Calvin Sales III is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at New York Life Insurance Co., Vertix Wealth Strategies, and PNC Financial Services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Kantz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Ralph Powell III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Monroeville Financial Advisors, LLC, a business focused on leasing office space. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Natalie Meharey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she has been associated with Uber Technologies, Inc. since 2016. 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 supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Patrick Bransome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Gregory Podufal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a coffee truck business in Bridgeville, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cory Grandel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His background includes extensive work with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and several local organizations, including the Pennsylvania State Treasurer Association and United Way of Greene County. Outside of his advisory role, he has managed a business entity, Cory L. Grandel, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rush Hodgin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Roche University from 2016 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon and PNC Bank. She serves as an executor and successor trustee for family estate matters. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Leslie Hewitt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting services through various tailored, non-discretionary programs.

Allison Plutt Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and PFS Investments Inc. since 1987. Prior to his financial career, he worked for the City of Pittsburgh from 1982 to 2017. He also receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home-related services, through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is an institutional firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies mainly on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Louis Mickavicz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014 and also maintains a position at First National Bank of PA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 34% owner of a logistics company involved in property management and tenant services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Max Crownover is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Pensionmark Financial Group and Penn State University. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved with several other financial services activities, including serving as an agent in insurance and benefits and managing client assets through affiliated firms. 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 provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Keith Colonna Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, in addition to prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hefren-Tillotson, Raymond James & Associates, and Merrill. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, direct-indexing, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technological tools, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of the end of 2025.

Daniel Joseph is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a model that assesses client information and risk tolerance to match them with appropriate advisory programs, utilizing a mix of third-party asset managers and internally managed strategies.

Jill Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Wexford, PA, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing her own business consulting activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elise Yanders is a Wealth Management Advisor leading The Yanders Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she and her diverse team focus on managing clients' financial resources with an emphasis on socially responsible investment strategies. She is among the few African-American females who have worked on Wall Street and founded her own group to provide personalized wealth management. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. She collaborates with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Elise holds a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois System and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee System. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She is active in various professional and community organizations such as the Allegheny YMCA, Urban League of Pittsburgh, and Women's Sports Foundation Committee, and participates in community events like the MS Walk and Susan Komen Race for the Cure. Outside of her professional work, Elise enjoys cooking, dancing, interior decorating, reading, running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

James Reed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked with Gradient Securities and Five Points Frontier. Reed is part owner and agent at George A. Reed Insurance Agency, an insurance business he has been involved with since 1991. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, and supports advisors with research and operational tools across various investment strategies.

Christine O'Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a decade at Pruco Securities, LLC, and ongoing service with Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the Reynolds School District Cross Country Boosters and is a trustee of the Goehring Family Irrevocable Trust. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.