Alex Battista is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and FNB of PA from 2015 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jordan Nance is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he spent ten years in medical sales and has been involved with Friends of Murrysville Parks since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large retail advisor and branch network with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

David Polachek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior work experience at Geneva College and the Ambridge School District. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and brokerage model.

Matthew Orman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1994. His outside business activities include ownership and management roles in entities related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brandon Coppa is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Church of Jesus Christ, where he helps direct investments and oversees fiscal policy, and he is a board member and treasurer of the Clean and Sober Humans Association. Brandon is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with offerings that include traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Chris Labrador is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he focuses on understanding his clients both financially and personally to assess their needs, risk tolerance, and future goals, aiming to assist them in achieving those objectives. His professional experience includes previous positions as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2020, a Senior Financial Advisor and Team Leader at Huntington Investment Company from 2016 to 2017, and an Advisor Direct Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Chris has interests in cars, family activities, movies, parenthood, photography, and traveling.

Mark Summers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and S&T Wealth Management. He is also employed as a financial advisor at Shorebridge Wealth Management. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal and public finance advisory work.

Suanne Schweinsberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jennefer Bartholomew is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Bank USA, UBS Financial Services, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Bartholomew serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools - Pittsburgh-Allegheny County and is Vice President of the Northland Public Library Foundation's Board of Directors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, complemented by RBC’s capital markets capabilities.

William Constantine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2014 and also has experience with the First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Paul Linn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Citizens Securities, Inc., PNC Investments, and Valic Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Elizabeth Gladden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Robert Baird & Co. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and Denison University. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches.

Richard Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years. He is also involved with Arthur/Kent, Inc., where he has maintained a role for over 29 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jake Nader is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to understand and realize their financial goals, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Jake applies his expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, financial modeling, and portfolio construction to provide tailored financial solutions that aim to improve his clients' lives. Jake joined Merrill Lynch in 2025, bringing experience from his previous roles at an elite boutique investment bank and two private equity firms, where he specialized in investment procurement, financial due diligence, growth equity injections, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration and holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Jake enjoys spending time with family and pursuing activities such as golfing, skiing, marksmanship, weight training, basketball, chess, music, reading, running, scuba diving, and skydiving.

Christine Farrell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 30 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and four years at Robert Baird & Co. She serves as a board member and on the Investment/Finance Committee of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Foundation. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services. The firm utilizes manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, direct indexing, and ongoing manager oversight supported by internal research and technology.

Simler Batcheler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked for Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. and Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. from 2012 to 2024. He is also the owner of BAI TAX GROUP, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven portfolio management tools.

Jennifer Haggerty is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team established in 2008 that includes 17 professionals. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization to assist families in navigating the complexities of wealth. With nearly 30 years of experience, Jennifer’s background includes nine years providing financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young, as well as four years working in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A native of Pittsburgh, she resides in the South Hills with her husband, Joseph Kunze, who is also a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill. Together they have five adult children. Her personal interests include hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Brian Kocherzat is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Robert Baird in 2022, he worked at Hefren Tillotson from 2018 and had a three-year period away from the industry. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides services to individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies supported by internal research and uses both manager-traded and model-traded separately managed accounts.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 10 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he offers accident and health insurance, disability insurance, annuities, life settlements, and traditional life insurance as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

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.