Helping you achieve your ambitious goals. Making the world a better place.

Global Wealth Management – Financial Planning

Serving and providing tailored solutions for:

Families

Whether you are nearing or in retirement, our team helps families create plans to sustain you throughout retirement. Our approach considers everything that may impact you including, taxes, inflation, medical care, major purchases, relocating, liabilities, long-term care, and any other concerns or goals you may have. Our team has experience helping families create a plan to designed pass on both their wealth and values to their children or causes  they care about.

Entrepreneurs

Whether you are in your wealth building years, contemplating succession planning or an exit, looking for guidance on managing concentrated positions or stock options, we are well versed in the issues and opportunities that may shape your decisions. By helping you construct a disciplined plan that moves you toward your personal and business goals, we can help you enhance and preserve your success, today and for many years to come.

Institutions

Our team has extensive experience with the complexities of managing endowments, foundations and corporate reserves. You may have multiple pools with varying purposes and time horizons. Our tailored Institutional Consulting Program services help with developing investment policies, determine appropriate asset allocations, recommend investment strategies, and monitor performance. Your investment strategy will also reflect the values that are aligned with their purpose. 

How we can help you

How we can help you

Simplify your financial lives

Sustainability

Simplify your financial lives

Provide clarity in a complex world

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Provide clarity in a complex world

Treat you like family

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Treat you like family

Sustainability

a. Discovery–We take a different view when it comes to wealth management: your view. We’ll step into your shoes, listen to your goals and help you get control of your finances

b. Planning–Beginning with the end in mind, we will review and update your financial plan on an ongoing basis to ensure we meet your goals

c. Consolidation – We help make your life easier by consolidating accounts where appropriate and providing a view of your total financial picture in one place.

Mountain

Our team will help you understand what is happening in the world, how it impacts you and your family, and what you may want to do about it. Our regular check-ins are designed to help preserve what you’ve earned and to work with you toward your long-term goals. The UBS House View helps provide actionable insights into how best to support your goals.

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  • Our team approach to personalized service helps ensure we are there for you when you need it, anytime

  • We have dedicated staff that know you, your family and your goals personally

  • We celebrate your accomplishments and milestones together. We help support you when presented with life’s challenges

Capabilities for any situation

UBS resources

Capabilities for any situation

Access to unique and purposeful investments

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Access to unique and purposeful investments

People and causes you care about

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People and causes you care about

UBS resources

  • Global resources of UBS are available to support you in just about any aspect of your financial lives

  • Selling a business? Concentrated stock positions? Private foundation administration? Corporate retirement plan? Specialized lending? Impact investing? Donor-Advised Fund?

  • We have resources to help your many needs

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  • Due to the scope and scale of UBS, we have access to bespoke investment opportunities.

  • We help provide access to private credit, private equity, private real estate, exchange funds, hedge funds, impact investments, IPO’s, direct investments, options strategies, and tax-efficient strategies.

  • Our expertise and access to sustainable investments helps support your long-term goals without compromising your principles.

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  • You may need to care for parents, pets, someone in your family with special needs, or anyone else that is important to you

  • Are there causes you care about that you want to support? Are you giving in an efficient manner that doesn’t compromise your long-term goals? We’re happy to help with these discussions

  • Do you have friends or family members that could use financial advice? If they’re important to you, they are important to us. Feel free to use us as a resource

About our team

Our mission is to help you achieve your ambitious goals and make the world a better place. When you work with us, you are part of our family. Our team of experienced and highly credentialed advisors each have areas of expertise that are brought to bear for the benefit of our clients.

  • Chad-Adams

    Chad Adams, CFP, CEPA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • ID
    • IL
    • KY
    • LA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MS
    • MT
    • NC
    • ND
    • NH
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
    • SD
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI

    Chad received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and his Masters of Finance from the Boston University.  At the age of 19, Chad entered the financial services industry in 2005 under the tutelage of his now retired father, Buck Adams.  Together, they navigated clients through the 2008 credit crisis and Chad still employs the lessons learned from those early days of his career.  Chad’s clients include corporate investors, municipalities, and high net worth families.  Chad’s work and passion centers on portfolio construction, risk awareness, and investment management.

    He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
    • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BA
    • Boston University, MS in Finance
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    • Portfolio Manager
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    Financial planning
    Investing
    Cash management
    Exit planning
    3000 A Street
    Suite 100
    Anchorage, AK 99503
    chad.adams@ubs.com
    Chad Adams, CFP, CEPA
    3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503
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    Olivia Dekreon, CFP

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AK
    • AR
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • ID
    • IL
    • KY
    • LA
    • MA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MS
    • MT
    • NC
    • NH
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
    • TX
    • UT
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI

    Olivia received a BBA in Accounting from the University of Alaska and her MS in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia. Since starting her career in Wealth Management in 2015 Olivia found her passion in working with clients in all stages of their financial journey. Olivia’s focus on the team is financial planning and portfolio management. She finds joy in helping clients find peace of mind by ensuring an in-depth understanding of their financial goals while leveraging investments as a tool to achieve what is important to them. As a lifelong Alaskan, she loves to get out and enjoy nature, whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking or camping. Olivia loves to spend her free time enjoying the great Alaskan midnight sun. Olivia is also involved in volunteer activities with different non-profits within the state and enjoys supporting causes that are important to her.

    Olivia is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner.

    • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • University of Alaska Anchorage, BBA in Accounting
    • University of Georgia, MS in Finance
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    Retirement planning
    Investing
    Custom portfolios
    Women investors
    3000 A Street
    Suite 100
    Anchorage, AK 99503
    olivia.dekreon@ubs.com
    Olivia Dekreon, CFP
    3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503
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    Michael Meek

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • ID
    • IL
    • LA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MS
    • MT
    • NC
    • NH
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI

    Mike graduated with a B.A. in finance and accounting from University of Alaska Anchorage, and earned a M.S. in finance from Boston College with an emphasis on investment theory. With 33 years of experience, Mike joined our team in 2003 after 12 years as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in investments and is responsible for the team’s equity research, economic analysis, investment strategy and portfolio construction. Outside of the office Mike enjoys fishing and playing hockey for the UBS Hockey team. Mike and his wife Sherryl also enjoy traveling with their daughter Gwynnie.

          Cash management
          Financial planning
          Business owners
          Education planning
          3000 A Street
          Suite 100
          Anchorage, AK 99503
          mike.meek@ubs.com
          Michael Meek
          3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503
        • Jason Hamlin

          Jason Hamlin, CIMA, CRPC

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • AK
          • AR
          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • FL
          • GA
          • ID
          • IL
          • LA
          • MD
          • MI
          • MN
          • MO
          • MS
          • MT
          • NC
          • NH
          • NY
          • OH
          • OR
          • PA
          • SC
          • SD
          • TX
          • UT
          • VA
          • VT
          • WA
          • WI
          • WY

          Jason is a Wealth Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst®™. Jason earned his CIMA® designation from the Wharton Business School as part of the Investment Management Consultants Association. He has been with UBS for 16 years.

          Jason has served on several non-profit boards, including the Woodland Park Zoo, Matanuska Telephone Association and Community Health Center of Snohomish County. He was President of the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce where he earned awards for Business Person of the Year and Top 40 Under 40.

          Jason and his wife of 25 years have three active boys. He likes to coach youth sports, hike, play guitar and cheer for Seattle sports teams with his family.

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          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

          • Washington State University, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
          • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
          • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
          • Wealth Advisor
          • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
          225 108th Avenue NE
          Suite 800
          Bellevue, WA 98004
          jason.hamlin@ubs.com
          Jason Hamlin, CIMA, CRPC
          225 108th Avenue NE,Bellevue,WA,98004
        • Stephanie

          Stephanie Keeton Honan, CFP

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • AR
          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • FL
          • GA
          • HI
          • ID
          • IL
          • LA
          • MA
          • MD
          • MI
          • MN
          • MO
          • MS
          • MT
          • NC
          • NH
          • NM
          • NV
          • NY
          • OH
          • OR
          • PA
          • SC
          • TN
          • TX
          • UT
          • VA
          • VT
          • WA
          • WI
          • WY

          Stephanie is a Wealth Advisor and Certified Financial Planner™. Her background in wealth management services includes high net-worth planning, charitable giving and business retirement programs. She has lead investor workshops on employee stock options and investing for women.

          Stephanie earned a B.A. in political science from Washington State University. Her passion for animals has lead her to help with fundraising for animal advocacy organizations. Stephanie lives in Magnolia with her husband and her pets and enjoys time spent at their second community in Sun Valley.

          CA Insurance License # 0M74803

          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
          • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.

          • Washington State University, B.A. in Political Science
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          • Wealth Advisor
          925 Fourth Avenue
          31st and 32nd Floors
          Seattle, WA 98104
          stephanie.honan@ubs.com
          Stephanie Keeton Honan, CFP
          925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
        • Owen Sweeney

          Owen Sweeney, Jr., CIMA, CPWA, CEPA

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • AK
          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • FL
          • GA
          • ID
          • IL
          • MD
          • MI
          • MN
          • NC
          • NH
          • NM
          • NV
          • NY
          • OR
          • SC
          • TN
          • TX
          • UT
          • VA
          • VT
          • WA
          • WI
          • WY

          Owen is a Chartered Private Wealth Advisor™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst®™. He has 34 years of experience as started at UBS November 1987. 

          Owen has served on the board for Ronald McDonald House Charities and actively supports the Boys and Girls Club, as well as other organizations that strive to improve the lives of young people.

          Owen splits time between Alaska, Arizona, and Oregon so he can enjoy his passion for the outdoors and share it with his wife and son.

          CA Insurance License # 4256828

          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

            • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
            • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
            • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
            2575 East Camelback Road
            Suite 900
            Phoenix, AZ 85016
            owen.sweeney@ubs.com
            Owen Sweeney, Jr., CIMA, CPWA, CEPA
            2575 East Camelback Road,Phoenix,AZ,85016
          • Rachel Seely

            Rachel Seely, CFP

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            • AZ
            • CA
            • CO
            • GA
            • MD
            • OR
            • TX
            • WA
            • WI

            Rachel earned her B. A. in Economics from the University of Washington in June 2018, joining UBS shortly thereafter. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and is fully registered, holding the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, Rachel is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate focusing on developing client relationships, financial planning and account maintenance. Prior to joining UBS full time, Rachel spent a year as an intern with our team. In her free time, Rachel enjoys skiing, backpacking, and traveling to new countries.

              • University of Washington, B.A. Economics
              • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
              925 Fourth Avenue
              31st and 32nd Floors
              Seattle, WA 98104
              rachel.seely@ubs.com
              Rachel Seely, CFP
              925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
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              Brayden Neeser

              Registered Client Associate

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              • AZ

              Brayden Neeser is a lifelong Alaskan resident. Brayden joined the financial services industry in 2016, driven by a desire to deepen his own knowledge and to help others achieve financial literacy and success. Prior to joining UBS, Brayden worked at Keybank, and with Merrill Lynch in Anchorage. In Brayden's free time, he likes to spend his time outdoors with his family and his dog Remi.

                    3000 A Street
                    Suite 100
                    Anchorage, AK 99503
                    brayden.neeser@ubs.com
                    Brayden Neeser
                    3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503
                  •  Veliana Georgieva

                    Veliana Georgieva

                    Client Associate

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                      Veliana graduated from Highline Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Business. Over the years, she has gained valuable experience in multiple roles within the banking sector, which led her to join UBS as a Client Associate in May 2023. Veliana is currently pursuing her financial industry certifications to further expand her expertise and better serve clients.

                      Outside of work, Veliana loves spending time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy being outdoors—hiking, camping, and traveling the world together.

                            925 Fourth Avenue
                            31st and 32nd Floors
                            Seattle, WA 98104
                            veliana.georgieva@ubs.com
                            Veliana Georgieva
                            925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
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                            Timothy Whitworth

                            Director

                            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                            Tim earned his B.A. in business administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and has worked as a financial advisor for 30 years. Tim joined UBS in 2001, after 16 years as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. He is one of a small number of UBS Financial Advisors who have earned the UBS designation of “Wealth Advisor,” signifying his qualifications to provide highly personalized wealth management services to our clients. He specializes in individual wealth management, financial planning and investments. Tim is involved with local charities and participates in humanitarian trips to Guatemala. He loves to travel and enjoys photography and working with new technologies.

                              • University of Alaska Anchorage, BBA in Accounting
                              • Wealth Advisor
                              Cash management
                              Financial planning
                              Retirement planning
                              Custom portfolios
                              3000 A Street
                              Suite 100
                              Anchorage, AK 99503
                              tim.whitworth@ubs.com
                              Timothy Whitworth
                              3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503
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                              Richard Henningsen

                              Account Vice President

                              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                              • CA
                              • WA

                              Rick is a longtime Alaskan, moving here in 1973 with his family. Rick brings with him over 20 years of Banking and Finance experience, most recently as an AVP with Wells Fargo specializing in business banking. He worked at Northrim Bank as an AVP for the High Net Worth clients of the bank and was a Financial Advisor at UBS for 5 years. He has been Securities Licensed for over 15 years. He and Holly, his wife of over 30 years, enjoy camping, golfing and fishing in the summer. They spend winters planning vacations to get away from the cold.

                                    Cash management
                                    Financial planning
                                    Retirement planning
                                    Investing
                                    3000 A Street
                                    Suite 100
                                    Anchorage, AK 99503
                                    rick.henningsen@ubs.com
                                    Richard Henningsen
                                    3000 A Street,Anchorage,AK,99503

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