Sandra Caruso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member on the finance committee of Unity Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning, wrap programs, and access to various investment vehicles.

Nicholas High is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Punkin & Punkin LLC, an online clothing sales business managed primarily by his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Scott Ventura is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has held several roles at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and High Net Worth Associate from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021. In his role, Scott focuses on understanding clients' financial situations and goals. He develops strategies and connects clients with appropriate resources to assist them in achieving their financial objectives.

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.

Brian Tarquinio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for South Hills Catholic Academy and is a partner at a technology firm, Thomas Joseph LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment services through its extensive financial advisor network.

Peter Loncar is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He is the owner and president of Rivertowne Advisors LLC and has held roles at various Raymond James entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Loncar owns an agricultural business involved in timber harvesting, landscaping, and honey production, as well as a private foundation he founded in 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using various analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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.

Debora Kuzmanko is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities, using primarily model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and other financial products.

Ryan Krist is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of New York Mellon and Citizens Securities, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG frameworks where applicable.

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.

Ronald Balog is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Royal Alliance, Insight Global Wealth Strategies, Cetera Advisor Networks, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the varsity head football coach at Freedom Area High School and is president of the Midwestern Athletic Conference Coaches Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, delivering financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting among its services.

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.