William Place is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC for 13 years and has been associated with Jacobson Associates, Inc. for 16 years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he joined LPL Financial in 2024. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Wyman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and has worked at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and securities valuation consultant on a limited, non-business hours basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with tailored investment strategies. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party managers, featuring discretionary portfolio management and options for tax management and responsible investing.

Mary Ann Ernette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Since 2012, she has also been associated with the AVS Foundation and is involved with The Eamon Foundation as an outside employment activity. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Matthew Smallidge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cincinnati Life Insurance Company, GBU Financial Life, Royal Alliance, and Citizens Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michelle Kish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping high-net-worth families and individuals develop customized, flexible wealth management strategies. Michelle's approach emphasizes personalized service and comprehensive planning that includes retirement planning, estate and insurance planning, education planning, and liability management. She collaborates with other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to ensure alignment with clients' long-term goals. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and holds several professional 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). Her experience and credentials support her analytical approach combined with empathy, enabling her to build trust with clients and address both financial and personal aspects affecting their wealth. Residing in her hometown of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Michelle is active in her community, serving on the board of the Franklin Regional Athletic Association and participating with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She enjoys spending time with her two children, Brody and Brooklyn, and her personal interests include skiing, attending sports events, reading, traveling, biking, boating, running, swimming, and watching movies.

Matthew Wirtz is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Irwin, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC focused on real estate investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Wegley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, he worked at Trustmont Financial Group and Bayer US LLC. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting service under Puzak Wegley Tax Services. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Hayden Pascoe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in selling Medicare advantage and supplement plans through Health Benefits Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

Michael Franklin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and has been president of Patrick Financial Co., Inc. since 1996, where he continues to manage fixed insurance with various carriers. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to offer portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Emily Jordheim is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the restaurant and hospitality sectors before joining Merrill. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Maryanne Eckels is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2009, following a prior role at Painewebber Incorporated. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Trustee of the Endowment for the Boy Scouts of America Westmoreland Fayette Council. Stifel provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering clients analysis and guidance across asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

John Quinlan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2017, following two years as a full-time student. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Maeve Murray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and several companies outside the financial sector, including Bridges & Bourbon and Queen Bee Restaurant Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lisa Lucas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Morgan Stanley, including two years at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as well as three years at PNC Wealth Management. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Timothy Kunkle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2014, also working at Duncan Financial Planning Advisors since 2026. He serves on the advisory board of BC3@Cranberry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using various platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Craig Cacini is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC for six years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Beautiful Green Enterprises, LLC, a company involved in the purchase, renovation, and rental of residential real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model manager options.

Perry Ninness is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2015, with a two-year tenure at Bank of New York Mellon in between. He also has been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh for ten years. Perry previously held a real estate sales license with Keller Williams Realty but is no longer active in that capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets functions.

Vincent Strangio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for eight years before joining Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from the use of his photographs. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019, he worked at The Bank of New York Mellon Corp for 16 years. He is also an investor in a private investment partnership he established with his wife. 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 to guide its recommendations.

Domenic Mangieri is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.