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.

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.

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.

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.

Collin Mc Henry is a financial advisor at McHenry Investments, LLC with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at the Beaver County Public Defender's Office and runs the McHenry Law Firm, which has operated since 2015. McHenry Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and consulting services primarily for individuals, high net worth clients, estates, and trusts. The firm’s approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term strategic asset allocation, offering both asset-based and fee-based billing options, and is affiliated with a law practice specializing in estate planning and administration.

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.

Trevor York is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at River’s Edge Wealth Management since 2021 and previously held roles at Ewa, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Jake McCracken. Outside of his financial career, he has experience with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. River’s Edge Wealth Management is a team of four advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, physicians, and owners of closely held businesses. The firm focuses on evidence-based, goal-driven asset allocation with an emphasis on tax efficiency, cost control, and long-term risk management.

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.

Jacob Mc Connell is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He currently works at River's Edge Wealth Management and has prior experience with O. N. Equity Sales Company and Hummel Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Life Family Church. River’s Edge Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, physicians, and owners of closely held businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover guidance. The firm emphasizes evidence-based, goal-driven asset allocation with tax-aware techniques and provides a wrap fee program along with educational seminars and specialized services for physician clients.

Garrett Bishop is a financial advisor at Centauri Advisory Group, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, First Commonwealth Bank, and Westminster College. Outside of advisory services, Garrett is the COO of Checkmate Rentals and an active property and casualty insurance agent. Centauri Advisory Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $75.7 million across 383 clients. The firm focuses on conservative to moderate risk profiles using a model-portfolio approach with core plus satellite construction, offering services such as asset allocation, income optimization, and access to third-party managers.

Jake Mccracken is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at River's Edge Wealth Management since 2021 and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2020. His credentials also include the Series 66 designation. River’s Edge Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on physicians and owners of closely held businesses. The firm manages approximately $157 million across about 217 client relationships, employing an evidence-based, goal-driven investment approach that includes discretionary portfolio management, direct indexing strategies, and educational seminars.

Kevin Phillis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Centauri Advisory Group, Inc. and has worked with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 2007. Phillis is a part-owner of Jack L. Bonus Insurance Company, where he sells property and casualty insurance as well as life and health insurance. Centauri Advisory Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $75.7 million for about 383 clients through four advisors. The firm emphasizes conservative to moderate risk investment profiles using a model-portfolio approach centered on a core plus satellite strategy.

Tyler Falk is a financial advisor at Centauri Advisory Group, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Centauri Advisory Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches junior varsity baseball and basketball at Riverside High School and has served as treasurer for a state senate campaign. Centauri Advisory Group provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, focusing on conservative to moderate risk profiles. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach combining core and satellite strategies, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, and offers additional services such as income optimization and longevity planning.

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.

Quinn Mc Cracken is a CFP® professional at River’s Edge Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining River’s Edge in 2021, he held roles at EWA, LLC, Ken Mixter, Inc., Dunn & Associates, and other firms. Outside of advisory work, he has worked as a rideshare driver. River’s Edge Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing physicians and owners of closely held businesses. The firm manages approximately $157 million across 217 client relationships and employs an evidence-based, goal-driven investment approach with a focus on tax efficiency, direct indexing, and client communication supported by technology.

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.