Office Location: McMurray

  • Marissa Dinello

    Marissa Dinello is a dynamic and results-driven marketing leader with 15+ years of experience spanning across multiple industries. As the Director of Marketing for Confluence Financial Partners, Marissa is responsible for leading the company’s marketing strategy, brand development, and innovation. Her extensive background in strategic planning, event management, branding, and design has made her a versatile force in shaping successful campaigns and initiatives.

    Marissa’s marketing journey began at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Graphic Design. Marissa has consistently leveraged her creative skills to elevate marketing initiatives, blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver solutions that resonate with target audiences.

    Outside of her professional life, Marissa enjoys traveling. She has explored the vibrant cultures of Japan, Italy, and Cuba, and beyond. A proud resident of the South Hills, Marissa enjoys gardening and embarking on home DIY projects. At home, she is kept company by her fiancé Nick, two dogs, and two cats, who are always by her side as she balances work, creativity, and personal passions.

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  • Sean Stevenson

    Sean first became interested in wealth management after meeting with his parent’s financial advisor at a young age. That experience, coupled with working at his family business, Bulldog Office Products, and eventually experiencing the sale of their second-generation business, fueled him to join the industry and strive to serve privately-held business owners and those enjoying (or close to) retirement.

    Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Risk Management and a Minor in Finance from Penn State University, Smeal College of Business. While at Penn State, Sean was a donor and fundraiser for THON, which is a student-run philanthropy to help children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

    Before joining Confluence Financial Partners, Sean worked at Deloitte in Rosslyn, Virginia, where he was a Risk & Financial Advisory Analyst for the federal government. Sean is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a self-proclaimed nerd when it comes to all things financial planning and investment management.

    Sean grew up playing hockey and baseball and now channels his competitive spirit into CrossFit competitions. He remains actively involved in the community through charitable events and organizations such as the Resurrection Parish and the Freemasons Society. He also serves on the junior board for the National Aviary. Sean married his college sweetheart, Valerie, and they reside in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with their mini-Australian shepherd, Milo.

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  • Rande Casaday

    Rande joins Confluence with more than 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. Rande’s joy through his career has been working with and deepening the relationships he has with his clients.

    Rande is a graduate of California State University, received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and is a U.S. Army Veteran. Prior to joining Confluence, Rande served clients at Stifel Financial, A.G. Edwards, Wells Fargo, and Legg Mason. Rande is excited to be a part of the Confluence team where he will be able to offer clients additional resources and expertise for their financial planning and investment management needs.

    Rande and his wife reside in Canonsburg and have a combined 5 children and 5 grandchildren. In his spare time, Rande serves on the Board of Concordia Lutheran Services, a Western PA senior care non-profit, enjoys riding bikes, and traveling with his family.

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  • Paul Frey

    Paul comes to Confluence with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Paul’s mission is to improve his clients’ lives by providing caring, knowledgeable financial advice and tangible solutions that help them attain their lifetime goals and aspirations. He has focused his practice on holistic financial planning including goals-based investment management, risk management, estate planning, and a special focus on retirement income planning.

    Prior to joining Confluence, Paul served clients at Stifel Financial, A.G. Edwards, and Wells Fargo. Paul is a graduate of Penn State and holds a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

    Paul and his wife, Lori, live in Peter’s Township where they enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren, and family dogs. Paul enjoys traveling, especially hiking in Arizona, and reading about global geopolitics.

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  • Mike Touscany

    Mike joins Confluence with more than 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry. Mike’s passion is working with clients and their families and providing solutions for a well-lived life.

    Prior to joining Confluence, Mike served clients at Stifel Financial, A.G. Edwards, and Wells Fargo. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Mike enjoys providing holistic financial planning and investment management solutions to clients and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification.

    Mike is a Michigan native, avid boater, and hockey player. He and his wife reside in Mt. Lebanon where they participate in their church’s Food Lift program that delivers to local food shelters. The couple’s most prized hobby is spending time with their three daughters.

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  • Rob Linkowski

    Rob Linkowski brings more than 35 years of experience in designing and providing quality life and disability insurance programs to his clientele of medical professionals, business owners, family and friends. Rob is passionate about advocating for his clients and not the insurance companies.  

    After graduating from Duquesne University in 1989 with a bachelors in Business Administration, Rob began his career at Equitable Life Insurance Company. Shortly thereafter, he founded The RJL Group, Ltd., an insurance firm that focused on life and disability insurance planning for physicians, dentists and a variety of other professionals. Rob’s specialty is making sure his clients receive a comprehensive insurance evaluation for their specific needs. At Confluence, Rob takes a consultative approach when working with individuals and families to design the most appropriate and cost effective insurance protection.  

    Rob is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh. He and his wife, Andrea live in Mt. Lebanon where they raised their four children. Rob is a faithful parishioner at St. Paul of the Cross Parish. He enjoys tending to his yard and flower garden, traveling to SEC football games, managing a national fantasy football team but most of all spending time with his family.  

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  • Scott Rogowicz

    Scott brings years of experience and deep relationships to the team at Confluence Financial Partners. He has a passion for serving clients from multiple generations. It is not uncommon for Scott to have worked with three generations of a single family. This uniqueness in his business makes him a great fit for the team at Confluence.

    Scott began his career with the US Coast Guard before attending the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Finance and Economics. Scott began serving clients and building his business with The Ayco Company, a Goldman Sachs Company, in 2007 and has since spent time with other wealth management firms over the years, most recently with Stifel Nicolaus.

    For Scott, the most enjoyable part of being an advisor is seeing his client’s reaction when he’s able to illustrate that their goals are possible and provide them the steps necessary to achieve them. The moment a client realizes there is more to the process than simply investing as much as possible, but instead providing an answer to the “why are we investing and can/how do we get it done?”  is what Scott enjoys the most.

    Scott was born and raised in Pittsburgh, which is why doing business and raising his family here is so special. Scott and his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Hailey and Drew, and two dogs (Rusty & Clark) reside in Peters Township. Scott enjoys watching his son play youth ice hockey for SHAHA and watching his daughter dance for Ultimate Dance Complex. In his spare time, Scott coaches for Peters Township Youth Baseball. Scott is actively involved in The Pittsburgh Melanoma Foundation, which was founded by his wife, who is a two-time melanoma survivor! The foundation raises awareness and funds for melanoma research.

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  • Melissa Pirosko

    Melissa’s love of investing combined with her desire to help and serve others led her to a career in wealth management. Melissa enjoys working with clients to help them reach their financial goals and focuses on building long term relationships with each of her clients based on integrity and trust. She is driven to exceed her client’s expectations.   

    Melissa graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Economics, she then went on to receive her MBA. She served her country as an officer in the United States Air Force. After the Air Force, Melissa started her investment career in real estate and then joined the team at Confluence Financial Partners. Melissa is an Investment Advisor Representative and holds the Series 65 as well as her insurance licenses. She is currently working toward finishing the Certified Financial Planner ™ certification. 

    Melissa enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering with different service organizations and children’s youth sports. She is intimately involved with the TC Open Foundation, a 503c children’s charity.  She is an avid runner and fitness enthusiast, loves to travel and when not at the office, you will usually find her on the sideline of a soccer field. Melissa and her husband, Tom, are both natives of and currently live in Peters Township where they are raising their four daughters, Lexi, Addie, Mandy and Avery. 

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  • Brian Ripley

    Brian has worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and has focused his practice on clients ranging from individuals to organizations and businesses. The most rewarding part of Brian’s career has been working with multiple generations of families and watching them grow both personally and professionally. The relationship Brian has built with his clients is his favorite part of his role as an adviser.

    Prior to joining Confluence as an investment adviser representative, Brian spent time at Huntington Bank as a Portfolio Manager within their trust department. Most recently, he was with Oppenheimer as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Brian graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business.

    He resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife, Amy, and their six children. In his spare time, Brian enjoys tennis, golf, and loves being outdoors with his family, especially skiing and hiking. He also enjoys live music and is an avid reader, focusing his reading on behavioral science or history.

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  • Nick Proud

    Throughout his life, Nick has been placed in numerous leaderships roles from sports to education, and business. The cornerstone of his leadership involves communication, integrity, perseverance, and a passion for seeing others succeed. Nick believes that this passion can be best utilized in the financial services industry where he will form long lasting relationships with individuals and families by helping them achieve their financial goals and instilling financial confidence.

    Prior to joining Confluence, Nick was a sales manager for a local Pittsburgh based company, where he continued to grow in his leadership, finance, and business skills while successfully exceeding established business objectives. His results driven mindset will serve as a conduit for helping clients accomplish their personal financial goals and in doing so, maximize their lives and legacies.

    Nick earned a marketing degree from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. While there, he played on the men’s golf team and served as co-captain two of the four years.

    Originally from Cincinnati, Nick now resides in the Southpointe/Canonsburg area with his wife, Lauren, and their children, Luca and Mackenzie. They are members of the St. Louise de Marillac Church. Outside the office, Nick enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, reading, traveling, outdoor activities and watching his favorite sports teams.

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