Gerald Barkley is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017. Barkley holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Darren Morningstar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports memorabilia business where he participates as a former professional athlete signing autographs for the public. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides access to various investment strategies and planning services.

Steven Russo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McMurray, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, incorporating strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Madison Mortimer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Madison worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Jackson National Life Distributors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Christa Lehmeier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory 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.

Kathleen Corrales is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a driver for transportation services including Uber, Lyft, and Amazon Flex. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through various wrap fee programs. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers and emphasizes customizable investment strategies and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Benjamin Minor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS from 2012 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Payton Verzilli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles with Duquesne University and several local organizations in Pittsburgh, PA. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers, offering a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

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.

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.

John Zalewski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its investment platform with Bank of America’s broader services, including lending and custody, and employs various taxable and tax-aware strategies implemented by affiliated managers.

Nathan Woods is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Woods is the owner of an insurance agency, Jefferson Financial Group LLC, based in Bethel Park, PA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support diversified investment strategies.

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 in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

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.

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.

Hannah Snyder is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked as a senior producer at Hearst Television and as the owner, producer, and director of Rose Gold Pictures, an independent documentary film company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment programs and third‑party managers.

Brian Paluso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Chartwell Investment Partners, Chartwell TSC Securities Corp., and TriState Capital Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a business called Nursing Your Nest Egg. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Jacob Danner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera and has maintained a role at James Eisnor since 2021. Outside of advisory services, he is involved with Benchmark Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.