Susan Fritsch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1995. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with services that include trade execution, account administration, and custody support.

Thomas Conway is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extensive tenures at Everbank and Securities America Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Conway Financial, a business focused on the sale of fixed and equity index annuities and term life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and investment platforms to provide customized portfolio solutions to its clients.

Jonathan Smith is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. In his role, he partners closely with individuals and families to serve as their primary contact for banking, lending, investment, and financial planning needs. His work focuses on simplifying complex financial issues, particularly retirement planning, addressing challenges such as longer life expectancies, Social Security uncertainty, declining employer benefits, rising healthcare costs, taxes, inflation, and estate considerations. Jonathan aims to build trust and develop personalized plans that help clients implement strategies toward their financial goals and desired lifestyles. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma/GED from the California State University System and is a member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Fallon Kiefer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UPMC East and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with modern portfolio theory and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nikoloz Vasadze is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to provide tailored wealth management strategies. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, executive and equity compensation, services for endowments and non-profits, international wealth management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Nikoloz holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Olaf College and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create personalized plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Nikoloz enjoys basketball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, running, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Brian Cernicky is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2006, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Alex Costa is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and Specialty Consultants Inc., and earlier in his career, he was involved with the Shady Grove Restaurant and Bar as well as the Fox Chapel Golf Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a robust capital-markets platform and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Gianni Dinello is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was affiliated with GVD Borsa LLC and held roles at Charles Previs, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Donnell Scott is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Merrill. Scott serves on the board of The Mentoring Partnership of Southwest Pennsylvania, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to deliver customized financial plans and portfolio management.

Kristyn O Meara is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in 2015. She works closely with clients to develop goals-based financial strategies that address their specific needs for income generation, growth, or a tailored blend of solutions. Kristyn focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kristyn brings to her role an artistic background and years of experience in the service industry, which inform her approach to delivering personalized attention and sharing fresh ideas with clients. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Point Park University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, she is involved with the Washington Area Humane Society. Residing in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Kristyn lives with her husband, Bill, and their son and daughter.

Michael Watson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a document coordinator for the Peters Township Basketball Association, a nonprofit youth basketball organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Brian Debbis is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. He holds partial ownership interests in Heritage Financial Partners Inc. and Heritage Seubert Financial LLC, both investment-related businesses in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Richard Vozel Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice-President of the Winchester Lakes Homeowners Association and is involved with Rotary. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to support client engagements.

Alex Sebastian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Covenant Annuity and Insurance, Covenant Financial Advisors, Covenant Partners LLC, and 1N1 Enterprises. Outside of his advisory work, Sebastian has a 50% ownership stake in Sebastian Enterprises Inc., which operates two restaurants. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Donald Angel is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Canonsburg, PA. Angel is involved with Cardiff, Provins & Angel Wealth Management, LLC, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jay Palamides is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2020 and previously worked at Lehigh University from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the Emerging Leaders Committee at Breakthrough T1D, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for those affected by Type 1 diabetes. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sheryl Klutch is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2007. MML Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers annual collaborative financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs.

David Kline is a Certified Financial Planner® at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Won Son Erdman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, Erdman worked at Waldron Private Wealth and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. He serves as a committee member on the Executive Committee of the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors, where he helps plan educational events for members nationwide. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, supports municipal and public-finance work, and features advisory programs including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Karl Bruch IV is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has prior experience at Cross Border Wealth and Reverse Mortgage Funding. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-based proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term management.