Wade Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a team of advisors with a combined 100+ years of experience. The team manages approximately $877 million as of March 2023 for families, corporations, and foundations. Wade specializes in high net worth client services, focusing on areas such as multi-generational legacy planning, philanthropic giving, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With 24 years of planning experience, Wade holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro University. Wade’s expertise includes coordinating with clients' external legal and accounting professionals to integrate financial and legacy plans, as well as providing access to trust, estate planning, credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America Private Bank. Wade resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three children and is actively involved in his community. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Quantum Theater, and Fortis Future. Additionally, he dedicates time to youth sports coaching and enjoys football, golfing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Linda Elliott is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 4 years of industry experience. 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, using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Robert Barmen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Brian Simon is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2003 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2003 to 2024. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and also offers affiliated trust custody, insurance sales, and collateralized lending programs.

Ryan Kramer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cardinal Management Group and The University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Joshua Staph is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms with both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, including her current role at Bank of America since 2022. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Pikras Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc., PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Richard Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 51 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors and Tower Square Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Place is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC for 13 years and has been associated with Jacobson Associates, Inc. for 16 years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he joined LPL Financial in 2024. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Wyman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and has worked at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and securities valuation consultant on a limited, non-business hours basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with tailored investment strategies. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party managers, featuring discretionary portfolio management and options for tax management and responsible investing.

Joseph Piszczor is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including NewEdge Advisors, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and ILG Private Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Apparent Media Group LLC in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both in-house research and third-party strategies.

Mary Ann Ernette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Since 2012, she has also been associated with the AVS Foundation and is involved with The Eamon Foundation as an outside employment activity. 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 services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

David Russo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Pittsburgh Financial Consultants, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Hanson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Hanson also serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts and teaches personal finance at the University of Pittsburgh. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research.

Adam Rekasie is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Canonsburg, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Lisa Fera is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2001. Her prior experience includes roles at Rockwell Forest Products, Inc. and Newlin Investment Company. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Michael Franklin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and has been president of Patrick Financial Co., Inc. since 1996, where he continues to manage fixed insurance with various carriers. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to offer portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Emily Jordheim is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the restaurant and hospitality sectors before joining Merrill. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.