Steadiness

It comes from experience

UBS 440 Group Highlights-

Boutique, planning-based wealth management team:  440 Group operates within the Private Wealth Management division of UBS.   The Group’s partners have carefully and patiently built a powerful team dedicated to serving the complex needs of a small set of affluent families, trusts and charitable entities.

193 years of industry tenure:  With nearly 2 centuries of collective industry tenure, the men and women of 440 Group are seasoned and steady, having guided their client families through countless market events; both positive and challenging.

$1.39 Billion USD assets under management:  Clients typically entrust 440 Group with the vast majority of their liquid net worth.  This immense responsibility together with the highly personal bond they share with clients, inspires the team to perform at the highest levels each and every day.

Family Office approach:  440 Group employs a family office approach, helping clients grow and retain wealth across generations.  As evidence of this focus, it is not uncommon for the team to serve 4 generations within the same client family.   

Recognized in the industry: 440 Group partner, Andrew J. Plum, has been recognized as a leader in wealth management within UBS and by outside industry rankings, such as Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) & Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).

The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March based on information from the prior year Q3. Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year. Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

Andrew J. Plum, CFP, CIMA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

As lead advisor, Andrew oversees all aspects of 440 Group operations. 

He has been recognized as one of the top private wealth managers in the industry by both Barron’s and Forbes, and is a member of the elite Pinnacle Council, a distinction that places him among the top 100 advisors at UBS.

Andrew joined UBS in 2010 from Merrill Lynch, where he held the title of Director, and was charged with leading, supervising, and training fellow teams, advisors, and administrative staff within the firm’s Palm Beach market.

Andrew is an alumnus of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida.  He additionally holds the Certified Financial Planner®  certification as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, which he attained from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • University of Florida, B.A. Warrington College of Business

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

andrew.plum@ubs.com
Andrew J. Plum, CFP, CIMA
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Thomas J. Cullen

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Tom provides holistic advice and guidance to 440 Group clients.  Financial planning is the bedrock of a wealth management relationship and, as such, Tom spends significant time in this area.  Following the creation of a customized financial plan, Tom shifts his focus to the design and implementation of an investment plan geared to help the client family achieve their unique objectives as laid out in the financial plan. 

Previously, Tom served individual investors and families within the Global Wealth & Investment Management Group (GWIM) at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Prior to his time at Merrill Lynch, Tom spent 15 years as a trader at Wintergreen partners, a Florida based equity long/short fund.

Tom earned a  B.A. in history and philosophy from Boston College, and an M.B.A. in finance from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, M.B.A. Finance
  • Boston College, B.A. History and Philosophy
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

tom.cullen@ubs.com
Thomas J. Cullen
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Peter Emeric Miller

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

For over 30 years Peter has managed assets for high-net-worth individuals, trusts and endowments.  Throughout his career, Peter has taken a measured, holistic approach to portfolio management carefully balancing risk and return through a blend of traditional asset classes and innovative alternatives.

Prior to joining UBS, Peter spent 18 years as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at JP Morgan Private Bank, based in Palm Beach.  Among his achievements at JPM was the creation of a large cap equity growth stock offering, which was used globally across the firm.  Peter managed a mutual fund and common trust fund for JPM with assets approximating $6B, in addition to managing assets of approximately $1.5B for his own clients.

Peter is a graduate of St. John’s University in Jamaica, NY where he received a B.S. in economics.  He went on to earn an M.B.A. in finance from New York University (Graduate School of Business Administration).

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • NH
  • NY
  • TN
  • VA
  • VT

Education

  • New York University, M.B.A.
  • St. John's University , B.S. Economics
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

peter.miller@ubs.com
Peter Emeric Miller
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Kathleen R. Burke

Financial Advisor

After more than five years of collaborating on various projects with the 440 Group, Kathleen's role within the team was greatly expanded in 2020.  In the position of Financial Advisor, Kathleen serves a select group of 440 clients in the areas of financial planning, investment management and lending.  She is also the main point of contact to the next-generation members of many of the families that 440 Group serves. 

With nearly 50 years of industry tenure, Kathleen brings extensive market knowledge and risk management experience to bear for 440 clients. 

Prior to joining UBS, Kathleen held leadership and client service positions within the Global Wealth & Investment Management Group at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in the Palm Beach Market. 

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

kathleen.burke@ubs.com
Kathleen R. Burke
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Taylor B. Marsh

Financial Advisor

Taylor is an integral part of the wealth management process administered by 440.  His areas of focus include trading, security analysis, portfolio monitoring, and generation of client financial plans and proposals.  Additionally, Taylor serves as liaison between the Group and the money managers, and investment firms on which 440 relies as it seeks to deliver unbiased, world class, investment solutions to its clients. 

Prior to joining UBS, Taylor was a medical device representative for DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. In this role, he served orthopedic surgeons and hospitals in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast areas, specializing in total shoulder, knee, and hip replacements.

Taylor earned a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A.
  • Florida Atlantic University, M.B.A.
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

taylor.marsh@ubs.com
Taylor B. Marsh
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Codie J. Allen

Team Administrator

Codie, together with her counterparts Joan Davis and Stephanie Speer, is principally focused on the team's client service operations.  In the role of team administrator, Codie oversees team processes aimed at addressing the unique needs of each client of the team.  Codie additionally assists 440 clients with banking needs, cash and security transfers, and portfolio reporting.  Codie has extensive experience in executive compensation plans, including Rule 144 stock, RSU's, and qualified and non-qualified corporate stock options. 

Codie began her career in Colorado at UBS in 2006.  In 2014, she transitioned within UBS to the Palm Beach office.  Codie has also served private investors at JPMorgan Private Bank and Morgan Stanley.

Codie attended Colorado State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • NC
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Education

  • Colorado State University, B.S. Finance and Real Estate
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

codie.allen@ubs.com
Codie J. Allen
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Joan E. Davis

Senior Client Associate

Joan, together with Codie Allen and Stephanie Speer, works to ensure a pleasant and efficient ongoing experience for 440 clients.  Joan acts as an extension of each 440 client, as she provides assistance in addressing their complex and often time sensitive administrative needs in real time as they arise.  Joan's areas of focus include client philanthropy, trust and estate administration, and new client onboarding.   

Joan joined UBS in 2008 alongside 440 Group co-founder and retired partner, Scott Weber.  Prior to their transition to UBS, Joan had served private investors at Morgan Stanley, jointly with Scott, since 1994.  In addition, Joan spent 11 years on Morgan Stanley's Branch Administration team.  Joan began her career in Long Island, NY with Reynolds Securities, the predecessor to Dean Witter and Morgan Stanley.   

Joan attended the University of Miami and the Minneapolis School of Business.

Registered States:
  • FL

Education

  • University of Miami
  • Minneapolis School of Business
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

joan.davis@ubs.com
Joan E. Davis
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401

Stephanie B. Speer

Client Associate

Stephanie works closely with Joan Davis and Codie Allen to provide high quality, responsive service to 440 clients.  Stephanie also focuses much of her attention on managing the team's calendar, client reporting and client communications. 

Prior to her time at UBS, Stephanie worked as a Financial Analyst for TBWA\Media Arts Lab, which at the time served as the premier advertising agency for Apple Inc. in Los Angeles.

Stephanie received her Bachelor of Health Services in Health Care Administration and Finance from Florida Atlantic University. 

Registered States:
  • FL

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University, Bachelor of Health Services in Health Care Administration and Finance
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Email Me

stephanie.speer@ubs.com
Stephanie B. Speer
525 Okeechobee Blvd.,West Palm Beach,FL,33401