Sandhya Bhavan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, S&P Global, Goldman Sachs, and the Royal Bank of Canada. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Nan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment research.

John Kozar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cannonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Ameriprise, Merrill, and The Cypher Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a caregiver at Big Heart Health Care LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, employing a combination of model portfolios, subadvisors, and customized strategies.

William Salem is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at OSAIC, having joined in 2023, and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and General American Life Insurance for over three decades. Outside of advising, he operates a tax preparation service as a sole proprietor. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and is known for its large scale and complex affiliate structure.

Brian Friday is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, where he has worked since 2015. Prior to that, he was employed at City National Bank from 2019 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers on the Advisory Communications Committee at the Spencer Family YMCA in Bethel Park, PA. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles through both in-house and third-party managers.

Thomas Pfeifer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren-Tillotson, Inc., and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities including serving as Treasurer and Member of Best Feeds Garden Center LLC and operating his own CPA practice. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various account platforms and proprietary model strategies through a large network of financial professionals.

Robert Cowan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax entities and ongoing self-employment since 1976. He also owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting practice in Pittsburgh, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Bruce Haldeman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cadaret Grant & Co Inc. for 22 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for 2 years. He is also the owner of Bruce R. Haldeman and Associates, a non-variable insurance business. 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 a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Omar Chatha is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate development through co-managing RRK, LLC and holds a minority interest in Pluto Holdings, which focuses on residential real estate development and rental. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a variety of tailored investment programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Cassandra Finley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Dual Signor for the ZTA Wheeling Alumnae Chapter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Conor Hutchison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Murrysville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PSERS and McKnight Development Corporation, as well as work with The Pitt News. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and provides advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Louis D'Angelo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles including owner of D'Angelo Financial Services, LLC, and involvement with the American Cancer Society. He serves on the investment committee for the nonprofit Manchester Bidwell Corporation and is also an author. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

Kyle Baker is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oakmont, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Derouin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Holleran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Emrock is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Irwin, PA, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones Investments since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with DEFG 21 LLC, a holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Laurie Harriger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by in-house research and a centralized operational structure.

Ronald Prasad is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing rideshare transportation services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Mark Vuono is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and a current position at D'Angelo Financial Services, where he assists with mutual fund due diligence and insurance opportunities. Outside of his financial work, he coaches high school and middle school wrestling teams at his alma mater. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with tools that include risk profiling and probability modeling.

John Castello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked in various roles including positions at Lantern Point Taverna and ThinkEquity LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.