Wealth planning that makes a difference

Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. That’s where the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group comes in. Our structured approach combines a disciplined process, customized investment solutions, comprehensive financial planning and focused experience, each of which can have a transformative effect on your financial future.

Pursuing your goals together

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

  • Jim Rimmel

    James Rimmel

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Jim joined UBS in 1997 and has since received many accreditations and awards (please refer to the Recognition section). He focuses on high net worth individuals, business owners, retirement plans, asset allocation strategies and complex financial planning strategies. 

    Jim holds the Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 securities licenses and his insurance license. He earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in strategic planning and finance from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business. Jim graduated with a B.S. in business and a minor in history from Miami University, Oxford, OH.

    Jim is an active member of the local community. He has previously served on boards of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Longue Vue Club, the Coalition for Christian Outreach and Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church.

    Jim lives in Mount Lebanon with his wife, Erin. He enjoys spending time traveling with his family and playing golf.

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

    • Miami University of Ohio
    • Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, Masters in Business Administration
    • Certified Investment Management Consultant
    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
    500 Grant Street
    BNY Mellon Center
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    james.rimmel@ubs.com
    James Rimmel
    500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
  • Dan Pessy

    Daniel Pessy

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Dan began his career at UBS in December 1999, joining the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group in August 2000. Using over 20 years of experience, Dan advises high-net worth individuals and business owners on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer strategies. His focus on financial and retirement planning, asset allocation analysis, and investment manager selection provides his clients with a full-service and holistic approach to wealth management. Dan also advises qualified retirement plans on plan design and fund selection, working closely with employers to provide a critical benefit to their employees.

    Dan was named a Senior Portfolio Manager in the UBS Portfolio Management Program, allowing him to offer personalized, discretionary investment management to his clients. He has also completed the UBS Wealth Advisor Program, which educates exceptional advisors on connecting clients with the vast resources available at UBS and beyond.

    Dan earned a B.S. in Finance and Investment Management from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is actively involved with his alma mater, as well as the American Cancer Society and various youth sports. Dan is an avid golfer, and enjoys travel, golf course architecture, and spending time with friends and family. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.

    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

    • Duquesne University, B.S.
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Wealth Advisor
    500 Grant Street
    BNY Mellon Center
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    daniel.pessy@ubs.com
    Daniel Pessy
    500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
  • John Porter

    John Porter

    Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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    As a relationship manager, John works with our individual clients, qualified retirement plans and their participants to find solutions for their financial needs. John concentrates on Next Gen and Rising Generation clients, helping them invest for retirement as well as potential education costs and home purchases. His focus on financial planning and investment management play a critical role in the long term financial success of our working-age clients.

    John joined the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting group in 2017. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and his Life, Accident & Health insurance license. John graduated from Grove City College with a B.S. in Business Finance. An active member of his community, John is involved with his alma mater and City Reformed church. He’s a lifelong basketball fan, and enjoys playing in league competition as well as coaching middle-school basketball in the Pittsburgh area. John enjoys golf, listening to audio books, and traveling to National Parks with his wife, Lauren. They reside in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

      • Grove City College, B.S.
        500 Grant Street
        BNY Mellon Center
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        john.porter@ubs.com
        John Porter
        500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
      • Maggie Rimmel

        Maggie Rimmel

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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        As a Relationship Manager, Maggie works both with individual clients and managed account solutions across the business. She focuses on Retirement Planning for working-age clients and Generational Wealth Planning for retirement-age clients. Maggie is interested in building personal relationships with clients and their families and providing financial education to the next generation.

        Maggie joined the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Group in April 2022 after working as a Financial Advisor in UBS’s Wealth Advice Center. She currently holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Maggie graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and a B.A. in Psychology. With a combination of her Psychology background and Financial training, Maggie loves to connect with clients and anticipate their needs or concerns.

        In her free time, Maggie enjoys volleyball, Pilates, and traveling.

          • Emory University, B.S.
          • Emory University, B.A.
            500 Grant Street
            BNY Mellon Center
            Pittsburgh, PA 15219
            margaret.rimmel@ubs.com
            Maggie Rimmel
            500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
          • Anna

            Anna Grassel

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            With a passion for finance, Anna enjoys working with clients to help them achieve their financial goals (anything from purchasing a Chanel handbag to saving for college!) and build generational wealth. Her attention to detail coupled with her strong communication skills make her a natural fit to be a frontline Senior Wealth Strategy Associate. With nearly a decade of financial experience working as a wholesaler and wealth management analyst, Anna joined the team in May 2023. Anna currently holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.  Through her professional and personal experiences, Anna has learned that the best investment you can make in life is people.

            She is the President of the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Society which is a non-profit that gives back to the local, Pittsburgh community. She is actively involved in volunteering at the Pittsburgh Food Bank and Delmont Public Library. She resides in downtown Pittsburgh and can be found golfing in the summer and skiing in the winter.

              • Grove City College, B.S.
                500 Grant Street
                BNY Mellon Center
                Pittsburgh, PA 15219
                anna.grassel@ubs.com
                Anna Grassel
                500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
              • Christine Mulkerrin

                Christine Mulkerrin

                Wealth Management Associate

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                With twenty years of experience with the team, Christine is responsible for all aspects of client service and operations. She is also responsible for our client on-boarding process.

                Christine joined the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group in January 2003 after working as a sales assistant at Morgan Stanley and at a local venture capital firm.

                She holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and has completed the Private Wealth Management Education Program. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in communications. In her spare time, Christine is an active participant in rowing and enjoys traveling and reading.

                      500 Grant Street
                      BNY Mellon Center
                      Pittsburgh, PA 15219
                      christine.mulkerrin@ubs.com
                      Christine Mulkerrin
                      500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
                    • Jenna Chianello

                      Jenna Verbosky

                      Senior Client Associate

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                      Jenna has worked in the finance industry for over 15 years, joining the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group in November 2020 as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate. 

                      Jenna graduated from Youngstown State in 2008 with a B.S. in Finance. She holds a Series 7, Series 66 and her insurance license.  Previously, Jenna worked for Ameriprise Financial in Client Service and Planning.  She enjoys reading, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and trying new restaurants around the city.  Jenna and her husband, Justin, reside in Greentree and love traveling together.

                            500 Grant Street
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                            Pittsburgh, PA 15219
                            jenna.chianello@ubs.com
                            Jenna Verbosky
                            500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
                          • Taylor

                            Taylor Pohl

                            Client Associate

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                            Taylor has worked in the finance industry since 2019 after graduating from Duquesne University with a B.S in Finance and a minor in Marketing. She joined the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group in December 2022 as a Client Associate.

                            Taylor holds a Series 6, 63 and her insurance license. Previously, Taylor worked in the retail banking industry as a relationship manager, helping clients with their basic banking needs as well as retirement planning.

                            Outside of work, she enjoys riding her horse, spending time with her family, and frequently traveling to Florida for some much needed vacation time.

                                  500 Grant Street
                                  BNY Mellon Center
                                  Pittsburgh, PA 15219
                                  taylor.pohl@ubs.com
                                  Taylor Pohl
                                  500 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219

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