Mary Ann Ernette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc, each for six years, and has been involved with the AVS Foundation since 2012. Ernette is also engaged with The Eamon Foundation outside of her advisory work. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Smallidge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cincinnati Life Insurance Company, GBU Financial Life, Royal Alliance, and Citizens Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

David Russo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., where he spent 21 years. Russo also operates Pittsburgh Financial Consultants, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Wirtz is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of 2nd Street Enterprises, an LLC established for real estate purposes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Hanson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Hanson also serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts and teaches personal finance at the University of Pittsburgh. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research.

Adam Rekasie is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Canonsburg, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Tammy Graybill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a homeowner’s association and is an independent consultant purchasing wellness and skincare products for personal use. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of internal and third-party investment managers.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Lisa Fera is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2001. Her prior experience includes roles at Rockwell Forest Products, Inc. and Newlin Investment Company. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Michael Franklin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and has been president of Patrick Financial Co., Inc. since 1996, where he continues to manage fixed insurance with various carriers. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to offer portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Emily Jordheim is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the restaurant and hospitality sectors before joining Merrill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Quinlan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2017, following two years as a full-time student. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Lisa Lucas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2016 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor strategies based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Bailey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party asset managers and programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Timothy Kunkle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2014, also working at Duncan Financial Planning Advisors since 2026. He serves on the advisory board of BC3@Cranberry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using various platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Stephen Wolff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Citizens Securities, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with SAE Wealth Management LLC, a business entity related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Craig Cacini is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and has previously been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the owner and CEO of Beautiful Green Enterprises, LLC, a company involved in the acquisition and renovation of residential real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser force and a range of portfolio management styles.

Perry Ninness is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of New York Mellon and Keller Williams Realty, where he was a sales associate. Perry has also been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh for ten years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Vincent Strangio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for eight years before joining Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from the use of his photographs. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019, he worked for The Bank of New York Mellon Corp for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages a private investment partnership with his wife. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide fund and strategy recommendations.