Experience

Tom believes in giving straight-forward advice—in any market. Take a long-term view. Make decisions proactively, not reactively. Stick with your savings and investment plan. Tom's focus is on designing investment strategies that minimize volatility, are attainable and focus on savings. Financial planning plays an important role in helping clients stay on the right path to retirement. Tom's work ethic was formed while attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. This commitment to service has proven valuable in guiding clients over the years.

Tom joined the UBS predecessor firm PaineWebber in 1985, and has since earned the distinguished UBS Wealth Advisor designation and Senior Portfolio Manager designations. 

A competitive swimmer, tennis player and avid reader, Tom has roots in the Bay Area since the 1870s. He and his wife, Sandy, are proud parents of Emily and Philip, who are now working in Washington D.C. and the Bay Area, respectively.

Her focus and training are in financial planning, but Shelley sees her role as "financial therapist." To her, planning helps clients find peace of mind. They see their entire balance sheet and can then address their concerns, identify pitfalls and seize opportunities—especially with Shelley's help and her ability to understand and problem solve.

She found her calling in Financial Services when she turned 18--changing her college major to finance, followed by an MBA. She combined her love of finance with her desire to help people so becoming a Financial Advisor was a natural fit. Having been at UBS for more than 25 years, Shelley is an indispensable member of her team. While she does much of the planning work with clients, she is detailed oriented and provides insight and education into any issue or challenge the team is facing. Shelley is consistent, thorough and dedicated to finding the right answer.  

Shelley is a member of Financial Planning Associate of Silicon Valley. She has earned numerous accreditations over her long career, including her Series 7, 63, 65 and 3 securities licenses and her insurance license. 

Outside of work, Shelley and her two daughters, Emily and Amanda, enjoy hiking, local parks and traveling to new places. She enjoys cooking gourmet meals for her family and playing tennis. Together they share a commitment to their community, volunteering for Peninsula Open Space Trust, Save our Shores, Creek Connections Action Group, and Santa Clara County Parks.

Two defining moments helped drive my passion towards becoming a financial advisor, the first being vivid memories of sitting on my grandfather’s lap, watching him trade stocks on the green screen. The second was growing up in an affluent neighborhood with a normal childhood, and suddenly, my junior year having everything I loved and cherished ripped away. I experienced firsthand what financial stability was not supposed to be, and how easily it could tear a family apart. One of the main reasons I got into this industry is to never let what I experienced happen to anyone else. I hope to always be able to provide for my family, and my passion is to help others along the way.

Finding my home with UBS, with my team ARC Partners, has allowed my passion and pride in building close relationships with clients to flourish. I have always loved learning about the stock market and received my degree in economics with a concentration in risk and portfolio management. After moving to California from Maryland,  I began mentoring and coaching youth lacrosse. Having started two local high school programs, I realized that the true value lies in mentoring young boys to become men, all while sharing the financial skills that will allow them to get a jump start on life’s next steps and helping them and their families protect and grow their wealth.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Allison, and our English Bulldog, Graham. Some of our hobbies include skiing, playing tennis or golf, learning to fly and training for triathlons such as the Ironman and Escape from Alcatraz.

Matthew joined UBS in 2011 and oversees client administration for ARC Partners. Matthew has more than 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, and has been recognized annually as a Banking Champion since 2014. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Matthew received a B.A. in Political Science and subsequently earned Series 7, 63, 65, 31 and insurance licenses.

Matthew coaches his son's baseball team and daughter's soccer team and enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his family. He closely follows the local professional soccer club San Jose Earthquakes as well as the US Men's National Team.

Alex joined UBS in 2017 and oversees client administration for ARC Partners.  After earning a B.A. in Political Science from San Jose State University, Alex moved to Sacramento to volunteer in numerous local and state elections throughout California.  A successful transition into the financial services industry has led Alex to advance her knowledge by earning the Series 7 and 66 license.

Alex is responsible for all day-to-day administrative duties, works closely with the team on portfolio reviews and provides excellent client service, assisting with any client requests and queries. Efficient and detail-oriented, she confirms and oversees all scheduled client reviews. Her supervision of this process ensures that each client is receiving the service they deserve.

Always focused on deepening clients’ experience and relationships with the team, Alex manages all marketing and communications initiatives. She provides creative client outreach solutions and is also the team’s main coordinator for planning and organizing client events.

A Bay Area native, Alex enjoys travelling up and down the coast with her husband, Matt. Together, they share of a love for cooking, the San Jose Sharks, and exploring local craft breweries.

Fay brings more than 20 years of experience as the key Senior Registered Client Service Associate. She brings her commitment to integrity and a client-centered work ethic to each relationship. Fay is the key point of contact, handling all aspects of account administration and providing clients access to the extensive resources of UBS Wealth Management. Fay is passionate about delivering the finest experience to her team's most discerning clients.

Fay holds Securities Licenses Series 7, Series 66, and Series 31. Fay is married and has one daughter. Of note, Fay is also an expert gardener and gourmet cook; she hosts some of the best dinner parties in San Jose.