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With the complexity of today's markets and uncertainty about tomorrow's economy, good financial advice is more important than ever. As a team of dedicated Financial Advisors, we're committed to helping you organize your finances around your short term needs, your longer-term goals and what you envision for generations to come. Our knowledgeable perspective, good judgement and broad experience can help you meet your challenges and seize opportunities.

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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.

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    Misty Jones

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Portfolio Manager

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    Originally from Sonoma County, Misty began her career in the investment industry in 1996.  In 2004, Misty became a UBS Financial Advisor.  Misty focuses on wealth planning for individual clients and their families through financial planning resources available at UBS.  She genuinely enjoys helping clients achieve their goals through planning and integrating personalized investment portfolios.  Misty lives in Napa and has been involved with various community service organizations during her career including Rotary, New Technology High Interact, and the California Dressage Society.  Misty is FINRA registered and holds Series 7,63 & 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance, and variable annuities.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Phoenix.  In her free time, she enjoys equestrian activities and spending time with her two sons.

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    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2020The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2023The 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, 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.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • University of Phoenix, B.S. Management
    • Portfolio Manager
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    Napa, CA 94558
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    Ron Herring CRPS

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Portfolio Manager

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    From a very early age, Ron has been fascinated by the financial world. He entered the financial services industry full time when he was 18 years old, and joined UBS as a Financial Advisor in 1987. Ron has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations manage their wealth. He focuses on long- term planning issues along with portfolio strategy and management. He has a B.B.A. degree from National University, and holds a CRPS™ designation from the College of Financial Planning. While at UBS his studies have centered around: Practical Economics, Equity Valuation, Fixed Income Concepts and Tools, Asset Allocation, and Portfolio Management. He holds series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses along with life and health insurance licenses.

    Over the years, Ron has enjoyed being involved in various volunteering activities including President of the Active 20-30 Club, Founding Member and former Chairman of the Cycle for Sight, Co-Founder and Head Coach of the Napa Valley Basketball Alliance, Associate Head Coach for the Varsity Boys Basketball team at Napa High, and he has coached numerous youth basketball, baseball and soccer teams.

    On a personal note Ron enjoys camping, kayaking, volleyball, basketball, research, and spending time with family and friends.

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    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 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.

    • Sacramento City College, A.A.
    • National University, B.B.A.
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
    703 Trancas Street
    3 and 4 Financial Plaza
    Napa, CA 94558
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    Pamela J. Thompson CFP

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Portfolio Manager

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    Pam brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to the Compass Financial Group. Pam develops comprehensive financial plans, as well as customized financial strategies to help pursue clients' short and long-term goals.  She is a CFP® practitioner.  She holds Series 7,31, 63 and 65 securities licenses as well as life and health insurance licenses.  Pam earned her B.S. in Organizations, Leadership and Management from the University of San Francisco. 

    In her spare time, Pam enjoys music, birdwatching, and volunteering for the Audubon Society, and Habitat for Humanity.

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    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 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.

    • University of San Francisco, B.S. Organizations, Leadership and Management
    • Portfolio Manager
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
    703 Trancas Street
    3 and 4 Financial Plaza
    Napa, CA 94558
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    Amy Mitchell Knopka

    Senior Client Associate

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    Amy Knopka joined the UBS team in 2013. Amy coordinates all administrative functions in the service of our clients. Amy, a graduate of Wake Forest University, brings a wealth of customer service skills and experience to the role.  FINRA registered, Amy holds Series 7 & 66 securities licenses.  Prior to taking time off to raise her sons, she led and managed a team serving international clients in the forest products industry. Amy resides in Napa with her husband. 

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        3 and 4 Financial Plaza
        Napa, CA 94558
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        Tiffany Walls

        Senior Client Associate

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        Tiffany has been in the industry since 2007 and with UBS since 2011. Tiffany supports the Compass Financial Group by providing excellent client service and coordinating with the team on all administrative functions. FINRA registered, Tiffany holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as licenses for life and health insurance and variable annuities. Tiffany resides in Napa with her husband. 

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              703 Trancas Street
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              Napa, CA 94558

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