Drew Wagnild is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Derouin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA. He has held multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience in real estate and corporate positions, including a brief period as a real estate agent closing out a contract in Nashville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Muscatello is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Boenning & Scattergood for 14 years before joining Stifel in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in several business ventures, primarily inactive, including ownership of companies serving the utility and metal processing industries. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Charles Previs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers for 38 years before joining LPL in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Associates of Clifton Park, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gregory Molchen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TriState Capital Bank, Chartwell TSC Securities Corp., and Northwestern Mutual. He is involved in local government as a member of the Bell Acres Borough Council and Planning Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services through a variety of portfolio management strategies, emphasizing non-discretionary client relationships.

Erika Ulrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to her current role, she worked for CDS Administrators, Inc. for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Tidball is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., T & D Advisors Incorporated, and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he refers clients to attorneys specializing in estate planning and eldercare. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered through an extensive affiliate network.

Jonathan Vernacchio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in McMurray, PA, and has nine years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of The Discount Closet LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jason Kollar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 25 years of experience at Merrill, all as a Financial Advisor, and focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Jason's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Geneva College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jason has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2022. Born and raised in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, Jason is married with three children. He holds a pilot's license and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He lives on a 40-acre farm where he spends most of his time with family.

Chris Simakas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for implementation and updates.

Mackenzie Powell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Powell held various roles including positions at Westminster College and New Wilmington Nutrition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Calvin Sales III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, Vertix Wealth Strategies, LLC, and PNC Financial Services. 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, and institutions.

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.

Adam Kearns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Cetera Investment Advisors, First National Bank of PA, OSAIC Institutions, Inc., and Essex National Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management.

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.