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By understanding what’s most important to you, we can organize your financial life to help make sure your short-term needs don't cloud your long-term goals. We provide a structure so you clearly understand where your money is, and why. The plan we create together can help you stay focused at each stage of life, today, tomorrow and for future generations.

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We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

  • Matt Barnes

    Matthew Barnes

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Matt has a long career in the financial services and accounting sectors that spans over 25 years. He started his career in 1996 as a Certified Public Accountant and Individual Tax Manager with Deloitte and Touche LLP, moved to JP Morgan in 2005 as a Wealth Manager, and joined UBS Financial Services as a First Vice President in 2014. Matt is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and brings his many years of training and experience in financial planning and comprehensive wealth management to each client relationship. He earned a BBA, Accounting and Finance, from the University of Cincinnati. Matt enjoys playing tennis in his free time and lives in Loveland with his wife.

        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        8044 Montgomery Road
        Suite 100W
        Cincinnati, OH 45236
        matthew.barnes@ubs.com
        Matthew Barnes
        8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236
      • William Black

        William Black

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        William has more than 20 years of experience working with clients on investment management and strategic planning. His financial services experience began at Fifth Third in the Capital Markets Department. He moved to UBS as a Financial Advisor and then worked at JP Morgan as an Investment Specialist. In his role as an Investment Specialist he worked with a select team of specialists to provide customized investment solutions. William re-joined UBS as a First Vice President and Portfolio Manager in 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University (Finance Major) and is both a CFA charterholder and Certified Financial Planner. William lives in Mariemont with his wife and two daughters.

            • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
            • Chartered Financial Analyst®
            8044 Montgomery Road
            Suite 100W
            Cincinnati, OH 45236
            william.h.black@ubs.com
            William Black
            8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236
          • John Dakoske

            John Dakoske

            Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

            Financial Advisor

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            John's clients benefit from his more than 30 years of experience in the financial services and accounting arenas. Starting as a CPA in 1985, John left Deloitte in 2003 to join JP Morgan as a Consultant on the Retirement Plan Services team serving Procter & Gamble and then moved to JP Morgan Wealth Management as an Advisor in 2006. In 2014, he joined UBS Financial Services as a First Vice President, bringing his considerable experience and expertise to serving clients' wealth management needs. He earned a BBA, Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, and MBA, Finance from The Ohio State University, and his JD, Law, from the University of Notre Dame. In his free time, John enjoys cooking and playing golf. He lives in Loveland with his wife.

                  8044 Montgomery Road
                  Suite 100W
                  Cincinnati, OH 45236
                  john.dakoske@ubs.com
                  John Dakoske
                  8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236
                • Allison Slade

                  Allison Slade

                  Authorized Officer

                  Registered Client Associate

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                        8044 Montgomery Road
                        Suite 100W
                        Cincinnati, OH 45236
                        allison.slade@ubs.com
                        Allison Slade
                        8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236
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                        Mackenzie Rack

                        Client Associate

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                                8044 Montgomery Road
                                The Towers At Kenwood
                                Cincinnati, OH 45236
                                mackenzie.rack@ubs.com
                                Mackenzie Rack
                                8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236

                              Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

                              Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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                              Planning for a changing tax landscape

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                              Tax-smart plans for 2025

                              Tax Day is upon us and it’s crucial to stay proactive as you navigate the evolving tax environment. Our Top 10 tax-smart tips for 2025 can help you manage your tax situation and maximize potential savings.

                              As always, our team is ready to help you build a tax-smart plan that works for you all year long. Reach out for personalized service.

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