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  • Donald Adams

    Donald Adams Jr., CFP, CRPC

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AL
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • IA
    • IL
    • IN
    • KS
    • LA
    • MA
    • MN
    • MT
    • NC
    • ND
    • NE
    • NY
    • OH
    • PA
    • SD
    • TX
    • VA
    • VI
    • WI

    Don Adams is a seasoned wealth management professional who helps business owners, retirees, and multigenerational families make informed financial decisions through life's most significant transitions. With more than 36 years of experience, he has guided individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations in preparing for retirement, navigating business succession and ownership transitions, preserving wealth, and building strategies designed to support their long-term goals and values.

    As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ professional, and Portfolio Manager, Don combines comprehensive financial planning with disciplined investment management and ongoing strategic guidance. He works closely with clients to evaluate opportunities, address complex financial challenges, and maintain focus on the objectives that matter most to them and their families.

    Don leads the Adams Group in serving business owners, retired executives, and families who value a long-term advisory relationship built on trust, collaboration, and personalized service. Whether helping a business owner prepare for a successful transition, supporting a family through retirement planning, or assisting the next generation in stewarding family wealth, Don and his team are committed to providing clarity, confidence, and guidance every step of the way.

    Outside of the office, Don enjoys spending time with his family, hunting with his Labrador Retriever, Luna, golfing, boating, and traveling.

        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
        • Retirement Plan Consultant
        • Senior Portfolio Manager
        681 East Lake Street
        Wayzata, MN 55391
        don.adams@ubs.com
        Donald Adams Jr., CFP, CRPC
        681 East Lake Street,Wayzata,MN,55391
      • karen peterson

        Karen Peterson

        Senior Registered Client Associate

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • CT
        • FL
        • GA
        • HI
        • IA
        • IL
        • IN
        • KS
        • LA
        • MA
        • MI
        • MN
        • MO
        • MT
        • NC
        • NE
        • NM
        • NY
        • OH
        • OR
        • PA
        • SC
        • SD
        • TN
        • TX
        • VA
        • WA
        • WI

        Karen, an extremely experienced financial services professional, is responsible for delivering proactive, customized, client-centered service that encompasses all aspects of the client experience.

        Karen began her career in 1979 with PaineWebber/UBS and worked there for over 30 years before transitioning to Merrill Lynch in 2009.  She holds both a Series 7 and Series 63 license.

        Karen is a lifelong Minnesota resident who currently lives in Burnsville, MN with her husband, Jim. She has two grown children who live locally and enjoys her three grandchildren. In her free time, Karen enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and is an avid Minnesota sports fan.

              681 East Lake Street
              Wayzata, MN 55391
              karen.peterson@ubs.com
              Karen Peterson
              681 East Lake Street,Wayzata,MN,55391
            • jake adams

              Jake Adams

              Wealth Strategy Associate

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                    681 East Lake Street
                    Wayzata, MN 55391
                    jake.adams@ubs.com
                    Jake Adams
                    681 East Lake Street,Wayzata,MN,55391

                  Donald Adams Jr., CFP, CRPC

                  Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                  Financial Advisor

                  Don Adams is a seasoned wealth management professional who helps business owners, retirees, and multigenerational families make informed financial decisions through life's most significant transitions. With more than 36 years of experience, he has guided individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations in preparing for retirement, navigating business succession and ownership transitions, preserving wealth, and building strategies designed to support their long-term goals and values.

                  As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ professional, and Portfolio Manager, Don combines comprehensive financial planning with disciplined investment management and ongoing strategic guidance. He works closely with clients to evaluate opportunities, address complex financial challenges, and maintain focus on the objectives that matter most to them and their families.

                  Don leads the Adams Group in serving business owners, retired executives, and families who value a long-term advisory relationship built on trust, collaboration, and personalized service. Whether helping a business owner prepare for a successful transition, supporting a family through retirement planning, or assisting the next generation in stewarding family wealth, Don and his team are committed to providing clarity, confidence, and guidance every step of the way.

                  Outside of the office, Don enjoys spending time with his family, hunting with his Labrador Retriever, Luna, golfing, boating, and traveling.

                  Registered States:
                  • AL
                  • AZ
                  • CA
                  • CO
                  • FL
                  • IA
                  • IL
                  • IN
                  • KS
                  • LA
                  • MA
                  • MN
                  • MT
                  • NC
                  • ND
                  • NE
                  • NY
                  • OH
                  • PA
                  • SD
                  • TX
                  • VA
                  • VI
                  • WI

                  Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

                  Financial planning
                  Retirement planning
                  Exit planning
                  Business succession
                  Custom portfolios
                  Retirement Plan consulting
                  401(k) plan services
                  Business Owners
                  681 East Lake Street
                  Wayzata, MN 55391

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