Michael Dichiazza is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously held positions at BPU Investment Management Inc., LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corporation. Dichiazza serves as a board member and vice president at Medallion Wealth Management and is also a board member of Hearth Ameritas. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary strategies, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Sonia Khanna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Thakar Financial LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Elizabeth Gladden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and has a background that includes roles at Denison University, Allegheny West Magazine, and Mt Lebanon Municipality. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Richard Knause is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 21 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Knause also conducts non-variable insurance and bookkeeping activities through Arthur/Kent, Inc., a business he has been involved with since 1997. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives and various strategic and tactical investment options.

Benjamin Guffey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at Equitable Advisors and its associated entities since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with the Washington Wild Things and Shoot 360 in Pittsburgh. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Jake Nader is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He works closely with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provides tailored wealth planning strategies to help clients achieve meaningful financial outcomes. Jake and his team facilitate investment management, financial planning, and customized wealth strategies aligned with clients' priorities. Jake joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2025. Prior to this, he worked at an Elite Boutique Investment Bank and two Private Equity firms, focusing on investment procurement, financial due diligence, growth equity injections, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jake earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. Residing in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Jake enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as participating in activities such as basketball, chess, golfing, music, reading, running, scuba diving, skiing, and skydiving.

Simler Batcheler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Aspinwall, PA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Trustmont Advisory Group and Trustmont Financial Group from 2012 to 2024, as well as at Osaic FS and Independent Advisers Group Corp. He also owns BAI TAX GROUP, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Jennifer Haggerty serves as a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team she co-established in 2008 that now includes 17 professionals. Jennifer focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization, drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Jennifer provided financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young and worked in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law. Her professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She resides in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh with her husband, who is also a Financial Advisor at Merrill. They have five adult children and enjoy hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, and various annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing multiple programs and strategies supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Francis Aiello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, and Fisher Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anna Machin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Federated Investment Counseling and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Association, organizing educational events for the local financial community. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Anthony Romani III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several personal rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities offers 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 to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated wealth management entities.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. His prior work history also includes positions at Johnson Controls and Olde Stonewall Golf Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jill Frye is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a retail employee at a retail business. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, to provide advisory services.

Sarah Rigatti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s investment approach involves structured discovery, firm-approved planning tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Edward Turk is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, where he has worked since 2024, following eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services that incorporate a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers, supporting various rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing options.

Chase Katterman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a tenure at AXA Advisors and roles at Highmark Stadium and Duquesne University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a process that assesses client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, often utilizing third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Grace Dymski is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently working at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. Her background includes roles in both financial advising and collaborative support at Shorebridge Wealth Management, as well as experience in various positions at Grove City College and Northwestern Mutual. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes.

Beth Deklewa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at PNC Wealth Management and Essex National Securities, LLC. She is also a licensed notary. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.