Experience

Makes all the difference

Mark King

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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. 

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • University of Alabama, B.B.A. in Investment Finance and International Economics: 1995
1800 North Military Trail
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Email Me

mark.a.king@ubs.com
Mark King
1800 North Military Trail,Boca Raton,FL,33431

Godfrey Newton

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MI
  • NC
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • 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

Email Me

godfrey.newton@ubs.com
Godfrey Newton
3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

JB Smith, CFA, CFP

Account Vice President

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • NC
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • Emory University - Goizueta Business School, B.B.A. in Finance: 2013
  • Emory University - College of Arts & Sciences, B.S. in Mathematics: 2013

Credentials

  • Chartered Financial Analyst®
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
3560 Lenox Rd NE
28th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30326

Email Me

jb.smith@ubs.com
JB Smith, CFA, CFP
3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

David Paek

Senior Registered Client Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • Emory University - College of Arts & Sciences, B.A. in Political Science and Community Development: 2016
3560 Lenox Rd NE
28th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30326

Email Me

david.paek@ubs.com
David Paek
3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

Kit Fenton

Senior Client Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • State University of New York College, B.A.: 1994
3560 Lenox Road NE
28th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30326

Email Me

kit.fenton@ubs.com
Kit Fenton
3560 Lenox Road NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

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