Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she assumed in 2024. She has accumulated over 10 years of experience at Merrill, serving professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. Her work involves guiding clients through various investment products and portfolio strategies tailored to their financial goals and life stages. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder, Alena emphasizes strong portfolio performance and risk management. She provides investment allocations suited to current market conditions, which can include individual stocks, bonds, and custom portfolios. Alena's background in the IT sector informs her interest in innovative market niches such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud computing, and electric vehicles. She offers clients access to insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Alena earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Belarus State Economic University. She is also a member of Mensa International. In addition to her professional work, she has served on the boards of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Her community involvement includes support for Dress for Success. Personal interests include drawing, sketching, gardening, hiking, music, painting, and traveling.

Scott Swinchock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cannonsburg, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Appalachia Energy Partners Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures related to investment and insurance through SBSwin LLC and other affiliated businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management options.

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.

Jacob Dobich is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020, following prior roles at Axa Advisors LLC, Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, and the University of Maryland. Outside of finance, he was involved with Danny West Painting and Remodeling LLC for three years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Tyler Hertwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at First National Bank and has experience outside finance, including a role at New Trail Brewing and as a faculty member at Point Park University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

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.

Terry Marynchak is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and also has a long tenure at National Life of Vermont dating back to 1987. Marynchak is involved in tax preparation services through her ownership of Planned Investments. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Nils Nolan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, ILG Private Wealth, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Hornor Townsend & Kent. Nolan is involved with V&G Capital LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Micah Larson and New Saint Andrew's College, as well as experience in the hospitality and retail sectors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and third-party asset management services, utilizing various program sponsors and managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Ivana Liberatore is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteering for foster children in Washington County, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions.

Charlene Logan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at National Planning Corporation and operating The Speakman Financial Group since 2003. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Karen Greb is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and senior partner of Greb Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1978 and has dedicated her professional life to providing wealth management services to multiple generations of clients. Many of her clients have maintained their relationship with her firm for over four decades, which has contributed to her extensive understanding of the financial issues that affect her clients' lives. Karen holds a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to her professional commitments, Karen is involved in community service and serves on boards related to arts, culture, and education, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Advisory Board and the Central Catholic High School of Pittsburgh Board. She is also part of the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of SW PA. Her personal interests include drawing and sketching, gardening, hiking, painting, photography, reading, spending time with family, traveling, writing, and yoga.

Jonathan Martin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Martin serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund and is a council member of the Duquesne University Business School Investment Strategy Institute Advisory Council. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-based retirement recommendations.

Anthony Vargo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and previously worked for The Coury Firm and related entities for over 15 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Staci Black is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.