Michael Duckworth is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He is a founding member of The Duckworth Haggerty Group, a private wealth management team based in Pittsburgh that serves a national clientele. Michael and his team provide specialized support and planning tailored to the complex financial needs of successful business executives and entrepreneurs. Their services include investment management, liquidity event strategies, trust and estate planning, customized credit and lending through Bank of America, philanthropy, and family wealth dynamics and governance. The team also has significant experience addressing financial planning challenges faced by families with a member who has a medical disability, severe illness, or special needs. Michael joined Merrill in 2008 after 15 years of experience in the private client advisory group of a large commercial bank. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He has been recognized multiple times by Barron's as one of the "Top 1,200 Advisors in America" and by Forbes as a "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor," reflecting his sustained commitment to his clients and professional excellence. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael has served as the immediate past President of the Board of Directors for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. He lives north of Pittsburgh with his wife Tracy and their three children. His personal interests include hiking, reading, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jason Reber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and was employed with the Murrysville Golf Club for several years. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Christopher Moyer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at Giant Eagle and has held roles at James Madison University, Hood College, and Governor Thomas Johnson High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Mickey Dudish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and has been associated with M&T Securities and M&T Bank since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Matthew Gunther is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Citizens Securities, Ivy Funds Distributor, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of White Sand Investments, a real estate holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Donald Anthony is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Renfrew, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 utilizes third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, providing a curated investment approach rather than institutional plan management.

Jessica Bilby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayne, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 10 years of industry experience. She worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Nicholas Sandusky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and BNY Mellon. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, compared to many institutional advisers.

Joshua Vanderhoof is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cranberry Township, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked for Aldi Inc. for nine years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Donald Hoehler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously spent 17 years at Commonwealth Financial Network before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by internal and third-party research.

Stephen Kimmel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, and also serves municipal clients through its public finance and institutional consulting capabilities.

Marlin Thomas is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, delivering investment advice primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacqueline Scalise is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial. She is also involved with Duncan Financial Group in Pittsburgh under a DBA name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of clients—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts—providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment implementation platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and third-party solutions, with unique institutional features such as advisor transition loans and equity participation arrangements.

Jennifer Cepek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 registration and no prior industry experience. Before joining Raymond James Financial, she worked at Communicycle Beaver County Inc and Trinity School for Ministry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm also offers specialized services for small businesses through its SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Patrick Eastburn is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hunter Associates, American Eagle Outfitters, and First National Bank Corporation. He is also involved with The Turn Club. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies, uses internal research and AI tools, and offers municipal advisory services.

Justin Baierl is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and also operates J Cubed Financial Advisory Group, Inc. Additionally, he is a licensed notary in Pennsylvania and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Barry Courson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Citizens Securities, Robert Hilf, and Waddell & Reed. Courson is also co-owner of No Status Quo, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Allen Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he spent eight years at S.E. Schultz Electric, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an assistant varsity wrestling coach for Chartiers Houston School District. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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.

Jaime Croissant is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Croissant held positions at Touchstone Capital, Robert W. Baird & Company, and Hefren-Tillotson. Outside of finance, Croissant teaches personal art lessons on a part-time basis. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, generally non-discretionary advice and administers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

Tracey Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, she is involved with LFS Management, a business focused on bill payment and protection services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.