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 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Verity Asset Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches and scouts various Black Bear Sports hockey teams. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment approach with tactical asset allocation and offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, sub-advisory services, and financial planning.

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. Prior to joining Waldron Private Wealth in 2024, she held roles at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Kelly is also licensed as an insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth provides 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 includes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and the use of mutual funds, ETFs, alternative strategies, and third-party managers.

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.

Michael Friday is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Staley Capital Advisers Inc. for 19 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a board member of The Edgewood Club, a private recreational club in Pittsburgh. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, and select institutional accounts. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach that combines asset allocation and security selection with passive instruments as appropriate, managing both separately managed accounts and private fund vehicles.

Jenifer Koch is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet Wealth. She previously worked at firms including Allegheny Financial Group, Fidelity Investments, and LPL Financial. Jenifer volunteers with 3rd Decade, a nonprofit providing financial education and guidance. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to a range of individual clients, employing model-based asset allocations and technology-driven processes to deliver tax-optimized and diversified investment strategies.

Brody Mull is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Confluence, he spent four years at the University of Pittsburgh. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating as a fiduciary with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Mcinerney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Staley Capital Advisers Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Staley Capital Advisers since 1996 in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, Mcinerney serves on the board of The Children's Institute, a nonprofit serving children with special needs, where he oversees agency operations, finances, and the endowment fund. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach with tactical adjustments and manages both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership.

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 in Sewickley, PA. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Natcity Investments, Inc. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, using a structured investment process supported by the resources of its parent company, Fifth Third Bank.

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.

James Lee is a financial advisor with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with JFS Wealth Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Lee-Mortens Partnership. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm employs a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee utilizing Modern Portfolio Theory to manage portfolios, offering investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan fiduciary services.

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.

Charles Verruggio is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wolf Group Capital Advisors for 13 years. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach, combining active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides services such as wealth management, financial planning, and family office support.

Thomas Reading is a financial advisor at Courier Capital, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at HNP Capital LLC from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Win-Sum Ski Corp, which operates Holiday Valley Resort, a year-round facility offering skiing, snowboarding, golf, and tennis. Courier Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, banking institutions, charitable endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach with Investment Committee oversight and offers discretionary management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments.

Samantha Sheetz is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth, LLC, Summit Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her investment advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, employing a combination of active and passive strategies alongside proprietary and third-party portfolio management.

Mark Lind is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. since 2023 and Fortune Financial Services Inc. since 2008. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored account supervision with portfolios constructed from various investment types and uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple strategies.

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.