John Quinlan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Mt. Lebanon, PA. His prior experience includes positions at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advising, he co-owns rental properties near Penn State University that have been professionally managed for over two decades. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Lori Brinker serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients' financial lives across areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and more. Her professional expertise is supported by multiple 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). Lori holds a bachelor's degree from Grove City College and completed her high school education at Plum High School. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Lori is actively engaged in volunteering with local organizations. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys activities such as biking, boating, hiking, reading, singing, spending time with her family, tennis, and yoga.

James Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in the field since 1983, including 31 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and over four decades at Arthur/Kent Inc., where he also maintains a bookkeeping role. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a variety of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburg, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, Allen was associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Laurel Financial Group, where he was also a co-owner. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored financial recommendations, offering clients access to various advisory and brokerage programs.

Robert Mccalmont is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge since 2011 and simultaneously with Wealth Preservation and Management, Inc. since 1992. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a church trustee and religious volunteer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies and proprietary as well as third-party models.

Joy Marshall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with financial consultants to assist clients in evaluating their financial situations and identifying opportunities to better align their plans with their goals. She has been in this role since 2025. Prior to her current position, Joy worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Before joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Investments from 2022 to 2024 and began her career as a Personal Banker at PNC Bank from 2021 to 2022. Outside of her professional work, Joy has interests in art, badminton, painting, pets, swimming, and traveling.

Zachary Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

Emmett Licastri is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Gregory Wilson and Franklin & Marshall College. He serves as vice president of the Diplomat Wrestling Club, Inc., a non-investment-related community organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Patricia Bojarski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jason Roney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining Merrill Wealth Management in 2024 after over 10 years of experience working with professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. She helps clients navigate various investment products and portfolio strategies tailored to their life stages and financial goals. Alena specializes in guiding clients through investment opportunities in innovative market sectors such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud-based computing, and electric vehicles, drawing on her experience in the IT sector. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Alena emphasizes strong portfolio performance balanced with market risk management. She advises on investment allocations appropriate for current market conditions, which may include individual stocks and bonds or custom portfolios, and provides access to Merrill's market insights along with banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Alena holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Belarus State Economic University and is a member of Mensa International. Beyond her professional role, Alena is involved in community and cultural organizations, having served multiple terms on the Lubbock Symphony Board of Directors and currently serving on the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She supports environmental causes, animal welfare, the arts, and participates in Dress for Success. Her personal interests include drawing, sketching, gardening, hiking, music, painting, and traveling.

Steven Trinkala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm uses structured financial planning tools and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hiede Broccoli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Their career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to their current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

John Poppert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor in graphic design. 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 investment research.

Eric N. Dunn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the president of the Greencroft Condominium Association board and coaches a fitness program with Beachbody. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Nils Nolan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, ILG Private Wealth, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Guardian Life. Nolan also has involvement in related insurance activities and operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, utilizing various investment models and tools while supporting a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Deborah Hughes is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill. She joined Merrill in 2012 after over a decade in corporate finance and financial services, including eight years at Edward Jones. In her role, Deborah focuses on creating strategies designed to help clients meet their short- and long-term financial goals, specializing in retirement and estate planning services. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, objective, and client-focused. Deborah listens to and interprets clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals to explore a wide range of possible strategies using Merrill's resources. She is a qualified Portfolio Manager and manages her own Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Michigan. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Deborah enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, golfing, and traveling. She also serves on the board of the PERSAD Center.

Anita Manning is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 36 years of industry experience, primarily at PNC before joining Merrill in 2025. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jacob Hancher is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Micah Larson and Tapped Taphouse & Kitchen prior to his current role. His background includes a mix of financial and non-financial roles in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of advisory models through third-party sponsors and proprietary programs.

Brian Beal is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to assess their financial situations and identify opportunities that align their plans with their goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming his current role in 2024. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys recreational activities including baseball, camping, hiking, running, soccer, and traveling.