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.

Eric Kondrit is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 25 years. Kondrit also serves as an insurance agent with The Benefits Group, where he services life and health insurance policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Scott Elliott is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for a private scholarship fund and owns a pet services business called Pup o'clock. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a large network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Matthew Pustover Jr. is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. He previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

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.

Tara Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Previously, she was with PNC Investments from 2011 to 2017 and has also been affiliated with 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing 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.

Stephanie Ferry is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she focuses on ensuring clients feel confident and comfortable with their overall financial plans. She aims to support clients in achieving their financial objectives through building trusted relationships centered on their unique values and preferences. Stephanie has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. Her experience spans multiple aspects of wealth management and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie's personal interests include beach activities, concerts, family activities, fitness, parenthood, and spending time with pets.

Christopher Graham is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Melanie Arner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance from 2013 to 2018, and concurrently at Donner-Farber & Associates, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Russell Werme is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for three years before joining Raymond James, where he has been since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Werme owns Lucid Services, LLC, a business that bids on VA contracts. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Culhane II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Nieman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and in the coffee business through La Prima Espresso Company and Beans and Brews. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Tyler Petley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank in roles including AML compliance and investment advisory. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Andrew Dobies is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent four years at Lord Abbett. Andrew is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Correal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Harvest Financial Corporation and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is the club manager for the BURG Referral Group, a networking organization in McMurray, PA. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mark Prunier is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He partners with clients to understand their families and preferences, helping them work toward their financial goals through personalized planning. Mr. Prunier has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles since 2000. His prior positions include Vice President, Senior Account Executive; Branch Planning Consultant; Planning Consultant; Assigned Relationship Manager; Fixed Income Manager; and Investments Manager, among others. This progression reflects a broad expertise in financial services and client relationship management. No information regarding Mr. Prunier's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 30 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Jay Simon 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. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, to support client advice.