Co-Founder, Catalyst Apollon

Christopher D. Pullaro, CPA, CFP®

“Professionally, I enjoy providing wealth management education and serve as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, Finance and Operations Partner. Personally, I love people and creating meaningful relationships that will impact our clients for generations to come.”

• Catalyst founding partner and family member since 2009.
• Married to Jane since 1998 with two boys, Ryan and Aidan. “If you want to find me in the spring and summer months, you can find me on a baseball field somewhere in Georgia watching my boys playing ball.”
• Resident of Cumming, GA (Originally from Franklin Lakes, NJ). “I have lived in Georgia for over half of my life so that makes me native, I suppose.”
• Attends John’s Creek Baptist Church.
• University of Delaware graduate with a double major in Accounting and Finance.
• Former high school baseball athlete and a huge New York sports nut. “I follow all major New York sports teams with the Giants being my favorite. I love college football, especially my Georgia Bulldogs, which happens to be my spouse’s alma mater. She converted me and I fell in love with the school.”
• Hobbies include golf, skiing, deep-sea fishing, and hiking.

Co-Founder, Catalyst Apollon

David Pierce

Co-Founder, Catalyst Apollon

Dave Mirolli

• Catalyst family member since 2011. Financial planning for business owners and entrepreneurs who need unique investment solutions to solve complex financial issues. A charitably-focused family man who loves God and loves people. Financial contributor to Forbes magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Atlanta Magazine.
• Married to Maria since 1987 with three incredible grown sons.
• A resident of Atlanta living in the Ansley Park community.
• Active member at Ansley Golf Club serving on a variety of committees.
• Attends Perimeter Church & Church of the Apostles.
• Active in a variety of local and international foundations such as Bright Futures, City of Refuge, World Help, Café 1040, and Cru, to name a few.
• Retired Air Force Colonel & Command Pilot, current Airbus 330 pilot flying internationally with 10,000 hours of flying time.
• Miami University of Ohio undergraduate and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for Masters in Aero Science.
• Passions involve sailing, skiing, hunting, tennis, golf, flying, and a few other adventures.

Co-Founder, Catalyst Apollon

Brian Pierce

“Professionally, I manage money. Personally, I love people and growing meaningful relationships. Cool that they go together.”

• Catalyst family member since 2009.
• Married to Ashley since 2009 with two boys, Crawford and Tripp. – “If you want to know what I’m about, look no further.”
• A resident of Cumming, GA (Originally from Roswell, GA)
• Attends North Point Community Church.
• Active member at Polo Golf and Country Club.
• Former baseball player at Georgia Southern University. Also a Braves and Falcons fan. – “Brutal I know! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be one in order to work with us.”
• Owner of a few hobbies. – “Let’s go hunt, fish, or play golf together sometime!”

Wealth Advisor

Matt Cayce

“What an honor to have a career that is based on trust. As Mark Twain said, “If you never lie, you never have to remember what you said.”

• Catalyst family member since 2016.
• Married to Lisa since 1999 with two boys, Jack and Walker.
• A resident of historic Brookhaven, GA (Originally from Memphis, TN) “Yes, I do like the Blues, Elvis, and BBQ.”
• Attends Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
• A former football player at Millsaps College and a University of Alabama graduate. “I spent some time in Spain afterward and took a few courses at Universidad de Alcala de Henares near Madrid. ‘Hola!’
• “If I’m not at the baseball fields coaching one son and cheering on the other, I’d love to play golf or meet you on a fishing trip.”

Wealth Advisor

Cal Halliburton

• Catalyst family member since 2015.
• Married to Catherine since 2000 with three children: Jack, Joe, & Cate.
• A resident of North Buckhead / Sandy Springs, GA (Originally from Macon, GA).
• Attend Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
• Undergrad & MBA from the University of Georgia…GO DAWGS
• Hobbies include golf, water sports, mountain biking, and anything outdoors with the kids.

Director of Operations

Lisa Hamilton

“I have been working with a couple of the partners since 2004 and I love this work family.”

• Catalyst family member since 2009.
• Married to Bill since 1991 with one daughter, Abigail.
• A resident of Cumming, GA (Originally from Tifton, GA). “Being close to the GA mountains is wonderful.”
• Attend Johns Creek Baptist Church.
• Alumni of Auburn University. “Enjoy watching my Tigers play football. War Eagle!
• A member of the JCBC choir and ensemble and I loves to sing!!!

Relationship Manager

Lauren Duncan

“I love helping our clients. They are like family!”

• Catalyst family member since 2013.
• Married to Nate and are parents to two daughters.
• A resident of Suwanee, GA but originally from Buffalo, NY
• Alumni of Georgia Southern University with a degree in public relations
• Members of Gwinnett Church
• Loves to travel and entertain friends!

Relationship Manager

Tyler Stollar

• Catalyst family member since 2018.
• A resident of Acworth, GA
• Attend Westridge Church
• A few hobbies are rowing, yoga, and taking my dog Buck Belue hiking
• An avid college football fan and Baseball fan, I enjoy my time at Truist park and Sanford Stadium. Go Dawgs!

Client Service Associate

Dalton Fair

• Catalyst Apollon family member since December of 2021.
• A resident of Brookhaven, GA (Originally from Columbus, GA).
• Proud Alumni of the University of Georgia with a degree in Financial Planning.
• A few hobbies are hunting, traveling, and being on the water whether it be the lake or the beach.
• Huge fan of Georgia Football and the Atlanta Braves. Go Dawgs and Go Braves!