Robert Kania is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Capital Foundry, and involvement with The Pittsburgh Golf Club. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Forest Hills Borough Recreational Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Carlos Youssef is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chelsey Spiller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and CVS Health. She is also affiliated with D'Ambrosio Financial Advisors, a related business activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Kirk Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. He leads J&D Associates in efforts to provide value to clients' wealth and those they care about. Kirk emphasizes friendly discussions with clients and their families to address financial concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and manage expectations. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Kirk is involved in community organizations such as The Pittsburgh Promise, where he serves as a board member, The Frick Art & Historical Center as a trustee and chair of the Collections & Exhibitions committee, and Café Momentum in Pittsburgh as board chair. Originally from California, he resides in Pittsburgh with his husband, Henry.

Michael Dukovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aspinwall, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James Financial Services, and operating Dukovich & Associates Financial Services Inc. He is also involved in several business activities related to wealth management and insurance under the LPL umbrella. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Amanda Englert is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016 before joining Merrill in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of JMCCC LLC, a limited liability company managing a beachfront rental property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Pricener is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2021 and previously worked at Spencer Family YMCA from 2015 to 2021. Outside of advising, he acts as an independent agent outside fixed insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Angela Foster is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a 25% interest in gas and mineral rights through DL RESOURCES and serves as a secondary power of attorney for her elderly parents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, incorporating both affiliated and third-party model strategies.

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.

Conner Haberman is a financial professional with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2020 and was previously employed at Pemco. Outside of his advisory role, Haberman is also a licensed term life insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals and maintains both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Robert Ruby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and the Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kenneth Scheer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, following his tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Alfred Todd III is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Bethel Lutheran Church and as director of Al’s Bike Drive, a nonprofit that purchases bicycles to donate to the Marine’s Toys for Tots Program. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes comprehensive planning across various topics with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Barry Numerick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Calvin Heinle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at West Virginia University and River Forest Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Maloy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Ronald Kims Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans. He is also an independent insurance agent associated with Duncan Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Terrence Mcallister Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside his advisory role, he owns and manages a landscaping and excavation business. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual client relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

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.