Purpose. Passion. Performance.

Team 2

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.

Addicus Areas of Expertise


Wealth transfer and education for multigenerational families

Pre- and post- transaction planning for business owners on the sale of their business 

– Bringing clarity and stability to complex family issues such as divorce, special needs, and intra-family disputes

– Charitable planning and fulfilling philanthropic goals

Tailored banking and lending solutions 

Access to best-in-class alternative investments 

– Retirement Plan Consulting 

– Institutional Consulting

  • Jay DeGeare

    Jay DeGeare

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Jay is a Managing Director and Financial Advisor in the Private Wealth Division of UBS.  He has spent more than 21 years advising entrepreneurs, businesses, charities, and high net worth families on complex investment, asset allocation, risk management, tax and philanthropic planning.  Inevitably Jay and his experienced team strive to add value to already successful families and organizations to help them achieve their specific goals.

    Jay is involved in a variety of organizations that serve others.  He is on the Advisory Board of Accelerated Resolution Therapy International which aids in treatment for post traumatic stress.  He also is a Builder for a global organization called New Story that supports the homeless in either finding them places to rent or by building them a home.  Jay is also a co-founder of New World Angels, an early stage investment group supporting entrepreneurs. 

    Jay and his wife Christi have been married nearly 30 years and have two boys, Jake and Taylor.  He enjoys most things outdoors including golf, fishing, tennis.  He served on active duty in the U.S. Army, mostly overseas in Germany, as tank platoon leader and a reconnaissance scout platoon leader, retiring as an instructor.  During his service, Jay earned a Ranger tab, as well as Airborne and Air Assault badges.   

    Jay received his Bachelors of Science in Business and a minor in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. 

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          Matt Gordon

          Managing Director–Wealth Management

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              • David

                David Ochotorena

                Financial Advisor

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                David specializes in providing planning and investment advice to multi-generational families, business owners, and institutions. He partners with his clients to understand their unique needs and to formulate the best advice to help them succeed. Having been raised by a teacher and an engineer, David sees his role as a trusted educator and a thoughtful architect. He seeks to be engaged and collaborative with his clients, his partners and professional experts.

                Prior to joining UBS, David spent 14 years with AB in both Institutional and Bernstein Private Wealth Management. For the last decade he supported and advised high net worth individuals and families directly as a Client Service Advisor. 

                David earned an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University where he played four years of varsity football. David became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in 2014.

                Outside of the office, David spends as much time as he can with his wife Alexis and their four young children. Working from home through the pandemic has afforded some interesting challenges and priceless opportunities to grow closer to them. He especially loves coaching baseball and spending time with his new baby girl. 

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                      Joseph Jin

                      Financial Advisor

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                      Joseph is a Financial Advisor at UBS Global Wealth Management. As a fiduciary, he specializes in providing investment planning and advice for high-net-worth clients, including individuals, families, business owners and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining UBS, Joseph was a member of an advisory team that managed over $1.8B in client assets at Bernstein Private Wealth Management. He held various roles including Senior Associate and Client Advisor. Prior to Bernstein, he worked on the institutional sales and trading desk for Noble Financial Capital Markets – a boutique investment bank focused on small-cap emerging growth companies.

                      Joseph holds the Certified Financial Planner™ designation, as well as his FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. He is registered as an Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of South Florida.

                      Joseph was born in Seattle, WA and raised in Gainesville, FL. He and his wife, Michelle, currently live in Tampa, FL with their son, Julian. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, golfing and watching football.

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                          • Chase Williams

                            Chase Williams

                            Financial Advisor

                            Retirement Plan Consultant

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                            Chase is a Financial Advisor, Retirement Plan Consultant, and Institutional Consultant at UBS. Chase has a passion for the capital markets and partnering with clients to discover and achieve their unique goals. Chase focuses on financial planning, education, tax/risk management, and alternative investments. He works alongside his clients which include, high net worth individuals and families, business owners, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. Chase and the entire Addicus Partners team work collectively to seek to provide the best-in-class service to their clients.

                            Prior to joining UBS, Chase assisted high and ultra-high net worth clients at Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Prior to Bernstein, he worked with an institutional consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA.

                            Chase earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Business Management from Florida State University and holds the following professional designations:

                            • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
                            • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
                            • Charter Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS)  

                            Outside of the office, Chase enjoys spending time with friends and family, fitness, golf, and tennis.

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                                • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
                                • Chartered Financial Analyst®
                                • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                                • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
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                                April Fisher

                                Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                                April serves as the “Chief Operating Officer” of the service team -  implementing investment strategies, banking services, and additional products as well as manages day to day operations. April supports all team members so they can focus on the needs of our clients. April has a background working with high net worth families, multi-generational planning, family office services, institutional consulting, retirement planning and cash management.

                                Prior to joining Addicus Partners, April worked alongside an Institutional Consulting team working as a Senior Team Associate. Prior to UBS, April began her career at Merrill Lynch in Buffalo, NY.

                                April attended Daemen College earning her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Finance. April holds her Series 7, 63, 65, and 3 as well as her Life, Health, and Variable Annuities license. April also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™  designation.

                                Outside of work April enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, as well as taking advantage of the warm weather Tampa Bay has to offer. You can find her enjoying the trails in local parks, biking, or volunteering with Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida. April lives in Valrico, FL with her husband Ryan and their two dogs Ted (Shorkie) and Jax (Boston Terrier).

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                                    • Brooke Banning

                                      Brooke Banning

                                      Client Associate

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                                      Brooke is a Client Servicing Associate for UBS Global Wealth Management. She enjoys developing meaningful relationships with clients while partnering with her advisors to help clients achieve their financial goals.

                                      Prior to joining UBS, Brooke started her career in finance at JP Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX as a licensed Marketing Associate before transitioning into a Client Associate role. After nearly four years in Dallas, Brooke relocated back to her hometown of Tampa, FL to be an Associate for Bernstein Private Wealth Management.

                                      Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Sports Management from Florida State University. She currently holds her Series 7 and 66 licenses.

                                      Outside of the office, Brooke is an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, yoga, traveling and trying new local restaurants.

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                                            Lauren Askins

                                            Client Associate

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                                              Lauren serves as a Client Associate for UBS Global Wealth Management and is the newest addition to the Addicus Partners team.

                                              As a United States Naval veteran, she deployed alongside international armed forces and served a 10-month tour in Asia, where she earned numerous service metals for her work onboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.  

                                              Lauren graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History and holds a Life, Health, and Variable Annuities license.

                                              Prior to joining UBS, her professional experience ranges from the Tampa Bay non-profit sector to the insurance industry.

                                              She is excited to develop her career with Addicus Partners and is looking forward to growing strong client relationships and expanding her industry knowledge. 

                                              Lauren currently resides in Brooksville with her partner, Logan, and their various farm animals.   

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                                                    Devon Helling

                                                    Client Associate

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                                                      Devon serves as the Team Associate for Addicus Partners. She works closely with each Financial Advisor to support all client related tasks and make sure they are taken care of in a timely manner. Devon coordinates team /client related scheduling to ensure smooth communication between the client and team. She looks forward to continuing her connections with each client.

                                                      Prior to UBS, Devon worked in the hospitality industry for 5 years in the Tampa area. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and opportunity to learn from her previous jobs but is excited to be a part of Addicus Partners and start her journey in this new role. She attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC where she received her BA in Dance Performance and minored in Entrepreneurship.  

                                                      In her free time, Devon enjoys traveling, watching the Bucs on Sundays, and spending as much time with friends and family that she can. She currently lives in Seminole Heights with her husband Carter and dog Finley where they enjoy long walks by the Hillsborough River.

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                                                          • Taylor

                                                            Taylor DeGeare

                                                            Client Associate

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                                                              Taylor currently serves as a Client Associate and is a recent addition to the Addicus Partners team.

                                                              He spent two years at Oklahoma State University taking part in Greek life through Sigma Nu and reconnecting with extended family. He then transferred back to Florida his junior year and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Finance.

                                                              Prior to joining UBS, he worked multiple summers at Cutco. Being directly involved with customer service, as well as behind-the-scenes management, his time at Cutco also taught him many lessons. He was shown various methods and systems of how to maximize the productivity of a team working together to meet goals and drive results. He also learned how to deal with objections, obstacles, and failures along the way, which drove a desire for self-improvement and accountability.

                                                              Outside of the office Taylor has developed a passion for serving others through non-profits in Haiti and Costa Rica. It was there he gained a strong understanding of the importance of giving back and being truly grateful.

                                                              He currently resides in St. Petersburg and enjoys playing piano as well as being immersed in the world of music

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                                                                  The proof is in our numbers

                                                                  Over $1 billion

                                                                  Assets under management

                                                                  As of 07/27/2022

                                                                  9 person

                                                                  seasoned team

                                                                  Over 50

                                                                  Collective years of experience


                                                                  Connecting you to the deep resources of UBS

                                                                  By seeing the big picture, we provide access to the global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of UBS’s experts in Wealth Management, Asset Management and our Private and Investment Banks.

                                                                  A team approach

                                                                  Multigenerational wealth planning

                                                                  Retirement plan sponsors

                                                                  Institutional consulting

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