Brett Pechersky is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge and its affiliated entities since 2013. Pechersky also teaches a non-credit adult education course called Seasoned Investors and serves as comptroller for Temple David Synagogue in Monroeville, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Jeffrey Ruffing is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering various health, disability, and life insurance products, and is the sole owner of Ruffing Financial Services LLC, an entity used for business expense management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

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.

Tracy Derouin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brendan Whelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and experience working at the University of Dayton and Fox Chapel Area High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nicholas Ng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Citi and PNC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors and finance committee for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, a nonprofit arts advocacy organization, and he advises Carnegie Foundry, a technology firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

George Batyko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep 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 a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time as a bartender. 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, and institutions.

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.

David Alderson Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. He operates several affiliated advisory entities under LPL Financial, including The Alderson Group at YTS Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs and services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity since 2025. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions in various industries such as technology, construction, and retail sales. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a restaurant employee during the NFL season. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Eugene Bujaky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Voya Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures, including access to third-party money managers and automated investment solutions.

Robert Jamison III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked nine years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Lowden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1979. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.