Experience

Discipline, integrity and responsibility

Jay has always been guided by discipline, integrity and responsibility. From his former life in the military to today, as a seasoned Private Wealth Advisor and portfolio manager, he applies those principles to his investment philosophy, particularly when it comes to managing risk. Jay takes into account your bigger wealth picture. He also focuses on the details. Diversification and financial planning are key to the strategy he recommends for you.

“I strive to be an Advisor our clients want for life—building a caring team that shares client values, believes in doing the right thing, and puts clients first.”
— Jay Baumgardner

Looking beyond the comprehensive financial advice Jay provides, you’ll find a deep commitment to the well-being of his clients, and a team that puts clients above all else.

California Insurance License #0G23161

Previous experience

• Executive Director, J.P. Morgan, 2009 – 2016
• Senior Portfolio Manager, Wells Fargo, 2004 – 2008

Achievements and education

• Private Wealth Advisor
• Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
• Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses
• B.A., business administration, East Tennessee State University
• M.B.A., Webster University

Life

• Jay is a former officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. and Naval Aviator.
• He enjoys time with his family, his friends and golf.

Kelli began her career at UBS PWM in Century City in 2018. She is responsible for investment proposals, asset allocations and helping strategize clients’ needs for their unique lifestyles. She’s also the point of contact for our next generation clients. Kelli graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2018 with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Economics.

Brandon Seanez is a Registered Client Service Associate at UBS, and has been working with the Baumgardner Group since 2021. Based in Santa Cruz, he holds a degree in Economics from San Francisco State University and brings a client-focused, detail-oriented approach to every relationship. Brandon plays an integral role in portfolio construction and ongoing investment strategy, while also delivering proactive service.

Lauren has previous experience in both investment management and banking, beginning her career in 2013 with Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She transferred to San Diego in 2016 and began working with Bank of America Merrill Lynch.  She has been working as a Senior CSA for UBS since 2022 and joined the Baumgardner Group in 2025.

She currently holds FINRA Series 7 , 66 & 9 licenses along with AWMA® & CRPC® designations.

Lauren was born in Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Philosophy.  Lauren now lives in Mission Valley with her husband and their five-year-old daughter.  In her spare time, she enjoys trips to the San Diego Zoo and Disneyland with her family.

Joseph (Joe) Shaw joined the Baumgardner Group of UBS in 2025.

Prior to joining the Baumgardner Group, Joe worked at Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management in Century City where he was exposed to the front-line operations of the firm in banking and wealth management. With the Baumgardner Group, his current role on the team is managing the complex day-to-day operations of the team’s wealth management clients. This includes client relationship management, digital engagement, trading securities, money movement, and new account opening.

Originally from Irvine, California, Joe graduated from Loyola Marymount University where he achieved a B.B.A. in Finance in 2021. Joe was a four-year Varsity Water Polo D1 athlete and was recognized as an All-American in 2021. Joe is an Eagle Scout and currently holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.