An experienced and committed team

A coordinated approach to complex wealth.

Significant wealth - existing or expected - often creates opportunities and complexities that extend well beyond investments alone. Whether navigating a liquidity event, evaluating strategic opportunities, or planning for future generations, our clients benefit by collaborating with our experienced private wealth team to help coordinate the moving pieces.

We leverage decades of experience and a robust platform in UBS to help clients make informed decisions - with clarity, confidence, and a long-term view. You have options. Be informed. Plan early.

  • Joshua Pottinger

    Josh Pottinger, CIMA, CEPA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • ID
    • IL
    • KS
    • LA
    • MA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • NC
    • NE
    • NJ
    • NM
    • NY
    • OH
    • PA
    • PR
    • SC
    • SD
    • TN
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI

    Josh takes a collaborative approach, working closely with UBS specialists as well as tax and legal professionals, to understand clients’ goals and help simplify the complexity of today’s global markets through clear, actionable strategies. For more than 30 years, Josh has been helping clients solve complex financial challenges by anticipating their potential opportunities and challenges. As a Wealth Advisor, Josh works with a small, select group of clients, offering a highly personalized experience that has resulted in long-lasting relationships.

     

    “We’re honest, sincere and straightforward with our clients. If it’s not in our clients’ best interest, we won’t bring it up. The type of clients we connect with are focused on living a meaningful life and leaving a legacy behind that they can be proud of.”

    — Joshua Pottinger

     

    Josh and the team have a specific focus on the needs of owners and key stakeholders of businesses who are considering a transition or actively looking to exit their business. His training and access to key experts within UBS is crucial to helping clients navigate the complexities of selling a business and prepare a comprehensive plan that addresses their needs before, during and after their exit.

    Experience

    • Entire career, since 1995, has been in financial services
    • With A.G. Edwards from 1995 – 2000
    • In practice with partner, Jason Chirogianis, since 2002
    • Morgan Stanley, March 2000 – November 2008
    • Joined UBS in November 2008 

    Accomplishments

    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®) designation
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) through the Investments and Wealth Institute
    • Wealth Advisor designation
    • UBS Private Wealth accreditation
    • Behavioral Finance certification program through the Investments and Wealth Institute
    • B.S. degree, finance, Arizona State University 

    Life

    • Served on the board of the Make A Wish Foundation for six years and also spent time working with Dell Children’s Hospital
    • Enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen, and children, Elle and Johnny, at their ranch in Harper, TX
    • Passionate about the outdoors, including fly fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking. Enjoys playing the guitar
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

    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

        Multi-generational families
        Family Offices
        Financial planning
        Retirement planning
        Estate planning strategies
        Philanthropy
        Legacy planning
        Exit planning
        401 West 4th Street
        Suite 3100
        Austin, TX 78701
        josh.pottinger@ubs.com,ross.cannady@ubs.com,jason.chirogianis@ubs.com,atxwealthpartners@ubs.com
        Josh Pottinger, CIMA, CEPA
        401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
      • Jason Chiroingas

        Jason Chirogianis

        Managing Director–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • DE
        • FL
        • GA
        • ID
        • IL
        • LA
        • MA
        • MD
        • MI
        • MN
        • MO
        • NC
        • NE
        • NJ
        • NM
        • NY
        • OH
        • PA
        • PR
        • SC
        • SD
        • TN
        • TX
        • VA
        • VT
        • WI
        • WV

        For more than 30 years, Jason has been an advisor, ally and mentor to clients, providing the experienced guidance they need to confidently face their financial decision-making process. Jason goes above and beyond, making a real impact and helping clients focus on what is most important in their lives. As the Senior Portfolio Manager on the team, he manages their customized investment strategies, ranging from traditional diversified portfolios to tactical all-ETF proprietary portfolios. He also has extensive experience with hedging strategies, insider-diversification planning and concentrated/restricted stock positions.

         

        “Our team is very conscientious and transparent about the solutions we bring to the table. I am an avid reader of UBS and third party research and passionate about intertwining market statistics with behavioral finance in effort to enhance successful outcomes for clients.”

        — Jason Chirogianis

         

        With a specific concentration on the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and business owners, Jason works with key stakeholders at all stages of their business life cycle. Whether considering a transition or actively navigating a sale, Jason provides the experience and access to the global resources and experts of UBS to address business owners’ needs before, during and after their exit.

        Experience

        • 27 years of experience
        • In practice with partner, Josh Pottinger, since 2002
        • Morgan Stanley, 1998-2008
        • Joined UBS in November 2008

        Accomplishments

        • UBS Private Wealth accreditation
        • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation
        • B.A. degree, psychology, Tulane University

        Life

        • Past 11 years has been active with the Meals on Wheels program.
        • Resides in Austin with his wife, Adina, and their two children, Grady and Lila.
        • Enjoys all things outdoor, especially fishing and hunting. Also, live music, cooking, reading and travel.
        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.
        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

        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

            Multi-generational families
            Family Offices
            Exit planning
            Investing
            Custom portfolios
            Asset allocation
            Alternative investments
            Structured products
            401 West 4th Street
            Suite 3100
            Austin, TX 78701
            jason.chirogianis@ubs.com
            Jason Chirogianis
            401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
          • Deborah Smith

            Debi Smith

            Authorized Officer

            Team Administrator

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            • AZ
            • IA
            • ID
            • IL
            • MA
            • TX

            Debi brings over 30 years of experience to her role, having begun her career in the financial services industry in 1992. Before joining ATX Wealth Partners, she honed her operational and client service expertise as a Senior Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors and as Operations Manager at AG Edwards. Debi holds the Series 7, 66, and 9/10 General Securities Sales Supervisor licenses. Originally from Kingsland, Texas, Debi now resides in Austin with her husband, Scott. Recent empty nesters, they enjoy traveling and spending time with their children.

              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

                  401 West 4th Street
                  Suite 3100
                  Austin, TX 78701
                  debi.smith@ubs.com
                  Debi Smith
                  401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
                • Ross Cannady

                  Ross Cannady

                  Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                  • MO
                  • TX

                  Ross provides support to the team in its development of wealth management strategies and in its efforts to coordinate the various components of our clients' wealth management planning. Ross began his career in finance as a Compliance Analyst for Waddell & Reed in Kansas City. Ross earned his B.S. in economics from the University of Kansas and holds the Series 7, 24, 66 securities licenses, as well as various Insurance licenses. He currently resides in Leawood, KS, with his wife, Kylie. 

                    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

                        One Hallbrook Place, Suite 300
                        11150 Overbrook Road
                        Leawood, KS 66211
                        ross.cannady@ubs.com
                        Ross Cannady
                        One Hallbrook Place, Suite 300,Leawood,KS,66211
                      • Garret

                        Garret Elder

                        Registered Client Associate

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                        • CO
                        • TX

                        Garret earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University, with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics. Since graduating, he has built his career in the wealth management industry, including previous experience at UBS in Fort Collins, Colorado, before relocating to Austin in the summer of 2025. Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Garret enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing his interests in fishing, motorsports, and traveling to destinations around the world.

                          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

                              401 West 4th Street
                              Suite 3100
                              Austin, TX 78701
                              garret.elder@ubs.com
                              Garret Elder
                              401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
                            • Sophia Moller

                              Sophia Moller

                              Client Associate

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                                Sophia plays a key role in supporting the team’s client account servicing and day-to-day administrative operations. She began her career at UBS as a receptionist and has since advanced into her current role, bringing experience in fast-paced, client-focused environments. Sophia earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Texas Tech University, with a minor in fashion design. She currently resides in Austin and enjoys staying active through pilates and yoga, spending time with friends and family, and exploring her interests in fashion and entrepreneurship.

                                  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

                                      401 West 4th Street
                                      Suite 3100
                                      Austin, TX 78701
                                      sophia.moller@ubs.com
                                      Sophia Moller
                                      401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
                                    • Bill Thompson

                                      Managing Director

                                      UHNW Plus and GFIW, Americas Relationship Manager

                                    • Jennifer Lan

                                      Executive Director

                                      Senior Wealth Strategist

                                      Introduction
                                      Jennifer works with ultra-high net worth clients of UBS and their advisors on issues involving estate and tax planning, business succession, wealth transfer, and philanthropic objectives. Jennifer focuses on developing and helping clients implement creative and comprehensive strategies that align with their wishes. She also reviews clients’ estate planning documents to help ensure that the plan accurately reflects the family’s philosophy, needs, and objectives.

                                      Professional History

                                      Prior to joining UBS, Jennifer practiced law at Kroney Morse Lan, PLLC, Lan Smith Sosolik, PLLC, and Haynes and Boone, LLP. Her practice ranged from estate and trust planning, charitable planning, probate, asset protection, general business transactions, and tax controversy matters.

                                      Education
                                      Jennifer received a B.S. from Duke University and her J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where she was the Managing Editor of the Law and Business Review of the Americas for the SMU International Law Review Association.

                                      Affiliations
                                      Jennifer is very involved in the Dallas estate planning community including co-founding The Dallas Young Estate Planners Group. She is an active member of the Dallas Estate Planning Council, including serving on the Board of Governors from 2018-2020 and serving as the Chair of the Emerging Professionals Committee from 2017-2018. She was also a Board member of the Dallas Council of Charitable Gift Planners from 2019-2022, including serving as Treasurer during the last of those years. She serves on the advisory board for the Dallas Foundation and the Communities Foundation of Texas and was part of the steering committee and inaugural class of the Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy.
                                    • Gabriel Nunez

                                      Executive Director

                                      Tax Efficiency Planning Strategist

                                    • Debra Phares, CAP®

                                      Executive Director

                                      Senior Strategist - Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services America

                                      As a Senior Strategist on the UBS Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team, Debra works with families in understanding their relationship with money, values, and philanthropy. She serves as a thought partner to advisors and their client families, guiding them through wealth transitions and cultivating purposeful philanthropy. Debra navigates dialogue between generations, providing insights and advice on family governance, communication, and the development and activation of charitable giving plans—ensuring family values and philanthropic intentions are thoughtfully woven into both wealth and legacy planning.

                                      Debra brings over 30 years of experience collaborating with UHNW individuals and families, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on family wealth and succession planning, design and implementation of giving programs and fundraising strategies, board engagement, donor relations programming, grants administration, and foundation management.

                                      Previously, she directed philanthropy services for the South-Central region at Bank of America Private Bank. She held various leadership positions in nonprofit management, beginning her career in the museum industry, joining the Dallas Museum of Art in 1994., Debra then worked with the Communities Foundation of Texas and Parish Episcopal School.

                                      Debra currently serves as a member of the Development Committee of The Senior Source of Dallas, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life and empower older adults in Dallas to thrive. She also works closely with the Legacy Senior Communities Foundation in Dallas and previously served as a Vice President of the Board of the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center.

                                      A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Debra holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation and is Series 7 and Series 63 licensed. Debra lives in Dallas, Texas, and is the proud mom of two sons and a mini dachshund.

                                    • Kristen Liller

                                      Executive Director

                                      Family Office Specialist

                                    • Jennifer Van Nest

                                      Managing Director

                                      Equity Options Specialist

                                      Jennifer Van Nest is a Managing Director and part of UBS's OTC Equity
                                      Solutions team in the Americas, focusing on providing high net worth clients
                                      and family offices with creative equity derivative strategies to achieve their
                                      goals. She consults on equity situations that clients encounter, such as stock
                                      concentration in a portfolio, shares received in an M&A / IPO / SPAC /
                                      inheritance situation, and building equity stakes in a passive or activist manner.
                                      She provides solutions that span acquiring, hedging, leveraging, selling, and
                                      enhancing yield, on publicly traded stocks and various equity-linked securities.

                                      Professional History

                                      Ms. Van Nest joined UBS in 2010 covering UBS's corporate clients and has since
                                      transitioned her coverage to UBS's high net worth and family office clients. Ms.
                                      Van Nest has worked in equities and equity derivatives for over 20 years, and her
                                      extensive experience spans designing, marketing, and executing innovative
                                      solutions for clients' equity situations.
                                      Prior to joining UBS, Ms. Van Nest worked in consulting for corporations in
                                      Silicon Valley, and in the Equity Capital Markets Group at Citigroup in New York.

                                      Education

                                      Ms. Van Nest holds a bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics from Western
                                      University in Ontario Canada, and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration
                                      from the Ivey Business School at Western University.

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