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.

Jennifer Susco is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and has spent the majority of her career at UBS. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president and treasurer of a Georgetown University alumni club, assisting alumni and students with career development. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

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 in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Federated Global Investment Management Company and Duncan Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering various portfolio management solutions and fiduciary options tailored to client objectives.

Michael Sullivan is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Beratung Partners, Inc., Sullivan & Danna LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, supported by a large network of advisers and advanced operational tools.

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.

Scott Purcell is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and previously spent nine years with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Purcell serves on the boards of the Avonworth Hockey Club and the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, using firm-provided tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios.

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.

Michael Quinlan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for 18 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Bella Bambini Cello, a distillery in Corapolis, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose from brokerage or advisory implementation options.

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 a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, along with work at The Ohio State University and Avon Lake Public Works. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Francis O'Connor is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Branch Leader, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Experience Associate. Throughout his tenure, Francis has developed extensive experience in financial consulting and branch leadership. He focuses on providing clients with comprehensive financial planning, aiming to empower them with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Francis enjoys baseball, beach activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

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.

Anthony Jagers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at PNC Investments and Bank of America. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.