Understanding

Comes from experience

We are committed to bringing you the reassurance that you’ve planned well for the long term. We know the effort it takes to maintain your lifestyle amid an unpredictable earnings stream. Our team recognizes the difficulties of finding time to stay on top of your investments and financial planning, given your hectic schedule. That’s why we provide comprehensive wealth management services focused on the unique needs of the media and entertainment community – from attentive client service to sophisticated portfolio management, we give you peace of mind to focus family, business and creative endeavors.

David Schachter

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 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, 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.

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

Education

  • University of Southern California, Degree in Business Administration: 1989 - 1993

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Athletes & Entertainers Consultant

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

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

Email Me

david.schachter@ubs.com
David Schachter
1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067

Petar Repar

Authorized Officer

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Petar focuses primarily on investment research, portfolio analysis and trading execution. He begins each client relationship by learning about clients’ objectives, analyzing their current portfolios and making tax-efficient recommendations about how to better align their portfolio with their goals. He then trades the portfolio and reviews it regularly, while continually evaluating new investment opportunities. In addition, Petar has a deep knowledge of the scope of UBS resources, and he oversees the implementation of client lending strategies, including portfolio and real estate lending.

 Petar started his career at UBS as an intern in 2015 and joined the firm full time after graduating with honors from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in finance. While attending LMU, he was co-manager of the Student Investment Fund and a member of the men’s Division I soccer team. 

Petar was born and raised in Fresno, California, where his family owns and manages a vineyard. He is an avid tennis and soccer player and enjoys boating, skiing and traveling.

Petar holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • MD
  • NV
  • NY
  • TN
  • TX

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University, B.A. in Finance with Honors: 2013 - 2017

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

Investing
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Alternative investments
Securities-backed lending
1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Email Me

petar.repar@ubs.com
Petar Repar
1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067

Alexander Chumas

Client Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • IN
  • NV
  • NY
  • TN
  • TX
  • WA

Education

  • University of Southern California, Economics: 2017 - 2020
1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Email Me

alexander.chumas@ubs.com
Alexander Chumas
1999 Avenue of the Stars,Los Angeles,CA,90067