Michelle Kish

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Export, PA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

23 years

About

Michelle Kish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with high-net-worth families and individuals to develop personalized wealth management strategies designed to pursue their life and legacy goals. Michelle combines her analytical skills with empathy to design customized, flexible strategies that evolve with clients' changing life goals and circumstances.

Michelle's expertise includes retirement planning, estate and insurance planning, education planning, liability management, and portfolio management services. She emphasizes clear and honest communication and encourages clients to consider various scenarios to prepare for the unexpected. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Michelle earned her Bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System.

Michelle resides in her hometown of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, where she raises her two children, Brody and Brooklyn. She is involved in the community through the Franklin Regional Athletic Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys attending her children's sporting events, skiing, reading, biking, boating, running, swimming, and watching movies.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management General retirement planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Umbrella liability

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Young Families Parents

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2002 - Present (24 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Ryan P

Series 66

Greensburg, PA

Merrill

Ryan Purvis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides private wealth management services to individuals, families, and businesses, assisting clients with investment management, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Ryan and his team utilize Merrill’s global resources to develop personalized financial strategies that address complex client needs in various market conditions. Ryan's expertise spans a broad range of financial services, including risk assessment, asset management strategies, estate and trust issues, and financial education for the children of affluent clients. He also works extensively with business owners, offering customized financial solutions encompassing retirement plans, cash management, lending resources, and investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall goals. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University as well as a Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Ryan is active in community volunteer work and has personal interests in fishing, hiking, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Casey S

Series 66

Greensburg, PA

Merrill

Casey Shultz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in August 2022. He specializes in delivering tailored wealth planning strategies for individuals and organizations, helping clients meet their current and long-term financial objectives. Casey emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, recognizing the unique circumstances and goals of each client. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, and tax minimization. Prior to joining Merrill, Casey had over ten years of experience in union roles, including positions as a railroader at CSX Transportation and transportation manager at US Steel Corporation. He also worked as a Banker for PNC Financial Services directly before his current role. Casey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an MBA from Excelsior College in Albany, NY, and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Personal Investment Advisor credentials. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Casey is involved with the Westmoreland Food Bank and the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys baseball, bowling, cooking, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family. Casey lives with his wife Leah and their son, Xander.

General retirement planning Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Business sale tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Union Employee

Grant K

Series 66

Irwin, PA

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Dorothy B

Series 63, Series 65

Fox Chapel, PA

Merrill

Dorothy Boyer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting clients to tailored people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. Her work includes assisting clients with funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family goals. Dorothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Goucher College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes addressing clients’ personal perspectives and priorities while aiming to simplify the complexities of investing.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Elder care planning Retirement income strategy Income planning

David N

Series 63, Series 65

Export, PA

Merrill

David Nader is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 1982, he has focused on developing financial strategies and recommendations tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. His approach emphasizes building relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and confidentiality, taking into account clients’ short- and long-term financial objectives. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. David holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is a member of the Porsche Club of America and participates in volunteering activities at his church. David resides in Murrysville, PA with his wife Beth and their two children. His personal interests include cooking, music, photography, and scuba diving.

Wealth management General retirement planning Women Professionals

Michael D

CFP®, Series 66

New Kensington, PA

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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