Experience

UBS Private Wealth Advisor Les Brunker of Brunker Wealth Management, there’s nothing more important than helping his clients navigate their complex financial lives to achieve better outcomes. Les provides comprehensive, consultative investment management and multigenerational wealth planning for sophisticated families. Accessing the extensive resources of UBS Private Wealth Management, Asset Management and Investment Bank, and working closely with clients’ trust and estate attorney and CPA for implementation, Les creatively tailors asset allocation solutions with tax efficiency. In a constantly changing world, he hopes clients can feel confident about their decisions and the legacies they’re building.

 “I’m grateful to have the opportunities, tools and resources that help me deliver the solutions my clients need and deserve.”

— Lester A. Brunker

Professional experience

• UBS Private Wealth Management, 2009 – present
• Citigroup Global Markets, 1989 – 2009
• US Bank, 1985 – 1989

Education

• Wharton Executive Education CIMA® program
• B.S., economics, minor in statistics, University of Minnesota

Personal life

• Les serves on the Advisory Board of Becoming Jackson Whole.
• Les served the Courage Kenny Foundation from 2013 – 2019 as treasurer and as finance committee chair.
• He served the Courage Foundation from 2005 – 2013 as treasurer, investment committee chair and Foundation Board Chair.
• He was active in the United States Ski Association (USSA) Region 1 Board 2015 – 2017.
• Les was a member of the Team Gilboa Board from 2015 – 2017.
• Former Edina ECFE Board.
• Les enjoys spending time with his family and friends at their mountain home in Wyoming.
• He loves anything outdoors, including yoga, hiking, cycling, alpine and nordic skiing.
• He is a passionate supporter of his wife, Theresa, who teaches English to immigrants in Jackson, WY via Central Wyoming College. 

Ellen joined the Brunker Wealth Management team at UBS to focus on serving multi-generational clients. She is passionate about taking a holistic, multigenerational approach to financial planning, helping families navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their long-term goals.

Prior to joining UBS, Ellen was a Director in EY-Parthenon’s M&A advisory practice, where she specialized in improving deal outcomes for clients navigating complex transactions. Her ability to drive business value stems from combining innovative strategies with an inclusive, client-focused mindset. Ellen’s extensive experience advising clients on comprehensive solutions to their most important questions enables her to deliver creative, personalized strategies that help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial futures.

Education and Experience

Director, EY-Parthenon, M&A Advisory (2018–2025)
B.A., Economics, Cum Laude, Colgate University

Life

Ellen is an avid backcountry skier, cyclist, and traveler. She gives back to her community by coaching the local youth mountain bike team Jackson Hole Composite, and volunteering with Coombs Outdoors.