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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.

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        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
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            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
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                  Brittney Barnes

                  Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                        8044 Montgomery Road
                        The Towers At Kenwood
                        Cincinnati, OH 45236
                        brittney.barnes@ubs.com
                        Brittney Barnes
                        8044 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati,OH,45236
                      • Allison Slade

                        Allison Slade

                        Authorized Officer

                        Registered Client Associate

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                        Allison began her career at UBS Financial Services in 2012 as an intern. After graduating from Xavier University in 2014 with a BSBA in Accounting, she joined UBS full time.  Allison is a Sr. Registered Client Associate and holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

                        Allison lives on the West Side of Cincinnati with her husband and two children.  In her free time, Allison enjoys coaching her daughter's cheer squad and son's volleyball team.

                              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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                                Mackenzie joined UBS Financial Services as an intern during the summer in 2022 before joining the team full time in 2024.  

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

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                                    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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                                    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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