Frederick L. Haas is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a managing director with the Thompson - Haas Group. Since joining Merrill in 2014, Fred has focused on organizing the financial lives of families and businesses, particularly serving health care professionals, business owners, and retirees. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies, supported by comprehensive financial planning, investment management, trust and estate planning, loan management, and generational support services. Fred holds multiple professional credentials, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Fred uses his knowledge to educate clients and help them make sound financial decisions tailored to their unique needs. Residing in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Fred lives with his wife, Natalie, and their two children. He is actively involved in his community as the current president of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, where he also serves as a Big Brother. In his personal time, Fred enjoys running, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Jared Dykes is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at notable firms including Avantax and LPL Financial. He is also involved with CEC Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

Michelle Kish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping high-net-worth families and individuals develop customized, flexible wealth management strategies. Michelle's approach emphasizes personalized service and comprehensive planning that includes retirement planning, estate and insurance planning, education planning, and liability management. She collaborates with other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to ensure alignment with clients' long-term goals. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her experience and credentials support her analytical approach combined with empathy, enabling her to build trust with clients and address both financial and personal aspects affecting their wealth. Residing in her hometown of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Michelle is active in her community, serving on the board of the Franklin Regional Athletic Association and participating with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She enjoys spending time with her two children, Brody and Brooklyn, and her personal interests include skiing, attending sports events, reading, traveling, biking, boating, running, swimming, and watching movies.

Matthew Wirtz is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Irwin, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC focused on real estate investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Wegley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, he worked at Trustmont Financial Group and Bayer US LLC. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting service under Puzak Wegley Tax Services. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Maryanne Eckels is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2009, following a prior role at Painewebber Incorporated. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Trustee of the Endowment for the Boy Scouts of America Westmoreland Fayette Council. Stifel provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering clients analysis and guidance across asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

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.

Kelly Perney is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mosaic Wealth Consulting and Indiana First Savings Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

David Oblock is a Series 63–licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has 40 years of industry experience and has held various leadership roles in non-public entities. Outside of finance, he has been a professional musician since 1978. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. It offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Brett Pechersky is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge and its affiliated entities since 2013. Pechersky also teaches a non-credit adult education course called Seasoned Investors and serves as comptroller for Temple David Synagogue in Monroeville, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Jeffrey Ruffing is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering various health, disability, and life insurance products, and is the sole owner of Ruffing Financial Services LLC, an entity used for business expense management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Tracy Derouin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Shane Downey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Downey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master's Degree from George Mason University.

Julie Heckmann is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. She specializes in retirement planning and focuses on creating sustainable retirement income strategies and structuring portfolios around these objectives. Julie's approach integrates clients' values and objectives to align financial planning with their life goals. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP). Julie earned her bachelor's degree from Grove City College. Her expertise supports the development of custom income solutions that are resilient to market volatility and sophisticated portfolio strategies. In addition to her professional work, Julie is involved in community service with the Westmoreland County Food Bank. She enjoys cooking, bicycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Ryan Hutchison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

John Duncan Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge since 2013 and has operated Duncan Insurance Group since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves on multiple local boards including the Norwin Chamber of Commerce and is president of the Norwin Public Library Board of Trustees. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of investment programs and model-based strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client goals.

David Alderson Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, Inc., and TIAA-CREF. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Patrick Mcgrogan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, MassMutual, and MetLife Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with The Rock Financial Services Westmoreland LLC, a business entity formed for joint management of office-related expenses and tax preparation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to various financial planning, asset management, and insurance products.

Edward Kavo is a CFP® professional with 49 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. He is based in Irwin, PA, and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Christ United Methodist Church Prime Time group in Bethel Park, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and providing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.