Experience

John Farah is a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager in the Advisory and Brokerage Services division at UBS Financial Services.  He is currently a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor.

A Customized Approach

John has been a Financial Advisor for over 37 years.   The relationships John has with his clients is what he loves most about his profession.  Working with each individual to develop a financial plan, John tailors wealth management strategies to fit his clients goals and objectives prior to and throughout retirement.  In an ever changing world, the one thing that hasn’t changed is putting the client first and serving the needs of the client.  John's concentrations are in Retirement Planning, Investments, Insurance and Banking Services including mortgages and lending.     

Before UBS

Prior to starting his career as a Financial Advisor, John graduated from Central Michigan University.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.  He joined the financial services industry in 1982 as a Financial Advisor at Roney & Co. He then spent over 19 years at Merrill Lynch in the Downtown Flint and Grand Blanc locations.  In December of 2008, John joined UBS Financial Services.

Outside of UBS

John was born and raised in Flint, Michigan.  He was a graduate of Flint Southwestern High School and currently resides in Davison, Michigan.  He has been married to his wife Theresa for more than 37 years.  They have three adult children, Kari, Jeffrey and Laura.  His two daughters are registered nurses and his son Jeffrey is a partner with him at UBS.  John has been a member and past president of the West Flint Optimist Club for over 40 years.   His hobbies include playing golf and music.  John and Theresa welcomed the addition of their first grandchild in November.        

Jeffrey P. Farah is an Account Vice President at UBS Financial Services

A Customized Approach

Jeffrey joined UBS and the Farah Wealth Management Group in 2015 as a Financial Advisor.  Working together with clients, he utilizes goal based financial planning to help prepare clients for what lies ahead in their financial future.  Through this process, he works with his team to tailor investment, spending, and gifting strategies to achieve the goals set forth in the plan.  As the next generation in his team, he works with many clients children and grandchildren, teaching good financial habits and building a legacy of wealth across generations.

Before UBS

Prior to joining UBS, Jeffrey worked as an Analyst at Blue River Financial Group, a merger and acquisition advisory firm in Bloomfield Hills, MI and before that as the Finance Manager at a family owned CPA firm.  He completed his undergraduate coursework at Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Finance in 2012 and his graduate coursework at the University of Notre Dame, receiving a Master's of Science in Finance in 2018. 

Outside of UBS

When he is not at the office, he can be found on the golf course with his family and friends, exploring one of the many great cities across the country, or cheering on his favorite college sports teams.  He currently resides in Royal Oak, MI. 

Tina Potasinski is a Registered Client Service Associate

A Customized Approach

With over 25 years of financial services industry experience, Tina joined UBS in 2008 as a Branch Service Associate in the Great Lakes Operations Center.  After she became a Registered Client Service Associate for a team of financial advisors in the Birmingham, Michigan office.  In December of 2019, she joined the Farah Wealth Management Group.  With her securities licenses, and a diverse background in the industry, Tina adds the knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver the true meaning of client service. 

Before UBS

Tina began working in the Financial Services industry in 1993 at First of Michigan. She has also worked at Hilliard Lyons, and JPMorgan Chase.

Outside of UBS

Tina resides in Lake Orion, Michigan with her husband Larry, her son Wyatt, and their three dogs. She enjoys spending her free time with her family camping, hiking, and volunteering with Boy Scouts of America.