Simler Batcheler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Aspinwall, PA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Trustmont Advisory Group and Trustmont Financial Group from 2012 to 2024, as well as at Osaic FS and Independent Advisers Group Corp. He also owns BAI TAX GROUP, a tax preparation and accounting 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Jennifer Haggerty serves as a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a founding member of the Duckworth Haggerty Group, a team she co-established in 2008 that now includes 17 professionals. Jennifer focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and tax minimization, drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Jennifer provided financial and tax advisory services at Ernst & Young and worked in the private trust department of a large commercial bank. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law. Her professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer is active with the Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She resides in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh with her husband, who is also a Financial Advisor at Merrill. They have five adult children and enjoy hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Anna Machin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Federated Investment Counseling and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Association, organizing educational events for the local financial community. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Anthony Romani III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several personal rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated wealth management entities.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. His prior work history also includes positions at Johnson Controls and Olde Stonewall Golf Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jill Frye is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a retail employee at a retail business. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, to provide advisory services.

Sarah Rigatti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s investment approach involves structured discovery, firm-approved planning tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Edward Turk is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, where he has worked since 2024, following eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services that incorporate a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers, supporting various rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing options.

F. Marsh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Marsh has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as chairman of the endowment committee for Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh and is a council member overseeing finances at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Chase Katterman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a tenure at AXA Advisors and roles at Highmark Stadium and Duquesne University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a process that assesses client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, often utilizing third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Grace Dymski is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently working at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. Her background includes roles in both financial advising and collaborative support at Shorebridge Wealth Management, as well as experience in various positions at Grove City College and Northwestern Mutual. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes.

Beth Deklewa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at PNC Wealth Management and Essex National Securities, LLC. She is also a licensed notary. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Kevin Gallagher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and is based in Bethel Park, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a non-family estate. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Nicholas Blicha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ financial goals and priorities to develop tailored strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Nicholas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University. His approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial picture to design personalized strategies that align with their priorities and vision for the future.

Joseph Free is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mason Classical Academy, St. Martin's Academy, Ymca Of The Rockies, Ave Maria University, and Marian Service Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Joseph Ferguson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, his work history includes positions in various sectors such as retail and food 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Louie Maser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Belmont Logistics, Elliot Community Federal Credit Union, Dollar Bank, JC Penney, and Seton Hill University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Michael Divito is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following his time at Axa Advisors. Divito serves as a board director for Vibrant Pittsburgh. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and needs.

Andrew Wilk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Pittsburgh office. He specializes in developing personalized investment and financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on wealth growth, preservation, and transfer. Andrew combines disciplined portfolio management with financial planning to support clients in making informed decisions aligned with their long-term goals. He has experience in college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and working with sports and entertainment clients. Andrew's approach is informed by his background in economics, data analytics, and competitive athletics. He earned his bachelor's degree from Chatham University, where he competed in NCAA ice hockey and baseball. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Andrew coaches youth hockey and is involved with his family's hockey business. He serves on the boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Chatham University Alumni Association, and North Hills Community Outreach Young Leaders. He enjoys hockey, golf, tennis, and spending time with his family. Andrew resides in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and is originally from Frisco, Texas.