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David Schachter

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- HI
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- LA
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VT
- WA
- WY
David provides ultra-high-net-worth clients with extensive knowledge and nuanced insights to assemble a complete picture of their financial situation. He works with industry recognized artists, songwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, digital talent, and executives to navigate the unique opportunities presented by their wealth. David has earned the Athletes and Entertainers Consultant (AEC) UBS business designation, a selective program unique to UBS that demonstrates his expertise providing holistic financial advice to clients across the sports and entertainment industries.

David has 30 years of experience and brings disciplined and institutional perspective to customized wealth management by integrating financial planning, investment banking, estate planning, and life insurance issues into a comprehensive approach. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in business administration.

A New York native, David resides in Calabasas with his wife and two children. He has served as a board member of the USC Trojan Entertainment Network and a steering committee member for Sports Spectacular, an organization focused on funding diabetes research for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

CA Insurance License 0B98128
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2023, 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.
- University of Southern California, Degree in Business Administration: 1989 - 1993
- Private Wealth Advisor
- Athletes & Entertainers Consultant
Professional entertainers

Multi-generational families

Business owners

Professional athletes

Investing

Custom portfolios

Alternative investments

Lending services

1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

david.schachter@ubs.com

David Schachter

1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067
Alexander Chumas

Registered Client Associate
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- CA
- DE
- IN
- NV
- NY
- TN
- TX
- WA
Alex Chumas is a Registered Client Associate committed to providing a positive client experience by tailoring thoughtful solutions based on individual preferences and needs. He manages operational functions for the team while supporting all other daily functions. Alex graduated from the University of Southern California where he competed on the Club Fencing team and played on the drumline for the Spirit of Troy. Prior to joining UBS, Alex worked at Bank of America and Evoke Advisors, a Los Angeles based Register Investment Advisor.

A Las Vegas native, Alex now resides in Westwood where he is active in his community. He volunteers with a non-profit for the benefit of the Los Angeles animal shelter. In his spare time, Alex trains for triathlons and enjoys the outdoors. He is a passionate football fan and movie buff.
- University of Southern California, Economics: 2017 - 2020
1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

alexander.chumas@ubs.com

Alexander Chumas

1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067

Christopher Bryan

Executive Director

Western Division Head, Portfolio Advisory Group

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Chris is responsible for articulating and delivering comprehensive, research-driven
advice to UBS's ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients. Leveraging the global
resources of the firm, he specializes in asset allocation and portfolio construction
including customized, product neutral solutions across all asset classes to meet
their financial goals.

Professional History

Currently serving as the Western Division Head, Chris has over twenty-five years of
experience within the Financial Services Industry, twenty-three of those at UBS. He
has held various roles at UBS including: Product Management and Development,
Sales Support, Branch Management and Direct Sales. For the past 14 years he has
served as a Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Portfolio Advisory Group servicing the
firms UHNW clients.

In 2013, he completed the UBS Americas Ascent Program and in 2021 the UBS
Leading the Future Program - targeted cross-business top talent programs aiming
to develop high potential talent and future leaders in the organization. Also, in
2020 he achieved the UBS Wealth Management Americas Sales Leadership
Excellence Award.

Education

He received his B.A. from Susquehanna University and holds his Series 7 & 66
licenses.

Licenses and Certifications

He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.
Casey Verst

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Consultant

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Introduction
Casey works with high net worth clients to help develop estate plans that achieve personal goals, while simultaneously leveraging their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth. Casey also helps review clients' current estate plans and coordinates with clients' advisors to ensure each client's estate planning goals are being achieved in a tax efficient manner.

Professional History
Prior to joining UBS, Casey practiced law with the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on estate and tax planning for high-net worth individuals.

Education
Casey received his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, and his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.
Jeffrey Lewis

NMLS #947868

Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

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Current role and areas of expertise

Jeff joined UBS Bank USA in 2013 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Los Angeles market.

Jeff has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

Professional history

Jeff began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to joining UBS, Jeff held management roles at Charles Schwab Bank and PHH Mortgage.

Education and personal information

In Jeff’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 646233. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He also holds a BA from the University of Arizona.

Outside of the office, Jeff lives in Los Angeles and enjoys playing Golf, Basketball, and Hockey.

Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

David Schachter

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- HI
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- LA
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VT
- WA
- WY
David provides ultra-high-net-worth clients with extensive knowledge and nuanced insights to assemble a complete picture of their financial situation. He works with industry recognized artists, songwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, digital talent, and executives to navigate the unique opportunities presented by their wealth. David has earned the Athletes and Entertainers Consultant (AEC) UBS business designation, a selective program unique to UBS that demonstrates his expertise providing holistic financial advice to clients across the sports and entertainment industries.

David has 30 years of experience and brings disciplined and institutional perspective to customized wealth management by integrating financial planning, investment banking, estate planning, and life insurance issues into a comprehensive approach. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in business administration.

A New York native, David resides in Calabasas with his wife and two children. He has served as a board member of the USC Trojan Entertainment Network and a steering committee member for Sports Spectacular, an organization focused on funding diabetes research for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

CA Insurance License 0B98128
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2023, 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.
- University of Southern California, Degree in Business Administration: 1989 - 1993
- Private Wealth Advisor
- Athletes & Entertainers Consultant
Professional entertainers

Multi-generational families

Business owners

Professional athletes

Investing

Custom portfolios

Alternative investments

Lending services

1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

david.schachter@ubs.com

David Schachter

1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067
Alexander Chumas

Registered Client Associate
View bio
- CA
- DE
- IN
- NV
- NY
- TN
- TX
- WA
Alex Chumas is a Registered Client Associate committed to providing a positive client experience by tailoring thoughtful solutions based on individual preferences and needs. He manages operational functions for the team while supporting all other daily functions. Alex graduated from the University of Southern California where he competed on the Club Fencing team and played on the drumline for the Spirit of Troy. Prior to joining UBS, Alex worked at Bank of America and Evoke Advisors, a Los Angeles based Register Investment Advisor.

A Las Vegas native, Alex now resides in Westwood where he is active in his community. He volunteers with a non-profit for the benefit of the Los Angeles animal shelter. In his spare time, Alex trains for triathlons and enjoys the outdoors. He is a passionate football fan and movie buff.
- University of Southern California, Economics: 2017 - 2020
1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

alexander.chumas@ubs.com

Alexander Chumas

1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067

Christopher Bryan

Executive Director

Western Division Head, Portfolio Advisory Group

View bio

Chris is responsible for articulating and delivering comprehensive, research-driven
advice to UBS's ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients. Leveraging the global
resources of the firm, he specializes in asset allocation and portfolio construction
including customized, product neutral solutions across all asset classes to meet
their financial goals.

Professional History

Currently serving as the Western Division Head, Chris has over twenty-five years of
experience within the Financial Services Industry, twenty-three of those at UBS. He
has held various roles at UBS including: Product Management and Development,
Sales Support, Branch Management and Direct Sales. For the past 14 years he has
served as a Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Portfolio Advisory Group servicing the
firms UHNW clients.

In 2013, he completed the UBS Americas Ascent Program and in 2021 the UBS
Leading the Future Program - targeted cross-business top talent programs aiming
to develop high potential talent and future leaders in the organization. Also, in
2020 he achieved the UBS Wealth Management Americas Sales Leadership
Excellence Award.

Education

He received his B.A. from Susquehanna University and holds his Series 7 & 66
licenses.

Licenses and Certifications

He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.
Casey Verst

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Consultant

View bio

Introduction
Casey works with high net worth clients to help develop estate plans that achieve personal goals, while simultaneously leveraging their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth. Casey also helps review clients' current estate plans and coordinates with clients' advisors to ensure each client's estate planning goals are being achieved in a tax efficient manner.

Professional History
Prior to joining UBS, Casey practiced law with the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on estate and tax planning for high-net worth individuals.

Education
Casey received his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, and his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.
Jeffrey Lewis

NMLS #947868

Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

View bio

Current role and areas of expertise

Jeff joined UBS Bank USA in 2013 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Los Angeles market.

Jeff has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

Professional history

Jeff began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to joining UBS, Jeff held management roles at Charles Schwab Bank and PHH Mortgage.

Education and personal information

In Jeff’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 646233. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He also holds a BA from the University of Arizona.

Outside of the office, Jeff lives in Los Angeles and enjoys playing Golf, Basketball, and Hockey.

Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

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David Schachter

Alexander Chumas

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