Vincent Kianese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at PNC Investments and also owned a cleaning business for ten years. Outside of finance, he hosts a YouTube podcast focused on cooking videos. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Vincent works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversee fund advisory services.

Lori Brinker serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients' financial lives across areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and more. Her professional expertise is supported by multiple 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). Lori holds a bachelor's degree from Grove City College and completed her high school education at Plum High School. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Lori is actively engaged in volunteering with local organizations. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys activities such as biking, boating, hiking, reading, singing, spending time with her family, tennis, and yoga.

Robert Mccalmont is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Duncan Financial Planning Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, serving clients since 2011. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a church trustee and religious volunteer at Pennsville Baptist Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David Riehl is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience currently with Robert W. Baird & Co. He joined Baird in 2022 after 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He serves as a board member for Jeremaiah's Place and the ACME Family Endowment, and is an adjunct instructor at Saint Vincent College. He is also involved with St. Edmund's Academy PTA and Calvary Episcopal Church's Investment Committee. David is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by home-office research and a variety of separately managed account strategies.

Zachary Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

Cassandra Sabo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is associated with Michael D. Sabo CFP/TM, a support business in which she is actively involved. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client objectives and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Denise House is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also a notary public, providing document notarization in her local community. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations, supporting clients with specialized planning needs including business transitions, special-needs analysis, and divorce planning.

Louis Sforza Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

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 with Wells Fargo Advisors in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an oil and gas rights company and a local franchise of Budget Blinds. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

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 with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including PNC Investments, Citizens Securities, and Valic Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, includes an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, and various annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing multiple programs and strategies supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

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.

Anna Machin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Federated Investment Counseling and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Association, organizing educational events for the local financial community. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

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.