Kirk Perry is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensburg, PA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. Perry has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial analyses and planning across a wide range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services, allowing clients to combine both under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Joan Wesley is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and Metro Real Estate Services. She also serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management services through a multi-manager platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Aaron Bunting is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Larson Texts, Inc. and Gannon University. Outside of advising, he serves as a Contingent Trustee and works as an Independent Agent outside of fixed appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Joseph Horency is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott. He also has experience as a financial professional with The Advisors LLC and as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Christopher Pakos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles including president of Pakos Wealth Management, Inc., consultant at Parquette and Associates, CPAs, and owner of an accounting and tax preparation business. His background also includes extensive experience with Avantax and Cetera-affiliated firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Mark Vulcan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Curtis Colaianne is a financial advisor with Cetera in Latrobe, PA. He holds CPA credentials and has experience in accounting and tax services through multiple associated firms, including Colaianne & Company CPA, PLLC, Ron Miller CPA, PLLC, Colaianne Rizzo & Associates LLC, and CNC Accounting. He also serves as chair of the finance committee at Paradise Church in Latrobe. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Beth Mc Gough is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Pershing LLC, with extensive prior experience outside of finance at Eat'n Park Hospitality Group. She also serves as a power of attorney, trustee, and executor for a private entity. 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 for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Jason Yuhas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Osaic Institutions, Inc., Essex National Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, Yuhas is also an artist and musician. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathaniel Ramsay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise and John Hancock in various capacities. Ramsay also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Lisette King is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley for three years before joining Merrill in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small retail business selling vintage, new, and handmade items through a local antique mall and online. 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.

Timothy Feola is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a CFP® designation and Securities Series 65 and 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Key Investment Services LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Alto Financial Group, where he sells and services life insurance and annuity contracts. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools.

Amanda Englert is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of JMCCC LLC, a limited liability company managing a beachfront vacation rental property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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 institutional investors.

Mark Lyons is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. since 2004. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

Jitka Petronis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2009 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients in both retail and institutional markets.

James Hergenroeder is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns LaurelBeth Advisors LLC and serves as co-trustee for his mother's family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services including cash-flow, retirement, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Staci Vitali is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, she worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her financial career, Vitali has been involved with Vitali's Greenhouses since 2005. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Brett Kovach is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Kovach is also licensed as a sales agent for individual life, group life, and fixed annuity products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers various specialized planning programs.

Frederick L. Haas is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a managing director with the Thompson - Haas Group. Since joining Merrill in 2014, Fred has focused on organizing the financial lives of families and businesses, particularly serving health care professionals, business owners, and retirees. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies, supported by comprehensive financial planning, investment management, trust and estate planning, loan management, and generational support services. Fred holds multiple professional credentials, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Fred uses his knowledge to educate clients and help them make sound financial decisions tailored to their unique needs. Residing in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Fred lives with his wife, Natalie, and their two children. He is actively involved in his community as the current president of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, where he also serves as a Big Brother. In his personal time, Fred enjoys running, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Michelle Kish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping high-net-worth families and individuals develop customized, flexible wealth management strategies. Michelle's approach emphasizes personalized service and comprehensive planning that includes retirement planning, estate and insurance planning, education planning, and liability management. She collaborates with other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to ensure alignment with clients' long-term goals. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her experience and credentials support her analytical approach combined with empathy, enabling her to build trust with clients and address both financial and personal aspects affecting their wealth. Residing in her hometown of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Michelle is active in her community, serving on the board of the Franklin Regional Athletic Association and participating with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She enjoys spending time with her two children, Brody and Brooklyn, and her personal interests include skiing, attending sports events, reading, traveling, biking, boating, running, swimming, and watching movies.