Mitchell Mercer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company for nine years and has been affiliated with Ohio National Financial Services for over a decade. Mercer also operates a non-variable life insurance business as a side activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Lattimore is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience, including five years in real estate finance prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He specializes in offering financial guidance, education, and wealth management strategies to families and individuals addressing financial challenges. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed an accredited certificate program at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and also serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching financial planning at Duquesne University. He was named to Forbes' list of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" in 2018 and their "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019. Chris lives in Allison Park with his wife and four daughters, and his personal interests include reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce, a community organization focused on supporting business development in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. 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 a variety of individual and institutional investors.

Deron Donalson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Robert Baird since 2022, previously spending 18 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with an emphasis on ongoing manager selection, monitoring, and the use of internal research tools.

Marc De Santis is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jesse Best is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at firms including Avantax and The Huntington Investment Company. He serves as a board member for the Oakmont Boulevard Project, which focuses on city improvement efforts such as maintaining thoroughfares and holiday decorations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and supports various program structures and custodial relationships.

Xane Stock is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Xane worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and SagePoint Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor for multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Elizabeth Treater is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. She has experience at Touchstone Capital, Inc. and American Pension Benefits, and previously worked in culinary management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, while also supporting municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kevin Gang is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Maggio Group in 2023, bringing extensive experience from his long-standing career in the financial industry. Since beginning his career in 1998, Kevin has worked with firms such as J.P. Morgan, AllianceBernstein, Federated Hermes, and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Strive Asset Management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Allegheny College and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kevin lives in Peters Township with his wife Jamie and their five children. Outside of work, he spends time with his family, participates in church activities, enjoys reading, and watching college football.

Bethany Mitcheltree is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kathleen Favorite is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Favorite Properties Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and manages third-party asset managers with oversight from an independent due-diligence consultant.

Paul Contos Jr. is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2023, following a 19-year tenure at Citizens Investment Services Corp. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven solutions.

Lawrence Barber Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997 and offers expertise in areas including endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. He attended the University of Vermont, though no degree was conferred, and holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lawrence has been involved in the startup and growth of businesses in alternate energy, outdoor sports equipment, and natural foods. Lawrence serves on the boards of the Catamount Trail Association and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He is also affiliated with the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Vermont Hang gliding and Paragliding Association. He lives in Charlotte, Vermont, and participates in adventure sports including backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, and traveling.

Richard Petro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA Inc. from 2010 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent with Canella Financial Group, engaged in fixed annuity and life insurance sales since 1991. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Timothy Madar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2012 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. He is also involved in fiduciary activities through the Adam J Madar, Kevin M Madar, and Timothy R Madar Revocable Trusts. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with a range of financial product offerings.

Jesse Garshak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garshak Industries, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Janet Kirk is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Canonsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 47 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and is also affiliated with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile.

Edward Ifft Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Hope Network, a nonprofit supporting programs for the physically disabled, and is a trustee for the Kate M Kelley Foundation, which provides grants to Catholic institutions and charities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Vilyamir Kolesnichenko is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer director on the board of the Ukrainian Self-reliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union and is involved in artistic ventures including wedding photography and fine art sales. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Kolesnichenko is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Pamela Pasterick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC Capital Markets' broader capital markets and affiliated asset management resources.