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What’s most important to you and your family? Why? Understanding you means understanding your world. That’s how we help our clients navigate the changes that shape our global economy. Whether advising C-suite executives, engaging entrepreneurs or working across each generation of exceptional families, we bring the multigenerational perspective and broad access of a Private Wealth Management team.

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Private Wealth Management

As a team within the exclusive Private Wealth Management division at UBS, we connect you to the dynamic presence of one of the world‘s leading wealth managers. Private Wealth Advisors serve many of the firm‘s largest relationships, providing extensive reach and the distinct advantage of the firm‘s global perspective, insights and resources.

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Wealth transfer across generations

Talking about future financial responsibility can be an emotional and challenging topic for families. Whether you’re discussing an inheritance, insurance, a business transition or wealth transfer, an open, honest discussion among family members makes the process more rewarding for everyone. Let us show you how.

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Estate planning strategies

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Maximize your potential wealth

Pursuing your goals together

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.

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    Robert Bertino

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Rob and his team were hired by UBS in 2008 as the inaugural Private Wealth Management team for the opening of the Dallas Private Wealth Management office. Rob focuses on relationships with private business owners undertaking pre-sale or pre-IPO planning, multi-generational family planning, private foundations, family offices, and individuals with significant wealth.

    In addition to his role at UBS, Rob served on the Investment Committee for The Catholic Foundation, a $225 million Dallas Charitable Endowment Fund, and served as Chairman of the Committee from 2017-2018. Rob also sits on the Mendoza College of Business Advisory Council at The University of Notre Dame, where he served as Student Body President.

    Prior to this role, Rob spent 12 years at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management. Rob earned his B.B.A in finance from the University of Notre Dame and his M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Rob is an avid golfer, having competed in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, has a rescue dog named Bogey and enjoys spending time travelling around the world.

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2013The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.

    • University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. Finance
    • Southern Methodist University., M.B.A.
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    100 Crescent Court
    Dallas, TX 75201
    rob.bertino@ubs.com
    Robert Bertino
    100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
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    Ann Marie "Anna" Vargas

    Associate Director

    Investment Associate

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    • B.S., Dallas Baptist University
    • Hired by UBS in 2008 as the inaugural Private Wealth Management team for the opening of the Dallas Private Wealth Management office
    • More than 34 years experience in the financial services industry
    • Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, 1975 – 2008
    • Focus: Anna manages the team’s cash management, administrative and operational issues. She is highly experienced in filings for restricted stock positions, including Section 16 and Rule 144/145 issues. Her deep industry experience allows her to efficiently service many different types of accounts.

      • Dallas Baptist University, B.S.
        100 Crescent Court
        Dallas, TX 75201
        anna.vargas@ubs.com
        Ann Marie "Anna" Vargas
        100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
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        Venita Yellapah

        Senior Registered Client Associate

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        • Assoc.  Degree, Ryerson University
        • Over 15 years of financial services experience working for various financial firms, including Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley
        • Over 6 years with UBS Financial Services in both Dallas and New York
        • Focuses on all aspects of client service, operations, client reporting, data management and administration and helps lead our team in providing the highest level of service to our clients.

          • Ryerson University, Associate Degree
            401 West 4th Street
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            Austin, TX 78701
            venita.yellapah@ubs.com
            Venita Yellapah
            401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701
          • Alexis Colon

            Alexis Colon

            Authorized Officer

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            • B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
            • Over 10 years of financial services experience working for various financial firms, including J.P. Morgan and Fidelity Investments
            • Over 6 years with UBS Financial Services in both Dallas and New York
            • Focuses on delivering strategic guidance and personalized service to high-net-worth individuals and families

                  100 Crescent Court
                  Dallas, TX 75201
                  alexis.colon@ubs.com
                  Alexis Colon
                  100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201
                • Titus Song

                  Executive Director

                  Alternative Investments Consultant

                • Donato Giuseppi

                  Executive Director

                  Head of Direct Investments Group (DIG), Americas

                • Christopher Palamara

                  Director

                  Portfolio Advisory Group Strategist

                A leader in wealth management

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                $7 trn

                UBS Group invested assets
                As of 12/31/2025

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                UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager

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