James Fawcett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Coraopolis, PA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and the Knights of Columbus. Outside of advisory services, he also receives compensation for referral of home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Michael Mazurek is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. Mazurek is also the owner of Mazurek Financial Services LLC, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jason Messick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Harvest Financial Corporation for 29 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as owner and president of DiBase and Messick Associates, a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize various strategies and research tools.

Phoenix Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Benchmark Wealth Management. Smith is also the owner of Parallel Inc., a separate business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and research tools.

Dominick Eisaman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Bank of New York Mellon and has held various roles in multiple organizations. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party sponsors.

Jeffrey Lowden is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1989. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Tall Trees Homeowners Association, where he leads meetings and oversees community activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Bentley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2021, following six years at Voya Financial Advisers. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching soccer and participates in event planning through Bentley Events LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management programs and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets across a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

James Eisnor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Blue Vase Capital Management. Eisnor is also president of Joy Haven Property Management, LLC, a family farm business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Beth Boyce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at KeyCorp and The Coury Firm LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process supported by an ESG eligibility framework.

Kristen Davis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010, also working with Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, in partnership with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stephen Bender is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that supports asset allocation and planning analyses for clients.

James Wallisch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, where he worked for over two decades. He serves on the endowment committee of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, financial institutions, and other entities. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Allison Deklewa is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Medallion Wealth, and Hefren Tillotson. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools to support client advice.

Katherine Markowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Watermark Financial since 2011 and SagePoint Financial from 2011 to 2023. She also provides tax preparation services and consulting on financial matters related to divorce. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Christopher Radke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank segment since 2018, with prior roles at Cohen & Steers Securities and Cohen & Steers Capital Management from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, serving clients directly and through employer agreements.

Charles Hartmann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Prior to that, he worked at City National Bank. Hartmann serves on the Board of Directors for the Sigma Chi Club of Pittsburgh, advising on housing and fundraising matters. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs and integrates in-house and third-party managers with capabilities in tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Michael Clark is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Northwestern Mutual and Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, before joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with various tools and program options.

Edward Poach III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, PA, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, including a role on the artistic committee and as assistant treasurer, and is involved as a cantor at Immaculate Conception Church. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Emma Sarnese is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic Wealth Inc. She has held positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Additionally, she serves as Director of Investment Services for Axias Wealth Advisors. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Tracy Hindman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior experience includes six years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.