Mark Battaglia serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. With nearly four decades of experience in financial advising, Mark has built a client base that includes families, business owners, active and retired athletes, and corporations, focusing on comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Mark earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He draws on his extensive background and the resources of a major financial institution to manage client portfolios holistically, emphasizing risk management and transparency. Originally from Upper St. Clair, Mark lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife Diane. They have three daughters, all Penn State graduates. Mark supports community organizations such as Girls Hope of Pittsburgh and Cast in Traditions and represents his firm in events that benefit local veterans. His personal interests include golf, fly fishing, and spending time with his family.

Robert Raposa is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Raposa owns and manages a retail store specializing in new and used Legos. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software, with implementation of recommendations conducted through separate arrangements.

Thomas Bourg is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Sage Advisory Services and Invesco Advisers, Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment policy committee, employs tax-aware and risk management strategies, and manages a broad range of accounts including separate accounts, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans.

Lance Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of an oil and gas leasing business, owner of a tax preparation firm, and serves as an elder on the board of Unity Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christine Dobis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon and S&T Bank and has a background that includes ownership interests in a sales consulting firm and a family investment holding company. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Floberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a raft guide for River Riders, a for-profit corporation. 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.

Christopher Fletcher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Kestler Financial Group. Fletcher also operates 6'6 Financial, a financial services firm through which he prospects for new clients and potentially offers insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

David Estatico is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and six years at Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in multiple insurance-related agencies offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and he operates a business managing employee benefits websites. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services across various programs that emphasize model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Jonathan Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce, a community organization focused on supporting business development in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. 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 a variety of individual and institutional investors.

Jesse Best is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Oakmont, PA. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Avantax, PNC Investments, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Oakmont Boulevard Project, a city improvement initiative focused on local safety and holiday decorations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across diverse program structures.

Karen Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and related entities since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at PNC Bank. 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 provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Kevin Gang is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Maggio Group in 2023, bringing extensive experience from his long-standing career in the financial industry. Since beginning his career in 1998, Kevin has worked with firms such as J.P. Morgan, AllianceBernstein, Federated Hermes, and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Strive Asset Management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Allegheny College and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kevin lives in Peters Township with his wife Jamie and their five children. Outside of work, he spends time with his family, participates in church activities, enjoys reading, and watching college football.

Jarrod Frazier Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, and previously at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through wealth advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and uses forward-looking capital market assumptions, offering access to derivative and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Lawrence Barber Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997 and offers expertise in areas including endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. He attended the University of Vermont, though no degree was conferred, and holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lawrence has been involved in the startup and growth of businesses in alternate energy, outdoor sports equipment, and natural foods. Lawrence serves on the boards of the Catamount Trail Association and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He is also affiliated with the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Vermont Hang gliding and Paragliding Association. He lives in Charlotte, Vermont, and participates in adventure sports including backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, and traveling.

Timothy Madar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in fiduciary activities related to revocable trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Vilyamir Kolesnichenko is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and has diverse prior experience including roles outside finance. He serves as a volunteer director on the board of the Ukrainian Self-reliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union and is engaged in creative activities such as wedding photography and fine art sales. Baird’s DDK Group, where he is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in assets and offers a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by in-house research and specialized advisory services.

Robert Keiscer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and other firms. Keiscer is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven methods.

Christine Mulkerrin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2003. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in delivering advice.

Chad Irving is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has dedicated his entire professional career since 1997. He has held multiple roles within the firm, including Premier Wealth Planner and leadership positions in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2013, Chad provides customized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' needs. Chad holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University. His expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and values-based investing. In addition to his professional work, Chad is involved with the Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Kevin Day is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously held roles at Federated Investors and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Market Executive for FNB Wealth Management, overseeing sales and service functions at First National Trust Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national investment advisory firm that serves individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, retirement, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with flexible program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.