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We make a real impact in the lives of our clients by guiding them through major life events and helping them preserve and pass on their wealth. Our customized approach focuses on thoughtful financial planning and wealth management that looks beyond your investments and encompasses all aspects of your financial life.

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    Scott Fitzgerald, CFP, CIMA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Mr. Fitzgerald is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA ®) with more than 25 years of experience advising clients of all sizes.

    Scott was a founder of Vanderbilt Securities LLC in 2002 and later, in 2016, he founded Steel Ridge Advisors. Joining UBS in 2024 as a Senior Vice President - Wealth Management and establishing Fitzgerald Nowak Group, Scott and his team gained access to the expanded resources, and insights of a leading global wealth management firm. 

    Scott works with high net-worth individuals, multi-generational families and institutions. He focuses on advising his clients on financial planning, trust and estate planning, risk management and creative lending solutions.

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        • Certified Investment Management Analyst
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        Melville, NY 11747
        scott.fitzgerald@ubs.com
        Scott Fitzgerald, CFP, CIMA
        58 South Service Road,Melville,NY,11747
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        Timothy Nowak

        Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        Timothy began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he built a strong foundation in investment strategies and client-focused financial planning. In 2019, he joined Steel Ridge Advisors as a Partner and Financial Advisor, expanding his expertise in serving high and ultra-high net worth clients.

        In 2024, Timothy co-founded The Fitzgerald Nowak Group at UBS, a team dedicated to delivering sophisticated financial solutions for corporate executives, business owners, and multi-generational families. His approach emphasizes personalized strategies, transparency, and long-term planning to help clients achieve their financial goals.

        Areas of Expertise:

        • Comprehensive Financial Planning
        • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
        • Retirement & Estate Planning
        • Risk Management & Tax-Efficient Solutions

         

              Financial planning
              Investing
              Custom portfolios
              Asset allocation
              Retirement planning
              Equity plans
              58 South Service Road
              Suite 310
              Melville, NY 11747
              timothy.nowak@ubs.com
              Timothy Nowak
              58 South Service Road,Melville,NY,11747
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              Megan Kaplan

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Megan joined UBS in 2024 as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate.  She prides herself in providing exceptional client services, no matter what the client need may be.  Megan graduated from Siena College and also holds a Master’s degree from Long Island University.  Megan currently holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 security registrations.

                    58 South Service Road
                    Suite 310
                    Melville, NY 11747
                    megan.kaplan@ubs.com
                    Megan Kaplan
                    58 South Service Road,Melville,NY,11747
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                    Ines Luces

                    Registered Client Associate

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                    Ines Luces joined UBS in 2024 as a Registered Client Service Associate, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the investment industry and a decade of advanced compliance expertise. She specializes in client service and operations, ensuring seamless support and exceptional experiences for clients.

                    Her career spans respected financial institutions including Comprehensive Financial, Julius Baer, MetLife, and most recently Steel Ridge Advisors. Ines holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 securities registrations and is dedicated to delivering outstanding service while maintaining the highest regulatory standards. Her deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence make her a trusted resource for clients and colleagues alike.

                          58 South Service Road
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                          ines.luces@ubs.com
                          Ines Luces
                          58 South Service Road,Melville,NY,11747

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                        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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                        Our framework is designed to help you turn your possibilities into a plan. It starts with questions and a conversation to uncover everything that's important to you—beyond your money and wealth. Then, we organize your financial life in a way that gives you confidence you’ll have what you need—when you need it.

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