Thomas Drucis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Investors Capital Corp., and Eastern Point Advisors Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in the sale of comic books and consults on business valuation and settlement matters as a partner at Service First. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Tammy Baumgarten is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and R Wine Cellar. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality industry, including a role at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Ty Hosler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Steel River Techs and Johnston Painting & Decorating. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Drifters Lacrosse Club, LLC. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Kyle Walchli is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Ameriprise in Mount Lebanon, PA, having previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources.

Paul Lang is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Stifel and has previously worked at Federated Investment Counseling and PNC Bank. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

Elizabeth Kusen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2004 and has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an investment assistant and client services representative within the office of Nichter Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

John Tarquinio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools but does not offer individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Kaivon Maknoon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Trevor Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alannah Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Old Navy, and involvement in educational institutions such as The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Florida International University. Outside of her advising duties, she coordinates seasonal market events for a local management consulting firm. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Gary Laird is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he was associated with Eden Christian Academy for 23 years. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account programs, emphasizing ongoing reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Ghada Osta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens, PNC, MB Healthcare Inc, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Cranberry Township, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in HUTCHINSON GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Bridget Fouse is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including DSF Wealth Management Group and New Pig Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Juniata Valley Girls Basketball Boosters and as vice-chair of the 4:12 Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Zachary Streno is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and related Federated entities from 2020 to 2024. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, using investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment universe.

Robert Levalley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Dayton Ski and Board Club, where he helps plan and organize ski trips each winter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Orlando Houston is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author, owns Square Compass LLC, and serves on the board of Kappa Alpha Pse Fraternity Inc. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering clients access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Martin Zimmel is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He provides investment guidance to a select group of families, assisting them in making informed decisions to achieve their financial goals. Martin emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and superior client service. His career in financial services spans over 15 years, including roles as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, Financial Specialist at PNC Investments from 2006 to 2014, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. Outside of his professional work, Martin has interests in boating, cars, fishing, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Christopher Marziotto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Annuities Distributors, Pruco Securities, and Crump Life Insurance Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored programs.

Derek Heuler is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp and related entities for over a decade, as well as at First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Heuler is also a wealth advisor for First National Trust Company and FNB Investment Advisors Inc, though he does not make investment decisions or participate in transaction execution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and a range of program structures supported by over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.