Payton Verzilli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Verzilli's work history includes roles in athletics and recreational organizations, as well as positions at Duquesne University and various local businesses. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and a range of endorsed TAMPs to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jonathan Heller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JG Heller Litigation Consulting, where he serves as an expert witness. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers various portfolio management options and employs both proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting a range of custody platforms and discretionary or non-discretionary investment approaches.

Brendan Whelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and experience working at the University of Dayton and Fox Chapel Area High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Shane Downey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Downey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master's Degree from George Mason University.

Nicholas Ng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Citi and PNC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors and finance committee for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, a nonprofit arts advocacy organization, and he advises Carnegie Foundry, a technology firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Julie Heckmann is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. She specializes in retirement planning and focuses on creating sustainable retirement income strategies and structuring portfolios around these objectives. Julie's approach integrates clients' values and objectives to align financial planning with their life goals. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP). Julie earned her bachelor's degree from Grove City College. Her expertise supports the development of custom income solutions that are resilient to market volatility and sophisticated portfolio strategies. In addition to her professional work, Julie is involved in community service with the Westmoreland County Food Bank. She enjoys cooking, bicycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Douglas Raible is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Raible is also involved in consulting services as an owner of Pittsburgh Investor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Timothy Bywalski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Matthew Klein is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PNC Bank from 2013 to 2019 and Bank of America since 2022. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Carlini Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through its extensive advisor network.

Ryan Hutchison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

John Duncan Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge since 2013 and has operated Duncan Insurance Group since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves on multiple local boards including the Norwin Chamber of Commerce and is president of the Norwin Public Library Board of Trustees. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of investment programs and model-based strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client goals.

Apryle Davis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica in various capacities since 2010 and owns One Accord Group, LLC, an investment-related business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary portfolio management primarily for non-institutional investors.

George Batyko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gregory Ohl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related entities, including ownership of a commercial real estate LLC and a financial practice support company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various specialized planning needs.

John Boffelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing, communicating, and executing tailored financial strategies for clients. He manages complex fiduciary, agency, and individual retirement accounts and collaborates with teams in wealth management, banking services, and trust services to support clients in achieving their financial goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John began his career as a Financial Advisor with Lincoln Financial Group and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager with PNC Wealth Management for 19 years before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional role, John is an active member of the North Hills community and participates in various groups and affiliations. He is also a parishioner at Our Lady of Carmel in Ross Township.

John O’Donnell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. John provides support in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution plans. With nearly five years of experience in the financial industry, John works closely with clients to develop financial plans focused on asset growth, income protection, and tax-efficient wealth transition. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. In addition to his professional work, John participates in community service, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include hiking, attending sporting events, listening to music, golfing, basketball, cooking, football, soccer, swimming, reading, and spending time with his family.

Max Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Northern Trust and BNY Mellon. 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.

Christina Martin Fuselier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1992. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base and provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jessica Bovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time as a bartender. 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, and institutions.