Alec Lacinski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Global Titanium Products Inc. and the University of Pittsburgh. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Kyle Wagner is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, Luttner Financial Group, and KeyBank. 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.

Donald Edmunds is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Wilshire Associates. His background also includes experience with the US Postal Service and Air Star Trans & Limousine Service Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Michael Wiedt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2017, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 12 years and Parker/Hunter Incorporated for one year. His outside activities include working as an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a broad network of financial professionals.

Gerald Barkley is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017. Barkley holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Darren Morningstar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Morningstar is involved in organizing sports memorabilia and autograph shows as a former professional athlete. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Madison Mortimer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Madison worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Jackson National Life Distributors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kathleen Corrales is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a driver for transportation services including Uber, Lyft, and Amazon Flex. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through various wrap fee programs. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers and emphasizes customizable investment strategies and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Andrew Koch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Cetera and Compass Wealth Management and maintains an ongoing business activity through Compass Wealth Management. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and operational resources.

Payton Verzilli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Verzilli held roles at Duquesne University and was involved with organizations including the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Lake Mansfield Trout Club. 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 asset management programs. The firm employs a model-driven approach and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs for implementation.

Jonathan Heller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2010 and previously spent two years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JG Heller Litigation Consulting, serving as an expert witness. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Brendan Whelan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and prior positions in education at the University of Dayton and Fox Chapel Area High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael McGrath is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, he spent 18 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of the Pittsburgh–Wexford, PA area. Michael is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Thomas Nee Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. and Principal Financial Services before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Nee also serves as an insurance agent offering various non-variable insurance products including life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Ng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citi and PNC, and serves on the board of directors and finance committee for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, a nonprofit arts advocacy group. He also advises Carnegie Foundry, a technology firm, as a member of its Board of Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations including futures and swap dealer roles.

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.