Timothy Armanious is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2014, bringing nine years of experience as an investment analyst, financial consultant, and financial specialist at other financial institutions. He focuses on applying his knowledge and diverse perspectives to assist client families in optimizing financial opportunities. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Investment Management from Duquesne University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, he holds the professional designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Tim is an avid ice hockey player, skier, and golfer. He supports local churches and charities and enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling.

Edward Opat is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He holds the Series 63 license and is based in Murrysville, PA. Outside of advisory services, he serves as secretary of a local condominium owners association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of custody platforms, model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Lisa Bostedo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, supported by comprehensive trading, account administration, and custody services.

Stephen Mcgalla IV is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1998. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jack Friedman is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2004, bringing extensive experience from his background as a technology entrepreneur and business leader. Jack started CCA Technologies, Inc. in 1982 and grew the company to over $50 million in sales before selling it to Westcon Group in 2000. While at Westcon, he expanded the business to become one of the nation’s largest networking technology and Voice Over IP distributors, increasing its size fourfold compared to his original company. In addition to running the business, Jack managed his own assets as well as those of employees through the company Profit Sharing Plan. His areas of expertise combine technological entrepreneurship with financial asset management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and an MBA in Finance, both from Syracuse University. Jack also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Brian Dieckmann is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses that clients use to make informed decisions.

Michael Maglio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 registrations and having seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2020. Maglio serves as a board member for the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Daniel Pessy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

David Nader is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 1982, he has focused on developing financial strategies and recommendations tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. His approach emphasizes building relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and confidentiality, taking into account clients’ short- and long-term financial objectives. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. David holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is a member of the Porsche Club of America and participates in volunteering activities at his church. David resides in Murrysville, PA with his wife Beth and their two children. His personal interests include cooking, music, photography, and scuba diving.

Frank Emmerling Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Bradley Root is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TriState Capital Bank and the Pittsburgh Field Club. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal CIO teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Wegley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Trustmont Financial Group, PWR Planners, Highmark, and Fidelity National Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Puzak Wegley Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Angela Otero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch), JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Mariva Capital Markets. She has also worked in legal and academic settings earlier in her career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Scoletti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as immediate past president and board member of Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both individual and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Richard Kappel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2006, as well as at Cornerstone since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University and leads the preschool division at Cornerstone Ministries. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Kloecker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JFS Wealth Advisors, DFA Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and Ernst & Young LLP. He is also involved with Creative Financial Team, LLC, a non-investment-related advisory support business. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Mcelhinny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018, alongside a role at First National Bank of PA starting in 2015. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Cheryl Whitney is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in New Stanton, PA, and has 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Cheryl Carretta Whitney, Inc., a back office management consulting business, and holds oil and gas leases on property in Pennsylvania. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Donald Fitch is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Direct Sign Wholesale, Texas A&M, and Park University. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Eric Hernandez is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025, following five years of employment with Starbucks Coffee Corporation and five years as a student. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individual clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.