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.

Brett Pechersky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Berer Financial Management since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches a non-credit adult education course called Seasoned Investors and serves as comptroller for Temple David Synagogue. 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. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various platforms for discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jeffrey Ruffing is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance services, offering a variety of health, disability, annuity, and life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides a wide range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

Zachary Gallagher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several financial institutions, including LPL Financial and Northwest Bank. Prior to his advisory career, he spent seven years with ZMC Foods Division. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform including custody, underwriting, and alternative products.

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.

Tracy Derouin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and advisory services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

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.

Fallon Zecca is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Fallon has held roles at multiple firms and is involved in entrepreneurial activities including Vincents Pizza and The Om Lounge. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Shane Downey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Downey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master's Degree from George Mason University.

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.

Julie Heckmann is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. She specializes in retirement planning and focuses on creating sustainable retirement income strategies and structuring portfolios around these objectives. Julie's approach integrates clients' values and objectives to align financial planning with their life goals. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP). Julie earned her bachelor's degree from Grove City College. Her expertise supports the development of custom income solutions that are resilient to market volatility and sophisticated portfolio strategies. In addition to her professional work, Julie is involved in community service with the Westmoreland County Food Bank. She enjoys cooking, bicycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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.