Meet Our Team | GCSS Advisors | Portfolio & Retirement

Team

We believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Our team of financial professionals can help you address:

Investing principles and strategies
Retirement investing and distribution strategies
Estate conservation issues
Risk management

We also can answer your questions, including:

Can I retire early?
Are my investments working hard enough?
What’s the best approach for college savings?
What are the elements of a sound estate strategy?
Do I have enough life insurance for my family?

Our experienced professionals have helped many people just like you with similar issues and concerns. We specialize in creating an approach that is designed to address your individual situation.

Advisory Team

Solomon M. Childs

CEO, Financial Advisor

(412) 922-1666

schilds@gcssadvisors.com

Solomon Childs is the Owner and CEO of GCSS Advisors, a Pittsburgh-based wealth management firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complexities of financial planning and investing. Sol acquired the practice in 2014, continuing a long-standing tradition of personalized advice and relationship-driven service that has served Pittsburgh-area clients for decades.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Sol began his career with Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles before returning home in 2003 to join longtime advisor Barney Guttman. Over the years, he helped grow and modernize the firm while maintaining its core philosophy: providing thoughtful, individualized guidance tailored to each client’s goals and stage of life.

Today, Sol works closely with clients on retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, insurance strategies, and qualified retirement plans. He also has extensive experience advising business owners and families on long-term financial decision-making, with a focus on practical strategies and personalized service.

Sol holds Series 24, 7, 65, and 63 registrations, is a licensed life and health insurance agent, and has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation.

He and his wife, Shari, reside in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Outside the office, Sol enjoys music, travel, golf, and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron H. Stanley

Financial Advisor

(412) 922-1666

astanley@gcssadvisors.com

Life, Accident & Health, Series 6, 7, 63, 66.

Aaron H. Stanley has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. He joined Vantage Financial Group, Inc., in 2009 as a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative. Prior to joining Vantage, Aaron started his own Investment Advisory practice with Waddell & Reed, Inc., in 2005.

Mr. Stanley is a full service Financial Advisor and works with individuals, families, and businesses to provide them with customized planning advice on retirement planning, investment & asset management, college funding, and distribution planning.

Aaron is a 2004 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics. Currently, he is also an Instructor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania teaching an Adult Continuing Education course on Retirement Planning.

Aaron lives in Ross Township, PA with his wife, Hannah, and their daughter, Annie. He is an avid golfer and pickleball player.

Paul C. Feldman

Financial Advisor

(412) 922-1666

Paul has been in the financial services industry since 1986 in several capacities. After completing the management training program at Pittsburgh National Bank, Paul joined PNC Merchant Banking Company (eventually renamed PNC Capital Markets) and was a senior member of their bond financing groups for approximately 15 years. Paul then transitioned into the investments field, first as an advisor with PNC Investments for 10 years, transitioning in 2012 to become the Investment Executive for Fifth Third Securities in Pittsburgh. In 2016, Paul joined GCSS Advisors as an independent investment advisor where he continues to work closely with clients to help them achieve a variety of personal and business objectives.

Paul strives to create a relationship, goal driven, consultative practice with his clients based on regular communication and respect for his clients, advising them on a range of needs including asset accumulation, retirement investment planning/income planning, and college savings. Many client relationships span a decade or more and have helped turn the investment business into a referral based practice.

Mr. Feldman is a graduate of Binghamton University (formerly SUNY Binghamton) and of New York University’s Masters in Business Administration program. He is an investment advisor representative holding Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations as well as Life, Accident & Health insurance licenses.

Paul has resided in Mt Lebanon for many years with his wife and two children.

Becky Nacin

Senior Office Manager

(412) 922-1666

rnacin@gcssadvisors.com

Becky Nacin brings over 12 years of financial services experience to her role at GCSS Advisors. Her financial career began at a regional credit union, where she supported new account openings and provided day‑to‑day member guidance. She also worked closely with the in‑house financial advisor, gaining hands‑on experience in client service, appointment coordination, and the operational side of investment planning.

In 2019, Becky joined GCSS Advisors, where she has become the central point of organization and support for both clients and the advisory team. She manages office operations, facilitates client onboarding, and helps ensure a smooth, welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the door.

Becky and her husband, Ken, live in Monroeville. She is active in her local music community. She plays saxophone with the Munhall Community Band and has been taking drum lessons since 2020, continuing her lifelong love of music.

Retired Advisors

Barney C. Guttman

President Emeritus

(412) 922-1666

(412) 922-8850

bguttman@gcssadvisors.com

For over 40 years, Barney Guttman ran a full-service investment firm, focused on working with individuals to organize their financial plans and design strategies to prepare for educational costs, retirement income, and estate planning. We are pleased to announce that, effective January 1st, 2018, Barney will begin his retirement. His partner and associate of 15 years, Solomon Childs, will be taking over as the financial advisor for all of Barney's client relationships.

Barney Guttman is no longer affiliated or registered with Cetera Wealth Services LLC. Any information provided by Barney is no way related to Cetera Wealth Services LLC or its registered representatives.

Sadly, we lost Barney this year. He will forever be remembered for his intellect, his wisdom, and his sage advice as we carry the legacy of the firm he built into the future.

Steven V. Steinkirchner

(412) 922-1666

After beginning his career in 1991 with Bill Few and Associates, Steve worked alongside Barney Guttman and Solomon Childs for many years, helping his clients plan for retirement, until he retired in 2021

Steve V. Steinkirchner is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Any information provided by Steve is in no way related to Cetera Wealth Services, LLC or its registered representatives.