Understanding

Comes from experience

As a Private Wealth Management team, we have been trusted confidants and advisors to affluent families and substantial entities regarding their sophisticated wealth and planning goals. We are able to align our exclusive relationships within our Investment Bank, with dedicated UBS specialists and with UBS Private Bank to provide thoughtful solutions in all areas of complex wealth. Today’s global environment requires understanding and implementing strategies that deliver unique exposures, wealth preservation and risk control. Our priority is to provide meaningful advice, organization and high-level guidance to your financial life.

From navigating the complexities of generational wealth to portfolio structuring with traditional and alternative strategies, we artfully integrate the dynamic pieces of your wealth today. We focus on developing an enduring plan that defines and more deeply establishes the legacy you leave behind or the mandate you seek to achieve.

William "Bill" McLaughlin Jr.

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

Bill joined UBS Private Wealth Management after being a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs. Working with UHNW clients across the monetization spectrum from successful start-up founders to public company C-suite executives, Bill has deep experience in unlocking the value of financial assets both before and after a successful monetization event.  Providing sophisticated wealth management solutions delivered by a global bank serving individuals, family offices, endowments, and private and public company executives.

Areas of focus:
Strategic and tactical asset allocation implementation, Alternative Investments including Hedge Funds and Private Equity, Non-U.S. Investments in Equities, Fixed income and Currencies, Generational Wealth Planning, Pre-Sale Planning techniques and Liability Management. Serving individuals, Family Offices, Foundations, Endowments and Private and Public Companies.

 

Designations and licenses:

  • Series 7, 31, 63 and 66

Education:

  • B.A., finance; St. Joseph’s University

 

Community service

Current:

    • Andalusia Foundation, Board Member
    • Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Finance Committee Member
    • U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation, Board Chairman

Former:

  • Port Wardens of the Independence Seaport Museum, Board Chairman
  • Christ Church Preservation Trust, board member

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • St. Joseph’s University, B.A., Finance

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Securities-backed lending
Estate planning strategies
Exit planning
Investing
Custom portfolios
Institutional consulting
Multi-generational families
Family Offices
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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James D. Travis Jr., CEPA, CFP

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Jim has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and began his investment career in 1998. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he provides advice beyond investments—credit, insurance and planning—as well as creative solutions through a team of specialists. Prior to UBS, Jim worked for Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Advisors. Before that, he spent nine years with CoreStates in Cash Management and Foreign Exchange. Jim graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in Policy & Management Studies/Economics and later earned a MBA in Finance from Temple University.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Banking
Financial planning
Long-term care planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Asset allocation
Retirement Plan consulting
401(k) plan services
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Dana Nguyen

Wealth Strategy Associate

Designations and licenses:
Series 7, 63 and 65


Education:
B.S. Psychology - The Pennsylvannia State University

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • MA
  • ME
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Banking
Lending services
Cash management
Securities-backed lending
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Jennifer Whipperman

Senior Client Associate

Jennifer has worked in the financial services industry since 2001 and has been with UBS since 2008. Prior to joining UBS, she worked in compliance with an independent broker-dealer. She is responsible for handling operational inquiries including securities transactions, cash management and account administration. She offers both administrative and client support while ensuring client satisfaction. She is FINRA-registered and holds Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses.

Registered States:
  • DE
  • FL
  • NJ
  • PA
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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