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Brandi Schnathorst

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
  • UBS Wealth Management Director’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

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

3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Email Me

brandi.schnathorst@ubs.com
Brandi Schnathorst
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village,CA,91361

Courtney Kershaw

Team Administrator

Courtney joined UBS in 2019 as a Senior Wealth Strategist.  She has a commitment to developing strong ongoing relationships with each client and providing financial guidance as life situations change. She began her financial services career is 2007 with Citi Smith Barney.  She is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, and holds a Series 7,66,9, and 10 securities licenses as well as an California Life, Accident and Health Insurance license and earned a Bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. She ensures that all client requests are handled promptly and is instrumental in delivering the highest level of client service.   She has a passion for health and fitness, live music and travel.  

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • WA
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Email Me

courtney.kershaw@ubs.com
Courtney Kershaw
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village,CA,91361

Elmira Lavi

Authorized Officer

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Elmira joined UBS in 2025 as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, bringing a wealth of experience in delivering tailored wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. She is dedicated to fostering strong, ongoing client relationships and ensuring that their unique financial needs are met with precision and care.

She began her career in institutional asset management in 2017, where she gained extensive knowledge in portfolio management, client service, and investment research. This experience equipped Elmira with the expertise to propose high-quality, customized financial solutions to advisors, helping support clients in achieving their goals.

Elmira holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Finance concentration and a Minor in Economics from California State University, Los Angeles, graduating with honors. She is licensed with Series 7 and Series 66 credentials and holds a California Life, Accident, and Health Insurance license.

Outside of work, Elmira mentors foster youth through the Open Table Program, empowering them to transition to independent living. She is passionate about wellness, fitness, art, and nutrition, and she is a GIA-certified diamond specialist. Elmira is also bilingual in English and Russian.

CA Insurance License #0M45646

Registered States:
  • CA
  • OR
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village / T, CA 91361

Email Me

elmira.lavi@ubs.com
Elmira Lavi
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village / T,CA,91361

Dylan Watkins

Client Associate

Dylan Watkins joined UBS in 2024 as a Client Associate. He graduated from Marymount University with honors and earned a Bachelor Degree with specialties in Finance and Accounting. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Before transitioning to finance, Dylan gained valuable experience as a Partnership Manager in the esports industry. Outside of work, Dylan is passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoys spending his free time camping and listening to music.

Registered States:
  • CA
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village / T, CA 91361

Email Me

dylan.watkins@ubs.com
Dylan Watkins
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village / T,CA,91361

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