Robert Barmen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Justin Yasko is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Hefren Tillotson and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. prior to joining Baird. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Baird offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and advanced investment tools.

Brian Simon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products.

Ryan Kramer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cardinal Management Group and The University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Joshua Staph is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms with both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, including her current role at Bank of America since 2022. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Pikras Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

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 34 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. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc, each for six years, and has been involved with the AVS Foundation since 2012. Ernette is also engaged with The Eamon Foundation outside of her advisory work. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

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 at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of 2nd Street Enterprises, an LLC established for real estate purposes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Chad Restori is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. from 2011. Restori is a member of the finance committee at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and uses distinctive features such as municipal advisory services and strategic partnerships.

Justin Wegley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Trustmont Financial Group and Bayer US LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Puzak Wegley Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

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.