Wendy Semkus serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Wendy's expertise includes helping clients manage various financial priorities such as buying a home, saving for college, caregiving for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. She works one-on-one with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, providing ongoing advice and adjusting portfolios as clients' situations evolve. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Wendy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Mount St Mary's University.

Maria Yezovich is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and BNY Mellon. Outside of her advisory work, she is the lead female vocalist for a Pittsburgh-based cover band called Walkin' Rosie. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory solutions, supported by a combination of internal research, manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies.

Christine Hannahs is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she holds ownership interests in businesses including an oil and gas rights company and a home furnishings franchise. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations covering a broad range of financial planning needs, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Craig Yost is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities, Inc. He is also president of The Rock Financial Services LLC, an LLC he established with two other agents to manage shared office expenses. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Leonard Kowalski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for S&T Bank for ten years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement planning recommendations.

Alex Battista is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and FNB of PA from 2015 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Paul Linn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Citizens Securities, Inc., PNC Investments, and Valic Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 10 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he offers accident and health insurance, disability insurance, annuities, life settlements, and traditional life insurance as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Francis Aiello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, and Fisher Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derek Herrington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Adam Riggle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Greensburg, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Lauer is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the secretary of his local homeowner’s association. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nicole Conway is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked at Penn State University and Clarksburg High School. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Broom is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at PNC Bank for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Ergon Gaming PCs in Sutersville, Pennsylvania. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, emphasizing personalized risk assessment and model matching.

William Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1984 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lance Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of an oil and gas leasing business, owner of a tax preparation firm, and serves as an elder on the board of Unity Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Fletcher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Kestler Financial Group. Fletcher has also started a financial services firm, 6'6 Financial, which involves prospecting for new clients and insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include a broad array of investment products.

David Estatico is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in various insurance-related activities, including offering traditional life, long-term care, disability, and group insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a variety of investment products managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jesse Best is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at firms including Avantax and The Huntington Investment Company. He serves as a board member for the Oakmont Boulevard Project, which focuses on city improvement efforts such as maintaining thoroughfares and holiday decorations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and supports various program structures and custodial relationships.

Karen Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and related entities since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at PNC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.