Experience

Makes all the difference

Our dedicated team advises a select number of clients to ensure the highest level of personal attention and responsiveness. We strive to earn your loyalty through hard work, appropriate advice and a dedication to developing a long-term relationship.

Robert Bertino

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KS
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

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

Education

  • University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. Finance
  • Southern Methodist University., M.B.A.

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
100 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201

Email Me

rob.bertino@ubs.com
Robert Bertino
100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201

Ann Marie "Anna" Vargas

Associate Director

Investment Associate

  • 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.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • LA
  • MI
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • Dallas Baptist University, B.S.
100 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201

Email Me

anna.vargas@ubs.com
Ann Marie "Anna" Vargas
100 Crescent Court,Dallas,TX,75201

Venita Yellapah

Senior Registered Client Associate

  • 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.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ME
  • MI
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • Ryerson University, Associate Degree
401 West 4th Street
Suite 3100
Austin, TX 78701

Email Me

venita.yellapah@ubs.com
Venita Yellapah
401 West 4th Street,Austin,TX,78701

Alexis Colon

Authorized Officer

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

  • 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

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KS
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY
100 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201

Email Me

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

Our resources

  • 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

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