Stephen Patrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a family trust and acts as an executor for his father's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Petsmart for sixteen years. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services through a variety of program strategies and extensive manager selection overseen by the firm’s CIO and platform.

Matthew Prepelka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes 12 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Two Brothers Holdings (Bucks and Bos Archery Shop) and Big Bow Outdoor Productions, a media production company, and serves on the board of Outdoor Immersion, a charitable organization managing a race event. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mitchell Mercer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Federated MDTA LLC. Mercer is also involved in selling life insurance and operates a business entity related to his LPL work. 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 and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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 with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held positions at Hefren Tillotson, Inc., PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including separately managed accounts, tax management, and direct indexing, supported by internal research and investment professionals.

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 licenses. She has prior experience at Touchstone Capital, Inc., American Pension Benefits, and Federated Investment Counseling. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports 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®-credentialed advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 19 years at Citizens Investment Services Corp. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he is involved in providing fixed annuities and personal and business insurance in addition to his advisory work. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a broad range of strategic and tactical investment options.

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 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in fiduciary activities related to revocable trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Jesse Garshak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, The Huntington Investment Company, and Essex National Securities. Outside of advisory services, he is a business owner of Garshak Industries, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

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.