Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Petsmart for sixteen years. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services through a variety of program strategies and extensive manager selection overseen by the firm’s CIO and platform.

Matthew Prepelka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes 12 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Two Brothers Holdings (Bucks and Bos Archery Shop) and Big Bow Outdoor Productions, a media production company, and serves on the board of Outdoor Immersion, a charitable organization managing a race event. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Lattimore is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience, including five years in real estate finance prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He specializes in offering financial guidance, education, and wealth management strategies to families and individuals addressing financial challenges. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed an accredited certificate program at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and also serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching financial planning at Duquesne University. He was named to Forbes' list of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" in 2018 and their "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019. Chris lives in Allison Park with his wife and four daughters, and his personal interests include reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce, a community organization focused on supporting business development in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. 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 a variety of individual and institutional investors.

Deron Donalson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022, he worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years, PNC Wealth Management for 4 years, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for 1 year. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed account programs, wrap programs, and custody and brokerage services, employing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Marc De Santis is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Xane Stock is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Xane worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and SagePoint Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kevin Gang is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Maggio Group in 2023, bringing extensive experience from his long-standing career in the financial industry. Since beginning his career in 1998, Kevin has worked with firms such as J.P. Morgan, AllianceBernstein, Federated Hermes, and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Strive Asset Management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Allegheny College and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kevin lives in Peters Township with his wife Jamie and their five children. Outside of work, he spends time with his family, participates in church activities, enjoys reading, and watching college football.

Bethany Mitcheltree is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services from 2002 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Paul Contos Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 19 years at Citizens Investment Services Corp. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he is involved in providing fixed annuities and personal and business insurance in addition to his advisory work. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a broad range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Jarrod Frazier Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, and previously at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through wealth advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and uses forward-looking capital market assumptions, offering access to derivative and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Lawrence Barber Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997 and offers expertise in areas including endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. He attended the University of Vermont, though no degree was conferred, and holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lawrence has been involved in the startup and growth of businesses in alternate energy, outdoor sports equipment, and natural foods. Lawrence serves on the boards of the Catamount Trail Association and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He is also affiliated with the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Vermont Hang gliding and Paragliding Association. He lives in Charlotte, Vermont, and participates in adventure sports including backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, and traveling.

Richard Petro is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2024. He is also an insurance agent with Canella Financial Group, specializing in fixed annuity sales and life insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Timothy Madar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in fiduciary activities related to revocable trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

John Snyder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved as waterfront staff at a YMCA family camp and is authoring a book on timeless principles and modern challenges. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or custom strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jesse Garshak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, The Huntington Investment Company, and Essex National Securities. Outside of advisory services, he is a business owner of Garshak Industries, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Janet Kirk is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 47 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and is also affiliated with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile.

Edward Ifft Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Hope Network, a nonprofit supporting programs for the physically disabled, and is a trustee for the Kate M Kelley Foundation, which provides grants to Catholic institutions and charities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Vilyamir Kolesnichenko is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and has diverse prior experience including roles outside finance. He serves as a volunteer director on the board of the Ukrainian Self-reliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union and is engaged in creative activities such as wedding photography and fine art sales. Baird’s DDK Group, where he is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in assets and offers a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by in-house research and specialized advisory services.

Pamela Pasterick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to each client's risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.