial professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020. He is also a partner at Lewis, McBeth & D'Ambrosio, a firm involved in expense management, a role he has held since 1995. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and multiple program structures.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 15 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Beaver, Pennsylvania. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.