From market signals to client solutions

Personalized portfolio management built on research and insight

At Alpha Partners, we understand that investment management is ultimately more than just markets—it’s about protecting what you’ve built and helping you create the future you envision. Our ALPHA strategy reflects our commitment to guiding you with care, clarity, and discipline, so your wealth is positioned to support your life’s goals across generations:

AAnalysis: Every portfolio starts with rigorous research and market analysis, ensuring that each investment decision is grounded in data and insight.

LLong-Term Focus: We invest with a forward-looking perspective, building portfolios designed to create enduring value through market cycles.

PPortfolio Construction: Diversification and balance are key. We carefully design portfolios that align with your objectives while optimizing for risk-adjusted performance.

HHedging Risk: Markets can be unpredictable. We incorporate strategies to help mitigate downside risk, so you can remain confident even in volatile environments.

AAccountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards, maintaining transparency and discipline so you always know where you stand and how we’re driving results.

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    Mark King

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Mark attended the University of Alabama and holds a B.A. in Finance with a minor in International Economics. Mark began his financial consulting career in 1995 and joined UBS in February of 2008. From 1998 to 2008, Mark was with Citigroup Smith Barney International in Miami, FL where he focused on the wealth management needs of institutional and private clients in South America and the Caribbean. In 2008, Mark switched his area of focus to corporate executive and ultra-high net worth individuals in the United States. 

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2024, 2025
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • UBS Wealth Management Pinnacle Council, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

    • University of Alabama, B.B.A. in Investment Finance and International Economics: 1995
      1800 North Military Trail
      Suite 300
      Boca Raton, FL 33431
      mark.a.king@ubs.com
      Mark King
      1800 North Military Trail,Boca Raton,FL,33431
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      Godfrey Newton

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Godfrey earned his B.B.A. in Accounting from The University of Georgia, and was awarded his CPA certificate in 1982 while working at Ernst & Whinney. Later, he earned his M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. Godfrey worked in Corporate Finance at Jefferies and Company, Inc. for over a decade advising investment management firms on raising capital through the structured finance market. Godfrey transitioned to Wealth Management in 2005, first with Morgan Stanley and later came to UBS. Godfrey now uses his capital markets experience to focus on advising ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and foundations on their investment and planning needs.

        • University of Georgia - Tull School, B.B.A. in Accounting: 1980
        • University of Virginia - Darden School of Business Administration, M.B.A. in Business Administration: 1990
          3560 Lenox Rd NE
          28th Floor
          Atlanta, GA 30326
          godfrey.newton@ubs.com
          Godfrey Newton
          3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
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          JB Smith, CFA, CFP

          Account Vice President

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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          JB graduated from Emory University with a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Mathematics. He joined UBS as an intern in 2011, starting full-time in 2013, and now serves as Head of Research and Portfolio Strategy for Alpha Partners. In 2017, JB earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation – widely regarded as the gold standard in investment management.  In 2020, JB obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification – the recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning. With deep expertise in security analysis, portfolio construction, and financial planning, JB brings a disciplined, research-driven approach to helping individuals and families achieve their long-term wealth goals.

            • Emory University - Goizueta Business School, B.B.A. in Finance: 2013
            • Emory University - College of Arts & Sciences, B.S. in Mathematics: 2013
            • Chartered Financial Analyst®
            • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
            3560 Lenox Rd NE
            28th Floor
            Atlanta, GA 30326
            jb.smith@ubs.com
            JB Smith, CFA, CFP
            3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
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            David Paek

            Senior Registered Client Associate

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            David graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Political Science and Community Development. Prior to joining UBS, he worked as an associate for Anchor Financial Partners to help create and implement financial plans. With Alpha Partners, David focuses on developing structured and individualized financial plans, and also aids in research and portfolio management. He is pursuing the CFA charter and currently a CFA Level III candidate to further his knowledge and sharpen his skills in investment management and decision-making.

              • Emory University - College of Arts & Sciences, B.A. in Political Science and Community Development: 2016
                3560 Lenox Rd NE
                28th Floor
                Atlanta, GA 30326
                david.paek@ubs.com
                David Paek
                3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
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                Kit Fenton

                Senior Client Associate

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                Kit joined UBS in 2018 and handles the day-to-day operations for the team. Kit has over 25 years of investment operations experience, and prior to joining UBS, he worked as the Operations Manager at Caldwell & Orkin, Inc. handling institutional accounts. Kit oversees the day-to-day workflow of the team and now helps maintain accounts for high and ultra-high net worth individuals.

                  • State University of New York College, B.A.: 1994
                    3560 Lenox Road NE
                    28th Floor
                    Atlanta, GA 30326
                    kit.fenton@ubs.com
                    Kit Fenton
                    3560 Lenox Road NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

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