John Zalewski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2009, following three years at UBS Financial Services. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nathan Woods is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 10 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He is also the owner of an insurance agency specializing in life insurance in Bethel Park, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Raible is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, Nationwide Insurance, NYlife Securities, and New York Life Insurance. Outside his advisory work, he owns Pittsburgh Investor, a consulting services business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Bywalski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Klein is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Bank and Bank of America. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Carlini Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through its extensive advisor network.

Bernadette Brown is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America Inc. for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is active in insurance sales and serves as a registered representative for Canella Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party services to construct portfolios and supports various account management options.

Apryle Davis is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, Davis is the owner of One Accord Group, LLC, an investment-related business based in Johnstown, PA. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trading and custody through Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

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.

Gregory Ohl is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a real estate holding company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Brian Paluso is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2021, and previously worked at firms including FSC Securities Corporation, Chartwell Investment Partners, TriState Capital Bank, and Invesco Advisers. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business called Nursing Your Nest Egg. 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 management services, utilizing a mix of proprietary research, third-party strategies, and technology tools across its extensive advisor network.

Jacob Danner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and James Eisnor. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with several businesses in the hospitality and event sectors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Howard Mcelfresh is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Huntington Bank, TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones, New York Life Insurance, and Fifth Third Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a defined investment ecosystem.

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, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, among other positions. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a bartender at Aramark in Pittsburgh. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Vivis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held positions at Somerset Trust Company and has a diverse background including work in education and local businesses. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail, institutional investors, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds portfolios, and it is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and oversight of sub-advisers.

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.