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Our clients know that we put their best interests first at all times. As your financial advocates, we ask the critical questions to learn all about you, your family, priorities and concerns. At the end of the day, we understand that earning your confidence and trust requires integrity, prudence and accessibility.

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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Darren Desmond, CLU®, CFP®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Darren has been a dedicated professional in the financial services industry since 1990, bringing a wealth of experience to his clients. He has been with UBS since 2000, where he has built a reputation for providing exceptional service and tailored financial solutions. 

    Holding both Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, as well as licenses for life insurance and annuities, Darren is committed to delivering comprehensive financial advice. He is also a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation, underscoring his expertise and commitment to client success.

    A graduate of Rowan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing, Darren is passionate about helping families achieve their financial goals. Originally from New Jersey, he resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, Julianne. Together, they enjoy spending time with their three grown daughters and son, fostering a family-oriented lifestyle that reflects their values.

      • Rowen University, Business Marketing
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
      • Chartered Life Underwriter
      2575 East Camelback Road
      Suite 900
      Phoenix, AZ 85016
      darren.desmond@ubs.com,sarah.desmond@ubs.com
      Darren Desmond, CLU®, CFP®
      2575 East Camelback Road,Phoenix,AZ,85016
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      Sarah Desmond, CFP®

      Wealth Strategy Associate

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      Sarah was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, both with honors, from Arizona State University.

      Since 2020, Sarah has worked in the financial services industry, where she is dedicated to providing professional investment management and fostering personalized relationships with her clients. She is FINRA-registered and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as licenses for life insurance and annuities. Sarah also holds her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation.

      In her leisure time, Sarah enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends, maintaining an active lifestyle and traveling. 

        • Arizona State University, Finance- with honors
        • Arizona State University, Marketing (Professional Sales)- with honors
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        2575 East Camelback Road
        Suite 900
        Phoenix, AZ 85016
        sarah.desmond@ubs.com
        Sarah Desmond, CFP®
        2575 East Camelback Road,Phoenix,AZ,85016

      Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

      Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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      As we approach the end of the year, you may be thinking about the charitable contributions you’d like to make. Learn how a donor-advised fund (DAF), can support your favorite charities in a flexible, tax-efficient and cost-effective manner.

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