Patrick Mercier is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a passive owner and board member in several businesses, including a software company focused on retail applications and a designer and manufacturer of lightweight campers. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, utilizing third-party managers and affiliated model strategies.

Jeffrey Potter is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Verity since 2004, including its predecessor entities. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches and scouts for various Black Bear Sports hockey teams. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving individual clients, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment approach featuring tactical asset allocation and both internally managed and third-party strategies.

Joshua Rennert is a financial advisor with Waldron Private Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Sequoia Financial Group, Comerica Bank, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Rennert is the founder of Reserve Private Wealth, LLC, and also provides occasional notary services. Waldron Private Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and alternative strategies tailored to client needs.

Kelly Costello is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, Neuberger Berman BD LLC, New England Securities, and Merrill. Costello is also retained as an insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of time to that role. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and offers a range of family-office services and investment options through independent managers and specialized strategies.

Robert Malcolm IV is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Focus4Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Bebco, Inc., a commercial real estate management entity. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and retirement plan services through a platform that integrates institutional resources and third-party managers.

Kevin Searfoss is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football referee. Waldron Private Wealth provides comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment process involves strategic asset allocation across a range of asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and third-party managers, and it offers family-office services and specialized insurance product management.

Brandon Haynes is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group. He has worked with Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 26 years and has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the nonprofit Bridge of Hope. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through various programs, utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and is active in advising private funds with additional regulatory oversight.

Laura Vassamillet is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management for 18 years and Natcity Investments, Inc. for one year. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a structured investment process that includes household-level investment policy statements and third-party model implementation.

Roselyn Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Berthel Fisher and ongoing involvement with Md & A Financial Management Co since 1999. Wilkinson is also the author of the book *It's Good to be the Queen*, which aims to engage women in their financial future. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management solutions across multiple platforms through approximately 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

Mikai Thomas is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Heritage, he held roles at Osaic, Raymond James, and Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management. Heritage Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers personalized asset allocation, employs a range of investment vehicles, coordinates with outside professionals, and manages multiple private investment funds and pooled vehicles.

Mark Lind is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortune Financial Services Inc since 2008 and has been with Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. since 2023. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision using a variety of investment strategies and typically recommends Schwab as custodian while managing several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets.

Benjamin Greenfeld is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a co-trustee on client trusts. Waldron Private Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and incorporates third-party managers and alternative strategies.

Curtis Randle El is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at NewBridge Securities Corporation and International Assets Advisory, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Pittsburgh Historic Landmarks Foundation and the Greater YMCA of Pittsburgh. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing a variety of investment strategies and frequently utilizing third-party asset managers.

Robert Mckinney is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management since 2017 and previously was with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC from 2008 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on needs-based delivery of life, health, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance companies, and government entities. The firm manages accounts using a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts, model separate-account and ETF strategies, and specialized solutions such as municipal fixed-income portfolios.

Alexander Park is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Bank of New York Mellon for eight years. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed accounts, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Nathaniel Ecoff is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Waldron Private Wealth since 2019 and previously was employed at Willis Towers Watson from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in technology consulting with AlphaSights. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across a broad range of asset classes and offers family-office services along with management of private investment vehicles and alternative strategies.

Mark Ricci is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., and BNY Mellon. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary separately managed accounts, non-discretionary advice, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment process combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and includes systematic strategies such as Disciplined Value and Managed ETF Portfolios.

Scott Shoup is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc., where he has worked since 2003, and has also been affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Shoup holds a Series 63 license and has experience as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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 across various strategies and places an emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including ERISA advisory support and participant account management programs.

Bryan Waldron is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. His entire career has been with the firm in various capacities since 2016. He also acts as a trustee for a limited number of clients, managing trusts on their behalf. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach across multiple asset classes and offers family-office services, investment consulting, and access to third-party managers and private investment vehicles.

Spencer Mc Kee is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently advising at Waldron Private Wealth. He has held positions at Waldron Private Wealth since 2022 and previously worked at Somerset Trust Company. Waldron Private Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and may include private investment vehicles and alternative strategies.