Vincent Kianese is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Investments and a decade running A&L Cleaning. Outside of finance, he hosts a YouTube podcast focused on cooking recipes. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kelsey Jah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for ten years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Lori Brinker serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients' financial lives across areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and more. Her professional expertise is supported by multiple designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Lori holds a bachelor's degree from Grove City College and completed her high school education at Plum High School. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Lori is actively engaged in volunteering with local organizations. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys activities such as biking, boating, hiking, reading, singing, spending time with her family, tennis, and yoga.

James Knause is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 49 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 31 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and over four decades with Arthur/Kent Inc. He is also involved in bookkeeping activities related to his investment business in Carnegie, PA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

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.

Robert Mccalmont is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge since 2011 and simultaneously with Wealth Preservation and Management, Inc. since 1992. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a church trustee and religious volunteer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies and proprietary as well as third-party models.

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.

Joseph Grunwald is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He has also worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2012. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools to deliver advisory services.

Zachary Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

Emmett Licastri is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gregory Wilson and Franklin & Marshall College. He serves as vice president of the non-investment-related Diplomat Wrestling Club, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser model.

Jason Roney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including time at its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she assumed in 2024. She has accumulated over 10 years of experience at Merrill, serving professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. Her work involves guiding clients through various investment products and portfolio strategies tailored to their financial goals and life stages. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder, Alena emphasizes strong portfolio performance and risk management. She provides investment allocations suited to current market conditions, which can include individual stocks, bonds, and custom portfolios. Alena's background in the IT sector informs her interest in innovative market niches such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud computing, and electric vehicles. She offers clients access to insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Alena earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Belarus State Economic University. She is also a member of Mensa International. In addition to her professional work, she has served on the boards of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Her community involvement includes support for Dress for Success. Personal interests include drawing, sketching, gardening, hiking, music, painting, and traveling.

Scott Swinchock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cannonsburg, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Appalachia Energy Partners Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures related to investment and insurance through SBSwin LLC and other affiliated businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management options.

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.

Jacob Dobich is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020, following prior roles at Axa Advisors LLC, Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, and the University of Maryland. Outside of finance, he was involved with Danny West Painting and Remodeling LLC for three years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Hiede Broccoli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Their career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to their current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

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.

Tyler Hertwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Canonsburg, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at First National Bank and has experience outside finance, including a role at New Trail Brewing and as a faculty member at Point Park University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.