Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team of professionals distinguishes itself with both financial experience and personal service. We strive to earn your loyalty through hard work, the right advice and a dedication to developing long-term relationships.

Michael Carlisle Dawson

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Mike has over 45 years of private wealth management and investment experience. He received both a BBA & MBA degree in Finance from The University of Texas - Austin. He has been professionally recognized as one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in the country three times. He began his career as a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs, where he spent 30 years. He has also been a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch PBIG, and a Director at Deutsche Bank. He has worked at UBS for more than 10 years.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MT
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • The University of Texas - Austin, BBA
  • The University of Texas - Austin, MBA in Finance

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
4400 Post Oak Parkway
20th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

mike.dawson@ubs.com
Michael Carlisle Dawson
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Stephen Cordill, CPWA

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Steve has more than 30 years of wealth management and investment experience. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Business, holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School, and a Masters of Law in Taxation from the DePaul University School of Law.  In terms of his professional credentials, he was a Certified Public Accountant at Touche Ross & Co., and presently holds the professional designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst. Prior to teaming with Mike Dawson at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank, his investment career has included Alliance Capital, Managing Director at Oppenheimer & Co., and President of the Wealth Management at Sanders Morris Harris. 

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MT
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • Indiana University School of Business
  • University of Notre Dame Law School, Juris Doctor
  • DePaul University School of Law, Masters of Law in Taxation

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
4400 Post Oak Parkway
20th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

stephen.cordill@ubs.com,kendyl.howard@ubs.com
Stephen Cordill, CPWA
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Kendyl Nicole Howard

Client Associate

Kendyl Smith oversees client administration for the Dawson Cordill team. She has earned her Series 7, 66, and Insurance licenses. Kendyl has more than 5 years experience in the financial services industry. She received a B.S. in Commerce and Business from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MS
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • WY

Education

  • Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Business
4400 Post Oak Parkway
20th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

kendyl.smith@ubs.com
Kendyl Nicole Howard
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027