Larry Qvistgaard II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and is involved in several related business activities, including ownership of SMC Wealth Management and administrative coordination of the Beta Study Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Anater is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked for ten years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

John Wojtowicz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 35 years at Harvest Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Joslyne Counselman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Allison Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 11 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Joslyne serves as a board member for Al's Bike Drive, supporting the Toys for Tots program by organizing bicycle donations, and as chair/president of the North Allegheny Women's Association, a local social and charitable organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm offers clients integrated planning and managed-account solutions with periodic reviews through a network of financial advisors.

Kristen Hull is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes eleven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. She is currently associated with Duncan Financial Planning Advisors as well. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Allen Long is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC in 2009, his specific career history is not detailed. He has ownership interests in Heritage Seubert Financial, LLC and Seubert Financial, Inc., both investment-related businesses in Pittsburgh. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2011. Smith serves as secretary for a nonprofit organization, where he handles communications and event announcements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Mezmar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options alongside traditional investment choices.

Bryan Byrd is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and currently maintains a coaching role in sports and fitness at Robert Morris University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Victoria Klacik is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2019 and previously spent thirteen years at UPMC. Klacik serves as a board member for the Baldwin Manor Association, a local neighborhood park in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning.

Micah Larson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors and community-focused work with the Penn Hills and Baierl Family YMCAs. Larson serves as Treasurer on the Advisory Board of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh and works as a life coach and consultant. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management services for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor advisory solutions.

Scott Maidman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with financial planning and portfolio management services, helping them pursue their objectives through both traditional guidance and discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies. Scott has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Robert Morris University. Outside of work, Scott enjoys participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, ice hockey, and skiing. When not in the office or meeting with clients, he is often attending youth sporting events for his children.

Gopalsamy Manoharan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee for the Sri Venkateswara Temple trust fund, overseeing the selection and monitoring of outside money managers. Stifel serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing 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 guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Eric Fetterman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Clackson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching youth and high school hockey teams. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Shawn King is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2014. He also has a longstanding affiliation with First National Bank PA and receives compensation for referrals to its trust department, in addition to conducting fixed life insurance sales outside of Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Zachary Schwartz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined his family's practice in 2021 after nearly a decade of managing political campaigns for candidates at various levels of government and working in the US Energy Industry. His professional background in politics has shaped his approach to client service, emphasizing effective communication and personalized attention. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zachary's areas of focus include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible and values-based investing. Outside of his professional role, Zachary is involved in community service through organizations such as Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Tree of Life Congregation. He is also active in Pittsburgh's Jewish Community and volunteers with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, dancing, reading, running, spending time with family, and writing.

Cole Chiappialle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Telhio Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged as an author. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by model portfolios and research.

Christopher Benec is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, tax-efficient strategies, and algorithmic tools to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with the advisor.

Dena Karsin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an operations manager and sales assistant at Shorebridge Wealth Management in Pittsburgh. 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 unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.