Elise Yanders is a Wealth Management Advisor leading The Yanders Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she and her diverse team focus on managing clients' financial resources with an emphasis on socially responsible investment strategies. She is among the few African-American females who have worked on Wall Street and founded her own group to provide personalized wealth management. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. She collaborates with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Elise holds a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois System and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee System. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She is active in various professional and community organizations such as the Allegheny YMCA, Urban League of Pittsburgh, and Women's Sports Foundation Committee, and participates in community events like the MS Walk and Susan Komen Race for the Cure. Outside of her professional work, Elise enjoys cooking, dancing, interior decorating, reading, running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Olivia Brinker is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she provides wealth planning strategies to local female business owners, families, and retirees. She became a partner in the Bohn, Brinker, Floberg, and Gleason Group in 2022 and serves as President of the Western PA Women's Exchange for Merrill Lynch Bank of America, a forum for women in wealth management divisions to share ideas and support personal, career, and leadership development. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, Olivia has held various roles including Client Associate and Financial Advisor, building practices from the ground up. She focuses on client needs by actively listening to their goals and delivering tailored wealth management support through collaboration with team members and specialists. Her approach emphasizes quality, timeliness, and a disciplined process. Olivia holds a Bachelor's Degree from Slippery Rock University and an MBA from Chatham University. She has earned the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved with professional organizations such as the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance and the Chatham Alumni Advisory Board, and supports community organizations including Autism Speaks, Sampson Family YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Special Olympics, and Wesley Family Services.

Carl Marshalwitz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 26 years of experience in providing financial advice to businesses and individuals. He has been with Merrill for 22 years, focusing on managing and preserving wealth through comprehensive, solution-focused strategies tailored to his clients' needs. His areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Carl holds a Bachelor's Degree from Strayer University and a High School Diploma from Pine Richland. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A native of Gibsonia, he resides there with his wife of 22 years and their two sons. Carl is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having participated in the Grenada invasion of 1985. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and is a member of professional organizations such as the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the North Hills Masonic Lodge. His personal interests include baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Zachary Schwartz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined The Schwartz Group in 2021, initially serving as a Client Associate before advancing to his current role. Zach applies his background in American politics and the US energy industry to his work, offering expertise in areas such as employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, and socially responsible investing. Before transitioning into financial advising, Zach managed political campaigns for candidates across federal, state, and local levels, including executive, legislative, and judicial offices. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English and Spanish, Zach emphasizes personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Zach is active in community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Tree of Life Congregation. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, dancing, reading, running, spending time with family, and writing.

Susan Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an advisory board member for the Parkinson Foundation Western PA and holds board positions with Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Catholic Foundation for Greater Pittsburgh. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and charitable organizations.

Zachary Floberg is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of the Bohn, Brinker, Floberg, and Gleason Group. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, he has focused on serving business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs by developing tailored wealth management strategies that address their unique professional and personal financial goals. Along with his partners, he aims to build integrated wealth management plans that help clients pursue both short and long-term objectives while managing investment risk. Zach leverages investment insights from Merrill Lynch combined with banking services from Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial solutions. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional work, Zach is involved in his community as a volunteer soccer coach and participates in recreational activities such as biking, cooking, hiking, scuba diving, and soccer. He is a member of the professional organization PGH Dynamo.

Kirk Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. He leads J&D Associates in efforts to provide value to clients' wealth and those they care about. Kirk emphasizes friendly discussions with clients and their families to address financial concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and manage expectations. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Kirk is involved in community organizations such as The Pittsburgh Promise, where he serves as a board member, The Frick Art & Historical Center as a trustee and chair of the Collections & Exhibitions committee, and Café Momentum in Pittsburgh as board chair. Originally from California, he resides in Pittsburgh with his husband, Henry.

Kristine Gutkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1984, also practicing at Bank of America since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Vincent Strangio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Private Bank for eight years before joining Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from the use of his photographs. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kyle Wagner is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, Luttner Financial Group, and KeyBank. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Boffelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing, communicating, and executing tailored financial strategies for clients. He manages complex fiduciary, agency, and individual retirement accounts and collaborates with teams in wealth management, banking services, and trust services to support clients in achieving their financial goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John began his career as a Financial Advisor with Lincoln Financial Group and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager with PNC Wealth Management for 19 years before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional role, John is an active member of the North Hills community and participates in various groups and affiliations. He is also a parishioner at Our Lady of Carmel in Ross Township.

John O’Donnell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. John provides support in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution plans. With nearly five years of experience in the financial industry, John works closely with clients to develop financial plans focused on asset growth, income protection, and tax-efficient wealth transition. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. In addition to his professional work, John participates in community service, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include hiking, attending sporting events, listening to music, golfing, basketball, cooking, football, soccer, swimming, reading, and spending time with his family.

Max Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Northern Trust and BNY Mellon. 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.

Jessica Bovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, among other positions. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a bartender at Aramark in Pittsburgh. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerel Patch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built a career since 1989. He serves as a founding member of The JB Group, advising a select group of affluent client families nationwide, including senior executives, business owners, and landowners across various industries. He emphasizes a boutique level of personalized wealth management, leveraging his deep expertise to align the efforts of clients' CPAs, attorneys, and firm specialists in addressing complex, multi-generational financial challenges such as wealth transfer, legacy planning, and philanthropic strategies. Jerel holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), among others awarded by recognized industry organizations. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Committed to community involvement, Jerel founded a group within his office to facilitate colleague participation in charitable organizations focused on hospice care, cancer, mental healthcare, and dyslexia. He and his wife Rachel, a retired oncology nurse and hospice volunteer, live in Denver where they engage in outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, skiing, and fly fishing.

Pamela Hassinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Chad Ferri serves as the Resident Director at Merrill, where he and his team provide a comprehensive range of financial advisory services. His role focuses on working with individuals and families to simplify their financial lives, optimize resources, and build successful futures. Chad aims to establish deep and genuine connections with his clients, becoming a primary point of contact for their financial endeavors. Chad began his career at Merrill in 2019 as an intern with the McLaughlin-Heckmann Team. He spent time in the downtown Pittsburgh office working with multiple financial advising teams across the market, developing client and account servicing skills. He returned to Greensburg and joined the Financial Advisor Program in 2022 to deepen relationships with clients and expand connections with prospective clients. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. A 2019 graduate of Saint Vincent College, Chad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance – Investment Management. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and participates in the Saint Vincent College Alumni Council. Outside of work, Chad enjoys traveling, boating, spending time with his nephews, and caring for his houseplant collection.

Rachel Yovich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Meet Bub, LLC, a family-owned farm agriculture business focused on raising animals and producing educational farming videos. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tara Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Investments and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deborah Hughes is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill. She joined Merrill in 2012 after over a decade in corporate finance and financial services, including eight years at Edward Jones. In her role, Deborah focuses on creating strategies designed to help clients meet their short- and long-term financial goals, specializing in retirement and estate planning services. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, objective, and client-focused. Deborah listens to and interprets clients' financial situations, preferences, and goals to explore a wide range of possible strategies using Merrill's resources. She is a qualified Portfolio Manager and manages her own Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Michigan. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Deborah enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, golfing, and traveling. She also serves on the board of the PERSAD Center.