Michael Brown is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at several Federated affiliates and a period of academic involvement at Duquesne University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with fiduciary financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities and a broad service platform that includes custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending programs.

Marcel Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity and Wells Fargo, among other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market approach.

Corey Di Pietro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Wesley Nicholson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Laurel Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network, where he spent over three decades. Nicholson is also a co-owner of Laurel Financial Group, Inc., a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial product offerings and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Nicholas Troha is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and DSF Wealth Management Group, as well as experience in higher education at Ursinus College. Outside of finance, he has involvement with community organizations including youth sports leagues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Anthony Pol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Poach, Koury & Associates LLC, where he manages an investment-related business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nathan Paschel is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he works with high-net-worth families to provide organization, accountability, education, and partnership around their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation and brings knowledge that includes an in-depth understanding of financial markets as well as holistic financial planning. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, previously serving as a Financial Consultant before his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate in Fixed Income at JP Morgan Investment Management from 2017 to 2019, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2017, and a Retirement Plan Consultant at ADP Broker-Dealer from 2013 to 2015. Nathan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys camping, golf, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Tyler Vallano is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022, he worked extensively in the Pittsburgh area. Vallano serves on the Board of Directors and the investment/finance committee of The NEC Society. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate and business entities, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a variety of separately managed account programs supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Theresa Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also has experience with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Wealth Management, where she works with credit union clients on fixed income products and insurance-related services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies, supporting a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Kyle Bero is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously with Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of KKB & Associates, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to provide tailored investment solutions.

Daniel Spencer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fort Frederica Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Christian Vadas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Lithia Motors, Ken Ganley Toyota, Fitness International DBA L.A. Fitness, and American Pool. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katrina Saylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Investments. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates for five years and The Monteverde Group for 21 years, a firm he has maintained involvement with alongside his current role. 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 financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with a broad range of investment options and operational support tools.

Lucas Boyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for three years and BNY Mellon for seven years. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Boyd joined Merrill in 2025. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tory Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various engineering and construction positions and is involved as a volunteer ski patrol member at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions according to client risk tolerance and needs.

Christian Friday is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant track coach for both Keystone Oaks School District and Chatham University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Earl Brooks Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 19 years and has been self-employed since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Earl Brooks Services, a tax preparation and planning business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money managers.

Robert George is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009 and concurrently maintains a professional role with Robert A. George, M.D., P.C. since 1990. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.