Michael Brown is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at several Federated affiliates and a period of academic involvement at Duquesne University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with fiduciary financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities and a broad service platform that includes custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending programs.

Marcel Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity and Wells Fargo, among other firms. Marcel is currently based in Ambler, PA. 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. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program.

Corey Di Pietro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc., as well as a five-year tenure at Robert Morris University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Wesley Nicholson is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent over three decades at Laurel Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Nicholson has involvement as a co-owner of Laurel Financial Group, a private entity focused on securities, advisory, and insurance business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Nicholas Troha is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and DSF Wealth Management Group, as well as experience in higher education at Ursinus College. Outside of finance, he has involvement with community organizations including youth sports leagues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Anthony Pol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Poach, Koury & Associates LLC, where he manages an investment-related business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nathan Paschel is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he works with high-net-worth families to provide organization, accountability, education, and partnership around their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation and brings knowledge that includes an in-depth understanding of financial markets as well as holistic financial planning. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, previously serving as a Financial Consultant before his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate in Fixed Income at JP Morgan Investment Management from 2017 to 2019, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2017, and a Retirement Plan Consultant at ADP Broker-Dealer from 2013 to 2015. Nathan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys camping, golf, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Wealth Management, focusing on fixed income and credit union securities, as well as aspects of insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and advisory platforms tailored to client objectives.

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 holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Larson worked in various engineering roles and is involved with Northman Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a ski patrol member at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk profiles.

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® certificant with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2024. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 19 years and has been self-employed since 1988. Brooks also owns a sole proprietorship focused on tax preparation and planning, and he operates Riverspointe Wealth Advisors, an LLC providing financial planning, life insurance, and fixed income annuities advice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios.

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.