William Messner is the principal of Bill Messner Contrarian Investment Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Keystone Investment Advisors, LLC before founding his current firm in 2019. Outside of advising, he works as a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania and Ohio and owns Tranquil Sanctuary Services, LLC, which provides high-end tutoring. Bill Messner Contrarian Investment Advisory, LLC offers personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, state and municipal entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with selective active strategies, and it provides discretionary management options for employer retirement plans.

Barbara Battin is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and CashDollar & Associates, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member at Cochranton Community Church, where she oversees budget, expenses, and audits financial records. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives, as well as retirement plan consulting to institutional clients. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with active and passive investment strategies, emphasizing asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis.

Michael Williams is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fusion Capital Management since 2019 and has prior experience with Panthrex Asset Management LLC and Virtue Capital Management, LLC. Additionally, he has been involved with The Williams Group since 1991, where he also works as an insurance agent. Fusion Investment Advisors, operating under Coppell Advisory Solutions, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an open-architecture platform utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis to implement tailored investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes.

Jonathan Van Kirk is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. in Grove City, PA, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Iron Point Financial, LLC. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach and offers a range of strategies and fiduciary services, including retirement-plan consulting and access to third-party money managers.

Ronald Peters is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Strategic Lifestyle Advisors, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, and CPL Financial Group. Peters serves as an elected board member for the Clarion Forest County Visiting Nurses Association, where he reviews financial matters and approves business plans. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with various model strategies and places particular emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Gregory Liszka is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Vicus Capital, Inc. and has previously worked with Cetera and Strategic Lifestyle Advisors. Liszka also teaches a retirement planning class and serves on the board of Grove City Country Club. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with various model and separately managed strategies, emphasizing retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services alongside broader investment solutions.

Benjamin Burkley is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos in 2017, Burkley worked at firms including LPL Financial, Hefren Tillotson, and Federated Global Investment Management. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture investment approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Cathleen Beatrice is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mercer County State Bank since 2017 and has held various roles at firms including Infinex Investments and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advising, she serves as an AVP in branch banking at Mercer County State Bank. OSAIC Institutions, INC. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporations through a network of adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory and consulting services, and operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a large non-discretionary asset base and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

David Gettings is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in New Castle, PA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2015, he worked at Lawrence County and has operated The Gettings Financial Group LLC and his own CPA practice since the early 1990s. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in nonprofit activities including serving as an advisor for the Albert P. Gettings Memorial Foundation, a board member at a community mental health center, and founding the Gettings Leadership Centers, which provides educational programs on honor and values. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations, employing both traditional asset allocation and momentum-based trading strategies in certain legacy programs.

Matthew Pruitt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at WCG Wealth Advisors, Treloar & Heisel, Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services within client relationships, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Philip Springirth is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Institutions, Inc. He has worked with several firms including First Commonwealth Bank, Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, Cetera Wealth Services, and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the endowment committee of his local church. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Cathaleen Finn is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Mercer County State Bank, and The Huntington National Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Keith Wells is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in New Castle, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Simplicity Investments, National Life Group, Equity Services Inc, Sentinel Financial Group, PRUCO Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. He is also registered as an insurance agent. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring through fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both managed accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Robert Pozzuto is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at Matune Basile Advisors, Integrity Alliance, LLC, and Lion Street Advisors, LLC, among others. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, direct indexing, and private funds.

Andrew Rickard is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and MML Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Treloar & Heisel, LLC, which offers fixed insurance and property and casualty insurance products. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm integrates financial planning and tax services with customized portfolio strategies and serves both advisory and product-sponsor roles, managing significant assets across a variety of investment vehicles.

Michael Zatchey is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, First Commonwealth Bank, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advising, he has served as a soccer referee in western Pennsylvania since 1997. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms, offering customized portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Harry Butson is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC since 2010, and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

William Coghlan is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and held several positions at Robert Morris University. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos employs an open-architecture model integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers, with most advisors operating as independent contractors providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Harteis is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2015 and at FIRST Commonwealth Bank since 2005. At FIRST Commonwealth Bank, he also serves as a client service representative involved in opening accounts and loan services. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with extensive third-party relationships and a range of investment platforms.

Grant Butson is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010, following a brief tenure at Osaic FA, Inc. in 2009–2010. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Its open-architecture investment model integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers, with a structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Daniel Ambroskiewicz is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including WCG Wealth Advisors and Equitable Advisors. He is also a Financial Service Associate at Treloar & Heisel, LLC, where he is involved in fixed and accident and health insurance sales. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Jeffrey Wherry is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has held positions at Treloar & Heisel, LLC, WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC, and MML Investors Services. Wherry holds a Mass Mutual Career Agent Emeritus status related to fixed insurance sales but is no longer involved in new production. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies and serves both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Michael Krarup is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in professional management through ownership of Professional Management Group and is a member and investor in RKM Partners LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware strategies.

Clyde Tommelleo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a fixed insurance business, Tommelleo & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America, Sterne Agee, and Diversified Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Board President for a social services organization and has been involved in local civic and builder associations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and various investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Francis Magno is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014 and also has a long tenure at First National Bank of PA since 2002. Magno serves as a board member of the Enon Valley Rod and Gun Club, a nonprofit sportsman club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

Marion Bridegam is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grove City, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Marion worked at Gordon Food Service for fifteen years. Outside of advisory work, Marion serves as a board member of The Bridegam Family Farm LLC in Columbia City, IN, and participates as a team member at Poland United Methodist Church in Poland, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and strategies, combining a large nationwide advisor network with affiliated investment and lending capabilities.

Joseph Gunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Metlife Securities Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate rental activities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and comprehensive operational tools.

Craig Caldwell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Caldwell is involved in the food and beverage industry as the owner of Smoke & Shine, a catering business specializing in smoked meats, and serves as CEO of a distillery in Slippery Rock, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michele Obenauf is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2019. Prior to that, she was with First National Bank of Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, financial planning, and retirement services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Christy Verenski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Securities America. Verenski serves as a board member and secretary for the United Way of Lawrence County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Sonntag is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. His practice is based in New Castle, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Robert Hoskin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grove City, PA, bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013 and serves as president of the Board of Directors for Pine Valley Bible Camp. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services for eight years. Outside of finance, he is involved in the performing arts as a partner and teacher at The Academy of Dance Anatomy LLC and serves on the board of United Way of Mercer County. He also holds leadership roles in local community organizations, including as president of the Rotary Club of Mercer and treasurer of the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Marvin Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Waddell & Reed and Gardners Tax & Financial Service, where he continues involvement in tax preparation and accounting. Gardner also manages Woodmere Estates, a real estate rental 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Trevor Popovitch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC and affiliated entities since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Rene Ornelas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in New Castle, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Independent Advisor Alliance, Independent Financial Partners, NRP Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a musician who performs and books gigs. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment options, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Michael Bruno is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Bruno is involved in officiating football at the junior high, high school, and college levels. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gary Hesselgesser is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014. He also has a role at First National Bank of Pennsylvania where he has worked since 2006. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales and receives compensation for referrals to the First National Bank Trust Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a broad range of investment program options.

Michael Busin II is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles at Cetera and First National Bank of Pennsylvania since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Busin serves as a portfolio manager for First National Bank of Pennsylvania, supporting the commercial banking team in the Northwest region. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party asset managers.

Craig Denman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013, based in Grove City, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.