Experience

Makes all the difference

Ethan Hafner

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

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

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
  • 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.

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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Business, Finance: 1993 - 1997

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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

Financial planning
Investing
Multi-generational families
Business owners
Lending services
Alternative investments
Estate planning strategies
Philanthropy
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Email Me

ethan.hafner@ubs.com
Ethan Hafner
One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606

Drew Dombrowski, CFP

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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®

 

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • IL
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NV
  • OR
  • TX
One Northbrook Place
5 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062

Email Me

drew.dombrowski@ubs.com
Drew Dombrowski, CFP
One Northbrook Place,Northbrook,IL,60062

Anna Ceraso

Associate Director

Investment Associate

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

Registered States:
  • 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
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Email Me

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

Our resources

  • 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.

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