Upper Saint Clair, PA Office

David Foster is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009 and has been affiliated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by its investment platform and tax-efficient strategies.

Jack Kelly is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals and families to develop disciplined investment strategies aligned with their long-term financial goals. His approach emphasizes clear planning, thoughtful risk management, and building lasting client relationships. Jack began his career at Bank of New York Mellon as a Senior Analyst in Global Securities Operations before joining Merrill in 2022. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Duquesne University. Outside of his professional practice, Jack enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Jean Schmid is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Devin Kelley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in wealth management. She works with a team of advisors to assist clients through all stages of life, focusing on accumulation, distribution, and preservation of wealth. Devin specializes in family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Devin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Westminster College and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to develop comprehensive financial strategies that align with their goals and passions. Devin is also involved in professional organizations including the United Way Bridges Society and the United Way Women's Leadership Council. Outside of her professional role, Devin is active in her local community in Pittsburgh, volunteering through various local channels. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cooking.

Tyler Lambert is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously held roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2014 to 2018. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jason Kollar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 25 years of experience at Merrill, all as a Financial Advisor, and focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Jason's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Geneva College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jason has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2022. Born and raised in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, Jason is married with three children. He holds a pilot's license and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He lives on a 40-acre farm where he spends most of his time with family.

Natalie Meharey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she has been associated with Uber Technologies, Inc. since 2016. 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 supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Scott Maidman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with financial planning and portfolio management services, helping them pursue their objectives through both traditional guidance and discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies. Scott has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Robert Morris University. Outside of work, Scott enjoys participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, ice hockey, and skiing. When not in the office or meeting with clients, he is often attending youth sporting events for his children.

Christian Kelly is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a managing partner of The Kelly Group, where he focuses on helping clients grow and preserve their wealth through customized strategies in investment selection, portfolio design, and risk management. Christian also leverages resources across Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to assist clients with home financing, securities-based lending, refinancing, and small business needs as part of comprehensive financial planning. Christian brings technical experience from his previous role in Merrill's investment banking division in New York City, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions, raising capital for corporate clients, and valuing companies through extensive market research. He holds multiple FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 65, and 79) and carries an insurance license. He has earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations, and is a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Mr. Kelly graduated Magna Cum Laude from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor's degree in Economics, receiving the Robert Day Scholarship. He lives in Pittsburgh and enjoys eating good food in the company of good people. Christian is also involved in the community through ethics-related activities.

Amanda Battaglia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings a family-focused approach to financial advising, developed through early exposure to the profession as the daughter of Mark Battaglia, a longtime Merrill financial advisor. Amanda and her father provide comprehensive goals-based strategies that address clients' desires for themselves, their families, and their communities. Her expertise includes areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Amanda works closely with accomplished individuals and multigenerational clients, including business owners and active and retired athletes, often collaborating with specialists from Bank of America Private Bank and Bank of America. Amanda holds a Bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and certifications including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She is involved with the Brew House Association and the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Amanda lives in Mount Lebanon and enjoys activities such as football, hiking, horseback riding, ice hockey, music, reading, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Susan Reasinger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wade Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a team of advisors with a combined 100+ years of experience. The team manages approximately $877 million as of March 2023 for families, corporations, and foundations. Wade specializes in high net worth client services, focusing on areas such as multi-generational legacy planning, philanthropic giving, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With 24 years of planning experience, Wade holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro University. Wade’s expertise includes coordinating with clients' external legal and accounting professionals to integrate financial and legacy plans, as well as providing access to trust, estate planning, credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America Private Bank. Wade resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three children and is actively involved in his community. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Quantum Theater, and Fortis Future. Additionally, he dedicates time to youth sports coaching and enjoys football, golfing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

John Zalewski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2009, following three years at UBS Financial Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Patricia Bojarski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alena Ilyushyna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining Merrill Wealth Management in 2024 after over 10 years of experience working with professional practice clients, nonprofit organizations, and high net worth families. She helps clients navigate various investment products and portfolio strategies tailored to their life stages and financial goals. Alena specializes in guiding clients through investment opportunities in innovative market sectors such as generative AI, internet-of-things, cloud-based computing, and electric vehicles, drawing on her experience in the IT sector. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Alena emphasizes strong portfolio performance balanced with market risk management. She advises on investment allocations appropriate for current market conditions, which may include individual stocks and bonds or custom portfolios, and provides access to Merrill's market insights along with banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Alena holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Belarus State Economic University and is a member of Mensa International. Beyond her professional role, Alena is involved in community and cultural organizations, having served multiple terms on the Lubbock Symphony Board of Directors and currently serving on the Jack Heinz Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She supports environmental causes, animal welfare, the arts, and participates in Dress for Success. Her personal interests include drawing, sketching, gardening, hiking, music, painting, and traveling.