Experience

Makes all the difference

BreakWater Partners provides unique solutions to the waves of complex questions and challenges that face our client families.  Our clients include entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners.  Through thoughtful conversations, we learn what makes each client family unique.  Your  dreams, aspirations and goals are carefully considered by our team.  These objectives may include income and estate planning, minimizing risk through portfolio construction, and achieving your desired legacy.  We then construct a comprehensive plan to provide shelter from the destructive waves of market cycles, fads and misinformation that may undermine your goals.   By combining our team’s nearly 200 collective years of experience serving clients, with the unmatched intellectual resources of UBS, BreakWater Partners helps you create your ideal life.

Nicholas Maurillo, CIMA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Nicholas has over 30 years of wealth management experience. Prior to joining UBS he was associated with Morgan Stanley. His area of focus includes portfolio management, estate planning, private equity and fixed income investing of both taxable and tax free bonds. A graduate of Windham College with a BA in Psychology and a Masters degree in counseling from Antioch University, Nicholas has completed the Advanced Account Executive course at Wharton School of Business and holds Series 7, 63, 65, 31 and Life and Health insurance licenses.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020The 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

  • Windham College, BA in Psychology
  • Antioch University, Masters in Counseling

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Portfolio Manager
7950 Summerlin Lakes Drive
Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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David Michael Watts

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

In a world of confusing headlines and challenging markets, it takes more than investment guidance to help you move forward with confidence. It takes an understanding of your entire financial life, your hopes and dreams – and a clear road map for getting where you need to go.

As your personal advocate, I provide you with advice that is tailored to your circumstances and priorities. I start with a detailed plan for all you'd like your wealth to achieve. Over time, I adjust your plan as your circumstances change, so you can embrace your financial future with confidence.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

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Michael Shannon Stryker, CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

I began my financial services career in one of the equity market's most tumultuous months on record-October 1987. I have helped my clients define their goals and manage their wealth through good times and bad for over 25 years. Today I help a select group of client families manage their wealth as we strive together to define, prioritize, and achieve their financial goals. These clients include professionals, corporate executives, business owners and retirees. For many clients I manage discretionary stock portfolios under the Portfolio Management Program. In 2007 I earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College of Financial Planning. I am FINRA-registered and hold Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, as well as licenses for life, disability, and long term care insurance. I am a past president of the New London Rotary and of the Thames Club. My bachelor's degree in economics from Connecticut College was earned in 1986. I am the principal owner of Spindrift Guitars, a high-end guitar shop in New London, Connecticut. I live in Fort Myers, Florida and Waterford, Connecticut with my wife Donna and daughter Sarah and our dog Mango.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • Connecticut College, Economics

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Wealth Advisor
7950 Summerlin Lakes Drive
Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Nicholas T. Maurillo III, ChFC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Nicholas began his career with UBS and The Maurillo Group in July 2011. He is currently a Financial Advisor. He focuses on Legacy Planning and helping individuals plan for early retirement.  He is involved in The Maurillo Groups Investment Strategies, Income Oriented Investments, Non Correlated Assets, Niche Marketing and enjoys working with the teams' 401(k) Plans.

Nicholas has earned the Series 7, 66, and 31 securities licenses and Insurance licenses (health, life, variable annuity, and long term care).

A graduate from Auburn University with his B.S. in Finance, he also received a scholarship for playing men's tennis for the Auburn Tigers throughout his college career.  Nicholas was born and raised in Fort Myers, FL. He enjoys spending time with his wife Victoria and son Nico. Major interests are tennis, golf, and fishing.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually between June and September based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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 Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March 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

  • Auburn University, B.S. in Finance

Credentials

  • Chartered Financial Consultant
8000 Health Center Blvd.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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Dario Aguilar, CFP

Account Vice President

Financial Advisor

Dario has over 10 years of experience and holds his series 7 and 66 licenses.  He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2003 and recently completed course work at Southern Methodist University to obtain a Certified Financial Planner designation in late 2014.  Dario and his wife Sharon reside in McKinney, Texas with their children Abigail, Tabitha, Luke, Aaron, and Hannah.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • University of North Texas

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

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Michael Julian Rhodes

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Mike has been advising clients in financial matters for over 20 years with experience at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and currently UBS Financial Services Inc.  He is originally from Boston, MA and has a degree in Economics from Boston University.  As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he designs personalized client portfolios based upon individual needs and risk tolerance. As an advanced planner, Mike is well versed on important issues such as estate plan construction, tax minimization and retirement income distribution strategies. Mike and his wife Erin live in SWFL with their two daughters Cayla and Payton.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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 Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March 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

  • Boston University, Economics

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
801 Laurel Oak Drive
Suite 500
Naples, FL 34108

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