Experience

David is a Managing Director within the Wealth Management Group of UBS. David and his team provide comprehensive investment planning and wealth management services to affluent families. He began his career in the financial services industry with Piper Jaffray 40 years ago and transferred to UBS Financial Services in 2006 when UBS acquired the Wealth Management business of Piper Jaffray. With his vast experience in the business, he can offer understanding to his clients and listen to them to assist with their personal goals.

 
David graduated from Miami University in 1979 earning his undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. David is active in his local community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Ascension Catholic Academy, a consortium of Catholic schools serving highly diverse neighborhoods in the Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan area.  David is also an active member and trustee of the Ascension Church in North Minneapolis and has previously served as Chair for the United Way Committee at Piper Jaffray.  David and his wife Miriam have 2 adult children and live in Eden Prairie, MN.  California Non-Resident Insurance License #0D11576 

Riley is a Financial Advisor working closely with David Gannon. Riley leverages the knowledge of the team and the extensive resources at UBS to provide high touch comprehensive wealth management and financial planning to affluent individuals and families.  Riley joined UBS in January of 2020 and worked in the New Jersey headquarters before transitioning to our team as a Financial Advisor October 2022. He loves the business and always places the client first; he is committed to the success of every client and working alongside them to reach their goals. Riley also holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.  

Riley attended the University of St. Thomas where he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management in 2018.  While at the University of St. Thomas, Riley was a member of the Men’s Golf Team for four years and was fortunate to serve as the captain his junior and senior seasons.  Riley is a parishioner at the Church of the Ascension in north Minneapolis. In his free time Riley enjoys golfing and spending time on the lake with family and friends.  California Non-Resident Insurance License #4251170 

Lou entered the financial services industry in 1992 and offers clients a personalized approach to managing their investment portfolios. Lou works with clients' attorneys, CPAs and other professional counsel to ensure their full spectrum of personal and financial needs are addressed. He then prepares customized portfolio and product recommendations to ensure each client's retirement, estate planning and other financial goals become a reality. He makes understanding his clients' needs and goals a priority and places emphasis on ensuring clients understand everything they need to know about their financial plan. With his long career’s emphasis on working with high and ultra-high net worth clients Lou has seen and worked through almost everything and is ready to assist clients wherever needed. Lou is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association and has earned membership on the prestigious UBS Pinnacle Council.   
 
He holds an economics degree from the University of Minnesota. Active in the community, Lou currently serves on the Board of Directors for Bolder Options, a youth mentoring organization. Previously, he served on the Advisory Board for the University of Minnesota's Athletic Department as well as on the board of the One Percent Club. He has coached a girls travel basketball team in Wayzata and was a council member at his church. He and his wife, Jill, have three adult daughters and currently reside in Orono.  Since 2014 Lou has been recognized by various third parties like Forbes and Barron’s. California Non-Resident Insurance License #0J24824 

Chris is one of our team's lead Financial Advisors in the Wayzata, Minnesota Office. Chris has a passion for providing affluent families in-depth advice, helping clients manage generational wealth and providing the solutions for challenging problems that ultra-high net worth clients are seeking. Chris also works with business owners in preparing to exit the business, working to maximize generational wealth through thoughtful planning and strategy. He emphasizes transparency, choice and honesty when working with all his clients. He offers an empathetic and creative approach to his client relationships and brings a unique perspective from his pervious leadership roles.  

Chris graduated from Hamline University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. Prior to joining the team, Chris spent several years in a Senior Leadership position with UBS, he leverages his past management experiences to help our clients access the extensive global resources of UBS.

Chris has 4 children and currently lives in Medina, Minnesota. Chris is proud to be involved in a number of local charities serving the needs of children and the underprivileged. In his free time Chris enjoys spending time with his kids and at his cabin, he also enjoys working on vintage watches. Since 2021 Chris has been recognized by various third parties like Forbes and Barron’s.  California Non-Resident Insurance License # 2015469 

Jamal provides comprehensive wealth management to families and business owners centered around financial planning, investment management, estate planning, philanthropy, and business succession planning.  He is committed to building strong, long-term relationships with his clients, and collaborating with them on their wealth management plans, enabling them to achieve their personal and family goals.  Jamal is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®).  
  
Jamal earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Minnesota. He was also a two-time captain of the Gopher Men’s Basketball Team. After college, he continued his basketball career, playing professionally for three years in various countries overseas. 
  
Jamal serves on the Board of Directors for Twin Cities Dunkers and the Police Activities League of Minneapolis.  He is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities and is an Assistant Coach for the Blake Boys Varsity Basketball Team.  In his personal time, Jamal enjoys playing basketball, golfing, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. Jamal lives in Plymouth with his wife Jill, their two daughters, Reiss and Mila, and their dog, Wesley. California Non-Resident Insurance License #4261946  

Carson supports the team by servicing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth clients. Carson’s focus includes alternative investments, portfolio strategy, allocation implementation, and is the point of contact for next generation clients. He enjoys breaking down complex strategies and numbers into deliverable pieces to clients and assisting them with connections to additional resources when needed. Carson holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses, and he is committed to furthering his financial education and acquired his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA©) designation.   

Carson is a graduate of University of Wisconsin Platteville, and lives in Lemont, IL with his wife, Jessica, and their son. In his free time, Carson enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, skiing, traveling and live music.  

Dustin has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry and worked for Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining UBS. As a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, Dustin helps coordinate team activities and assists in the financial planning process. In addition, his other roles include helping with client meetings, scheduling and agendas, and functioning as a backup to other team members. He is driven by his commitment to a personal approach based on integrity and consistency, and doing what he would want out of someone working with his money. Dustin also holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.  

A native of Minnesota, Dustin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Metropolitan State University. In his free time, Dustin enjoys watching and playing sports, especially football and soccer. He also volunteers as a math tutor at the Hubb's Learning Center in St. Paul. 

Andrea is usually the first voice you hear when you call. Since entering the industry in 1996, she has developed a range of skills that help streamline operations for the team and its clients. Her responsibilities include servicing accounts, answering monthly statement questions and client correspondence, in addition to helping with other important client needs. Andrea takes pride in providing clients with the personalized attention and solution-oriented service they deserve. Andrea holds her Series 7 license. 

She currently lives in Edina with her husband, Kent. She is active in her church and enjoys being outside with her family. 

Molly oversees the operations for the team, focusing on managing client information and documentation, efficient execution of client trades, and providing excellent client service. Her skilled navigation of external partners and vendors, as well as her commitment to fostering client trust, makes her indispensable and treasured by our clients. 

Molly has been in the business for over 25 years. Her understanding of internal operations allows the team to provide unparalleled client experience. Molly earned her B.A. in Finance from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul Minnesota. Molly holds Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses. Molly has earned the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ (FPQP) designation.

 
Molly lives in Bloomington Minnesota with her adult daughter Macayla. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. 

As the Team Business Manager, Carol’s primary focus is to help our team deliver the very best we can to each client. She works with our whole team, ensuring our internal practices and processes are aligned with our focus on providing the best possible service for client success. Carol has been with UBS for over 40 years, and prior to joining our team, Carol was the Market Administrative Officer for the Minnesota Northern Plains Market. There, she supported Branch Managers as well as the training and development of administrative professionals. She utilizes her past experiences with UBS to ensure each client is serviced at the very highest level and is connected to resources and support at every level. Carol holds Series 7, 63, 9 and 10 licenses.  

Carol lives in Delano, MN and has 2 grown children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and being involved in her community through family and children-based projects and organizations.