Daniel Swiderski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Sean Knapp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 36 years at Harvest Financial Corporation. He is also involved with Fuhrer’s, Inc., an insurance agency offering life, health, disability, and long-term care products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of advisors and utilizing various investment strategies.

Brad Chiesa is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in complex wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and institutions. He has extensive experience addressing challenges such as tax minimization, multi-generational wealth planning, aspirational investing, and philanthropic planning. Prior to his current role, Brad served as a Senior Vice President at Bank of America, where he provided financial services and lending solutions to businesses and real estate investors in Western Pennsylvania. Brad's background includes 12 years as a commercial lender at large domestic banks, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America, which has equipped him with expertise in lending, distribution strategies, and managing liquidity events such as sales and dividend recaps. His professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of his professional work, Brad is engaged in community service and has held leadership roles in various nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on the board of The Challenge Program in Western Pennsylvania. Brad resides in the South Hills with his wife, Monika, and their two daughters.

Susan Delfine is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1982. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Purvis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides private wealth management services to individuals, families, and businesses, assisting clients with investment management, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Ryan and his team utilize Merrill’s global resources to develop personalized financial strategies that address complex client needs in various market conditions. Ryan's expertise spans a broad range of financial services, including risk assessment, asset management strategies, estate and trust issues, and financial education for the children of affluent clients. He also works extensively with business owners, offering customized financial solutions encompassing retirement plans, cash management, lending resources, and investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall goals. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University as well as a Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Ryan is active in community volunteer work and has personal interests in fishing, hiking, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Mary Puzak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. for 22 years and has been self-employed since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Puzak Wegley Tax Service, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Daniel Hostetler is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years and has been involved with Professional Money Management, LLC since 1987. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Matthew Metzger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Kline is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Federated Global Investment Management Company and Duncan Financial Planning Advisors. Kline has also been associated with academic activities at the University of Connecticut and the Gampel Pavilion Faculty. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Joseph Markiewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and the West Mifflin Area School District. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach for the Steel Valley 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive resources and scale with a broad set of financial products.

Karen Kohut is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Leeder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior experience at FSC Securities Corporation and Dollar Bank. Outside of advising, he is employed as a bartender and host at Stone Villa Wine Cellars. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Mark Etzel is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and also maintains an independent accounting and tax preparation practice. Outside of finance, he serves on the board of the Foundation for Global Peace Building and works in a business expert role at Apple, supporting customers using Apple products for work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Sarah Stanley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and BNY Mellon, as well as positions within Charles Schwab entities since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Jonathan Sweet is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Trustee for the Zerubbabel Duquesne Chapter No. 162 Royal Arch Masons, a volunteer position involving oversight of the organization's investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Ruffalo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Mikolich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research in its recommendations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Arnold Totter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. His other business activities include part-time sales of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Brittany Carter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at S&T Bank and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a clothing business called Made2Inspire and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Penn Hills Baseball Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Hostetler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Greensburg, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at UPMC and has experience in broadcasting and education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.