Jared Dykes is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at notable firms including Avantax and LPL Financial. He is also involved with CEC Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

William Place is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC for 13 years and has been associated with Jacobson Associates, Inc. for 16 years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he joined LPL Financial in 2024. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Wyman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and has worked at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and securities valuation consultant on a limited, non-business hours basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with tailored investment strategies. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party managers, featuring discretionary portfolio management and options for tax management and responsible investing.

Mary Ann Ernette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Since 2012, she has also been associated with the AVS Foundation and is involved with The Eamon Foundation as an outside employment activity. 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 a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Matthew Smallidge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cincinnati Life Insurance Company, GBU Financial Life, Royal Alliance, and Citizens Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Wirtz is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Irwin, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC focused on real estate investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Restori is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Restori serves on the finance committee of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of strategies including separately managed accounts, overlay management, and tax-efficient investing, supported by internal research and technology such as artificial intelligence.

Tammy Graybill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a homeowner’s association and is an independent consultant purchasing wellness and skincare products for personal use. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of internal and third-party investment managers.

Lisa Fera is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2001. Her prior experience includes roles at Rockwell Forest Products, Inc. and Newlin Investment Company. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Michael Franklin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and has been president of Patrick Financial Co., Inc. since 1996, where he continues to manage fixed insurance with various carriers. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to offer portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Emily Jordheim is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the restaurant and hospitality sectors before joining Merrill. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Quinlan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2017, following two years as a full-time student. 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 SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Maeve Murray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and several companies outside the financial sector, including Bridges & Bourbon and Queen Bee Restaurant Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lisa Lucas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Morgan Stanley, including two years at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as well as three years at PNC Wealth Management. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nicholas Bailey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and PNC Investments for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and TAMPs for many advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Timothy Kunkle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2014, also working at Duncan Financial Planning Advisors since 2026. He serves on the advisory board of BC3@Cranberry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using various platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Danielle Hines is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and Clarion University of PA. Danielle is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, manager-traded and model-traded strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Craig Cacini is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and has previously been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the owner and CEO of Beautiful Green Enterprises, LLC, a company involved in the acquisition and renovation of residential real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser force and a range of portfolio management styles.

Perry Ninness is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2015, with a two-year tenure at Bank of New York Mellon in between. He also has been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh for ten years. Perry previously held a real estate sales license with Keller Williams Realty but is no longer active in that capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets functions.

Vincent Strangio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for eight years before joining Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from the use of his photographs. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.