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.

Eric West is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Clinton, PA, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he spent ten years with Community Consolidated School District #62 and nine years with Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients.

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.

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.

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 provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Eric Lewis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2005 with The Larsen Group as a Client Associate before advancing to an Investment Associate. In 2007, Eric became a Financial Advisor and has since played a key role in developing and maintaining client relationships. He utilizes his knowledge of resources available through Merrill and Bank of America, including credit and lending services, to support his clients' financial needs. Eric’s expertise includes discretionary portfolio management, investment strategies, and assisting business executives and entrepreneurs with 401(k) plan offerings and employee education. His client focus areas span college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Eric holds several professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Outside of his professional work, Eric lives in Prospect, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. He enjoys a range of personal interests such as biking, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, music, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, and volleyball.

Jessica Bovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Outside of her financial career, she is employed part-time as a bartender for Aramark. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Vivis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Somerset Trust Company and various positions in education and retail. He also has experience working in small business operations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Jerel Patch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built a career since 1989. He serves as a founding member of The JB Group, advising a select group of affluent client families nationwide, including senior executives, business owners, and landowners across various industries. He emphasizes a boutique level of personalized wealth management, leveraging his deep expertise to align the efforts of clients' CPAs, attorneys, and firm specialists in addressing complex, multi-generational financial challenges such as wealth transfer, legacy planning, and philanthropic strategies. Jerel holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), among others awarded by recognized industry organizations. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Committed to community involvement, Jerel founded a group within his office to facilitate colleague participation in charitable organizations focused on hospice care, cancer, mental healthcare, and dyslexia. He and his wife Rachel, a retired oncology nurse and hospice volunteer, live in Denver where they engage in outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, skiing, and fly fishing.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity since 2025. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions in various industries such as technology, construction, and retail sales. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a restaurant employee during the NFL season. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Thomas Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked nine years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Vactor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2017, he worked at AXA Advisors and was employed at LaRoche College. Outside of finance, he was involved for ten years with II Pizzaiolo. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing program sponsors and TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Joseph Rongaus is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for South Hills Country Club, overseeing the club's operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Christopher Merlo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he worked nearly a decade at Raymond James Financial Services and is involved in tax preparation and planning through his ownership of CAM Tax Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

James Verlato is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 20 years at Avantax Insurance Services and 15 years with 1st Global Advisor Services. He also operates as a sole proprietor CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large network of independent advisors to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Rusiski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2009. 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 through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products.