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Committee
Kathleen O. Kartsonas, CFA
PHONE: 412.765.8936
Katie joined Hunter Associates in April of 2000 and is a managing director and shareholder of the firm. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, Katie served as the vice president of Finance and Administration for AAA East Central. Katie was also a senior consultant for Ernst & Young, LLP and worked for Rockwell International as a manager of Human Resources and as a systems analyst.
Katie holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Katie has held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation since 1998.
Katie currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and volunteers her time to several service projects in her local community. Katie is a member of the CFA Society of Pittsburgh and the CFA Institute.
Bradley J. Marshall
PHONE: 412.765.8927
Brad joined Hunter Associates at its inception in 1992. In addition to his roles as chief financial officer and chief compliance officer, he is a managing director, member of the board of directors, and shareholder of the firm. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, Brad served as a vice president for the brokerage firm Parker/Hunter.
Brad holds a B.B.A. degree in accounting from Robert Morris University.
Brad has served as secretary of the board of the Western Pennsylvania Securities Industry Association.
Robert S. McCulloch III, CFP®
PHONE: 330.318.8228
Bob joined Hunter Associates in April 2011. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, Bob served clients in the brokerage industry for more than 30 years, most recently as executive vice president and branch manager with the firm Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
Bob holds a bachelor’s degree from Denison University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He obtained his Certified Financial Planner™ certification in 1985 and is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute®, an executive education program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Bob serves as a director or trustee for several organizations, including the Salem Community Foundation, Pearce Foundation, St. Paul’s School Foundation, Salem Public Library, and the Columbiana County Mental Health Center.
Frederick C. Miller, CFA
PHONE: 412.765.8930
Fred joined Hunter Associates in 1993. In addition to his role as an investment advisor, Fred is a managing director and shareholder of the firm. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, he was an officer at Landmark Savings Association, where he managed a mortgage securities portfolio and worked with the Asset and Liability Committee to guide corporate investment policy.
Fred holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky. He has held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation since 1993.
Fred is a ruling Elder at Eastminster Presbyterian church and a member of the board of trustees of HOME Ministries. He is an advisory board member, and former chairman of the board, of the Pittsburgh Urban Christian School. Fred has served as a member of the Investment Committee for the East Liberty Family Health Care Center and is an advisory member of the Eastminster Child Care Center.
John C. Scarpitti, AWMA®
PHONE: 330.318.8228
John joined Hunter Associates in April 2011. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, John served clients in the brokerage industry for 25 years, most recently as an executive vice president with the firm Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
John holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College and a master’s degree from Miami University. John has completed the accredited wealth management program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
John is a director of the Sebring West Branch Community Foundation and a member of the finance committee of St. Ann’s Church. Other community affiliations include the Copeland Oaks/Crandall Medical Center and Grandview Cemetery.
Win Smathers
PHONE: 412.765.8923
Win joined Hunter Associates in 1993. In addition to his role as an investment advisor, Win is a managing director and shareholder of the firm. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, he worked in commercial banking at Meridian Bank in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Win holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, with a concentration in financial analysis, from Dickinson College. Win is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute®, an executive education program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning.
Win is chairman of the board of the Woodlands at St. Barnabas and a member of the community advisory board of the St. Barnabas Health System. He is a current board member and former officer of the Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures literary organization and an executive committee member of the board of the Pine Richland Youth Center.
Erica L. Snyder, CFP®
PHONE: 412.765.8934
Erica joined Hunter Associates in 2002 and, in addition to her role as an investment advisor, is a managing director and shareholder of the firm. Prior to joining Hunter Associates, Erica was affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, where she worked in collaboration with firm representatives and clients to develop planning and investment approaches. She also worked with a midwestern brokerage firm, specializing in equity and municipal bond trading.
Erica holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, with honors, from Michigan State University. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and has received an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning through Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement. She also has participated in the Securities Industry Institute®, an executive education program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Erica is active in various civic organizations in her community and with the Pittsburgh Chapter of CISV, a youth multicultural global peace awareness program.
