Steven Hicks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services LLC for a combined 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, Hicks serves as an advisory board member for White Oaks Assisted Living and is active with the Lost Creek United Methodist Church and Lost Creek Lions Club in various administrative and leadership capacities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

William Spero is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Cetera, Foresters Financial Services, and First Investors Corp. He serves as managing partner of Tri-Pointe Wealth Advisors, LLC and is a member of the Southwest Regional Chamber of Commerce. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment types.

Daniel Dee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, BlackRock Investments, and earlier at 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. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jason Baer is a financial advisor with Stifel in Bethel Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Robert Moran Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his financial career, he held positions at Southern Airways Express and worked in various roles including education and retail. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and partners.

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.

Jeffrey Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and AllState Insurance Company. He serves as a board member for the Water and Sewage Municipal Authority for Plum Borough, where he participates in decisions on budgets, projects, and facility management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

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.

Christian Barry is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. since 2008. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Irene Elena Tyler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Luke Thompson is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including DSF Wealth Management Group and The Clouser Group. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Matthew Knight is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Rosalind Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and The Musuneggi Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed by Stitch Fix. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of investment platforms and strategies.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Benchmark Wealth Management, where he served for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technological tools for research and operations.

Richard Bondi Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Wealth Management. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services with a non-discretionary approach, supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

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.

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.