Melinda Vargulish is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2011. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Cole Fiore is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Ligonier, PA, holding a Series 66 credential. He joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025 and has prior experience at Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. and various other roles outside the financial industry. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Melanie Buchan is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Ligonier, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, discretionary model account available to PNC Bank employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Scott Miller is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, United Planners' Financial Services of America, Varner Financial Group, and H. Beck, Inc. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Reese is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Ligonier, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Reese is involved with The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County as Vice Chair and a member of the Visionary Development Committee, and he coaches youth soccer with the Hempfield Area Soccer Club. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Jennifer Ritz is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a registered sales assistant at Keystone Benefits Group, Inc., and is a board member of the YWCA, supporting its mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace and justice. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Timothy Caldwell is an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously held roles at Kestra Investment Services and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate business, KBG Realty, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and recommends investments supported by due diligence, serving a broad mix of clients including large institutional investors.

Thomas Mc Aneny is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including USAA Financial Planning, TD Ameritrade, and The Vanguard Group. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available to select employees. The firm uses algorithmic tools to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third-party strategists.

Richard Lubecki is a financial advisor at SPC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining SPC in 2018, he worked at Investment Professionals, Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with Evergreen Insurance, LLC since 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Richard A. Schaeffer Memorial Fund, which supports students and post-doctoral fellows in mass spectrometry and youth scouting activities. SPC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a large network of advisers and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management options.

Alexander Letizia is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney since 2011, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

James Dornan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott in multiple periods since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for The Source, a Christian outreach organization focused on affordable housing and support for the poor and homeless. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jodee Harris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. She has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2015 and at First Commonwealth since 2007. Outside of her advisory roles, Harris is involved in event planning and fundraising as the coordinator for the Derry Area Class of 88 Reunion, and she co-owns an online and in-home clothing sales business, LulaPi LLC, as well as operating a vacation and travel planning service called Your Hero's Journey. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on customized advisory services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary options, financial planning, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Samuel Silverberg is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with two years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2024 and previously held positions at PNC Bank and KPMG. Outside of his advisory role, Silverberg consults for the First Street Foundation, providing feedback on climate risk modeling and new product development. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Darren Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Commercial Bank and Trust of PA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pakos Wealth Management as a junior financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Daniel Hostetler is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years and has been involved with Professional Money Management, LLC since 1987. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brandon Leeder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior experience at FSC Securities Corporation and Dollar Bank. Outside of advising, he is employed as a bartender and host at Stone Villa Wine Cellars. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Jacob Hostetler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Greensburg, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at UPMC and has experience in broadcasting and education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony Slezak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Sagepoint Financial and SecondHalf Coach Wealth Management. He is also a co-founder and board member of the nonprofit GO2GOAL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with technology and diverse investment platforms.

Andrew Reese is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Penn State University and McDain Golf Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Pakos is a financial advisor with Cetera in Latrobe, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He also serves as a partner and owner of MNDFL Meal Prep, a business producing and delivering single-serve healthy meals. Pakos has been involved with Pakos Wealth Management, Inc. since 2022 and provides consulting services for Parquette, Shaffer & Associates CPAs, PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.