Experience

Chris joined UBS in 2007. He launched his financial planning career at Goldman Sachs in 1998. Shortly after starting at UBS, Chris took a leave of absence, from 2008 to 2009, to serve a combat tour in Iraq. Serving clients as a Private Wealth Advisor at UBS, where he is known as the “Army guy,” Chris leverages his unique military experience as an Airborne Ranger. Clients tend to trust him readily because of that experience serving his country.

At UBS, the team focuses on a small number of very wealthy clients, offering custom solutions and high-touch service. Chris favors a clientcentric model. He and the team serve as your “CFO,” trusted Advisors who integrate solid tax and estate planning into the wealth management conversation.

Chris attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he obtained a B.S. degree in general engineering. He earned an M.B.A. from UCLA, where he also won the Weston Award for academic excellence in finance. He earned a master’s degree (with honors) in military studies, with a focus on the Civil War, from American Military University in West Virginia. Chris has Series 3, 7 and 63 securities licenses, is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and a Member of the Western Finance Association.

Chris is involved in several clubs and organizations, and is Adjunct Professor of Military Science at UCLA. In his military career, he is a Brigadier General U.S. Army Reserve . Chris is also a member of the Bel-Air Country Club, The Plantation Golf Club and Army-Navy Country Club. He and his wife, Lory, have three children, Tanner, London, and Hannah. His hobbies are golf and running.

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Louie Sampedro is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director at UBS, where he has served high-net-worth individuals, families, and tax-exempt entities since 2007. His career in financial services began in 1998 at Goldman Sachs, giving him more than 25 years of investment planning experience across equity transactions, asset allocation, and alternative investments. With a background in engineering and an analytical mindset, Louie combines technical precision with human understanding to craft thoughtful, adaptive wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and life circumstances .

Louie’s approach is grounded in building long-term relationships through deep understanding of each client’s risk tolerance, values, and aspirations. He focuses on preserving capital, managing risk, and creating flexible, evolving plans that grow with his clients’ needs. His expertise includes concentrated single-stock and restricted-stock management, estate and philanthropic planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Clients often describe Louie as both strategic and patient, someone who blends diligence and empathy to help families make the most of their wealth across generations .

Fluent in Spanish, Louie earned a B.S. in Engineering from Arizona State University and an M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. He holds Series 3, 7, and 66 securities licenses and serves on the Department of Finance Advisory Board at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business. Outside of work, Louie is deeply involved in his community, supporting organizations such as AYSO, Little League, the City of Torrance, and his children’s school and parish, St. Lawrence Martyr. His philosophy “good intentions are only as strong as the plan behind them” reflects the disciplined yet human approach he brings to every client relationship

Violeta ensures that the daily business operations run smoothly and that the team provides clients with a tailored, comprehensive Private Wealth Management experience. She prides herself on trying her best to be there for clients by understanding their personal needs and assisting with delivering on their goals for the short and long term.

As the logistics lead for the team, Violeta takes accountability regarding compliance and regulatory issues for the team’s business operations. With a role that fits her personality, Violeta brings enthusiasm, care and concern for each client’s well-being.

“People are what makes everything worth it to me. I am passionate about working with a team that is committed to helping with the success of our clients and doing this with integrity, intensity and commitment."

Past experience

• Background in banking and finance operations

Education and credentials

• BA in Business Administration from Arizona State University
• Certified Financial Planner ®
• International Baccalaureate program
• Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 63 and 66 securities licenses

Life

• Violeta enjoys reading, live music, and adventuring with her husband and family 

Marcus joined the Barra Sampedro Group in March of 2024 as a Wealth Strategy Associate. He aids the team with his analytical skills by conducting research, compiling meaningful reports, and finding actionable steps towards clients’ financial goals.

He also directly serves clients by executing trades, facilitating cash and security transfers.

Marcus graduated with a B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business and minored in Musical Theatre. He holds a Series 66 and 7 licenses as well as a California Life and Health Insurance License.

Through formative experiences in his youth, Marcus knows what it is like to experience uncertainly and anxiety around finances. He has made it his mission to leverage his knowledge and the resources of UBS to alleviate those feelings in his community.

Marcus volunteers through the Notre Dame Club of Los Angeles, Credit Abuse Resistance Education Los Angeles (CARE LA), and Junior Achievement Southern California. He is also a Dodgers season ticket holder and enjoys live music and performance.

Nisha recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Real Estate Development. A former student-athlete on USC’s Division I swim team, she also represented Thailand in international competitions; experiences that taught her discipline, resilience, and the value of long-term commitment.

Born in Bangkok , Thailand Nisha grew up traveling between there and Melbourne, Australia before moving to Los Angeles for college.  Her diverse background gives her a unique perspective that resonates with people from all walks of life.  She truly brings a global perspective and cultural fluency to the team.

Her other work experience includes an internship with Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group, one of Thailand’s leading financial institutions.

Outside of work, Nisha enjoys swimming, yoga, Pilates, and spending time near the ocean.