Experience

A passion for the markets. Strategic investment management for ultra high net worth clients.
Chris’ passion for the industry began at an early age. In college, he spent his summers as an intern on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Four years later, after graduating from Le Moyne College with a B.A. in economics, Chris started his career with Lehman Brothers. He later moved to Morgan Stanley, where he ran an advisory team and achieved Chairman’s Club status. Chris joined UBS in 2007, where he attained the Private Wealth Advisor designation and is a senior portfolio manager in the firm’s Portfolio Management Program. 

Today, Chris’ main focus is to help guide his clients through both good and bad markets, which is achieved by his passion for the ever-changing market/industry. As the Errico Partners’ principal Private Wealth Advisor, he seeks to provide overall strategic direction for the team and their ultra high net worth clients. He concentrates on the team’s overall investment and stock selection process as well as creating a customized plan for each client in order to help clients achieve their goals.

Past experience

• Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Account Executive, Lehman Brothers

FINRA Registrations

• Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 securities licenses

Life

• Chris serves as Chairman of the Treasurer/Finance and Audit Committee and is a member of the Board of Trustees for The Boys’ Club of New York.
• Chris spends most of his time outside of the office with his wife and five children.
• He has coached his son’s football team, among other school teams.
• Chris also enjoys golf, tennis and attending professional sporting events.

Helping clients navigate the markets for more than 25 years
Sean has always had an interest in and enjoyed the excitement of the global markets. After graduating from St. John’s University with his B.A. in finance, Sean started his career at Lehman Brothers in 1993. He then moved to Morgan Stanley, where he earned an internal Chairman’s Club (2003-2006) designation. Sean joined UBS in 2007, where he attained the Private Wealth Advisor designation and is a portfolio manager in the firm’s Portfolio Management Program. He is also a member of the firm’s UBS President’s Council.

Sean believes that the best way to help clients is through integrity and objectivity, which helps create a solid investment foundation. This also helps enable Sean to deliver the most meaningful advice and solutions given each client’s specific situation and goals. His chief goal is to build long-lasting relationships with clients, so that he and the team are the primary point of contact for their clients’ financial lives. Sean brings enthusiasm as well as insight to the investing and planning strategies for Errico Partners’ ultra high net worth clients.

Past experience

• Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Account Executive, Lehman Brothers

Achievements

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

FINRA Registrations

• Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 securities licenses
• Life, variable annuity and variable life insurance licenses

Life

• Sean enjoys spending time with and travelling with his wife and four children.
• He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing golf, skiing and exercise.
• Sean is passionate about supporting pediatric cancer research and Catholic education.

Managing complex wealth with passion and a relentless client focus
Adam began his career in financial services in 2001 after graduating with a B.A. from Lafayette College and receiving a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law.* Previously, he was a Principal at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, a member of the Investment Committee at First Long Island Investors, a multifamily office and an Account Executive at Bear Stearns. Adam joined UBS in 2009, where he attained the Private Wealth Advisor designation. 

Adam focuses on customized investment planning, which integrates asset allocation and intergenerational estate and philanthropic planning strategies for each client. His passion is to help clients understand how the intersection of markets, analytical frameworks and human emotions can be harnessed to help them achieve their future goals. Adam leads the Manager Due Diligence process for the team. This includes identification and ongoing monitoring of select managers, gaining an understanding of each manager’s philosophy, process and risk management capabilities, collecting and analyzing firm and portfolio data, and conducting one-on-one meetings. 

Past experience

• Principal, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
• Vice President, First Long Island Investors
• Account Executive, Bear Stearns

FINRA Registrations

• Series 7, 31 and 66 securities licenses
• Life, variable annuity and variable life insurance licenses

Life

• Adam is the proud father of three daughters.
• He is an avid tennis player and skier.
• Adam supports a number of charities in his Westport, CT community.

^{* Adam does not perform this function at UBS.}

Private Wealth Advisor provides investment management and emotional insight
David’s interest in the stock market began to take shape after a summer job at Goldman Sachs. After graduating from Colgate University with a B.A. in political science, David received his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. David started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He joined UBS in 2010, where he attained the Private Wealth Advisor designation.

David advises high net worth families and family offices on their strategic and tactical wealth management needs. He focuses primarily on comprehensive investment planning, asset allocation and generational wealth planning strategies. Advising clients on their financial affairs enables David to combine his passion for the markets with the desire to help families invest more wisely for the future. Having witnessed some wealthy families grappling with concerns about transferring their wealth and teaching their children about financial responsibility and philanthropy, David felt his skills would be exactly the right fit for the needs of his clients. In his work with divorcing spouses, David has found that those experiencing divorce need specific wealth and cash flow planning, as well as investment management advice as they address their future.

Past experience

• Vice President, Bank of New York Mellon, Private Wealth division
• Vice President, Accume Partners
• Senior Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

FINRA Registrations

• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
• Health, life, variable annuity and variable life insurance licenses

Life

• David enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
• He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Wagner College (NY) and a former member of the Board of Trustees of The Gladney Center for Adoption (TX).
• David enjoys playing tennis, golf and downhill skiing.

Marie’s passion for investing started at a young age as she was drawn to the excitement of the markets. After spending her college summers interning at Prudential Securities, she graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Economics and started full time at Prudential. She then went on to continue building client relationships at Morgan Stanley. In 2007, Marie joined UBS and continues to leverage her 30+ years of wealth advisory experience to best collaborate with her team and serve her clients. 

Marie’s focus has been and continues to be on portfolio management and asset allocation, ensuring each client is uniquely allocated to best meet their personal and financial goals, as no two clients are the same. She is motivated by and enjoys the long-lasting relationships she has built with her clients and their families. Her goal is to continue to strengthen these relationships and ensure clients feel well-positioned to reach their goals.

“A relationship between a wealth advisor and a client is nothing without trust and commitment, listening to our clients is the first step in building a personal plan to meet their financial goals.”

Past Experience

• Vice President, Prudential Securities
• Vice President, Morgan Stanley

 FINRA Registrations

• Series 7, 63, 65 securities licenses

Life

•  Marie enjoys spending time with her husband and four children
• She enjoys playing tennis and skiing

Commitment and accountability as core values
Michael’s commitment to clients and the team is the driver of everything he does. He has significant background and experience in all facets of wealth management. Given his lifelong commitment to learning and staying abreast of the evolving industry, Michael works to develop a strong knowledge of the current financial industry landscape to leverage for the benefit of clients and their wealth planning situations.

Michael prides himself on doing what he says he is going to do and doing it in a timely manner. He feels it is important to provide clients with consistent support, insight and perspective in concert with each family’s wealth plan, making sure their concerns and goals are guiding the strategy.

Dedication and loyalty drive our vision
Michael understands that wealth management is about more than investing. Michael helps to create and implement the team’s investment vision, leading and executing in areas including fixed-income strategy, portfolio construction and alternative investments. In fact, he draws on the depth and breadth of UBS’s global resources—including tailored lending, family office services and research—to help address clients’ distinct challenges and concerns.

“I bring a holistic financial planning approach and patience with clients while addressing their concerns, especially during times of volatility.”

Education and Credentials

•  B.S., business, Green Mountain College
•  M.B.A., , Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
•  Certified Financial PlannerTM
•  Certified Portfolio Manager® (CPM®)
•  Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
•  Life and health insurance licenses

Scott is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and has been with the team since 1992. Prior to joining UBS in 2007, Scott worked for Lehman Brothers, PaineWebber and Morgan Stanley. He is involved with portfolio analysis, strategy implementation and provides market commentary and insight to the team. Scott holds his Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

Steven is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and focuses on equity research, asset allocation & strategy, manager due diligence and portfolio analytics. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he spent 6 years at Morgan Stanley in Private Wealth Management as a consulting group & research analyst and in the Institutional Securities Group. Steven is a CFA charter holder and has his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University at Buffalo in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Finance.

Achievements

Certified Financial Analyst Charter Holder (CFA)

Sophia is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and focuses on equity research, asset allocation & strategy, manager due diligence and portfolio analytics. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, she spent 3 years as an analyst in the Private Bank at J.P. Morgan, working alongside a team responsible for advising ultra-high net worth individuals and families on a range of wealth management matters, including asset allocation and investment portfolio construction, lending, and wealth transfer planning. Sophia holds her Series 7, 63, 66, and SIE FINRA securities licenses. She graduated from Boston College in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and enjoyed her time as a varsity coxswain on the rowing team. Sophia grew up in Ridgewood, NJ and now resides in New York City.

Mariann is a Wealth Strategy Associate and has been with the team since 2001, having previously worked for Lebenthal and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2007. Mariann holds her Series 7, 63, 65 securities licenses, as well as her NYS Insurance Licenses, and earned her B.A. in computer science from Fordham University.

Karleny started her career as a Client Service Associate with the team when she joined the financial services industry in 2004. Prior to joining UBS, she worked for Morgan Stanley. Karleny earned her B.S. in management and accounting from Fordham University. She enjoys music and traveling.

Kristine joined the team in 2007 as a Client Service Associate after graduating from Stony Brook University with a B.A. in economics and business management. She supports the team’s administrative functions and provides excellent customer service. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling and donates her time to support New York Cares, Ronald McDonald House and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

Robert has been working on the team as a Client Service Associate since 2021. He joined UBS in December 2018 in the Firm's Wealth Advice Center. Robert enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, and serving at his local church. Robert graduated from Wagner College in 2016 with a business degree (concentration in Finance with a minor in Economics). Robert holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Luis is a Registered Client Service Associate and has been working on our team since 2021. Prior to joining UBS, Luis worked for Merrill Lynch in the firm's LATAM Private Wealth Management office and for Signature Securities Group. He served as a Registered Client Service Associate at both institutions. Luis began his Financial Services career with Citigroup in 2008. He enjoys travelling and playing softball.