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.

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.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Canonsburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, 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 individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models and investment vehicles.

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.

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 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.

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.