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Jancisin | DiSilvio

Merrill Private Wealth Management

600 Grant Street

Floor 49

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 566.6628

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Empowering Prosperity, Simplifying Wealth. Our unwavering commitment is to transform complex financial landscapes into seamless, straightforward pathways, ensuring a legacy of stability and growth for a select clientele who seek not just management, but mastery of their wealth.

Jancisin | DiSilvio

WelcomeRecognitionOur ApproachMeet Our TeamInsightsAbout Private Wealth

Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Our locations:

Pittsburgh Offices:

600 Grant Street, 49th Floor | Pittsburgh, PA 15219
6493 Robinson Centre Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Los Angeles Office:

2049 Century Park East, Suite 1200 | Los Angeles, CA 90067

Recognition

Derek Jancisin

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor

On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2017-2020

(Published annually Jan – Mar. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 – Dec 31 of prior year.)

Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2018-2022

(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

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On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2017-2020

(Published annually Jan – Mar. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 – Dec 31 of prior year.)

Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2018-2022

(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2024

(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019

(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)

Financial Planning's "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2021-2022

(Published annually Jan – Feb. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 of prior year.)

Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2021

(Published on March 12, 2021. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2020.)

Financial Planning's "Top 40 Brokers Under 40", 2023-2024

Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2022-2024

(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)

Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023

(Published on August 8, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2023

(Published on August 8, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024

(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Show more recognition

Derek Jancisin

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor

On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2017-2020

(Published annually Jan – Mar. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 – Dec 31 of prior year.)

Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2018-2022

(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

Show More Recognitions

On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2017-2020

(Published annually Jan – Mar. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 – Dec 31 of prior year.)

Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2018-2022

(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2024

(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019

(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)

Financial Planning's "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2021-2022

(Published annually Jan – Feb. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 of prior year.)

Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2021

(Published on March 12, 2021. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2020.)

Financial Planning's "Top 40 Brokers Under 40", 2023-2024

Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2022-2024

(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)

Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023

(Published on August 8, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2023

(Published on August 8, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024

(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Gennaro DiSilvio

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024

(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2022-2023

(Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024

(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2022-2023

(Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)

Jancisin | DiSilvio

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024

(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)

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Our Approach

Our Philosophy

We believe your unique goals should be at the center of all of your financial decisions and form the foundation of your financial strategy. Because significant wealth requires customized goals-based financial strategies, we believe in building lasting relationships with a limited number of clients, taking the time to understand your most important priorities for today, tomorrow and your long-term future. Our philosophy celebrates collaboration. Working with a team of specialists, we draw on the resources and insights of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect your aspirations for yourself and current and future generations of your family. Finally, we believe that while significant wealth brings complex challenges, our experience, passion and perspectives can help you simplify your life.

Meet Our Team

Derek Jancisin,

ChFC®, CEPA®, CFP®, CPFA®, CPWA®, CRPC™, SE-AWMA™

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor

412.566.6628

Gennaro DiSilvio

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor

412.566.6637

David S Jancisin

Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager

412.566.6625

Kevin Cox

First Vice President, Associate Resident Director

412.249.7804

William J. Pulice,

CPFA®

First Vice President, Senior Consultant

304.848.1002

Marta R Merchant

Vice President, Senior Consultant

412.566.6561

Amanda Battaglia,

CFP®, CPFA®

Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor

412.854.7778

Susan S Cruz,

CPFA®, CTFA

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager

412.566.6568

Karen S Kohut,

CPFA®

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Relationship Manager

412.566.6535

Amy L Newcamp

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Associate

412.566.6661

Ashley N Pogel

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

412.249.7807

Katrina Saylor,

ADPA™

Officer, Registered Private Wealth Client Associate

412.566.6605

Lauren Johnston

Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)

412.566.6589

Additional Resources

The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.

William J Bosack

Structured Credit Executive

Bank of America, N.A.

Jeremy Floberg

Wealth Strategies Advisor

Bank of America, N.A.

Antonio Caruso

Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

NMLS #572969

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About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle
Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.