$6 trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 12/31/2024
The Betesh Group at UBS provides portfolio management for high net worth families, senior executives, and private business owners.
Through UBS Financial Services, our clients hold individual accounts, corporate accounts, and trust accounts. Collectively, we offer over 80 years of professional investment experience.
Our greatest satisfaction comes from helping our clients navigate their journeys, through the long term relationships we have built together.
$6 trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 12/31/2024
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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.
Morris I. Betesh and his team of investment professionals provide years of industry experience and knowledge. They leverage the global banking and investment insights of UBS Financial Services. Client solutions include asset management, investment advice, lending advice, and customized financial planning. Morris brings a high standard of care to his practice which begins with listening, and truly emphasizes a collaboration with clients to help achieve their goals and dreams.
Beginning his career on Wall Street in 1991, he gained experience as a financial consultant and equity trader for several years. He later took on senior executive roles in the apparel industry and founded a company called Dan Morris Apparel which he sold prior to forming his team at Merrill. Morris’s experience provides him with insights into the many financial strategies that senior corporate executives and entrepreneurs can benefit from.
Morris is a graduate of New York University. He also holds the Series 7, Series 66 FINRA Registrations, as well as the ChFC®, CPFA®, and CRPC® designations. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family and he is active in his community. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar, and cycling.
Irving M. Betesh is a managing partner at The Betesh Group, a highly experienced financial advisory team headquartered in New York. Irving provides customized wealth strategy and integrated advice to individuals and families, helping them address their priorities and pursue their goals more efficiently.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he leads a multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses investment management, retirement planning, credit and lending, trust and estate planning services, cash-flow analysis, higher education saving, and charitable giving, among others. His thoughtful approach allows him to deliver customized strategies which leverage the entire the investment insight of UBS Financial Services.
Irving is a graduate of the Zicklin School of Business at the City University of New York, Baruch College, where he received a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance. In addition to the CFP® certification, he holds his Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. Irving lives in New York and is an active member of his community in Brooklyn. He enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.
Dina is a Senior Registered Client Associate at UBS. Dina began her career in Financial Services in 2008 at Oppenheimer & Co. In 2011, she joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Dina graduated from Pace University with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree with concentrations in Finance and Economics. She is responsible for providing clients with a high level of service in various areas. She has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of their needs and the services offered by UBS. She currently holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations.
Prior to joining UBS, Sarina gained experience as an assistant to senior management at Merrill Lynch. Sarina is a graduate of City University of New York, Brooklyn College, where she received a Bachelor's of Business Management. Sarina lives in Brooklyn New York, and is an active member in her local community .She enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with family and friends.
Executive Director
Structured Solutions Consultant
NMLS #947868
Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA
Current role and areas of expertise
Chris Kanavos joined UBS Bank USA in 2015 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Manhattan Market.
Chris has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.
Professional history
Chris worked as a Regional Credit Director and Resident Manager at Merrill Lynch, where he partnered with Executive and Divisional Leadership to drive a credit and lending strategy for the NYC and Long Island Market. He began his Banking career in 1991, where he joined Wells Fargo during his last two years of college. Starting as a Credit Analyst, he was promoted to management shortly after graduating. As a District Manager, he was responsible for managing all aspects of the consumer finance business for initially, all of New York State and then for New York City, growing the market exponentially, from a $50MM business to an $800MM business in a 4-year period.
Education and personal information
In Chris’ role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 863109. He holds his Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a Double Major in Business and Economics from Stony Brook University.
Chris grew up on the Eastern End of Long Island and has lived in Port Washington since 2002, with his wife Coleen and daughters Sarah and Gabrielle. In his free time, Chris enjoys being outdoors with his family camping, hiking, boating and skiing. He also enjoys exercising and running daily.
Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.
Executive Director
Wealth Planning Strategist
Director
Advisory Sales Consultant
Mark is a Director, Advisory Sales Consultant, providing financial advisors education, practice management, and investment manager implementation ideas on the UBS Advisory Platforms.
Professional History
Mark joined UBS in 2020 as an Advisory Sales Consultant based in San Francisco and relocated in 2023 to work with the Manhattan Market. Prior to joining UBS, Mark spent over seven years at Merrill Lynch within their Advisory Specialist organization. He began his career at Merrill Lynch on the Internal Advisory desk primarily covering the Mid-Atlantic, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio Markets. In 2018, Mark relocated to San Francisco to become the external Advisory Specialist covering the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark began his career in the financial service industry within Vanguard’s Client Service Team where he worked directly with UHNW clients for two years.
Education
He is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), a designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
Personal
Mark is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and is a graduate from Susquehanna University. Mark resides in Norwalk, CT with his wife, Caitlin, one year old son, Arthur, and dog, Bodhi.
Morris I. Betesh and his team of investment professionals provide years of industry experience and knowledge. They leverage the global banking and investment insights of UBS Financial Services. Client solutions include asset management, investment advice, lending advice, and customized financial planning. Morris brings a high standard of care to his practice which begins with listening, and truly emphasizes a collaboration with clients to help achieve their goals and dreams.
Beginning his career on Wall Street in 1991, he gained experience as a financial consultant and equity trader for several years. He later took on senior executive roles in the apparel industry and founded a company called Dan Morris Apparel which he sold prior to forming his team at Merrill. Morris’s experience provides him with insights into the many financial strategies that senior corporate executives and entrepreneurs can benefit from.
Morris is a graduate of New York University. He also holds the Series 7, Series 66 FINRA Registrations, as well as the ChFC®, CPFA®, and CRPC® designations. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family and he is active in his community. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar, and cycling.
Irving M. Betesh is a managing partner at The Betesh Group, a highly experienced financial advisory team headquartered in New York. Irving provides customized wealth strategy and integrated advice to individuals and families, helping them address their priorities and pursue their goals more efficiently.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he leads a multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses investment management, retirement planning, credit and lending, trust and estate planning services, cash-flow analysis, higher education saving, and charitable giving, among others. His thoughtful approach allows him to deliver customized strategies which leverage the entire the investment insight of UBS Financial Services.
Irving is a graduate of the Zicklin School of Business at the City University of New York, Baruch College, where he received a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance. In addition to the CFP® certification, he holds his Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. Irving lives in New York and is an active member of his community in Brooklyn. He enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.
Dina is a Senior Registered Client Associate at UBS. Dina began her career in Financial Services in 2008 at Oppenheimer & Co. In 2011, she joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Dina graduated from Pace University with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree with concentrations in Finance and Economics. She is responsible for providing clients with a high level of service in various areas. She has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of their needs and the services offered by UBS. She currently holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations.
Prior to joining UBS, Sarina gained experience as an assistant to senior management at Merrill Lynch. Sarina is a graduate of City University of New York, Brooklyn College, where she received a Bachelor's of Business Management. Sarina lives in Brooklyn New York, and is an active member in her local community .She enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with family and friends.
Executive Director
Structured Solutions Consultant
NMLS #947868
Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA
Current role and areas of expertise
Chris Kanavos joined UBS Bank USA in 2015 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Manhattan Market.
Chris has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.
Professional history
Chris worked as a Regional Credit Director and Resident Manager at Merrill Lynch, where he partnered with Executive and Divisional Leadership to drive a credit and lending strategy for the NYC and Long Island Market. He began his Banking career in 1991, where he joined Wells Fargo during his last two years of college. Starting as a Credit Analyst, he was promoted to management shortly after graduating. As a District Manager, he was responsible for managing all aspects of the consumer finance business for initially, all of New York State and then for New York City, growing the market exponentially, from a $50MM business to an $800MM business in a 4-year period.
Education and personal information
In Chris’ role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 863109. He holds his Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a Double Major in Business and Economics from Stony Brook University.
Chris grew up on the Eastern End of Long Island and has lived in Port Washington since 2002, with his wife Coleen and daughters Sarah and Gabrielle. In his free time, Chris enjoys being outdoors with his family camping, hiking, boating and skiing. He also enjoys exercising and running daily.
Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.
Executive Director
Wealth Planning Strategist
Director
Advisory Sales Consultant
Mark is a Director, Advisory Sales Consultant, providing financial advisors education, practice management, and investment manager implementation ideas on the UBS Advisory Platforms.
Professional History
Mark joined UBS in 2020 as an Advisory Sales Consultant based in San Francisco and relocated in 2023 to work with the Manhattan Market. Prior to joining UBS, Mark spent over seven years at Merrill Lynch within their Advisory Specialist organization. He began his career at Merrill Lynch on the Internal Advisory desk primarily covering the Mid-Atlantic, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio Markets. In 2018, Mark relocated to San Francisco to become the external Advisory Specialist covering the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark began his career in the financial service industry within Vanguard’s Client Service Team where he worked directly with UHNW clients for two years.
Education
He is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), a designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
Personal
Mark is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and is a graduate from Susquehanna University. Mark resides in Norwalk, CT with his wife, Caitlin, one year old son, Arthur, and dog, Bodhi.
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Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures.
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