Jason Kollar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 25 years of experience at Merrill, all as a Financial Advisor, and focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Jason's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Geneva College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jason has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2022. Born and raised in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, Jason is married with three children. He holds a pilot's license and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He lives on a 40-acre farm where he spends most of his time with family.

Amanda Dragan is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Central Office Products (DBA Wireless Zone). Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Natalie Meharey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she has been associated with Uber Technologies, Inc. since 2016. 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 supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Patrick Bransome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Gregory Podufal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a coffee truck business in Bridgeville, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Adam Kearns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Cetera Investment Advisors, First National Bank of PA, Infinex Investments, and FIRST Commonwealth Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a range of advisory strategies supported by research tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Chris Zurich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Guardian Life. Zurich manages a book of business from Guardian Life clients under a broker contract but does not solicit new Guardian business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by its research team and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Cory Grandel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His background includes extensive work with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and several local organizations, including the Pennsylvania State Treasurer Association and United Way of Greene County. Outside of his advisory role, he has managed a business entity, Cory L. Grandel, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon and PNC Bank. She serves as an executor and successor trustee for family estate matters. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Corey Oltyan is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at Pruco Securities LLC, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc., Axa Advisors, Llc, and Apptio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Leslie Hewitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, Hewitt worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Louis Mickavicz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2014 and has also been affiliated with First National Bank of Pennsylvania since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales and holds a 34% ownership interest in 4M Logistics LLC, a company that manages tenant screening, rent collection, and property maintenance for rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of over 10,000 independent advisors.

Daniel Joseph is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a model that assesses client information and risk tolerance to match them with appropriate advisory programs, utilizing a mix of third-party asset managers and internally managed strategies.

Elise Yanders is a Wealth Management Advisor and founder of The Yanders Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads a diverse team of financial professionals focused on managing their clients' financial resources through personalized wealth management strategies incorporating socially responsible investment approaches. Elise holds a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois System and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee System. She has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Elise is involved with a variety of professional and community organizations such as the Allegheny YMCA, Community College of Allegheny County Foundation, Dean's Advisory Council at the University of Tennessee, and the Urban League of Pittsburgh. She also volunteers with community events like the MS Walk and the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. Outside of her professional work, Elise enjoys cooking, dancing, interior decorating, reading, running, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Christine O'Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a decade at Pruco Securities, LLC, and ongoing service with Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the Reynolds School District Cross Country Boosters and is a trustee of the Goehring Family Irrevocable Trust. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Matthew Oxenreiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Walnut Street Securities, and Vicus Capital. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of advisory strategies and operational tools.

Grant Mellon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leah Laurent is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Pittsburgh Posh Petals since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lydia Messenger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, KeyBank, Markel Corporation, UPMC, GTE Financial, GNC, Proforma, and the University of Tampa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

John Jones III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.