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Colby Buss

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Colby began his career in financial services as an analyst at Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2012. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he brings extensive training and experience in comprehensive financial & retirement planning, investment management and estate planning strategies.

Colby is committed to building lasting relationships through thoughtful guidance, proactive communication and a client-first approach. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Colby was named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2026 list. Based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, he strives to simplify complex financial topics and provide clear, actionable advice that supports his clients' financial well-being.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business and a minor in French from Towson University, where he also served as captain of the university’s rugby team. Outside of work, Colby enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2026The 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 Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award 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

  • Business Administration with a concentration in International Business and a minor in French, Towson University

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
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