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    Donald Nickerson

    Executive Director

    Market Director

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    Utilizing the philosophy that investing is an on-going, long term process Don offers a  unique perspective to the financial planning services gained from his successful career as a financial advisor, regional sales manager, business development coach and Branch Manager.   He partners with his clients to help control emotions as they deal with unpredictable market cycles, planning for risk control, tax efficiency and generational transfer of appreciated assets.

    Don graduated with a B.S. from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.   He is FINRA-registered and holds the Series 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 63 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health and long-term care insurance licenses.

    He and his wife Lisa make their home in Anderson Township, OH with their two children, Ava and Brody.

    • 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.

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      Christopher Pennington

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      Chris joined UBS in 2013 to pursue his interest in finance. His focus is developing wealth planning strategies to assist his clients to retain and build wealth for themselves and their family.  Planning for education expenses, long-term care, financial support to children and parents and preserving their lifestyle throughout retirement are of paramount importance.

      Chris graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Kentucky with degrees in economics, political science and Japanese studies. He earned the Martin Award for Outstanding Senior in Economics in 2005.  His previous work experience was in television/media and international exports.  He is FINRA-registered and holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health and long-term care insurance licenses and has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification .

      A Northern Kentucky native, Chris and his wife Kelly were married in 2008. They reside in Taylor Mill, Kentucky with their two daughters. In his free time, Chris enjoys reading, writing, tennis, NFL football and running.

        • University of Kentucky, Economics, Political science and Japanese studies
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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        Suite 3300
        Cincinnati, OH 45202
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        Julie Brooks

        Senior Client Associate

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        Joining PaineWebber in 1975, Julie has continuously partnered with her advisors building strong relationships and working to retain our most valued asset, our clientele.  Becoming familiar with each individual and building a personal, holistic relationship to ensure our clients' needs are met is the foundation of our service model and of paramount importance to our practice.

        Julie is FINRA-registered and holds her Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

        A Cincinnati native, she and her husband Jim were married in 1983 and have one daughter and a son.

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              Mary Werdmann

              Associate Director

              Team Administrator

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              Mary Ann began her career with PaineWebber in 1980 working in the Operations Department.  During the ensuing years she held positions with Kidder Peabody Operations and USF&G Marketing Services in the product development and marketing area before returning to PaineWebber 1991 as Operations Manager.  In 2004, she moved into the Administrative Manager role overseeing compliance within the branch and in May, 2011, joined the Bitsoff Mohn Wealth Management team.

              Mary Ann is FINRA-registered and holds the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health and long-term care insurance licenses. 

              A lifelong resident of Cincinnati, she and her husband Michael were married in 2005.

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                    Glenn Mohn

                    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                    Financial Advisor

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                    Educating clients regarding investing, risk tolerance and comprehensive estate planning are primary considerations of Glenn's wealth advisory practice. Incorporating an understanding of the role of asset titling is critical to preserving and protecting one's legacy to the next generation.  With emphasis on the process of identifying needs, implementing strategies and utilizing risk considerations he partners with his clients to develop a formula to retain and grow wealth while minimizing risk.

                    Glenn graduated with a B.S. from Queens College, City University of New York, has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Certified Investment Management Analyst designation as well as his Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is FINRA-registered and holds the Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as life, health and long-term care insurance licenses.

                    Glenn's financial services career began in 1980 after serving in the United States Marine Corp. He and his wife Sara, an Army veteran, have been married since 1998 and have a daughter and two sons.

                      • Queens College, City University of New York, B.S.
                      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
                      • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
                      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                      • Managed Accounts Consultant
                      • Wealth Advisor
                      312 Walnut Street
                      Suite 3300
                      Cincinnati, OH 45202

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