Julia Munchel is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services since 2015. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Peter Schlicht is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sewickley, PA, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Schlicht serves on the Board of Directors for the Valley Care Association and is President of its Board of Trustees, also holding the position of Secretary/Treasurer for the Valley Care Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, generally requiring at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Michael Horan is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2015. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and technology such as artificial intelligence.

Sophia Chaban is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMCB NA-London Branch, Goldman Sachs, and First Republic Bank. 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. Services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Laura Pulvino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Carin Bellack is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Shane Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) through the Farm Service Agency in Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Neda Fritz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Michael Mitchko is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alan Breedlove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, following several years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Brendon Costa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include significant tenure at LPL Financial, HB Retirement, and Global Retirement Partners. He is also involved as an investment advisor representative and director in several related business activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Courtney Mitchko is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Courtney worked at Corpay, American Express, Capital One, and UPS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Lynn Sunseri is a financial advisor with Stifel in Bethel Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Patricia John is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Robert Baird since 2022, previously serving at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. for 16 years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Jean Schmid is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Colin Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides comprehensive advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Zachary Kenny is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Federated Hermes, PNC Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Luca Pusateri is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrity Financial Advisors, LLC, K&L Ventures, and involvement with the University of Kentucky Football Team. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Michael Yoder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Lauren Bauer is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has served since 2015. In her role, Lauren specializes in providing financial advice and guidance to individuals and organizations, focusing on retirement and other financial goals. She assists clients through a disciplined process that emphasizes simplicity, transparency, and progress measurement. Lauren also focuses on corporate and nonprofit retirement plans, holding internal designations such as Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant and Defined Contribution Investment Consulting, as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. Lauren holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation issued by the Investments & Wealth Institute. She earned this credential after completing a program at the Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, Lauren is a Personal Investment Advisor and a Retirement Benefits Consultant. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a bachelor's degree. Lauren is involved in community organizations including serving as a Trustee of the Erie Community Foundation and participating in the Erie Women's Fund, Women United for Community Schools, and UPMC Safe Harbor Behavioral Health.