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Private Wealth Management

Navigating complex global markets, life events, and ambitious pursuits in the ever-changing financial landscape can be overwhelming alone. At the DellaRusso Sullivan Group, we understand every family faces unique challenges. Our team of experienced Private Wealth professionals are dedicated to building a customized plan with timely solutions that serve you and those you care most about.

Our team has provided steady guidance to clients throughout the decades and many market disruptions. As members of the exclusive Private Wealth Management Division at UBS, located in the New York City headquarters, we have direct access to the thought leaders and decision makers within UBS. Providing targeted access to the global resources of UBS and highly customized investment and planning guidance, we will work with you to:

Develop a clear financial plan that addresses all your needs and evolves with you over time
Design a tailored investment approach that considers both sides of your balance sheet
Help you pursue ambitious goals, leverage the Investment Bank, and make a positive impact

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UBS being a true wealth management firm with global access is important to our client base. It allows us to leverage our firm‘s capabilities in order to address our clients‘ complex needs.
- Richard DellaRusso

“When it comes to your future, you deserve a team who shares your vision, earns your trust and provides the global access you need to pursue your goals.” — Mark Sullivan

Richard DellaRusso

Managing Director

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With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, Rick began his career at Fidelity Investments, where he spent over 7 years in various sales and advisory capacities. Rick then spent 10 years in the Investment Management Division of Lehman Brothers prior to joining the Private Bank of Credit Suisse as a Relationship Manager in 2008. Rick remained at Credit Suisse until the closure of the Private Banking Division in the U.S. in late 2015 and joined UBS Private Wealth Management at that time.

Rick received a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Vermont. He resides in Darien, CT with his wife, Mary, and their three children. He is an active coach in his community and serves on the Board of Directors of Portfolios with Purpose as well as a Trustee on the Board of Cardigan Mountain School, a junior boarding school located in Canaan, New Hampshire.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
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Mark Sullivan

Managing Director

Financial Advisor
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Mark Sullivan was a Relationship Manager in the Private Bank of Credit Suisse. Prior to joining Credit Suisse in September 2008, Mark spent 11 years in the Investment Management Division of Lehman Brothers.

Mark graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Economics and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University. He is actively involved in various philanthropic efforts including the Montauk Playhouse and coaching his three sons’ sports teams. Mark resides in Rye, NY with his wife, Joan, and their three sons.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Michael Henson

Wealth Strategy Associate
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Mike works as a Wealth Strategy Associate for the Dellarusso-Sullivan Group. In this role, Mike helps deliver comprehensive wealth management services to our clients. His responsibilities include Financial Planning, Asset Allocation, Trading, Market Research, Lending, and more.

Mike joined UBS in 2016 as a Client Service Associate. In that role he learned valuable skills needed to assist Private Wealth clients. In 2019, Mike earned the Certified Financial Planner awarded by the CFP Board of Standards. He also holds a Series 7 License as well as a Series 66 License. Mike received a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Hartwick College in 2014 and was a member of their NCAA Men’s Basketball Team. He currently resides on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and enjoys playing sports and spending time with family and friends.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Martha Knauth

Client Associate Senior
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1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Richard DellaRusso

Managing Director

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- MO
- MT
- NC
- NE
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OK
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WV
- WY
With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, Rick began his career at Fidelity Investments, where he spent over 7 years in various sales and advisory capacities. Rick then spent 10 years in the Investment Management Division of Lehman Brothers prior to joining the Private Bank of Credit Suisse as a Relationship Manager in 2008. Rick remained at Credit Suisse until the closure of the Private Banking Division in the U.S. in late 2015 and joined UBS Private Wealth Management at that time.

Rick received a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Vermont. He resides in Darien, CT with his wife, Mary, and their three children. He is an active coach in his community and serves on the Board of Directors of Portfolios with Purpose as well as a Trustee on the Board of Cardigan Mountain School, a junior boarding school located in Canaan, New Hampshire.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Mark Sullivan

Managing Director

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- LA
- MA
- MD
- MN
- MO
- MT
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
Mark Sullivan was a Relationship Manager in the Private Bank of Credit Suisse. Prior to joining Credit Suisse in September 2008, Mark spent 11 years in the Investment Management Division of Lehman Brothers.

Mark graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Economics and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University. He is actively involved in various philanthropic efforts including the Montauk Playhouse and coaching his three sons’ sports teams. Mark resides in Rye, NY with his wife, Joan, and their three sons.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Michael Henson

Wealth Strategy Associate
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- ID
- IL
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NE
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OK
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TX
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WV
Mike works as a Wealth Strategy Associate for the Dellarusso-Sullivan Group. In this role, Mike helps deliver comprehensive wealth management services to our clients. His responsibilities include Financial Planning, Asset Allocation, Trading, Market Research, Lending, and more.

Mike joined UBS in 2016 as a Client Service Associate. In that role he learned valuable skills needed to assist Private Wealth clients. In 2019, Mike earned the Certified Financial Planner awarded by the CFP Board of Standards. He also holds a Series 7 License as well as a Series 66 License. Mike received a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Hartwick College in 2014 and was a member of their NCAA Men’s Basketball Team. He currently resides on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and enjoys playing sports and spending time with family and friends.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Martha Knauth

Client Associate Senior
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- MT
- NC
- NE
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OK
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WV
- WY
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Executives

Building relationships with founders and senior executives

With complicated equity award packages—as well as potentially complex tax consequences—executives and other insiders need specialized advice. Our team has deep experience providing integrated financial guidance for company founders, public and private executives and business owners.

Our high-touch service is tailored to the individual needs of each client. We help ensure anytime access and provide a host of concierge services. In addition, we offer customized communication and reviews arranged around your busy schedules.

Impact of stock options (ISOs, NQSOs), RSUs, Founders Stock and QSBS
Restricted stock sales ,10B5-1, Section 16
Pre-IPO planning
M & A planning
401(k) benefit and compensation plan management
Income and estate tax planning and strategies
Concentrated stock management and diversification
Banking and lending services
Wealth transfer and philanthropic planning

Entrepreneurs

Solutions for the full cycle of business needs

We address the full cycle of business needs from strategic business financing to discretionary portfolio management to succession and exit strategies.

Whether you're building capital and growing your business, selling your company, looking to manage existing liquid assets, or transferring wealth, we have a honed process for helping you make smart, informed financial decisions. Working closely with our UBS Boutique Banking Network, we provide access to investment banking services regardless of the size of the transaction.

Pre-liquidity planning. Our process begins with critical pre-liquidity planning all the way through execution and closing. Prior to the transaction, we help you develop a personalized strategy to maximize the value of this event so you can confidently pursue your life goals post-sale.

Post-liquidity wealth management. To help inform our recommendations about deal structure, valuation opportunities and tax considerations, we’ll coordinate with our network of both third-party and UBS experts in:

M&A advisory services
Private equity and debt financing
Risk management
Estate planning strategies
Tax management

Private equity professionals

Integrated services for clients who work with hedge funds

We work with hedge fund industry professionals like you to provide tactical guidance on your current and evolving personal wealth challenges in ways that complement the investments and risks of your firm. With institutional level access to resource and the concierge service you expect, our team offers the seamless integration of UBS Investment Bank and UBS Wealth Management.

Whether you're looking to access liquidity, reassess short-term cash flow, execute a particular investment strategy or build a tax-efficient wealth transfer plan, our team can provide highly tailored solutions for your most complex needs. We have specific skill in handling IRA custody for employees and clients of hedge funds.

Prime brokerage services across the fund lifecycle. Seamless support from UBS's experienced, proactive service team offering global coverage.

Reporting and technology
Risk management
Margin models
Custody, clearing and settlement

Family office

Coordinating services for each generation

Many families with significant wealth demand a broad array of family office services. Whether providing those services directly or coordinating with your family office, we can help bridge the generations within a family in order to deliver a structure that is focused on preserving wealth, seizing opportunity and creating continuity.

UBS Global Family Office
We provide access to a highly specialized team that seamlessly integrates comprehensive wealth management with institutional-level services and business opportunities for UHNW families and their family offices.

Services include:

Coordination between UBS Wealth Management and UBS Investment Bank
Direct access to UBS bankers, traders, specialists and sales teams
Tailored client portfolios to meet specific investment objectives
Family advisory services, including governance frameworks
Financing and advisory solutions for real estate, art collections, aircraft, hedge fund portfolios, securities backed lending and more

Investment management

Stewards of your wealth

Our disciplined process begins with a complete understanding of your priorities, provides execution and delivers tangible results. We work prudently to help ensure your security by maintaining a keen awareness of risk tolerance and a strict adherence to asset diversification.

Asset allocation focused on mitigating risk

By listening and aligning with your objectives, we focus on asset allocation strategies that allow for sensible growth and help mitigate risk. As we implement your investment strategy, we communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

Custom investment solutions from an open architecture. We look for investment managers that we believe have the highest potential to outperform their benchmarks and peers.

Tactical investment opportunities. We source, vet and monitor money managers through our disciplined process, ensuring we develop customized strategies based on highly focused research. We incorporate alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate into portfolios where appropriate.

Risk management. As we implement your investment strategy, we communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

Wealth management

Comprehensive planning for every phase of life

Our team's extensive private wealth background provides an experienced perspective on both financial and estate planning strategies. Through our comprehensive planning process, we help prioritize your goals, establish your proper asset allocation, manage risk, and assess estate and charitable planning strategies.

When planning your estate or building your legacy, our team will work with you and family members to provide education on philanthropy and strategies for the next generation. We can help you care for future generations and charitable organizations with the least possible tax impact and expense.

Access

Bringing the global resources of UBS to you

Personal connections built on a network of services Our team understands complex wealth and the individuals and families who create it, inherit it and pass it on. They count on us for comprehensive planning, access to banking and lending services, insurance and liability management, education planning and wealth transfer strategies.

As UBS Private Wealth Advisors, we offer access to our global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of our specialists across the firm. In addition, our network of financial professionals—within and outside UBS—can help bring clarity to your complex challenges and incorporate all perspectives into one comprehensive approach.

Clients count on us to work directly with their accountants, estate attorneys, insurance professionals and a wide range of UBS banking and investment specialists. We incorporate all perspectives into one integrated approach. This holistic perspective has created strong bonds across generations and helped earn our clients’ lifelong trust.

Advanced planning
With extensive experience in wealth planning, estate tax and philanthropy, UBS' Advanced Planning analysts regularly evaluate how changes in the legislative and tax landscape might affect your wealth

UBS Global Family Office
This highly specialized team seamlessly integrates comprehensive wealth management with institutional-level services and business opportunities for family offices

Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services
This group offers solutions that extend beyond your portfolio, including advice on family decision making, business and generational transitions, wealth transfer, family office governance and philanthropic aspirations

Portfolio Advisory Group
Exclusively dedicated to sophisticated portfolio structuring, the group uses advanced quantitative analysis, proprietary research and dynamic diversification to fulfill your custom asset allocation

Credit and liquidity solutions
Through the extensive UBS Banking network you can access innovative credit solutions such as securities-backed lending, pre-IPO lending, mortgages and tailored financing

CIO Americas, Wealth Management
Our global research organization, with more than 900 professionals across UBS, is dedicated to helping you understand the global economy and make better investment decisions

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