Experience

Experience to guide you forward
Since 2002, Al has dedicated his career to helping affluent families, business owners and corporate executives find the support, guidance, and knowledge they need to pursue their most meaningful financial goals. He focuses on understanding clients’ values and priorities, and works to transform their visions into a clear longterm plan. He understands the complexities that wealth often brings and is here to help his clients achieve both stability and simplicity in their financial lives.

Whether his clients are selling a business, retiring from a lengthy corporate career, or in the prime of their earning years, Al and their team of 7 seasoned professionals stand ready to help in any situation.

When he first joined the Tate Group, Al was a college intern. Nearly two decades later, he continues to be an indispensable senior partner on our team. Today, he helps build financial plans, create customized portfolios, and educate clients’ children on key financial topics, among
many other responsibilities.

Professional achievements and education

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• Series 3, 7, 63, and 66 securities registration holder
• Life and Long-term care insurance license holder

Outside of UBS
Away from the office, Al enjoys spending time with his wife and three
children, and is an active volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America.

Experience to guide you forward
Mike helps affluent families, entrepreneurs and business owners find sophisticated, personalized
financial guidance. From investment banking and specialty lending to estate planning, he focuses on providing the best solutions possible for every client. No matter how complex their needs and aspirations, clients will have an ally who will help build a plan to achieve their goals.

Mike first joined the Tate Group in 2006 as an intern and has spent his entire career with our
team. Today, he focuses on combining his financial planning expertise with the vast resources available through UBS. He especially enjoys helping business owners know when and how to
maximize a potential exit from their company.

Ultimately, Mike’s goal is to be clients’ first call whenever they have a financial decision — whether they’re considering their legacy or simply buying a car. He understands that questions can arise at any moment, so he is available when clients need him — no matter the day or time.

Professional achievements and education

• Graduate of Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• Exit Planning Institute member
• Association for Corporate Growth member
• Series 3, 7, 63, and 66 securities registration holder

Outside of UBS
When he’s not supporting clients, Mike enjoys spending time with his
wife and two young sons.

For more than 35 years, Wes has worked closely with families, business owners and executives to transform their professional success into family wealth that spans generations. He understands the unique circumstances that his clients have experienced based on their vast backgrounds and varying situations.   

As the Tate Group’s founder, leader, and namesake, Wes’s wealth management and financial planning approach influences every aspect of our client’s financial well-being. In particular, his commitment to strategic investing and ongoing education are hallmarks of our client experience. Every day, Wes spends at least two hours learning something new — a habit that he believes helps him keep abreast and ahead of ever-changing financial markets. His current interests include artificial intelligence and medical technology.

In his free time, Wes enjoys giving back to his community. He was an executive board member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation for 10 years and of the Cancer Wellness House for five years.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Marcy delivers the highest quality customer service by coordinating operational and administrative details.

She has been a member of the Tate Group for over 15 years, and maintains very strong relationships with the group's clients.

Outside of UBS

Marcy lives in a the Western Suburbs of Chicago  and enjoys spending time with her two children.

Experience to guide you forward
Rita brings over 25 years of financial services experience to The Tate Group.  She joined UBS in 2011 as a Registered Client Service Associate. One of two Client Service Associates who manage the day to day operations of client accounts, she helps clients through the on-boarding process and maintains communication between clients, advisors and operational departments. She provides an excellent customer care experience.

Professional achievements and education

• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
  
  

Outside of UBS
Away from the office Rita enjoys staying busy with her husband and three children.  Together they enjoy various sports and activities and just being a family.

Experience to guide you forward
Anna joined the Tate Group in 2013 with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She supports clients with financial and retirement planning, banking, mortgages and insurance solutions. Anna specializes in supporting individuals facing divorce circumstances and all of the associated planning. She is also the team's marketing specialist, organizing specialized events, seminars and coordinating client conferences.

Prior to joining the team, Anna worked as a Licensed Personal Banker with JPMorgan Chase
and Financial Specialist with PNC.

Professional achievements

• Series 7, 65, 63, and 6 securities licenses as well as life insurance.
• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation (CDFA®)
• Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist SM - CRPS®

Outside of UBS
During her free time Anna enjoys traveling, cooking, walking with her dog, and spending time with her family and friends.

Experience to guide you forward
Juan joined The Tate Group in 2018 and works closely with his partners to service the business
owner community. His role covers many areas, including financial planning, marketing, helping
people in transition and working with internal resources at UBS dedicated to helping entrepreneurs.

Professional achievements and education

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and
  economics
• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
• Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist SM - CRPS®

Outside the office
Juan is an active runner even after his collegiate career and enjoys seeing by foot the many views Chicago has to offer. He also enjoys practicing martial arts.