Experience

Makes all the difference

Susan Brown, CRPC

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Susan has been in the financial services industry since 2006. Susan is a magna cum laude graduate of The University at Albany, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Masters of Business Administration. Susan supports clients with retirement planning, managing appropriate asset allocation, investment management and insurance needs. Susan also analyzes portfolios and presents investment solutions tailored to clients’ individual needs. She assists the team in the security selection of managed equity strategies and is responsible for reviewing mutual fund portfolios.  

Professional Experience

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. – Senior Wealth Strategy Associate - Planning Specialist Albany, NY April 2009 - Present 
  • Citi-Smith Barney - Financial Advisor, Albany, NY - December 2006 - April 2009 

Education

  • Master of Business Administration, University at Albany, 2006 
  • Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, University at Albany, 2000 
  • Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), 2014

Personal & Community

  • Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Volunteer, 2015 - present

Licenses

  • Series 7, General Securities Representative, 2007 
  • Series 66, Investment Advisor Representative & Uniform Securities State Agent, 2007
  • State of New York, Life, Accident and Health Insurance Licensed, 2007
  • New York State Partnership for Long Term Care, 2007

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Education

  • The University at Albany, Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • The University at Albany, Masters of Business Administration

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
8 Southwoods Blvd
Suite 207
Albany, NY 12211

Email Me

susan.m.brown@ubs.com
Susan Brown, CRPC
8 Southwoods Blvd,Albany,NY,12211

Edward Piotrowski

Senior Registered Client Associate

Ed has been in the financial services industry since 1997. He is a graduate of SUNY Schenectady with a degree in Business Administration and a magna cum laude graduate from Nyack College, with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management. Ed joined The Quinn Wealth Management Group in October of 2016. Ed's focus has been on client service, administration & operational support. Ed is a life-long resident of the Capital Region, who has volunteered for many local not-for-profit organizations, most importantly: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Pancreatic Lustgarten Foundation, both meaningful causes to him & his family.

Professional Experience

  • UBS Financial Services, Inc. – Senior Registered Client Associate Albany, NY October 2016 – present
  • Empire Financial Advisors – Vice President of Branch Development, Financial Consultant Latham, NY January 2015 – August 2016
  • Merrill Lynch – Financial Advisor, Clifton Park, NY June 2011 – December 2014
  • MetLife – Personal Marketing Assistant Latham, NY February 2005 – May 2011
  • The Ayco Company – Administrator Survivor Support Services, Albany, NY March 1997 – January 2005

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management-Nyack College, Nyack, NY 2005
  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™, 2021

Personal & Community

  • Galway Sailing Club, 2011 – present
  • American Cancer Society, "Relay for Life" Team Captain, 2015
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, "Light The Night Walk at Siena College" Team Captain, 2015-present
  • Lustgarten Foundation, "Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research" Team Captain, 2015-present
  • Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, 2017-2022

Licenses

  • Series 7, General Securities Representative, 2011
  • Series 6, Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative, 2008
  • Series 65, Investment Advisory Agent, 2011
  • Series 63, Uniform State Exam, 2008
  • NY State Life, Accident & Health Insurance License, 2007

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MN
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WV

Education

  • SUNY Schenectady, Business Administration
  • Nyack College, Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management
8 Southwoods Blvd
Suite 207
Albany, NY 12211

Email Me

edward.piotrowski@ubs.com
Edward Piotrowski
8 Southwoods Blvd,Albany,NY,12211

Rachel Quinn

Financial Advisor

Rachel Quinn joined our team in August 2022. A graduate of Babson College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing. Rachel previously was the Director of Sales and Marketing at Vision Government Solutions. In that role, she worked closely with government officials at the state and local level to improve efficiency in their operations. She brings problem-solving experience to our team by focusing on how we can best serve our clients, provide timely updates to keep clients fully informed, and by sharing our commitment to providing the best possible planning and investment experience to our clients. She supports the next generation of our client families by providing financial education. Rachel shares her team’s commitment to community engagement and actively volunteers for several not-for-profit organizations, including the American Red Cross and Boston Cares.

Professional Experience

  • UBS Financial Services, Inc. – Financial Advisor, Boston, MA March 2023 – present
    • Customer Service Associate, Boston, MA August 2022 - March 2023.
  • Vision Government Solutions – Director Sales and Marketing; Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing; Senior Associate, Sales and Marketing; Corporate Strategy and Marketing Associate Hudson, MA, June 2019 – April 2022
  • Newstore Inc. - Marketing Intern, Boston, MA - June 2018 – April 2019
  • Commonwealth Financial Network Boston - Professional Development Intern Waltham, MA June 2017 – December 2017
  • UBS Financial Services - Wealth Management Intern, Albany, NY July 2016 – August 2016

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Babson College, Wellesley, MA 2019

Licenses

  • Series 7, General Securities Representative, 2023
  • Series 66, Investment Advisor Representative & Uniform Securities State Agent, 2023
  • Massachusetts Health Insurance & Massachusetts Life Insurance, 2023

Personal & Community

  • American Red Cross volunteer, 2022 – present
  • Peer Mentor Babson College, Wellesley, MA, June 2016 – May 2019

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
8 Southwoods Blvd
2nd Floor Suite 207
Albany, NY 12211

Email Me

rachel.quinn@ubs.com
Rachel Quinn
8 Southwoods Blvd,Albany,NY,12211

Carol Nieckarz

Client Associate

Carol A. Nieckarz started in the financial services industry in 1997. Carol is a magna cum laude graduate of Siena College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration / Accounting. Carol was as a Financial Advisor with The Quinn Wealth Management Group from 1997 to 2015. During her years as a Financial Advisor, Carol offered investment advice based on experience and research. She spent time understanding client financial concerns and customized investment plans for client’s individual goals. Carol now works as a Client Associate in her retirement years with The Quinn Wealth Management Group. Carol offers a wealth of knowledge and enhances the team’s business processes.

Professional Experience

  • Client Associate UBS Financial Services Inc. 2022- Present
    Vice President – Wealth Management UBS Financial Services Inc, Albany, NY April 2009 - 2017
  • Citi-Smith Barney – Financial Advisor, Albany, NY September 1997- April 2009
    The Research Foundation of SUNY – Technical Project Manager, Albany, NY  June 1981 – July 1996

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, 1997 – Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Personal & Community

  • The Foundation for Ellis Medicine - Board of Directors/ Vice Chair, Governance / Finance Committee/Chair, Women's Night Out, 2009-2010
  • Bellevue Women's Hospital - 75th Anniversary Gala Chair/ Board of Directors/ Finance Committee/ Women's Night Out Committee, 2006-2008
  • Women's Employment & Resource Center – Board of Directors, Jan 2007-Dec 2007

 

8 Southwoods Blvd
2nd Floor Suite 207
Albany, NY 12211

Email Me

carol.a.nieckarz@ubs.com
Carol Nieckarz
8 Southwoods Blvd,Albany,NY,12211

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