Experience

Makes all the difference

John Stanford, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Insight grounded in experience
John began his career as a financial advisor in 2000 with AG Edwards & Sons. He joined UBS in 2014. As the leader of the UBS Hatteras Wealth Management Group and DWealth-approved team for Deloitte PPMDs, John draws on nearly two decades of experience helping affluent families manage their financial futures. He and the team focus on providing holistic wealth planning advice to a select group of successful families and executives. Together, the team delivers advanced planning and investment management advice that looks beyond their clients’ portfolios to address each area of their financial lives.

Under John’s leadership, the team has developed a highly tailored process called the Family Wealth Navigator. The process helps them deliver clarity, confidence and structure to their clients’ finances as they pursue their most important goals. The result is a first-class experience that enables clients to benefit from all of the resources of UBS and insights of the team.

Credentials that build confidence

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®)
  • Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses

Outside of UBS
John has served on the Orlando board of the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, and currently serves on the board of the Make an Impact Foundation. He is also active with his church, Davidson United Methodist, his daughters’ Y-Guides Indian Princesses tribe and Florida State University Alumni Association. John enjoys golf and spending time with his wife, Cara and their two daughters, Delaney and Sophie.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024The 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.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

6100 Fairview Road
Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28210

Email Me

john.stanford@ubs.com
John Stanford, CEPA
6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210

Jack William Butler, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Insight grounded in experience
Jack primarily focuses on the team’s business development initiatives and serves as their Financial Goal Analysis specialist, ensuring that every decision is made with his clients’ best interests in mind. In addition to these responsibilities, he assists the team in developing comprehensive financial plans for successful executives, entrepreneurs, and families who seek a higher degree of confidence in their financial future.

As a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP) designee, helping clients reach their goals is his top priority. Jack knows the right questions to ask about your life, your wealth and your hopes for the future. Together, he’ll help you find the answers you need to pursue those goals.

Jack’s experience in the personal financial planning areas of insurance, investments, retirement, estate, and fiduciary responsibility further reinforce his team’s ability to make recommendations. They understand the complexities that come with significant wealth, and strive to provide advice tailored to individual circumstances that are expected and unexpected.

Credentials that build confidence

  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
  • Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
  • Life, long-term care, accident and health insurance licenses

Outside of UBS
Jack and his wife, Jillian, reside in Charlotte with their two children, Eliza and Pierce. They are active in Waypoint Community Church and love spending time with family and friends in the area. Jack in his spare time enjoys running, reading, working out with F3, and is an avid fan of the English Premier League, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Carolina Panthers.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

6100 Fairview Road
Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28210

Email Me

jack.butler@ubs.com
Jack William Butler, CFP
6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210

Hannah Thomas

Team Administrator

Hannah works with Financial Advisors Jack Butler and John Stanford of UBS Financial Services Inc. in Charlotte, NC. She supports the ultra-high net worth clients of the team in meeting their investment, estate planning, and philanthropic goals. Hannah brings her talents in client service, communication, and professionalism in pursuit of the team’s goal to provide a world-class client experience.

Credentials that build confidence

  • Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
  • Life, long-term care, accident and health insurance licenses

Outside of UBS

Hannah is originally from Mooresville, North Carolina and now lives in Charlotte. She enjoys exploring restaurants and local businesses in the city, spending time with friends, and traveling.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MS
  • NC
  • NY
  • OK
  • SC
6100 Fairview Road
Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28210

Email Me

hannah.thomas@ubs.com
Hannah Thomas
6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210

Abbie Rossi

Client Associate

Abbie is dedicated to helping our clients with the onboarding process and client experience. Abbie is devoted to our clients in making sure their experience with our team is seamless and enjoyable. Abbie is committed to continuously expanding professional horizons. Abbie embodies a well-rounded approach to both work and personal interests.

Outside of UBS

Abbie is originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and resides in Charlotte with her husband, Jason. Outside of work, Abbie cherishes quality time with family and enjoys exploring new destinations through travel.

6100 Fairview Road
Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28210

Email Me

abbie.rossi@ubs.com
Abbie Rossi
6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210