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. He previously worked for SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Drake Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across a variety of investment types.

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 credentials and with 31 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at IFS Wealth Management, Cambridge Investment Research, and Raymond James Financial Services. He is a commissioned notary public in Pennsylvania and has experience as an insurance agent selling term life, whole life, universal life, disability, long-term care, and immediate fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Matthew Dukovich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns LVL Up LLC, 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools to support client goals and offers 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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also associated with Uber since 2016. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

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.

Kenneth Spencer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Spencer Enterprise Group, a business related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Whelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held various roles including positions at Dr. Robert Coufal & Associates and Carlow University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Leslie is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Leslie serves as an officer of the Pittsburgh North Optimist Club, an organization that supports underprivileged children, and is a board member of Senca Valley EMS. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers in its approach.

Robert Ricker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Irwin, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and served with the Blendon Township Police Department. He is also involved with Nostalgic Toys and Collectibles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jack Driscoll is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at Sagepoint Financial and long-term involvement with Travelers Insurance and his own family insurance and financial services firms. He also owns and operates several related businesses, including entities focused on tax preparation, accounting, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a varied investment approach that includes automated portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.

Peter Elers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at PNC Investments. He is also the owner of Briarcliff Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored through Wells Fargo’s research and tools, with clients able to choose if and how to implement recommendations via the firm's brokerage or advisory programs.

Jennifer Makowski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She focuses on helping clients develop financial plans that align with their unique values and preferences, aiming to build trusting relationships that support clients' financial goals. Her experience in the financial services industry includes previous positions as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Wealth Counselor Coordinator at Waldron Wealth Management, Relationship Manager at BPU Investments, and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. This diverse background has equipped her with expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer's personal interests include fitness, Pilates, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

Barbara Di Pietro is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including prior work with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. before its transition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Hough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2013 and is also associated with Private Advisor Group, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

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®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Nathan is involved in non-variable insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm combines advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform offering financial planning, model wealth portfolios, and access to third-party asset management.

Constance Bettis is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cambridge-related firms since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Pittsburgh chapter of the nonprofit organization Girlfriends Inc. and works as an independent travel agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.