THE DUCKWORTH HAGGERTY GROUP Duckworth, Haggerty, Lattimore, Sims Duerr
Merrill Private Wealth Management
260 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 338.5260
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Mission Statement
The Duckworth Haggerty Group works closely with individuals, families and institutions as they address the complex challenges of preserving, enhancing and managing their wealth. When we listen deeply and work purposefully, we can help improve the quality of our clients’ lives.
Welcome

"Your client experience will be delivered by outstanding team members who are driven to simplify and improve your life, and have access to a vast array of services.”   Michael Duckworth, Managing Director Private Wealth Advisor The Duckworth Haggerty Group works closely with individuals, families and institutions to navigate the complexities of preserving, growing, and managing significant wealth. Our approach is built on personalized, goals-based strategies that reflect our deep understanding of each client’s financial life. Michael Duckworth, Jennifer Haggerty, Helen Sims Duerr, and Chris Lattimore, our team's Private Wealth Advisors, are highly trained and dedicated to offering innovative strategies that meet the demands of substantial wealth. With decades of collective experience, we focus on a select group of ultra-high-net-worth clients, allowing us to provide the time, attention, and strategic insights needed to guide them through the financial responsibilities and opportunities that accompany significant wealth Our multidimensional approach includes investment advice and guidance, risk management, retirement income planning, wealth transfer, trust and estate planning services, and coordination for families with special needs. We also provide access to Bank of America banking services to ensure a comprehensive wealth management experience. Merrill Private Wealth Management provides the tools and resources typically reserved for the world’s largest enterprises, but with the personalized, boutique-like approach clients expect from an experienced and dedicated team.

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Introducing Audrey Tuckerman, Private Wealth Advisor
Recognition
Michael Duckworth
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2011-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2019, 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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THE DUCKWORTH HAGGERTY GROUP Duckworth, Haggerty, Lattimore, Sims Duerr
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
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.

Wednesday, October 9th 2024| 4:00pm
Economic Outlook with Jeff Bush, The Washington Post (Virtual Event)

Duckworth Haggerty Group, Merrill Private Wealth, invites you to a virtual event featuring Jeff Bush, a dynamic and insightful speaker and author known for his unique ability to translate difficult tax and fiscal information coming out of Washington, D.C. Jeff will discuss his perspective on the current political environment and prospective legislation.

Jeff Bush presents more than 200 times yearly in the US and abroad to a client base that includes a who's who list of Fortune 500 firms from Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between. Jeff frequently appears on CNBC's Nightly Business Report, is featured in various industry publications, including Investment News, and a guest on POTUS Sirius/XM Radio.

While Jeff is best known as a keynote speaker, he has shared the stage with many notables, including prior Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke and Stanley Fischer, Ron Insana, a reporter for Market Score Board and former Senior CNBC Analyst, Consuelo Mack, host of Wealth Track, Jeffrey Applegate, CIO for Morgan Stanley, Robert Reynolds President and CEO of Putnam Investments, and John Theil, former Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management at Bank of America.

Meet Our Team
Michael Duckworth
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5264
Jennifer Haggerty
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5266
Christopher Lattimore,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5267
Helen Sims Duerr,

CAP®, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5271
Audrey Tuckerman
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
614.225.3010
Brad Chiesa
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5276
Jonathan Adams,

CRPC™

Vice President, Resident Director - Private Wealth Advisor
412.338.5274
Jennifer N Wanchisn,

ChSNC®, CFP®

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
412.338.5272
Ashley Ek,

CFP®, CPWA®

Private Wealth Relationship Manager
412.338.5279
Kristen Davis,

CIMA®

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Investment Manager
412.338.5263
Justin Lloyd,

CFP®, CIMA®

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Investment Manager
412.338.5269
Natalie M Laux
Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Associate
412.338.5278
Tracy C. Solan
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
412.338.5262
Carlos A Youssef
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
412.338.5265
Jay Dillon Palamides
Officer, Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
412.338.5268
Emily R. Jordheim
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
412.338.5261
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.
Avhik Mitra
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
William J Bosack
Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
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.

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