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About us

In today’s complex markets, disciplined financial guidance is essential. The CD Emerson Wealth Management team builds long-term client relationships and serves as a trusted advisor through every stage of life.

We advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and family offices, delivering customized solutions aligned with each client’s objectives, values, and long-term goals. Our expertise spans diversified portfolio construction and management across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, private infrastructure, and cash management.

Leveraging the global resources of UBS, we take a holistic, collaborative approach—working closely with specialists across the firm to deliver integrated investment management, pre-liquidity and business exit planning, estate and tax strategies, and philanthropic planning through donor-advised funds.

Every relationship begins with a conversation. We invite you to connect with us.

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    Cory Emerson

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AL
    • AR
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • IA
    • IL
    • IN
    • MA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MS
    • NC
    • NJ
    • NM
    • NY
    • OK
    • OR
    • PR
    • TN
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA

    Cory serves as a financial advisor to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and family offices. He brings a deep understanding of global macroeconomic dynamics and asset allocation, applying these insights to the construction and management of diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, and cash management solutions.

    Cory and his team follow a personalized, principles‑based approach centered on Liquidity, Longevity, and Legacy—aligning investment strategies with each client’s goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon to manage volatility and optimize risk‑adjusted returns.

    With a background in private equity, experience as a co-founder of an outdoor consumer products brand, and co-inventor on three issued patents, Cory brings an entrepreneurial perspective to client relationships. Leveraging UBS’s global resources, he collaborates with specialists across the firm to deliver integrated solutions encompassing estate and tax planning, family office services, investment banking, lending, and philanthropy through donor‑advised funds.

    Cory holds Series 7 and 66 licenses, along with general insurance licenses, and is a FINRA Registered General Securities Representative and Investment Adviser. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.

    Cory, his wife Christina, and their two daughters reside in the Park Cities community of Dallas. Outside the office, the family spends time together in the Roaring Fork Valley or back in Texas riding cutting horses, where Cory actively competes in the National Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2026The 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.

    • Baylor University, M.B.A., Finance
    • Texas Tech University, B.B.A., Finance
    • MBA
    • Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses
    • General Lines Insurance License
    100 Crescent Court
    Dallas, TX 75201
    cory.emerson@ubs.com
    Cory Emerson
    100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
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    Gretchen Fowler

    Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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    • OK
    • PA
    • PR
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT

    Gretchen began her financial industry career in 1988 and has held roles in Banking, Trust Services, Compliance, and Financial Services.  Prior to joining UBS in 2015, Gretchen spent the majority of her career at Citigroup and JPMorgan Securities.  Her experience and robust knowledge of the financial industry (investing, trading, operations, and compliance) combined with her problem-solving skills makes her an integral part of our team and a trusted resource for our clients.

    Gretchen holds Series 7, Series 9/10 and Series 66 licenses and earned a B.A. degree from Rutgers University. She resides in Northlake with her husband Gary.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time at the beach with her family.

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        100 Crescent Court
        Dallas, TX 75201
        gretchen.fowler@ubs.com
        Gretchen Fowler
        100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
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        Maria Stathakis

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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        • DC
        • FL
        • GA
        • IA
        • IL
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        • MD
        • ME
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        • MN
        • MS
        • NC
        • NE
        • NJ
        • NM
        • NY
        • OH
        • OK
        • PA
        • PR
        • TN
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        • UT
        • VA
        • VT

        Maria began her career in 2008 with JPMorgan Securities and joined UBS in 2015. Her primary focus is providing the best client experience by anticipating client needs, delivering solutions and assisting clients with the ongoing technology/security capabilities UBS offers to keep our clients & their assets protected.  Maria provides strategic operational, marketing and administrative team support with the intent to strengthen the trust and relationship with our clients.  

        Maria holds Series 7 and 66 licenses and earned  Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas. She lives in Southlake with her husband Peter, and their two boys Nico & Luca. Maria enjoys spending time with her family & friends, playing and coaching soccer, and her family’s annual trip to Cape May, NJ.

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            100 Crescent Court
            Dallas, TX 75201
            maria.stathakis@ubs.com
            Maria Stathakis
            100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
          • Christopher Palamara

            Director

            Portfolio Advisory Group Strategist

          • Titus Song

            Executive Director

            Alternative Investments Consultant

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            Matthew Copeland, CFA

            Executive Director

            Regional Sales Director, GWM Client Coverage

          • Kevin Walsh

            NMLS #652372

            Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA, N.A.

            Current role and areas of expertise

            Kevin joined UBS Bank USA in 2017, and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Texas Market.

            Kevin has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

            Professional history

            Kevin began his career in financial services in 2000. Prior to joining UBS, Kevin worked as a Qualified Retirement Planning Specialist at Putnam Investments and Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.

            Education and personal information

            In Kevin’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 652372. He holds his Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. He also holds a Bachelors Degree from Bridgewater State University.

            Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife Elle and two children, Maddy and Landon, traveling and sporting events.

            Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, N.A., Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender

             

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