Helping entrepreneurs and families thrive

Private Wealth Management

Wealth management for entrepreneurs and families

Our New York-based team advises exceptional business builders, like yourself and your families---supporting you with out-of-the box thinking and total wealth advice for every stage of your life. We understand the unique needs of entrepreneurs and offer tailored strategies to help maximize your own personal and business wealth. As former entrepreneurs ourselves, we bring a distinct perspective to the table. We have first hand experience understanding the complex opportunities and challenges that come at each stage of your personal and business life, from launch through exit and beyond.

A team to help guide you:
We will work with you to help answer your most important questions such as:
1. I want to have as little financial worry as possible. How do I develop a comprehensive plan for my lifetime financial goals?
2. My life is over-complicated. How can I simplify so I can focus on my priorities and passions?
3. I am planning to exit my business. How do I avoid big mistakes and get it right?
4. I feel I have already paid enough taxes. How can I net the most when I cash out my business?

"Entrepreneurs seek us out because they have learned how our deep focus on their specific needs combined with our having been in their shoes as entrepreneurs ourselves has enabled us to guide other entrepreneurs and their families through the important financial decisions they faced. Though brilliant, they don’t have the passion or expertise to manage their wealth with the intensity they applied to building their businesses.”
-Emily Rubin, Managing Director-Wealth Management (To learn more about Emily click here)

Entrepreneurs contact

$3b

Assets under management

As of 05/31/2024

60+

Business exits, ranging from
$15m - $1bn

$41 million

Median entrepreneur client size


Advice tailored to you -- Our team’s proprietary process

We take all our clients through an in-depth, comprehensive financial planning process. This includes our proprietary SELL (Strategies-Ensuring Life’s Liquidity) Process, which helps clients determine what their “number” is that they need to attain to be free from financial worry.

Additionally, we utilize our ETOP (Entrepreneurs Total Wealth Optimization Process) framework to make sure no stone is unturned and every important personal and business issue is addressed.

Strategies-Ensuring-Life’s-Liquidity (SELL) Process

Strategies-Ensuring-Life’s-Liquidity (SELL) Process

Entrepreneur’s Total Wealth Optimization Process (ETOP)

Entrepreneur’s Total Wealth Optimization Process (ETOP)

Personalized client service and investment process

Personalized client service and investment process

Entrepreneurial insights

We help you go beyond traditional wealth mangement by providing advice on critical pre and post-sale personal and business matters. With our vibrant community of entreprenurs, it also helps provide a supportive network. Our tailored strategies help to maximize your personal and business wealth. 

Entrepreneurial insights

You’re selling within the year

You’re selling within the year

You’re 3 years away from exiting

You’re 3 years away from exiting

You’re considering an exit in 5 years

You’re considering an exit in 5 years

  • Finalize your trust and estate strategies 
  • Work with us to interview and select the investment banker that works best for you
  • Finalize your exit plan and focus on getting the best deal for the sale
  • Coordinate with your investment banker to help create competitive tension among prospective buyers and meet potential acquirers, review offers and negotiate the sale
  • As needed, prepare employees and managers for the transition
  • Think about what’s next for you and your future, after the sale
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  • Refine your trust and estate strategies with your tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
  • Begin conducting an analysis of likely buyer interest and sector outlook, trends and business cycles to help identify the right timing of the sale
  • Build the right pre-sale advisory team, including an investment banker, attorney and CPA
  • Explore gift and estate strategies to help maximize net proceeds from a sale

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  • Discuss trust and estate strategies and tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
  • Fine-tune your business model to be most appealing to a buyer
  • Make sure business documentation and financial statements are in order
  • Put together a team to prepare the business and optimize value
  • Strengthen your management team
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Tailored family office services

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Tailored family office services

Wealth planning across generations

Wealth Planning

Wealth planning across generations

Take charge of your wealth

Take charge of your wealth

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Family offices are as different as the families they serve—one size does not fit all. Our team brings decades of experience to helping navigate financial, business and family interests as you seek to align your investment management and planning.

To address the wide-ranging needs family offices face every day, we serve as your single point of contact, helping to coordinate resources and expertise from across the firm, including the Investment Bank and Asset Management divisions.

Wealth Planning

Our team has experience helping families create a plan to pass on both their wealth and their values to their children with the goal of sustaining wealth over generations.

Understanding the family dynamics that can accompany multigenerational wealth, we are experienced in working with you and your family to develop a strategic plan to guide your decisions.

Our approach helps foster family communication and provide education across generations to help define and support your long-term vision.

When it comes to managing wealth, women often bring unique considerations and challenges to the table. We have the experience and understanding to work with you to help you make astute, informed decisions about your financial life—with education, targeted support and, importantly, empathy. So that you feel empowered to face the future with confidence.

Case studies of clients we've helped

Empowering entrepreneurs and each generation of their families

We understand that entrepreneurs are different than most other people. They offer a fresh approach or a new solution that the rest of us never knew we needed. We get it because we started out as entrepreneurs ourselves.

Our team offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management, whether you‘re looking to manage existing liquid assets you have already accumulated, are still building capital and growing your business, are selling your current business, or transferring wealth. Read a collection of stories that highlight how we've been able to help a diverse group of clients, all with unique needs.

Pre-sale planning to help maximize sale proceeds

Providing solutions for post-exit needs

Developing strategies for concentrated stock positions

Facilitating a complex acquisition

Empowering women to take control of their finances

Preparing the next generation

Lead gen

Tradition, trust and time

The challenges women breadwinners face embracing their financial clout

In our latest Own your worth survey, we found that nearly one third of high-earning women in heterosexual couples are the primary breadwinner. Yet many remain less engaged than men breadwinners in financial decision-making. How can financial participation, planning and the support of financial professionals help correct this imbalance?

Read the report

A team to help guide you

We will work with you to help answer your most important questions, such as:

  • I am planning to exit my business. How do I avoid big mistakes and get it right?
  • My life is over-complicated. How can I simplify so I can focus on my priorities and passions?
  • I feel I have already paid enough taxes. How can I net the most when I cash out my business?
  • I want to have as little financial worry as possible. How do I develop a comprehensive plan for my lifetime financial goals?

"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."
-Tom Livaccari, Private Wealth Advisor, Family Office Consultant

  • Emily Kramer Rubin

    Emily Kramer Rubin, FOC, CFP, CEPA, CRPC, CIMA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Emily's highly focused and detailed-oriented approach to wealth management enables her to gain a deep understanding of her clients' personal, professional and family needs. She leaves no stone unturned and works tirelessly to find the right solutions for our clients. Her dedication and personal touch help her build strong relationships with the different generations of each family to bring continuity to their long-term objectives.  She has been featured on several financial news televisions shows, including CNBC and Bloomberg, as well in articles in Forbes. 

    Emily entered the financial services industry with UBS in 2002. At UBS she successfully expanded and transitioned her family business and has since merged with the Entrepreneurs Group, bringing her unique insight and experience to our team and clients. Prior to UBS, she worked as a management consultant at McKinsey and Company, where she advised senior executives facing complex business challenges. Emily has the distinction of being a Family Office Consultant and part of UBS’ prestigious Private Wealth Management division.

    Always striving to increase her knowledge base and enhance her value to clients, Emily has earned her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations. She has an M.B.A. from Dartmouth College's Amos Tuck School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Emily lives in Greenwich, CT with her husband, Steven, and their two children, Ryan and Alexandra. She is an active member of her community and enjoys a good round of golf.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 100 Women Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in June and is based on information from the Q1 of the award year.
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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 Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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.
    • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • UBS Wealth Management Pinnacle Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.
    • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • Dartmouth College, Amos Tuck School of Business, M.B.A.
    • Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, B.S.
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    299 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
    emily.rubin@ubs.com
    Emily Kramer Rubin, FOC, CFP, CEPA, CRPC, CIMA
    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
  • Kenneth Shapiro

    Kenneth J. Shapiro, FOC, CRPC

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    I have 20+ years experience advising ultra high net worth entrepreneurs and their families. I’m
    co-founder of The Entrepreneurs Group, one of the largest advisory teams at UBS Private
    Wealth, where I also am among a select group of advisors having earned the Family Office
    Consultant designation.

    My mission: navigating wealth's complexities to simplify and enrich your life.

    My vision: to deliver to entrepreneurs and other families of substantial wealth, the investment
    and wealth management experience and solutions of a global private bank with the exceptional
    access and service of a boutique firm. Every day I strive to bring that vision to life. My deep
    knowledge of investment, tax and estate planning issues is critical to helping our clients grow,
    protect and preserve their wealth for generations.

    My goal is to consistently deliver above and beyond your expectations, going the extra mile to
    find the solution, the strategy and the opportunity for your family—especially when others have
    given up trying.

    There’s nothing more gratifying than to hear my clients say that our work together put their
    family on the right path toward their goals. It liberates them to focus on their life and their family.

    Our difference for entrepreneurs:
    Prior to starting my career in private wealth management, I was in your shoes as a successful
    entrepreneur and took public/sold various businesses I co-founded as well as my own family’s
    70 year-old business. This gives me unique insight into many of the challenges and
    opportunities you face, and enables me to provide value-added solutions pre- and post-exit that
    help our team in our pursuit to preserve and conservatively grow your wealth.

    I received my M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A.
    from Brown University. I live in Westport, CT, enjoy travel, spending time with my two wonderful
    sons and am dedicated to eradicating colorectal cancer.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 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.

    • Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, M.B.A.
    • Brown University, B.A.
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    299 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
    kenneth.shapiro@ubs.com
    Kenneth J. Shapiro, FOC, CRPC
    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
  • Thomas Livaccari

    Thomas Livaccari, FOC, CFP, CRPC

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Tom began his career in wealth management in 2002 with the mission of bringing a different perspective to managing the financial affairs of ultra high net worth clients. Chosen to be part of UBS's Private Wealth Management Group, an elite group of 300 advisors out of the 6,700 at the firm, Tom focuses on providing clients with holistic financial planning, sound advice and an investment strategy tailored to fit the specific objectives of each client.

    Tom began his career as an accountant and later a technology consultant at Arthur Anderson. He later co-founded and helped build one of the world’s first end-to-end internet consulting firms and was part of the senior management team that took public and then sold the business to a major telecom company. Tom's background in accounting, consulting and as an entrepreneur, gives him a unique perspective on the needs of clients and their families.

    Tom has an M.S. in accounting from the NYU Stern School of Business and a B.S. in finance from Boston College's Carroll School of Management. Tom lives in New Rochelle with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two daughters, Anna and Christina. He enjoys skiing, triathlons, sailing and coaching travel soccer. Tom supports the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and Swim Across America. He is a board member of the Boston College National Alumni Association, former President of St. Augustine Church, former board member of Larchmont Shore Club and co-founder of the Media & Technology Advisory Group.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 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.

    • Stern School of Business, NYU, M.S.
    • Boston College School of Management, B.S.
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
    299 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
    thomas.livaccari@ubs.com
    Thomas Livaccari, FOC, CFP, CRPC
    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
  • Todd W. Ives

    Todd W. Ives, CFP, CEPA, CRPC

    Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

    Relationship Manager

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    Todd has several areas of focus for the team: financial planning, investment analysis and client management. Each client that wants a financial plan goes through in-depth goal setting, asset location, allocation, income, expense, estate and insurance analysis process that allows us to model how the future may play out for them and their families. This initiates more meaningful conversations about the future, what clients assets can do for them and keeps market movements in perspective of life goals.

    Each client also has unique investments tailored to their needs, goals and risk appetite. Todd reviews all investments, meets with portfolio managers performing the team's due diligence, and risk assessment through the Aladdin software. The team continuously reviews all investments and doesn't subscribe to a single investment philosophy of all active or all passive. The right mix of investments for each client provides a balanced risk-adjusted return that lets clients sleep well at night.

    Todd meets with clients regularly to review their portfolios, financial plans and any potential issues that may arise. Todd holds Series 7, 31 and 66 securities licenses, as well as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations. He graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Business Administration. He is also an avid supporter of his local NY sports teams, the Yankees and the Giants.

      • Bucknell University, B.A., business administration
      • Relationship Manager
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
      299 Park Avenue
      New York, NY 10017
      todd.ives@ubs.com
      Todd W. Ives, CFP, CEPA, CRPC
      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
    • Madeline Irvin

      Madeline Irvin

      Associate Director

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      Madeline joined UBS in 2019 as part of the Summer Internship Program and returned as a full-time analyst in the Wealth Management Graduate Talent Program in August 2020.

       Following the conclusion of the two-year program, Madeline worked with the UBS Bank USA Private Equity Lending team as an Account Manager. In June 2024 Madeline transitioned to the Entrepreneurs Group, where she currently works as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate.

      Madeline holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

       She graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and resides in New York City. Madeline enjoys running, traveling with friends and family, and recently completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.

            1285 Avenue Of The Americas
            New York, NY 10019
            madeline.irvin@ubs.com
            Madeline Irvin
            1285 Avenue Of The Americas,New York,NY,10019
          • Samantha Wagner

            Samantha Wagner CRPC

            Wealth Strategy Associate

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            Samantha is a Client Service Associate with The Entrepreneurs Group at UBS Private Wealth Management. Samantha is a primary point of contact for clients for all service and day-to-day operational needs as well as managing the new client onboarding process. Prior to UBS, Samantha was a Junior Talent Consultant at Careers for Women, an HR consulting & recruiting firm. While at CFW, Samantha worked closely with senior executive clients advising them on recruiting opportunities.  She also planned and executed events and led the company's social media marketing campaign efforts, areas that she will also undertake for The Entrepreneurs Group. 

            Samantha is a Boston College class of 2018 graduate, where she received a B.A. in Political Science and Management & Leadership. Originally from Pacific Grove, CA, Samantha is now almost a year in to living in New York City. Samantha's enjoys traveling, going on runs throughout New York, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.

             

              • Boston College, B.A., political science and management & leadership
              • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
              299 Park Avenue
              New York, NY 10017
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              Samantha Wagner CRPC
              299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
            • Spenser Yeager

              Spenser Yeager, CRPC

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Spenser is focused on client service and the day-to-day operations of the team. He holds his Series 7, 66 securities licenses, insurance license, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation and is working towards his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation. Prior to joining the team, he was with UBS in our home office focusing on Structured Products, Taxable Fixed Income and Municipal Bonds. Spenser graduated from Longwood University with a degree in Business Administration.

                • Longwood University, B.A., business administration
                • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
                299 Park Avenue
                New York, NY 10017
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                Spenser Yeager, CRPC
                299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
              • Stacey Betsch

                Stacey Betsch

                Investment Associate

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                Stacey has been with the team and UBS for over 10 years, playing a key role in day-to-day operations and implementation of investment plans. Her dedication and loyalty is unmatched. She focuses on providing the highest level of client satisfaction and is committed to ensuring every client is given the attention they deserve. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is working towards her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation. Stacey lives in Brooklyn, where she enjoys yoga and spending time with family and friends.

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                      New York, NY 10017
                      stacey.betsch@ubs.com
                      Stacey Betsch
                      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
                    • David Leibell

                      Executive Director

                      Advanced Planning/Family Office Solutions Group

                      David serves as a Senior Wealth Strategist in Private Wealth, splitting his time between New York and Stamford. David focuses on comprehensive strategies to assist UBS clients with their complex financial needs such as preservation, transfer and management of wealth. He serves as an internal resource for UBS clients on all issues related to tax, estate planning, philanthropy, family business succession and wealth planning.

                      Education
                      After receiving a B.A. from Trinity College, David continued to earn a J.D. from Fordham Law School and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University.

                      Professional History

                      Prior to joining UBS, David worked at Wiggin and Dana where he was a partner in the Private Client Services Department focusing on the representation of wealthy individuals and families, along with business succession and charitable planning. Prior to Wiggin and Dana, he was a partner in the Private Clients Group at Cummings & Lockwood.

                      Affiliations

                      David is on the advisory boards of the Central Park Conservancy, the Fairfield County Community Foundation and AmeriCares, as well as a former member of the Estates and Gifts Committee of the New York City Bar.

                      Publications and Speeches

                      David has authored over one hundred articles on charitable, estate and tax planning and given several hundred lectures and webinars to lawyer and non-lawyer audiences throughout the United States. He serves as the Chairperson of the Family Business Committee for Trusts and Estates Magazine and was previously the Chairperson of the Charitable Giving Committee for Trusts and Estates Magazine for eight years. While practicing, he was listed in The Best Lawyers in America for two practice areas – Trusts and Estates and Charities/Non-Profits, as well as Connecticut Super Lawyers.
                    • Christine Cronin

                      Managing Director

                      Head of Tailored Lending East

                      Global Wealth Management Americas Banking Group

                      Christine Cronin leads the Tailored Lending Team, East team and focuses on marketing and structuring of tailored lending solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.


                      Professional History

                      Christine is a Managing Director within the Tailored Lending Unit within Global Wealth Management reporting to Anthony D'Andrea where she partners with Steve Marotta in developing the tailored lending business. Christine has in excess of 22 years of experience in the financial services of which 21 were spent in the private bank lending business. Christine joined UBS from Credit Suisse where she served as a Regional Lending Specialist for 5 ½ years. Prior to Credit Suisse she held roles within the Private Bank at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank.
                       

                      Education

                      Christine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics-Finance from Bentley University and her MBA in Investment Management from Pace University.


                      Licenses and Certifications

                      Series 7
                      Series 24
                      Series 66
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                      Judy Spalthoff

                      Head of Family and Philanthropy Advisory

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                      Oliver Henderson

                      Managing Director, OneBank Coverage

                    • Jennifer Van Nest

                      Executive Director

                      Equity derivatives specialist

                      Jennifer Van Nest is an Executive Director and heads UBS's OTC Equity Solutions team in the Americas, focusing on providing high net worth clients and family offices with creative equity derivative strategies to achieve their goals. She consults on equity situations that clients encounter, such as stock concentration in a portfolio, shares received in an M&A / IPO / SPAC / inheritance situation, and building equity stakes in a passive or activist manner. She provides solutions that span acquiring, hedging, leveraging, selling, and enhancing yield, on publicly traded stocks and various equity-linked securities.

                      Professional History

                      Ms. Van Nest joined UBS in 2010 covering UBS's corporate clients, and has since transitioned her coverage to UBS's high net worth and family office clients. Ms. Van Nest has worked in equities and equity derivatives for over 20 years, and her extensive experience spans designing, marketing, and executing innovative solutions for clients' equity situations.
                      Prior to joining UBS, Ms. Van Nest worked in consulting for corporations in Silicon Valley, and in the Equity Capital Markets Group at Citigroup in New York.

                      Education

                      Ms. Van Nest holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University in Ontario Canada, and a bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics from Western University.

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