The right moves for your financial future

Private Wealth Management

Specializing in ultra-high net worth wealth management and business transactions, our team brings the global resources of UBS to the local level. We have deep roots in the community and many of our clients are business owners and individuals in the energy sector with very specific financial needs and challenges.

We address every dimension of your life to develop a plan that’s truly personalized. We develop a deep understanding of each client, their family dynamic, and their capacity to take risk. We accomplish this by organizing your financial life into three strategies: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own. The resulting asset allocation is a tailored portfolio prudently matching assets to liabilities while addressing your diverse needs along with those of your family and business. 

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A plan to simplify your financial life

We can help you build a comprehensive financial plan by bringing together all the resources you need under one roof. We make it easy and efficient to do business, access solutions and get clear answers to make informed decisions.

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Advice for business owners & entrepreneurs

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Wealth transfer across generations

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Navigating opportunities across your enterprise

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Business transition & succession planning

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From success to succession

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Estate planning strategies

Your primary source for financial advice

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.

  • Joel East

    Joel East

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AR
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DE
    • MA
    • MS
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OK
    • TN
    • TX

    Joel joined UBS Private Wealth Management in 2021, after departing J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank as an Executive Director, specializing in investments and portfolio management. Joel spent nearly 15 years with J.P. Morgan where he most recently worked in the Fort Worth Private Bank covering ultra-high net worth clients. Prior to residing in Texas, he was NYC-based, and advised J.P. Morgan’s largest clients within defined benefit plans, endowments, and foundations. 

    Joel partners with John Farrell, and together they counsel and manage ultra-high net worth families in Fort Worth, west Texas, and New Mexico. 

    Joel is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hunting, gardening, and time spent in the mountains. Joel is a graduate of Duke University where he earned two varsity letters on the football team. Joel is also very involved in his church and previously sat on their endowment board. He has also held various roles on the board of North Central Texas Alzheimer’s Association.

    Joel resides in Fort Worth with his wife, Lauren, and their three children: James (8), Isabelle (5) and Robert (3).  

          301 Commerce Street
          Suite 2800
          Fort Worth, TX 76102
          joel.w.east@ubs.com
          Joel East
          301 Commerce Street,Fort Worth,TX,76102
        • John Farrell

          John Farrell

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • AR
          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • CT
          • DE
          • MA
          • MS
          • NM
          • NV
          • NY
          • OH
          • OK
          • TN
          • TX

          John joined UBS Private Wealth Management in 2021, as a Senior Vice President, responsible for managing the financial affairs of ultra-high net worth families in Fort Worth, west Texas and southeast New Mexico, most with a large concentration in oil/gas assets. Prior to joining UBS, John spent 10 years at JP Morgan helping to grow and expand their presence throughout the Permian Basin. 

          John has Louisiana roots and is a proud graduate of LSU.  During his free time, he enjoys exercising, hunting/fishing and watching LSU sports. He is actively involved with the Equine Greeting Committee for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and an Advisory Council member of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Stewards of the Wild – Fort Worth Chapter. 

          He currently resides in Aledo with his wife, Danielle, and their three young children.

                301 Commerce Street
                Suite 2800
                Fort Worth, TX 76102
                john.a.farrell@ubs.com
                John Farrell
                301 Commerce Street,Fort Worth,TX,76102
              • Patrick Bowler

                Patrick Bowler

                Wealth Strategy Associate

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                • OH
                • OK
                • TX

                Patrick Bowler is a Wealth Strategy Associate on the team. He relocated to Fort Worth from Daytona Beach, Florida, to attend Texas Christian University (TCU), where he earned a degree in Economics in 2020. Before joining UBS, Patrick worked on the options trading desk at TD Ameritrade, gaining valuable experience in financial markets and trading strategies. Patrick is happily married to his wife, Callie, and they share their home with their golden retriever, Penny. Outside of work, Patrick is a passionate fan of NASCAR and Notre Dame football.

                      301 Commerce Street
                      Suite 2800
                      Fort Worth, TX 76102
                      patrick.bowler@ubs.com
                      Patrick Bowler
                      301 Commerce Street,Fort Worth,TX,76102
                    • Krystal Lopez

                      Krystal Lopez

                      Client Associate

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                      • TX

                      Krystal Lopez is a client associate who joins the Fort Woth UBS Private Wealth Team from Morgan Stanley with over seven years of client service experience in the financial industry. Krystal received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Baylor University and a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is fully licensed (Series 7 and 66).

                      Krystal just recently moved from New Braunfels to Fort Worth and looks forward to exploring all that Fort Worth has to offer. She has a 19 year old daughter named Arianna who is attending community college in San Antonio and works for H-E-B. In Krystal’s spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

                            301 Commerce Street
                            Suite 2800
                            Fort Worth, TX 76102
                            krystal.lopez@ubs.com
                            Krystal Lopez
                            301 Commerce Street,Fort Worth,TX,76102

                          Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

                          We understand that when it comes to the business you have personally built, you're going to be invested at every level. From launching to growing to ultimately exiting your company our team can help you make smarter decisions each step of the way. 

                          Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

                          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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                          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

                          #1

                          for High Net-Worth clients

                          Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey (peer review), 2015-2022

                          How can you successfully transition a family business?

                          Fundamental considerations and strategies to guide you

                          Family businesses are among the most successful business organizations worldwide. Yet transitions to the next generation can be challenging. Families often put off the transition or decide to sell. Our overview can guide you in transitioning a family enterprise from one generation to the next.

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