Your life's goals

Wealth management to help you get there

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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

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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.

  • MCC

    Michael Carr

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Mike began his career in Sarasota, FL as a corporate lender with NCNB/Bank of America in 1989.  In 1997 Mike moved to Gainesville, FL to accept a position with Merrill Lynch where he worked for 18 years as a Wealth Management Advisor and was also the Branch Manager for 9 of those years.  In 2015, Mike and his team moved to UBS to open the new Gainesville office and has been the Branch Manager there as well since his arrival.  Mike earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Florida State University.

    Mike and his wife Carrie split time between Gainesville and Sarasota, where he has deep roots in the community.  Their oldest son Trey graduated from Florida State University, their daughter Natalie is a Senior at Auburn University, and their youngest son Cannon is a Junior in high school.  Mike is on the board of Climb for Cancer in Gainesville, FL and chairs the Finance Committee.  Mike and his family love being on the water fishing on the West Coast of Florida and attending just about any sporting event they can find.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.

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      4313 NW 8th Avenue
      1st Floor, Suite 10
      Gainesville, FL 32605
      mike.carr@ubs.com
      Michael Carr
      4313 NW 8th Avenue,Gainesville,FL,32605
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      Tina Arpaia-McCann

      Authorized Officer

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      • MO
      • NC
      • NH
      • NJ
      • NV
      • NY
      • OH
      • OK
      • PA
      • RI
      • SC
      • TN
      • TX
      • VA
      • WI

      Tina has been with Carr & Associates for 19 years. Prior to working in Wealth Management, Tina was in banking for 17 years most recently as a Vice President at Wachovia. She holds her Series 7 license as well as her Series 9 & 10 securities management licenses. She has also obtained her Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designations. Tina holds a BA in Human Resource Management from the University of South Florida.

      Tina was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida and has lived in Gainesville for the past 22 years. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, watching college football and spending quality time with her friends and family. She has been involved in many civic organizations including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Rotary.  

          • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
          • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
          4313 NW 8th Avenue
          1st Floor, Suite 10
          Gainesville, FL 32605
          tina.mccann@ubs.com
          Tina Arpaia-McCann
          4313 NW 8th Avenue,Gainesville,FL,32605

        Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

        Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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