Robert Macwhinnie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including 22 years at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent involved in life insurance, health, group life, and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Christopher Graham is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously held roles at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Melanie Arner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance from 2013 to 2018, and concurrently at Donner-Farber & Associates, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Donald McDade is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for eight years. McDade is also involved in fixed insurance product sales and runs his own financial planning and investment management practice under the name Mosaic Wealth Consulting. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process is model-based and emphasizes portfolio optimization, with access to multiple custodial arrangements, alternative investments, and a diverse set of managed programs.

Michael Culhane II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA. His prior experience includes five years with The Huntington Investment Company and roles at Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach incorporates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to develop tailored strategies focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawals.

Andrew Dobies is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent four years at Lord Abbett. Andrew is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Cummings is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life, annuity, and accident and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations as part of collaborative, ongoing annual planning engagements.

Jennifer Yocca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and DB Root & Co. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Vincent Kianese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at PNC Investments and also owned a cleaning business for ten years. Outside of finance, he hosts a YouTube podcast focused on cooking videos. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Vincent works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversee fund advisory services.

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.

Zachary Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

Emmett Licastri is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Gregory Wilson and Franklin & Marshall College. He serves as vice president of the Diplomat Wrestling Club, Inc., a non-investment-related community organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Jason Roney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Steven Trinkala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm uses structured financial planning tools and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hiede Broccoli is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. Prior to this, Broccoli worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and PNC Wealth Management for 3 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Poppert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor in graphic design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Eric N. Dunn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the president of the Greencroft Condominium Association board and coaches a fitness program with Beachbody. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

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.

Anita Manning is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 36 years of industry experience, primarily at PNC before joining Merrill in 2025. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.