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Christopher Gallo, CFP, CIMA, CPWA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Chris began locally in the financial services industry after graduating from UC Santa Barbara in 1992. After 23 years at Merrill Lynch, he recently moved his practice to UBS Financial Services to better serve his clientele. His philosophy and service model is simple: work with individuals of significant wealth to pursue their unique financial goals.

Chris employs a deliberate financial process combined with exemplary service to simplify the financial lives of high net worth clients. Although clients often enjoy similar wealth, their needs and goals are diverse and include income planning for retirement, estate planning strategies, and tax minimization. Then he develops investment strategies that leverage the broad array of offerings at UBS.

As a wealth management advisor, he works hard to earn clients’ trust and is committed to optimizing their resources to make the most of what they have.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • HI
  • ID
  • IN
  • MD
  • NC
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • WA

Education

  • Bachelors of Arts, English, UC Santa Barbara

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
  • CPWA ®
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Your goals are the starting point
Financial planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Alternative investments
Executive compensation
Multi-generational families
222 East Carrillo Street
Suite 106
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Our goal is to be an integrated part of your financial decisions, a team to rely upon when you are at a crossroads or looking to the road ahead.

Through each step of planning, investment execution and reviews and revisions--we want to be a vital part of your planning team.

To set up an introductory call or meeting, please reach out:

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    Christopher Gallo

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • HI
    • ID
    • IN
    • MD
    • NC
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • TX
    • WA

    It’s the important things—our families, our values, the impact we have on others—that connect us. And although making sense of it all can be hard, asking the right questions can make things clearer. When I talk to you about wealth management, I want to help answer those life questions that are on your mind.


    Whatever your concerns, I can help you create a comprehensive financial plan to address your important priorities. Over the last 29 years, I have put my experience to work for each of my clients, helping them find the best way forward to pursue the goals that truly matter.

    Capabilities to impact your life and wealth
    I deliver comprehensive wealth management and focus on these areas:
    – Longevity planning, including retirement income and insurance
    planning
    – Life transition planning for marriage, divorce or loss of a loved one

    Experience to guide you forward


    Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS, 2016-present

    Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Montecito, CA 1992-2016


    My professional achievements and education
    Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
    CPWA®
    Series 7, 63, 66, 9, 10 licenses
    Bachelor of Arts, English, UC Santa Barbara 1992

    Outside the office
    I live in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara with my partner, Barbara. Together we have 4 daughters: 2 are beginning at UCs in September 2022; one just graduated from NYU and the other is a grad student at American University in DC. 

        • Certified Investment Management Analyst
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        • Portfolio Manager
        222 East Carrillo Street
        Suite 106
        Santa Barbara, CA 93101
        christopher.t.gallo@ubs.com
        Christopher Gallo
        222 East Carrillo Street,Santa Barbara,CA,93101
      Texas

      Managing wealth in a changing world

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      In times of heightened uncertainty, who you trust for financial guidance matters more than ever. For over160 years, UBS has helped clients through times of volatility with clarity and resiliency.

      Get in touch with our team and we’ll help you turn today’s market uncertainty into informed confidence.

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      Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

      $7 trn

      UBS Group invested assets
      As of 12/31/2025

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      for High Net-Worth clients

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