Melanie Arner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance from 2013 to 2018, and concurrently at Donner-Farber & Associates, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Tyler Petley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank in roles including AML compliance and investment advisory. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Timothy Cummings is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life, annuity, and accident and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations as part of collaborative, ongoing annual planning engagements.

Ashley Pogel is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Ashley Pogel Photography, an LLC through which she manages all aspects of her photography business. Additionally, she is a silent partner in a joint LLC that owns The Goddard School in Pittsburgh. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

William Gullborg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc., along with running his own insurance business since 1978. He is involved with several insurance-related organizations, including the Greater Beneficial Union and the National Slovak Society. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Zapatka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2026. Prior to that, he was employed by The Huntington National Bank and related investment companies from 2016 to 2026. 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 ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Yocca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and DB Root & Co. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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.

Kassandra Krason is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Verona, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill and involvement in the performing arts education sector. She has worked with Siri's School of the Performing Arts and The Performing Arts Academy with Darin. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vincent Kianese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at PNC Investments and also owned a cleaning business for ten years. Outside of finance, he hosts a YouTube podcast focused on cooking videos. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Vincent works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversee fund advisory services.

Kelsey Jah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for JPMorgan Securities LLC for ten years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

John Quinlan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Mt. Lebanon, PA. His prior experience includes positions at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advising, he co-owns rental properties near Penn State University that have been professionally managed for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Knause is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in the field since 1983, including 31 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and over four decades at Arthur/Kent Inc., where he also maintains a bookkeeping role. 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, employing a variety of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburg, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, Allen was associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Laurel Financial Group, where he was also a co-owner. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored financial recommendations, offering clients access to various advisory and brokerage programs.

Joy Marshall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with financial consultants to assist clients in evaluating their financial situations and identifying opportunities to better align their plans with their goals. She has been in this role since 2025. Prior to her current position, Joy worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Before joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Investments from 2022 to 2024 and began her career as a Personal Banker at PNC Bank from 2021 to 2022. Outside of her professional work, Joy has interests in art, badminton, painting, pets, swimming, and traveling.

Joseph Grunwald is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. and TIAA-CREF. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and municipal advisory services.

Zachary Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

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.

Jason Roney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 10 years of experience at Merrill, working with professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. Alena guides clients across various investment products, portfolio strategies, and appropriate financial goals depending on their life stage and vision for their lifestyle and legacy. She works one-on-one with clients to define goals and choose portfolio strategies designed to reach them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as client situations change. Alena holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Belarus State Economic University. Alena has expertise in managing market risk and suggesting suitable investment allocations that may include individual stocks, bonds, or custom portfolios. She has a special interest in investments related to innovative market niches such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud-based computing, and electric vehicles. As a first-generation American, Alena is committed to empowering others and is involved in environmental causes, animal welfare, and the arts. She has served multiple terms on the Lubbock Symphony Board of Directors and is a member of the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she supports the Dress for Success organization. Alena is multilingual, speaking English and Russian.