Matthew Pustover Jr. is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. He previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Sean Barbour is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and currently owns a tax practice, Fox Chapel Tax Advisors. Barbour is also a member of the Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and access to third-party money managers.

Tara Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Previously, she was with PNC Investments from 2011 to 2017 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America since 2022. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Buggy is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was also affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC during that time. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at First Choice Advisors, LLC and serves as an independent agent for fixed insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Russell Werme is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lucid Services, LLC, a business that bids on VA contracts. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a variety of portfolio management styles and research resources.

Joshua Nieman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and in the coffee business through La Prima Espresso Company and Beans and Brews. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Andrew Dobies is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously with Lord Abbett from 2013 to 2017. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he is part of a large advisor network serving a broad client base. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and access to affiliated mutual funds.

Charles Correal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harvest Financial Corporation for seven years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a club manager for the BURG Referral Group, a networking organization based in McMurray, PA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Prunier is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He partners with clients to understand their families and preferences, helping them work toward their financial goals through personalized planning. Mr. Prunier has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles since 2000. His prior positions include Vice President, Senior Account Executive; Branch Planning Consultant; Planning Consultant; Assigned Relationship Manager; Fixed Income Manager; and Investments Manager, among others. This progression reflects a broad expertise in financial services and client relationship management. No information regarding Mr. Prunier's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently working at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He previously spent over three decades at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both internal research and external partnerships in their investment approach.

Ashley Pogel is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Ashley Pogel Photography, an LLC based in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is a silent partner in an LLC that owns The Goddard School in Pittsburgh. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Kassandra Krason is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Verona, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill and involvement in the performing arts education sector. She has worked with Siri's School of the Performing Arts and The Performing Arts Academy with Darin. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lori Brinker serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients' financial lives across areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and more. Her professional expertise is supported by multiple 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). Lori holds a bachelor's degree from Grove City College and completed her high school education at Plum High School. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Lori is actively engaged in volunteering with local organizations. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys activities such as biking, boating, hiking, reading, singing, spending time with her family, tennis, and yoga.

Ralph Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that complements the work of its financial advisors.

Randel Morris is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2019. He previously worked at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC and Hilliard Lyons, with over a decade managing RGMO Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in managing rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting services, emphasizing tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Jason Roney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including time at its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Anthony Smulski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Laura Gleghorn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, where she has worked since 2003. She has 24 years of industry experience. 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.

Domenico Sciulli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, Citizens Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and ESG processes.

Deborah Hughes is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill. She joined Merrill in 2012 after over a decade in corporate finance and financial services, including eight years at Edward Jones. In her role, Deborah focuses on creating strategies designed to help clients meet their short- and long-term financial goals, specializing in retirement and estate planning services. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, objective, and client-focused. Deborah listens to and interprets clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals to explore a wide range of possible strategies using Merrill's resources. She is a qualified Portfolio Manager and manages her own Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Michigan. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Deborah enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, golfing, and traveling. She also serves on the board of the PERSAD Center.