Gregg Pfeffer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill in 1998. Gregg holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gregg provides clients with a Personal Wealth Analysis to help ensure their financial goals are met, utilizing digital tools and integrated services such as banking, mortgages, and trusts offered through Bank of America. He serves a diverse range of individual and corporate clients and focuses on areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He earned a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College. Gregg is a committee member of the Northwest Pennsylvania chapter of Ducks Unlimited and supports various non-profit organizations making an impact in the Erie community. His personal interests include golfing, hunting, and spending time with family.

Philip Schulte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Schulte is also involved with Halley-Dodson Insurance LLC, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Casey Shultz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in August 2022. He specializes in providing tailored wealth planning strategies for individuals and organizations, focusing on personal retirement planning, education planning, divorce transition planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, and tax minimization. Casey takes a personalized approach to financial planning, recognizing that each client's circumstances and objectives are unique. Before joining Merrill, Casey spent over 10 years in union roles, including positions as a railroader for CSX Transportation and as a transportation manager at US Steel Corporation. He also worked as a Banker for PNC Financial Services. His extensive experience contributes to his ability to assist clients in building, preserving, and growing their wealth. Casey holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA, both from Excelsior College in Albany, NY. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Casey is involved with the Westmoreland Food Bank and the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys baseball, bowling, cooking, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Daria Collins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1999, initially joining after a career in office administration within the corporate and arts industries. With over 20 years supporting a financial advisory practice before becoming an advisor, Daria utilizes her extensive experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, portfolio management, and addressing the unique needs of women and wealth. Daria is known for building strong relationships with clients and their families to provide personalized strategies that align with their perspectives and priorities. Daria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Alongside her husband John and their two children, she actively supports local education and music organizations in the Plum and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania areas, as well as animal and human health and well-being causes.

Richard Kulbacki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Axa Advisors, and has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2019. Outside of financial services, he is a part owner of a music business and serves as treasurer for Habitat for Humanity of Allegheny Valley. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Kenneth Krotz is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance agency activities and operates a financial services business in Export, PA. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of insurance and trust services.

Grant Kern is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions at Sketchy Sites, Fox's Pizza Den, FedEx Ground, and Scott Electric. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Elizabeth Connors is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Tea Lundell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Drawing on extensive experience, Tea provides access to investment insights and a range of banking and lending solutions to support her clients' wealth management needs. Her client focus areas include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, retirement income, and values-based investing such as socially responsible and ESG investing. Tea brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, emphasizing flexibility and alignment with clients’ priorities. Tea holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University and maintains her professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with her family. Tea is also involved in her community through her association with the Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club.

Kathy White is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including 15 years at McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Inc. before joining her current firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Tammy Valero is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. Before entering the financial services industry, she spent over two decades working at Valero Century RV. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning focused on a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while keeping them distinct.

Andrew Koma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at YTS Wealth Management, DBR & Co, Phantom Fireworks, Longue Vue Club, Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Seton Hill University, and Plum Borough School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Eaglehouse is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2023 and previously spent six years with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as an agent in the insurance and benefits sector. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers and develops proprietary model strategies under its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Stephanie Bracken is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising at LPL Financial. Her prior work includes roles at Nordstrom and UPMC Magee Womens Research Institute. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lauren Bauer is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has been serving clients since 2015. She provides personalized financial advice and guidance, assisting individuals and organizations in planning and investing for retirement and other financial objectives. Lauren focuses on simplifying the investment process through a disciplined approach, while also offering expertise in corporate and nonprofit retirement plans. Lauren holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute, along with the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation and is a Retirement Benefits Consultant. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and has completed a program at Chicago Booth School of Business. Lauren leverages her educational background to help clients and retirement plan participants better understand their investment options. In addition to her professional work, Lauren is involved in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Erie Community Foundation. She is an active member of the Erie Women's Fund, Women United for Community Schools, and the United Way Young Leaders Society. Her involvement reflects a commitment to supporting local organizations and initiatives.

Nathan Staib is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and YTS Wealth Management since 2024 and has prior experience in landscaping and education. Staib is also affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh and has held various roles in the education sector. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Susan Svazs is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. She has been associated with Osaic and its affiliated Financial Solutions Group since 2017. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Brian Duncan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held advisory roles and ownership positions in multiple financial and wealth management firms since 2007. Duncan serves as Treasurer and board member of the Keystone Community Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Elizabeth Beanner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor entity since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she consults through Bridging SUCCES, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages a broad asset base and provides tailored planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Nathaniel Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was involved in home remodeling and completed roles at San Diego State University and the University of Akron. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning and consulting services supported by a variety of portfolio management approaches and affiliated research.