$7 trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 12/31/2025
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.
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.
Originally from Sonoma County, Misty began her career in the investment industry in 1996. In 2004, Misty became a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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.
CA Agent License #0E68788
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.
CA Agent License #0A47470
Pam brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to the Compass Financial Group. As a Financial Advisor, 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.
CA Agent License #0C56815
Ben Bergfelt is a seasoned wealth management professional and financial advisor with more than two decades of experience helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. He currently serves as a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President–Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Napa, California, where he has been advising individuals, families, and businesses since 2000.
In his role, Ben provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management guidance, focusing on aligning clients’ short-term needs with long-term goals and legacy objectives. He is known for his client-centered approach, emphasizing personalized advice and a deep understanding of each client’s unique financial circumstances.
Ben holds multiple financial industry licenses, including Series 7, 9/10, and 65, along with a California life and annuity insurance license, enabling him to deliver a wide range of wealth management services.
His academic background includes an MBA in Finance from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, reflecting both strong financial expertise and disciplined leadership training.
With a career built on trust, experience, and a commitment to thorough financial guidance, Ben works to help clients gain clarity, confidence, and security in pursuing their financial futures.
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.
Tiffany has been in the industry since 2007 and with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2011. Tiffany supports the Compass Financial Group by striving to provide 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.
CA Agent License #0G85429
Nick joined the UBS Financial Services Inc and Compass Financial Group in 2024. Nick is a graduate of Chico State and has earned a B.S. in Business Administration, Finance. Nick is passionate about utilizing his knowledge to guide and help clients reach their financial goals.
As the son of Ron Herring, another financial advisor in the Compass Financial Group, Nick has grown up immersed in the world of financial advising. He is eager to build upon this foundation and establish himself as a trusted resource for our clients. Nick believes in developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances, and is dedicated to providing clear and supportive guidance each step of the way.
When he is not in the office Nick enjoys basketball, baking, podcasts, hiking, pestering his two cats, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Originally from Sonoma County, Misty began her career in the investment industry in 1996. In 2004, Misty became a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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.
CA Agent License #0E68788
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.
CA Agent License #0A47470
Pam brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to the Compass Financial Group. As a Financial Advisor, 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.
CA Agent License #0C56815
Ben Bergfelt is a seasoned wealth management professional and financial advisor with more than two decades of experience helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. He currently serves as a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President–Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Napa, California, where he has been advising individuals, families, and businesses since 2000.
In his role, Ben provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management guidance, focusing on aligning clients’ short-term needs with long-term goals and legacy objectives. He is known for his client-centered approach, emphasizing personalized advice and a deep understanding of each client’s unique financial circumstances.
Ben holds multiple financial industry licenses, including Series 7, 9/10, and 65, along with a California life and annuity insurance license, enabling him to deliver a wide range of wealth management services.
His academic background includes an MBA in Finance from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, reflecting both strong financial expertise and disciplined leadership training.
With a career built on trust, experience, and a commitment to thorough financial guidance, Ben works to help clients gain clarity, confidence, and security in pursuing their financial futures.
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.
Tiffany has been in the industry since 2007 and with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2011. Tiffany supports the Compass Financial Group by striving to provide 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.
CA Agent License #0G85429
Nick joined the UBS Financial Services Inc and Compass Financial Group in 2024. Nick is a graduate of Chico State and has earned a B.S. in Business Administration, Finance. Nick is passionate about utilizing his knowledge to guide and help clients reach their financial goals.
As the son of Ron Herring, another financial advisor in the Compass Financial Group, Nick has grown up immersed in the world of financial advising. He is eager to build upon this foundation and establish himself as a trusted resource for our clients. Nick believes in developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances, and is dedicated to providing clear and supportive guidance each step of the way.
When he is not in the office Nick enjoys basketball, baking, podcasts, hiking, pestering his two cats, and spending quality time with friends and family.
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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.
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.
Nadia Lovell, Head of Global Equity Strategy and Management, Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy CIO Americas, and Andrew Dubinsky, US Senior Economist CIO Americas, shared their perspectives on the current market outlook and discussed the key themes shaping today’s investment environment.
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For more than 160 years, UBS has proven its strength and guided clients through a wide range of market opportunities and financial challenges. Time and again, we’ve been tested and proven resilient, and our clients continue to put their trust in us and our wealth management expertise to help them achieve their goals. Today, UBS is stronger than ever.
But the financial stakes of your decisions are getting higher. Today, your financial situation is more complex and you’re looking at how to grow and safeguard your assets. No matter what's happening in the markets, at home or throughout the world, we're with you and your family.
And this is your time to define success on your terms.
Money isn’t just changing hands, it’s changing meaning. This is your new era of wealth, with real opportunities to pursue your ambitions based on your values.
When it comes to building your legacy, we don’t prescribe a single path. We seek to understand yours. Because the best wealth strategy starts with you.

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