Michael Flickinger is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously held roles at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and BNY Mellon. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Michael Carretta is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Carretta serves on the Board of Directors for the Clear Thoughts Foundation, teaches retirement planning courses part-time at Robert Morris University, and provides pro bono financial guidance through the CFP Board Wings for Widows program. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support tailored retirement income recommendations.

Douglas Richey is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 12 years and Summit Investment Advisors for 9 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with RD Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions.

Stephen Lucas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge since 2016 and previously was employed at StoneX Advisors Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent through Stephen Lucas & Associates. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of Financial Professionals, employing various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Stephen Dristas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Energy Harbor, Wectec Staffing Services, and Rolls-Royce. Outside the financial industry, he is a partner and lead engineer at Seed Aquaponics, LLC, and also works as a driver for Uber. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and supports accounts through custodians like Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Timothy O’Brien is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Federated Investors and Stratos Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary for Rotary International – Cranberry Sunrise and is a treasurer and board member for Pittsburgh Hires Veterans. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Melinda Roman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2024, following six years at Merrill and nine years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals 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 integrates various investment and planning resources as part of its services.

Jenna Verbosky is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets solutions.

Belynda Slaugenhaupt is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and was previously with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 22 years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, employing a mix of separately managed accounts, model strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Timothy Seabolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nathan Rodgers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Mutual Group, Nationwide Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, Natcity Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Elgeva Valentine is a financial advisor with Merrill in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a residential property rented to family members. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Eric Kondrit is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Wealth and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc for 25 years. He also serves as an insurance agent with The Benefits Group, where he provides servicing of life and health insurance policies. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and provides access to multiple custodial arrangements and alternative investments.

Garrett Senchur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Allegheny College and various other positions prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Scott Elliott is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sewickley, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience, including four years at BPU Investment Management Inc. before joining Cambridge in 2013. Elliott is the owner of a pet services business called Pup o'clock and serves as treasurer for a local private scholarship fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with a variety of platform options and proprietary model strategies.

Brian Sava is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee insights to support its advisory process.

Sean Barbour is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and currently owns a tax practice, Fox Chapel Tax Advisors. Barbour is also a member of the Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and access to third-party money managers.

Tara Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Investments and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Buggy is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at First Choice Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors, using a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Robert Macwhinnie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including 22 years at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent involved in life insurance, health, group life, and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.