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.

Derek Evans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions while leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

Matthew Baer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alan Caulkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2006 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local rock and roll band called Mile Post 6, where he plays guitar and provides vocals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Taylor Marziotto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Taylor worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, Taylor serves as an assistant junior varsity volleyball coach for Franklin Regional School District. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning and access to a range of asset managers and insurance products.

Nancy Conners is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013 and is also associated with Duncan Financial Group, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lindsay Turchetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murrysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has additional experience through her involvement with the National Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the National Slovak Society, as well as operating her own business entities. 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 and access to third-party asset managers, supporting advisors with a diverse set of investment strategies and operational tools.

Jay Adams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Adams is a board member of Oakmont Country Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Dorothy Boyer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. Her work includes assisting clients with funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family goals. Dorothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Goucher College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes addressing clients’ personal perspectives and priorities while aiming to simplify the complexities of investing.

Shahrokh Firouzan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1989. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Schwabauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at R.W. Baird & Co., Varsity Tutors, and DermatologistOnCall. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Mutual Service Corporation, and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Franklintowne Court Condo Owners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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.

John Kesich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax in various capacities from 1997 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kesich Consulting Group, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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 offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.