Tyler Vallano is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022, he worked extensively in the Pittsburgh area. Vallano serves on the Board of Directors and the investment/finance committee of The NEC Society. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate and business entities, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a variety of separately managed account programs supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Theresa Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also has experience with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Wealth Management, where she works with credit union clients on fixed income products and insurance-related services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies, supporting a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Kyle Bero is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously with Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of KKB & Associates, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to provide tailored investment solutions.

Christian Vadas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Lithia Motors, Ken Ganley Toyota, Fitness International DBA L.A. Fitness, and American Pool. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katrina Saylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Investments. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates for five years and The Monteverde Group for 21 years, a firm he has maintained involvement with alongside his current 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with a broad range of investment options and operational support tools.

Lucas Boyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for three years and BNY Mellon for seven years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Boyd joined Merrill in 2025. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tory Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various engineering and construction positions and is involved as a volunteer ski patrol member at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions according to client risk tolerance and needs.

Christian Friday is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant track coach for both Keystone Oaks School District and Chatham University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Earl Brooks Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 19 years and has been self-employed since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Earl Brooks Services, a tax preparation and planning business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money managers.

Robert George is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009 and concurrently maintains a professional role with Robert A. George, M.D., P.C. since 1990. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Jesse Bowman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Nationwide Financial, The Huntington Investment Company, Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Bowman is involved with non-variable insurance businesses. 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, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Audrey Webb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously was with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Kevin Miller. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Procaccini is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designation from Retirement Advisor University in collaboration with the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education. Bryan has over seventeen years of experience in investment management. He works closely with plan sponsor clients, providing a broad range of services including retirement plan investment committee support, fiduciary assistance, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Bryan and his team manage over $1 billion for select families, corporations, and non-profit entities. Bryan is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Finance. He serves as a director at Ward Home, Inc. and is involved with Children's Hospital's Camp Chihopi. His personal interests include adventure sports, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Marta Merchant is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1984, concurrently working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an officer in a family-held, for-profit business, MIC Holdings, based in Pittsburgh. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Linville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior roles including work at McKinsey & Company and military service in the United States Navy. Outside of his advisory role, Linville has ownership interests in several technology and consumer startups, primarily in passive capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to a range of investment strategies with the inclusion of ESG considerations.

Anthony Mascioli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2014 to 2015. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Amanda Blount is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 11 years and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for one year before joining Baird in 2022. Baird’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research, and advanced tools including artificial intelligence to support client advice, and manages approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

William Ravotti is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including over three decades with Northwestern Mutual and eight years at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company before joining Mass Mutual in 2020. He is also active as an agent involved in the sales and service of fixed life, annuity, accident, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations.