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At times, the complexity of today’s global economy may feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a working professional who is building wealth, a successful executive or business owner contemplating your next act, or the head of a multigenerational family looking to preserve your family’s future—you have questions. You expect clear answers from an advisor with worldwide experience who understands you, your family and your community.


Our highly credentialed team offers the thoughtful perspective and proactive service your family needs to help meet their goals. With a team of advisors spanning decades of experience, we strive, relentlessly, to make sure you feel well taken care of. By putting financial planning at the core of everything we do, we offer the capabilities to help you, your business and your family unlock opportunity, preserve wealth and create continuity.

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Your primary source for financial advice

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

  • Dale Emerick

    Dale Emerick

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Dale Emerick is the founding member and senior partner of Emerick Wealth Management Group at UBS. Since its inception, Dale has played a pivotal role in shaping the group's philosophy and direction. With over 4 decades of experience, Dale's guidance has been instrumental in helping families navigate the complexities of wealth management with confidence and clarity.

    Having begun his career in 1980, Dale's dedication to excellence is evident in his credentials, Dale is registered in 29 states and holds the following licenses: Series 3 Commodities futures and options, Series 5 Interest rate options, Series 15 Foreign Securities and currency options, Series 7 General Securities, Series 63 Uniform State Exam, and Series 65 License for Investment Advisor and has completed the rigorous UBS Wealth Management Education program. He holds designations as both a Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager within the Portfolio Management Program, specializing in discretionary asset management. In this capacity, Dale assumes a pivotal role in translating clients' visions into actionable strategies, overseeing the implementation and management of their Financial Plans, Strategies, and Investment Portfolios.

    Education lies at the core of Dale's professional journey. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida in 1979, majoring in both Finance and Economics.

    Beyond his professional endeavors, Dale finds fulfillment in his personal life alongside his wife, Susie, in the Florida Keys. Together, they relish the serenity of boating, the thrill of fishing, and the camaraderie of college football—an embodiment of their shared passion for adventure and leisure.

      • University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, Bachelor of Science in Finance: 1975 - 1979
      • University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics: 1975 - 1979
      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      • Wealth Advisor
      Custom portfolios
      Retirement planning
      Asset allocation
      Estate planning strategies
      Cash management
      Multi-generational families
      Philanthropy
      Business succession
      311 Park Place Blvd
      6th Floor
      Clearwater, FL 33759
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      Jared Emerick

      Financial Advisor

      CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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      • VA
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      As a partner of the Emerick Wealth Management Group, Jared aims to deliver advice, guidance and comprehensive wealth management solutions to individuals, families, and businesses at the highest standard by crafting strategic solutions that are tailored to each client’s unique lifestyle, personal goals, and financial objectives. 

      Jared began his career at UBS in 2020 after a notable 4-year tenure in the Seychelles, an island chain located off the east coast of Africa, where he provided strategic advice and guidance to foreign dignitaries as a professional yacht captain. Initially joining the UBS Wealth Advice Center in Weehawken, New Jersey, Jared assumed dual roles as a Financial Advisor and Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant where he specialized in managing Corporate Stock Benefit Plans. With a background of diverse expertise, Jared conveys his knowledge of navigating the intricate aspects and complex situations of a client’s financial framework by utilizing in-depth financial planning, establishing and managing corporate retirement plans, and acting as the primary liaison in facilitating a seamless onboarding and relationship experience for all his clients. 

      Jared graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. His dedication to his clients is emphasized by his acquisition of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2024. Jared is registered in 25 states and holds multiple securities licenses in addition to his CFP® certification, these include the Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, as well as licenses for Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Variable Annuities.

      Residing in St. Petersburg, FL with his dog Duke, Jared finds joy in a diverse array of interests outside of the office. From culinary pursuits to leisurely outdoor activities like fishing, golf and cheering on his favorite sports teams, he embraces a balanced lifestyle that reflects his passion for both personal and professional growth.

        • University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology: 2011 - 2015
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
        Financial planning
        401(k) plan services
        Retirement planning
        Equity plans
        Investing
        Long-term care planning
        Cash management
        Securities-backed lending
        101 E Kennedy Blvd
        18th Floor
        Tampa, FL 33602
      • Brett Elam

        Brett Elam

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

        CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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        • NC
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        Brett joined UBS and the Emerick Wealth Management group in 2010 and his responsibilities include providing the due diligence required for implementing the clients Investment Strategies, and formulating and processing the client's Financial Plan. Brett coordinates with the clients outside legal and accounting advisors and compiles the information necessary for yearly tax planning and for input and comments on Strategic Plan.

        Brett earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, from the University of Florida in 2009. Brett holds the Series 7, and Series 66 security licenses as well as licenses for Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Variable Annuities. Brett also holds Certified Financial Planner™ certification, or CFP®. Brett and his wife Christina live in Clearwater, FL and enjoy boating, golf, and cheering on the University of Florida.

          • University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts in History: 2005 - 2009
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
          Financial planning
          Banking
          Retirement planning
          Cash management
          Education planning
          Lending services
          311 Park Place Blvd
          Suite 650
          Clearwater, FL 33759

        The proof is in our numbers

        65

        Collective years of experience

        $300 million

        Assets under management

        Investment professionals on the team


        Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

        Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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        Managing wealth is our craft

        We’re committed to understanding what wealth means for you.

        At UBS, excellence comes from nurturing the best of our heritage, mastering the details and delivering the expertise you need to turn your financial vision into a reality. The result? Financial advice that is finely crafted for what matters most to you.

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        A leader in wealth management

        Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

        $5+ trillion

        In invested assets globally 
        As of 11/07/2023

        Global leader

        UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

        #1

        for High Net-Worth clients

        Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey (peer review), 2015-2022