Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 30 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Jay Simon is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, to support client advice.

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.

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.

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.

Ralph Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that complements the work of its financial advisors.

Randel Morris is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates since 2019. He previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for two decades and has been involved with RGMO Management LLC since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services emphasizing tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by extensive research and a wide range of portfolio management styles.

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.

Anthony Smulski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Trinkala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm uses structured financial planning tools and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laura Gleghorn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, where she has worked since 2003. She has 24 years of industry experience. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hiede Broccoli is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. Prior to this, Broccoli worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and PNC Wealth Management for 3 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Poppert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor in graphic design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Domenico Sciulli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Citizens Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG eligibility considerations, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.