Morgan Gemondo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent six years with Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience with Thomas Financial and previously worked at the Caldalzo Contemporary Dance Studio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Thomas Etzel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has a background in accounting, operating his own CPA practice since 1993. Etzel is also the president and founder of The Foundation For Global Peace Building, a nonprofit organization, and a self-published author through his company Trailblazer Publishing LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager investment platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Nicholas Song is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Mutual of America Securities, and TSC Bank. He operates under Clearview Wealth Management Group, a DBA for his LPL 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a broad range of investment options and operational tools.

John Davitt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Verona, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities and several other firms prior to joining LPL in 2020. Davitt is involved in Crowdcurring.com, a technology-related investment activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Tina Giambanco is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and M&T Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party managers.

John Harshman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Citizens Securities Inc. and Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the investment committee for Claysville Sportsman's Club and holds board and committee roles with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the BISA membership committee, as well as assisting as a soccer coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Beth Loop is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013 and holds Series 63 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristen Sarver is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years before joining Robert Baird in 2022. Sarver was a co-owner of MayFlower Cards, an arts and crafts business that is no longer active. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group where Sarver works, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Richard Guernsey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Allegheny Investments and prior roles at Hefren Tillotson. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers proprietary model strategies through its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Matthew Shetler is the Senior Resident Director of the Merrill Lynch State College Office, where he serves in a dual role as both a financial advisor and a leader. He leads the DRSMK Wealth Management Group, which manages and coordinates the financial affairs of a select group of families, executives, business owners, companies, and individuals across 44 states. His work focuses on adding clarity and simplification to clients' financial lives and guiding them through various aspects of financial well-being with a team approach. He has been in the financial services industry since 2006 and rejoined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013. Prior to that, he worked in the Private Bank at Credit Suisse in New York City, advising and trading client portfolios, including domestic and international equities and listed options. Matthew is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's degree and holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Matthew is an active member of the community, sitting on various committees and serving as a board member of the Centre Region Estate Planning Council. He is also involved with the Tides Program. He lives in the State College area with his wife Lauren and their three children, Sloane, Benjamin, and Vivian.

Joan Fiore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board and Finance Committee of Bishop Canevin High School in Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Brent Ulreich is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2022, following five years at Hefren-Tillotson. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Corey Utz is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for eight years. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Madysn Tusick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Duquesne University and has experience in roles at Bruster's Real Ice Cream and Blackhawk School District. Outside of advising, Tusick works seasonally in tax preparation and is a certified Notary Public in Pennsylvania. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Daller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at Trustmark Financial Group and ongoing roles as an independent insurance agent. He is also involved as an advisory representative for a registered investment adviser and has ownership experience in a partnership. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with various platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Bernard Theis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Hilltop Securities Independent Network, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, and RBC Capital Markets. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

Patrick Mc Cann is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Aptus Wealth Planning/Cetera and Duquesne University, among others. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including third-party advisory programs and ERISA fiduciary services, and operates without its own wrap fee program, relying on external program sponsors for model delivery.

Lawrence Jacobson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, and operates Jacobson Associates, a business entity active since 1993. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in providing non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Mazurek is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mazurek Financial Services LLC, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Michael Nye is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he provides care and support for intellectually disabled individuals and serves as treasurer for his daughter's Girl Scout troop. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized team to deliver retirement-income recommendations that combine research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.