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 with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Micah Larson and New Saint Andrew's College, as well as experience in the hospitality and retail sectors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and third-party asset management services, utilizing various program sponsors and managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Mark Kuehn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Allison Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entities since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account options while maintaining these as separate services.

Staci Black is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Louis Sforza Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tyler Blake is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019, following prior roles at Citizens Financial Group and Pruco Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for the Moon Area High School boys soccer team. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies within the broader J.P. Morgan organization.

Paul Yuna is a financial advisor with Osaic in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years and has been associated with Sagemark Consulting, Inc. for over three decades. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an agent in the sale of fixed annuities and life, disability income, and long-term health care insurance through Mosaic Consulting. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms, using firm-provided tools to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Anthony Rosato is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Campbell Mc Farlane is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023, including his current role starting in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, his experience includes work in retail and hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Zalakar is a financial advisor at Stifel in Pittsburgh, PA, with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds the Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s proprietary investment methodology incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jonathan D'antonio is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1999. He specializes in managing risk across clients' financial lives by integrating their investment, retirement, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Jonathan earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics from Rutgers University. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). These credentials complement his expertise in providing comprehensive wealth management solutions. Residing in Sewickley, Pennsylvania with his wife and four children, Jonathan engages in personal interests such as skiing, cycling, golf, hiking, chess, and spending time with family. He is also involved in the community by volunteering for local non-profits and coaching youth athletics.

Robert Mac Whinnie III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he was a professional golfer for 12 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Kristin Dennis is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She currently works at Merrill and has held prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Anthem Securities, and Hardin Compliance Consulting. Outside of her advisory work, she is a part-time sales associate at Ann Taylor. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.