Pennsylvania-based S&T Bancorp has boosted its wealth management group with a number of hires. 

Mark Ambrose and Jason Marcieski, who both join from other un-named regional banks, have been appointed as vice presidents and financial advisors. Ambrose will develop customized portfolios for clients and oversee individual client performance, while Marcieski will work with clients on their current and future financial needs and goals, the firm said.

Meanwhile, Brandon Pruss and William Simmons have been hired as vice presidents and wealth management advisors. Pruss, who also joins from another regional, will work with prospective individual and institutional wealth clients on creating financial strategies to meet specific goals, covering portfolio analysis, charitable giving strategies, business transfer strategies and estate planning. 

Simmons specializes in portfolio analysis, alternative investments, charitable giving and business transfer strategies, and estate planning. Before joining S&T he worked as an investment advisor and provided personal counseling to clients on investment and retirement planning. 

Commenting on the appointments, Todd Brice, chief executive and president of S&T Bank, said the firm was focusing on the “key areas” of wealth management and commercial lending in response to marketplace demand.