Christine Farrell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 23 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Farrell serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Foundation and participates on its Investment and Finance Committee. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services.

Simler Batcheler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Aspinwall, PA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Trustmont Advisory Group and Trustmont Financial Group from 2012 to 2024, as well as at Osaic FS and Independent Advisers Group Corp. He also owns BAI TAX GROUP, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Jennifer Haggerty serves as a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team she co-established in 2008 that now includes 17 professionals. Jennifer focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization, drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Jennifer provided financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young and worked in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law. Her professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She resides in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh with her husband, who is also a Financial Advisor at Merrill. They have five adult children and enjoy hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Brian Kocherzat is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held roles at Hefren Tillotson, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Wealth Management. 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, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, and various annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing multiple programs and strategies supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Francis Aiello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, and Fisher Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Anthony Romani III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several personal rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated wealth management entities.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. His prior work history also includes positions at Johnson Controls and Olde Stonewall Golf Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Riggle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Greensburg, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Sarah Rigatti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s investment approach involves structured discovery, firm-approved planning tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Edward Turk is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, where he has worked since 2024, following eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services that incorporate a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers, supporting various rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing options.

Maeve Donohue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillitson and iNetworks, as well as having experience at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Outside of finance, she was involved with Mambo Italia for three years. Maeve is part of The DDK Group within Baird’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 financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and technology in its advisory approach.

Chase Katterman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a tenure at AXA Advisors and roles at Highmark Stadium and Duquesne University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a process that assesses client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, often utilizing third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Grace Dymski is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently working at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. Her background includes roles in both financial advising and collaborative support at Shorebridge Wealth Management, as well as experience in various positions at Grove City College and Northwestern Mutual. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Nicole Conway is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked at Penn State University and Clarksburg High School. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Blicha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ financial goals and priorities to develop tailored strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University. His approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial picture to design personalized strategies that align with their priorities and vision for the future.

Joseph Free is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mason Classical Academy, St. Martin's Academy, Ymca Of The Rockies, Ave Maria University, and Marian Service Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.