Annahid Samiljan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Commonwealth Bank and Reliance First Capital. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of investment advisory models, including third-party and proprietary solutions, to tailor advice and implementation to client needs.

Angela Platt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (AYCO) for 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, Angela serves as a board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, where she participates on the finance committee, and she is a member of the Investment Strategy Institute Advisory Council at Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

James Vargo Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a five-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Hicken is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1990. Outside of advisory work, he owns Hicken + Associates, Inc., which is dedicated to Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, focusing on individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Julia Munchel is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience currently associated with RBC Capital Markets, LLC. She previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. and MFA Wealth Advisors, LLC. Munchel holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Sophia Chaban is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMCB NA-London Branch, Goldman Sachs, and First Republic Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Carin Bellack is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Kathy White is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked for 15 years at McKinley Carter Wealth Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Shane Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) through the Farm Service Agency in Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Koma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at YTS Wealth Management, DBR & Co, Phantom Fireworks, Longue Vue Club, Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Seton Hill University, and Plum Borough 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Mitchko is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models from third-party sponsors and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Alan Breedlove is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets in 2008-2009, and UBS Financial Services in 2007-2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Eaglehouse is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms, including FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, llc, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of strategies and custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Lynn Sunseri is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, supporting clients in making informed decisions.

Stephanie Bracken is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising at LPL Financial. Her prior work includes roles at Nordstrom and UPMC Magee Womens Research Institute. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jean Schmid is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Colin Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides comprehensive advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Lauren Bauer is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has been serving clients since 2015. She provides personalized financial advice and guidance, assisting individuals and organizations in planning and investing for retirement and other financial objectives. Lauren focuses on simplifying the investment process through a disciplined approach, while also offering expertise in corporate and nonprofit retirement plans. Lauren holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute, along with the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation and is a Retirement Benefits Consultant. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and has completed a program at Chicago Booth School of Business. Lauren leverages her educational background to help clients and retirement plan participants better understand their investment options. In addition to her professional work, Lauren is involved in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Erie Community Foundation. She is an active member of the Erie Women's Fund, Women United for Community Schools, and the United Way Young Leaders Society. Her involvement reflects a commitment to supporting local organizations and initiatives.

Marissa Dello Russo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously worked at Stitch Fix and engaged in roles with the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jonathan Adams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2009 and also has a record with Bank of America dating back to 2016. Adams serves as a board member and commissioner in a youth baseball organization, Quaker Valley Softball Baseball. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services within the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.