Jonathan Dane is a CFP® and CFA® with over 18 years of industry experience. He founded Defiant Capital Group in 2020 after previously working at a family office and on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs and Jefferies. Defiant Capital Group provides entrepreneurs, founders and highly compensated executives with optimized tax planning and financial guidance. We offer both flat-fee and AUM models depending on the client engagement and need. We specialize in comprehensive planning pre- and post-liquidity, and our advanced planning work spans equity compensation, QSBS, capital gains, estate strategy, and multi-generational family businesses. Our team works together on every client, and no two engagements look the same - we structure each one around what the client actually needs.

Grady Wirth is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Bahnsen Group, serving high-net-worth individuals, executives, pre-retirees, and retirees who want a clearer, more disciplined plan for turning wealth into lasting income. Grady works best with households who have accumulated meaningful assets and are now asking bigger questions: Can my portfolio support my lifestyle? How do I create income that can rise over time? How do I manage taxes in retirement? How do I coordinate investment decisions, estate planning, insurance, cash flow, and legacy goals into one understandable strategy? His approach is especially valuable for clients between ages 55 and 70 who are preparing for retirement or already living from their portfolio. Rather than relying on generic allocation models or annuity-first solutions, Grady helps clients build tax-aware, income-focused portfolios rooted in The Bahnsen Group’s core dividend growth investment philosophy. Clients often come to Grady because they want someone who can make complex financial decisions feel simple. His style is straightforward, educational, and calm. He takes time to explain not just what the plan is, but why it works, how each piece fits together, and what clients should expect along the way. As a CFP® and CIMA® professional with 12 years of industry experience, Grady focuses on retirement income planning, tax planning, investment management, estate and legacy planning coordination, Social Security strategy, Roth conversion planning, risk management, insurance planning, cash-flow planning, and multi-generational wealth planning. Grady leads The Bahnsen Group’s Pittsburgh presence and is supported by a three-person team. The Bahnsen Group is a nationally recognized private wealth management firm known for its dividend growth investment philosophy and comprehensive approach to wealth management. Grady is a strong fit for clients who want a long-term advisory relationship, value thoughtful guidance, and are looking for a clear plan they can understand and follow. He is generally not the right fit for do-it-yourself investors who prefer to manage every decision independently. To explore whether there may be a mutual fit, schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Grady.

Joseph Schmitt is a financial advisor with Incline Financial Planning LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Incline Financial Planning since 2022 and is also employed as a pilot at American Airlines, a role he has held since 2011. Incline Financial Planning LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using index mutual funds and ETFs to construct tax-efficient portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Nicholas Kennedy is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as president and owner of Three Rivers Executive Consulting, LLC. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for seven years and is also a registered representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as board president of the North Park Manor Homeowner's Association and is a board member of the Birmingham Foundation. Three Rivers Executive Consulting, LLC manages approximately $86.5 million across individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs model portfolios and various analytical approaches, including technical and fundamental analysis, and accommodates a range of investment instruments and trading strategies.

Arthur Sobczak III is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Services, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Ownership Advisors, Inc. Sobczak is involved in insurance consulting and wholesaling activities in addition to his advisory work. Private Wealth Services, LLC serves individuals, trusts, profit-sharing plans, and business entities primarily through a solicitor/referral model, introducing clients to third-party registered investment advisers. The firm provides financial planning and consulting services addressing various non-investment matters and does not manage client assets or exercise discretionary authority.

Randall Mielecki is a financial advisor at Convivia Financial LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and National Cooperative Bank. Convivia Financial LLC is a single-advisor investment firm that provides non-discretionary direct asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, requiring prior client approval before executing trades.

John Mauro is the principal and sole advisor at Mauro Capital Management, Inc. in Valencia, PA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience, having founded his firm in 1990. Mauro Capital Management provides personalized investment management, financial planning, and tax-related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm combines active portfolio management with in-house tax planning and tax return preparation, leveraging Mauro’s CPA license and law degree to integrate tax considerations into investment advice under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Wuenschell is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Wuenschell Financial Services LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2023. Prior to this, he worked for S&W Advisors LLC for 13 years. Outside of financial services, he is a practicing accountant and the managing member of a pretzel bakery franchise. Wuenschell Financial Services LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to build long-term portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

John Kariss III is a financial advisor at Rex Consulting, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. His career includes roles at firms such as Western and Southern Financial Group and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Rex Consulting is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm primarily manages portfolios using exchange-traded funds and offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting with a focus on fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies.

Angela Ferrante is a financial advisor with Leonard Advisory Group LLC in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 63 license and 38 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Leonard Advisory Group since 2015 and serves as president of Laurel Highlands Risk Management, a risk management firm specializing in life, health, accident, long-term care, and annuities. In addition, she owns and operates a family farm, A.M. Cattle Company. Leonard Advisory Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, and business clients, including investment entities. The firm emphasizes long-term trading based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, incorporates third-party investment platforms and managers, and maintains discretionary trading authority with quarterly reviews.

Peter Belcastro is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Leonard Advisory Group LLC since 2023 and previously worked at Bill Few Associates, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Leonard Advisory Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, business clients, and investment entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, and it also selects and monitors third-party investment platforms and managers on behalf of its clients.

Stuart Strasner II is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Defiant Capital Group and has previously worked at Five Nations Capital LLC and PNC Financial Services. Defiant Capital Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and family-office style services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines external managers and individual securities, conducts formal due diligence on third-party managers, and offers tailored investment strategies and monitoring.

Matthew Arndt is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Gallatin Investments, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a CPA and provides tax return services through a separate accounting practice. Gallatin Financial Advisors serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on asset allocation and security analysis, providing clients with discretionary account management and tiered subscription planning options.

Vanessa Mccall is a financial advisor at Randall & Associates Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC and Bennett Associates Wealth Management. Randall & Associates Wealth Management serves individuals, family entities, non-profits, foundations, and businesses, managing approximately $167 million in client assets. The firm offers customized, risk-adjusted, tax-aware investment strategies that blend active and passive approaches across various asset classes, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

John Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Gallatin Financial Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Premier College Planning. Outside of advisory services, he is also a licensed insurance agent selling fixed life insurance. Gallatin Financial Advisors serves primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates accounting and insurance services within its advisory team and provides investment management guided by asset allocation and security analysis.

Debra Rea is a financial advisor at Nfi, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Nfi since 2005. Nfi provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, managing portfolios with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Daniel Rea is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Nfi, Llc since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent, selling insurance policies on an as-needed basis. NFI provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

Donovan Slater is a financial advisor at Randall & Associates Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles, as well as having studied at Yale. Randall & Associates Wealth Management serves individual clients, family entities, non-profits, foundations, and businesses, providing customized, risk-adjusted, tax-aware investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of active and passive strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Shiv Sethi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in March 2020. His practice centers on assisting sophisticated individuals, families, and businesses with preserving and growing their wealth to support their goals. Shiv focuses on creating bespoke wealth strategies that encompass comprehensive advice on investing, generational wealth transfer, and philanthropic giving, along with providing access to banking and borrowing services through Bank of America. He has specialized experience in managed solutions, alternative investments, and liquidity management. Before rejoining Merrill, Shiv held the position of Vice President at JP Morgan Private Bank and worked in the North American Investment Banking division at Macquarie Capital. He originally began his career at Merrill in 2009, undertaking various roles within the Global Wealth Management division over six years. Shiv holds a BBA in Finance (Cum Laude) from Temple University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He also holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. As a second-generation American, Shiv is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in both his professional and personal life. He serves on the board of directors for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and is a member of the Professional Advisors Council at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Additionally, he is an avid animal lover and participates in animal welfare charities and shelters.

Kenneth Eirkson is a ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience and serves as an investment advisor representative at Synergy Investment Group, LLC. He has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2012 and Arriba Investment & Exchange Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he participates on the financial endowment committee of Salem United Methodist Church and serves as president of a nonprofit providing off-campus student housing. Synergy Investment Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary managed account portfolio management alongside various levels of financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income based on client risk profiles and financial information.