Perry Ninness is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2015, with a two-year tenure at Bank of New York Mellon in between. He also has been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh for ten years. Perry previously held a real estate sales license with Keller Williams Realty but is no longer active in that capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets functions.

Vincent Strangio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for eight years before joining Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from the use of his photographs. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kelly Perney is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mosaic Wealth Consulting and Indiana First Savings Bank prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, Perney serves as a notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing strategies that include discretionary management, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

David Oblock is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2012 and also has a long-standing career as a professional musician. Oblock participates as a board member and officer in several private companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors as well as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and custodians to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and it maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Kyle Wagner is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, Luttner Financial Group, and KeyBank. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donald Edmunds is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Wilshire Associates. His background also includes experience with the US Postal Service and Air Star Trans & Limousine Service Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Brett Pechersky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Berer Financial Management since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches a non-credit adult education course called Seasoned Investors and serves as comptroller for Temple David Synagogue. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various platforms for discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jeffrey Ruffing is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance services, offering a variety of health, disability, annuity, and life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides a wide range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

Zachary Gallagher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several financial institutions, including LPL Financial and Northwest Bank. Prior to his advisory career, he spent seven years with ZMC Foods Division. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform including custody, underwriting, and alternative products.

Fallon Zecca is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Fallon has held roles at multiple firms and is involved in entrepreneurial activities including Vincents Pizza and The Om Lounge. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Shane Downey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Downey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master's Degree from George Mason University.

Julie Heckmann is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. She specializes in retirement planning and focuses on creating sustainable retirement income strategies and structuring portfolios around these objectives. Julie's approach integrates clients' values and objectives to align financial planning with their life goals. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP). Julie earned her bachelor's degree from Grove City College. Her expertise supports the development of custom income solutions that are resilient to market volatility and sophisticated portfolio strategies. In addition to her professional work, Julie is involved in community service with the Westmoreland County Food Bank. She enjoys cooking, bicycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Frank Carlini Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through its extensive advisor network.

Ryan Hutchison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Duncan Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2017. He has 15 years of industry experience and is also the principal of Duncan Insurance Group, Inc., operating since 1983. Duncan serves on several local boards, including the Keystone Insurers Group, Norwin Chamber of Commerce, and Norwin School District Community Foundation, and he is president of the Norwin Public Library Board of Trustees and a private hunting camp. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

John Boffelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing, communicating, and executing tailored financial strategies for clients. He manages complex fiduciary, agency, and individual retirement accounts and collaborates with teams in wealth management, banking services, and trust services to support clients in achieving their financial goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John began his career as a Financial Advisor with Lincoln Financial Group and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager with PNC Wealth Management for 19 years before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional role, John is an active member of the North Hills community and participates in various groups and affiliations. He is also a parishioner at Our Lady of Carmel in Ross Township.

John O’Donnell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. John provides support in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution plans. With nearly five years of experience in the financial industry, John works closely with clients to develop financial plans focused on asset growth, income protection, and tax-efficient wealth transition. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. In addition to his professional work, John participates in community service, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include hiking, attending sporting events, listening to music, golfing, basketball, cooking, football, soccer, swimming, reading, and spending time with his family.

Max Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Northern Trust and BNY Mellon. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jessica Bovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, among other positions. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a bartender at Aramark in Pittsburgh. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerel Patch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built a career since 1989. He serves as a founding member of The JB Group, advising a select group of affluent client families nationwide, including senior executives, business owners, and landowners across various industries. He emphasizes a boutique level of personalized wealth management, leveraging his deep expertise to align the efforts of clients' CPAs, attorneys, and firm specialists in addressing complex, multi-generational financial challenges such as wealth transfer, legacy planning, and philanthropic strategies. Jerel holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), among others awarded by recognized industry organizations. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Committed to community involvement, Jerel founded a group within his office to facilitate colleague participation in charitable organizations focused on hospice care, cancer, mental healthcare, and dyslexia. He and his wife Rachel, a retired oncology nurse and hospice volunteer, live in Denver where they engage in outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, skiing, and fly fishing.