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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

  • Ethan Hafner

    Ethan Hafner

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • FL
    • IL
    • IN
    • KY
    • MA
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MT
    • NC
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OR
    • TX
    • VA
    • WA
    • WI

    Focused on your success
    Today, Ethan works with successful entrepreneurs and business owners, bringing extensive experience and skills to help maximize the value of their businesses at all stages of growth. He understands that each decision can have far-reaching implications for your future and takes a truly holistic approach to managing the personal and professional aspects of your financial life. From disciplined financial planning to proactively managing the complexities of a business succession plan, he has the experience and knowledge to bring you important insights and tailored solutions—so that you can move forward with confidence.

    Past experience
    – Senior Vice President - Wealth Management, Smith Barney
    – Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

    Education and credentials
    – B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    – Series 7, 63 and, 65 securities licenses
    – Certified Exit Planning Advisor®
    – Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management Director’s 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.

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Business, Finance: 1993 - 1997
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    Financial planning
    Investing
    Multi-generational families
    Business owners
    Lending services
    Alternative investments
    Estate planning strategies
    Philanthropy
    One North Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60606
    ethan.hafner@ubs.com
    Ethan Hafner
    One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
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    Drew Dombrowski, CFP

    Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • IL
    • KY
    • MA
    • MI
    • MO
    • MT
    • NC
    • NV
    • OR
    • TX

    Drew plays a key role with The Hafner Group, working with clients and senior partners on investment analysis and portfolio construction. He also manages the team investment operations. Supporting clients in pursuing their investment objectives motivates Drew every day,
    and he takes pride in putting clients’ needs first, always striving to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Past experience
    – Associate, Merrill Lynch
    Education and credentials
    – B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    – Series 7, 63 and, 65 securities licenses
    – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

     

          One Northbrook Place
          5 Revere Drive
          Northbrook, IL 60062
          drew.dombrowski@ubs.com
          Drew Dombrowski, CFP
          One Northbrook Place,Northbrook,IL,60062
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          Anna Ceraso

          Associate Director

          Investment Associate

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          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • CT
          • FL
          • GA
          • IL
          • IN
          • KS
          • KY
          • MA
          • MI
          • MN
          • MO
          • MT
          • NC
          • NE
          • NJ
          • NM
          • NV
          • NY
          • OH
          • OR
          • PA
          • SC
          • TN
          • TX
          • UT
          • VA
          • VI
          • WA
          • WI
          • WY

          A commitment to excellent client service

          Anna is an integral part of The Hafner Group, responsible for managing all team operations, client requests and account administration. She is committed to building lasting relationships with each client and takes pride in responding to client requests and working with the team
          to address their needs, no matter how complex or small. Anna also assists in delivering customized service and solutions, always striving to exceed clients’ expectations.

          Past experience
          – Registered Associate, Smith Barney


          Education and credentials
          – M.A., DePaul University
          – B.A., Binghamton University - State University of New York
          – Series 7, 9, 10, 63 and, 65 securities licenses

                One North Wacker Drive
                Chicago, IL 60606
                anna.ceraso@ubs.com
                Anna Ceraso
                One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
              • Ann Bjerke

                Executive Director

                Head of Advanced Planning

                Ann focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive strategies to assist clients with their complex financial needs such as preservation, transfer and management of wealth. Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Ann practiced law with the law firm of Levin, Schreder & Carey, focusing on estate tax and income tax planning for ultra high net worth individuals, families and business owners.

              • Titus Song

                Executive Director

                Alternative Investments Consultant

                Titus Song is an Executive Director of Alternative Investments covering various markets in the Central and West Divisions for UBS Financial Services. His role is to oversee distribution of alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity and private real estate) by helping financial advisors and clients understand how these offerings function and their effect on investment portfolios.

                Professional History
                Titus joined UBS in 2007 working with the Structured Solutions group. In late 2008, Titus moved to the Alternative Investments group where he has covered a wide swath of the country helping clients and financial advisors understand alternative investments and how they can enhance portfolio efficiency and help clients reach their financial goals.

                In his 32-year career in financial services, Titus has worked at various large financial services firms and banks where he held roles in small and large cap equity trading, as well as in product management. Titus also served as the head of investments and product management at a large regional registered investment advisor prior to joining UBS.


                Education
                Titus earned a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Political Economy at Carleton College in Northfield MN. He also received an M.B.A. from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota.

                Licenses and Certifications
                Titus holds Series 7, 31 and 66 licenses.
              • Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

                Executive Director

                Head – Family Advisory and Philanthropy

                Sarah leads a team of Senior Strategists who work with families on understanding money, values and philanthropic intent. Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services serves as thought partners to advisors and their exceptional client families on wealth transitions, family governance, family office strategies, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy.
              • Matthew Morris, CFA

                Executive Director

                Head, Portfolio Advisory Group Midwest, New York and Northeast Division

                Matthew Morris is the Midwest Division Head of the Portfolio Advisory Group (PAG), leading a regional team of experienced investment professionals dedicated to providing asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment management guidance and education to UBS' Ultra High Net Worth clients. Matthew and his team specialize in developing multi-asset, customized investment strategies and portfolios for sophisticated individuals, families, and institutions.
              • Daniel

                Daniel DeMichael

                NMLS #947868

                Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

                Current role and areas of expertise

                Daniel DeMichael joined UBS Bank USA in 2016. He currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker the Chicago area Wealth Management and Midwest Private Wealth markets.

                Daniel 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

                Daniel has over 22 years of experience in Financial and Real Estate services. In addition to his role as Senior Wealth Management Banker Dan has past experience as a Realtor®, Mortgage Originator, Private Banking Client Manager and UHNW Banking Advisor.

                Education and personal information

                In Daniel’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 652578. He holds his Series 7, 6 and 63 securities licenses and has his BA from Michigan State University.

                A lifelong Chicago resident, Daniel lives in the West Loop with his wife Sarah and their 2 children Marcus and Jolene. He enjoys traveling in his spare time.

                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.

              Insights

              Pumpkin patch

              Success to succession

              Enabling the transfer of all you hold valuable

              What defines family success? A business, property, or is it more elusive: traditions, values, ethics? And how will you pass it on to the next generation with forethought, clear goals and careful execution?

              Too often, before sharing assets, we neglect the actual communication of wishes, plans and expectations. Let’s change that.

              Delivering opportunity through collaboration

              UBS Private Wealth Management
              Specialized centers of excellence provide you and your family with the expertise that is most relevant to your wealth and goals. Their insights focus on broad themes and trends as well as successful tactical ideas and strategies.

              Delivering opportunity through collaboration

              Simplify your financial lives

              Sustainability

              Simplify your financial lives

              People and causes you care about

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              People and causes you care about

              Advanced planning

              Advanced planning

              Advanced planning

              Sustainability

              a. Discovery–We take a different view when it comes to wealth management: your view. We’ll step into your shoes, listen to your goals and help you get control of your finances

              b. Planning–Beginning with the end in mind, we will review and update your financial plan on an ongoing basis to ensure we meet your goals

              c. Consolidation – We help make your life easier by consolidating accounts where appropriate and providing a view of your total financial picture in one place.

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              • You may need to care for parents, pets, someone in your family with special needs, or anyone else that is important to you

              • Are there causes you care about that you want to support? Are you giving in an efficient manner that doesn’t compromise your long-term goals? We’re happy to help with these discussions

              • Do you have friends or family members that could use financial advice? If they’re important to you, they are important to us. Feel free to use us as a resource

              Advanced planning

              We understand that planning is an integral part of a well thought out financial roadmap. We can help guide you through the process, working with you to craft a plan that aligns with your priorities and challenges, while allowing to you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and life changes.

              As part of the planning process, we can also draw on network of professionals, as well as the highly specialized resources of UBS’s Advanced Planning Group.

              A leader in wealth management

              Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

              $5.9+ trn

              UBS Group invested assets
              As of 06/30/2024

              Global leader

              UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager

              More than 160 years

              offering financial advice

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