At Finnerty Partners, we understand the passion and vision that is necessary to build a successful company—and the concerns that often arise when transitioning your ownership role. Will Finnerty is a leader of entrepreneurship, having shared his knowledge and passion as an award-winning adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for 16 years. Since 1995, our team has served entrepreneurs and their families across the country.

We recognize that when you have built a business from the bottom up, the decision to step away, whether through sale or family succession, is never easy. In fact, we have seen that it is often life-changing—for founders, owners, their families and those next in line. From our experience working closely with business owners at varying stages of the selling process, we believe you can never begin preparing too early. Our early involvement in the planning process can add significant value to your strategy.

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When it comes to managing your wealth our team has one simple rule: everything matters.
- William B. Finnerty Managing Director, Finnerty Partners

Plan strategically to exit confidently

For more than 25 years, our team has built lifelong relationships with entrepreneurs nationwide. We’ve addressed the full cycle of their goals—from start-up to growth to sale or succession—while also helping them pursue other critical planning and investment priorities.

Why exit planning?

It’s more valuable than you may think
Exit planning is more than just a decision to walk away from your business. It is a strategy based on many decisions and ultimately the actions you take within your company long before this life-changing transition. It’s important to work with professionals who understand the complexities of exiting a business, who can weigh the pros and cons of each decision and who can take you through each aspect of the entire process—which could take several years.

The Certified Exit Planning Accreditation^®
The Certified Exit Planning Accreditation^® (CEPA^®) designation is the only certification that is focused on selling businesses. Will Finnerty’s CEPA^® training helps us assemble, organize and prepare your selling team for a smooth transition.

But we believe Finnerty Partners adds even more value. To us, this isn’t a “one-and-done” event. From the early stages of planning to the final closing and the post-sale years, we’re committed to your financial well-being, your family and your future.

Value Acceleration Process
This is a useful framework for business owners planning to exit their business.

View the process

Start early for long-term impact

The more financial planning you do in advance of the sale—or even before an offer to buy is made—the better your foundation for all the steps that follow.

Our team has a disciplined process of asking questions and gathering all the facts and emotional drivers that can impact your exit strategy and the success of the final outcome. We’ll help you ask the right questions before taking any action.

Here are the top 10 transition planning considerations we’ll address with you:

We’ll help:

1. Assemble your team of advisors

2. You understand your transition options

3. Prepare your company to help maximize value

4. Prepare your family

5. Plan for income taxes

6. Address wealth transfer

7. Time your exit

8. Identify charitable and legacy goals

9. Review your estate plan

10. Invest the proceeds

To help inform our recommendations, we’ll coordinate with your attorney and tax advisor, as well as our network of both third-party and UBS experts in:

M&A advisory services
Private equity and debt financing
Risk management
Trust and estate planning
Tax management

Who acquires the business?

Our priority is to access all of the resources you may need to pursue your wealth planning, preservation and legacy goals, which may include transitioning your business to:

Family members
You can gift and/or or sell your business to family members. Some techniques will provide you with retirement income and let you transfer the business at a discount, saving estate and gift taxes. Most let you keep some control.

Business partners
You can have reciprocal buy/sell arrangements with each other, so that when one of you is ready to retire or dies, the other automatically buys his/her share of the business.

Your employees
An employee stock ownership plan lets your employees enjoy the benefits of ownership, yet you can keep control until your retirement or death.

A charity
Charitable trusts can provide income, capital gains and estate tax savings.

Your life post-transition

Building a company will always be one of your greatest achievements. What’s next for you, your family and your future?

We believe there’s so much ahead— more financial, personal and professional decisions to make. Life post-sale will be different, but full of possibilities.

Our team will work with you to explore your ideas, your dreams and the wealth issues you may need to address.

Our goal is to help you manage unforeseen risks, preserve what you’ve achieved and ensure your wealth is there for you to use as you wish, when you need it.

Experience that counts

As a distinguished UBS Private Wealth practice, we’re dedicated to bringing an informed business perspective, along with market insight, planning acumen and uncompromising service to your entrepreneurial vision. Working together, we’ll help ensure it creates the best outcomes for your family and your future.

Private Wealth Advisors

William Finnerty, CEPA, CIMA, CPWA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
William Finnerty, CEPA, CIMA, CPWA

Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2820
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- CA
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
“People hire us for three reasons: they like us, they trust us, and they believe we're really good at what we do."
– William B. Finnerty

As the head of Finnerty Partners within Private Wealth Management in Washington, D.C., Will manages client relationships and leads all investment consulting, advanced planning, and relationship management efforts. His team consists of full time specialists that work with him in these areas to serve their clients with distinction.

Finnerty Partners is a boutique operation within UBS, only working with a few dozen ultra-high net worth families throughout the country, as well as internationally, the majority of which have $10 million or more in investable assets. More specifically, their sole focus is helping entrepreneurs and their families organize, plan, and manage all aspects of their wealth.

Education
Will was the top finance graduate at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Upon graduating, he received a finance award which ultimately led to his career in wealth management in 1995. In 2000, he began teaching Entrepreneurship for Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and remained an Adjunct Professor for 16 years.

Firm-wide Recognition
Will has been exceptionally recognized within UBS as a national lecturer on financial advisor development and practice management. Additionally, from 2014 to 2016, he served as a member of UBS's Financial Advisor Advisory Committee (FAAC) to ensure UBS is the firm of choice for high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors along with the advisors that serve them.

Licenses and certificates
Will holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Will holds the following designations:
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
- Certified Investment Management Analyst^® (CIMA^®)
- CPWA^®
- Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.
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
- Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, Finance
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CA Life insurance #0G60062
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Carol Staniar, CFP

Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
Carol Staniar, CFP

Director
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2823
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- GA
- IA
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- MA
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- NC
- NH
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- OR
- PA
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- WV
- WY
"Financial planning is a process, not a product” – Financial Planning Association

Carol is the Advanced Planning specialist on the team and works to address complex financial issues using wealth management and risk mitigation strategies. Her mission is to simplify clients’ lives by helping them view their entire wealth picture and by providing integrated solutions that solve some of their most difficult financial challenges. She also works with clients’ executive team members (Attorneys, CPAs, Insurance Agents, etc.) to help ensure that their overall financial plan accurately reflects the individual’s and/or family’s philosophy, needs, and objectives.

Carol has worked on the team since 2006. In 2016, she earned the title of Associate Director from UBS.

Carol graduated Magna Cum Laude from Roanoke College with a B.A. in Business Administration. She later earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM designation from Georgetown University, a professional designation that requires rigorous education, examination, experience and ethics requirements. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
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
- Roanoke College, B.A. in Business Administration
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Leighann Stamp

Associate Director

Team Administrator
Leighann Stamp

Associate Director
Team Administrator

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

250 Delaware Avenue
Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14202

202-942-2822
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- DC
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- GA
- IA
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
"Teamwork: The ability to work together towards a common vision." – Andrew Carnegie

The team’s success is dependent upon the individuals of the team working happily and efficiently together. As Team Administrator, Leighann is responsible for keeping the team organized and their final output coordinated. She accomplishes this through tracking the team’s collective and individual goals, monitoring performance and results, encouraging efficiency and excellence, assisting with business planning, and coordinating team meetings and events.

Additionally, having worked with the team since 2006 and at UBS since 2004, Leighann has extensive experience in client operations and is dedicated to providing world-class service to our clients.

In 2016, Leighann earned the title of Associate Director from UBS.

Leighann earned a B.S. in economics with a minor in Spanish from John Carroll University. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
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
- John Carroll University, B.S. in Economics with a Minor in Spanish
250 Delaware Avenue
Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14202
Foram Shah

Associate Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
Foram Shah

Associate Director
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

Home Worker NY
Home Worker NY, NY 000

202-942-2821
View bio
- AZ
- CA
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- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
As a young tax consultant, Foram enjoyed providing exceptional client service, yet realized something was missing—advising on investments. This realization prompted a series of decisions to position herself for a career in financial advisory and investment consulting.

Today, she co-manages the asset management and investment consulting responsibilities of Finnerty Partners at UBS. The team’s prudent approach to portfolio construction focuses on capital growth and preservation as well as risk reduction. The team evaluates each client’s unique circumstances and strives to maximize the probability of realizing their long-term goals.

In this role, Foram combines her years of corporate finance and tax consulting experience to execute trades, develop and dynamically review customized asset allocation strategies and investment solutions, oversee performance reporting and portfolio analysis, and conduct market and manager research. She sees this position as an opportunity to put her finance and investment acumen into practice and couple it with her love for client service.

Experience
-Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management, Washington, DC branch office, 2021 – current
-Financial Controller, UBS Group Treasuries Division, Americas region
-Financial Controller, UBS Global Wealth Management, Swiss region
-Deputy Manager, consulting, PwC, India
-Senior Associate, consulting, BMR Advisors, India

Education and Credentials
-M.S., summa cum laude, Finance and Accounting, University of Mumbai, India
-Chartered Accountant (equivalent of CPA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India CFA® charterholder
-Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses

Life
Foram lives in Nashville, TN with her husband. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading and spending time with close friends and family. She also loves to travel.
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
Home Worker NY
Home Worker NY, NY 000
Meredith Wells

Senior Client Associate
Meredith Wells

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2804
View bio
"Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. Integrity - we do what we say we're going to do, full disclosure and no surprises. Honesty means we give it to you straight, even if it means having a difficult conversation." - Finnerty Partners Principle

Meredith is a Client Service Associate, dedicated to Business Development, for Finnerty Partners. In her role, she ensures all internal and external marketing and communications represent the Finnerty Partners' brand, Core Values and Principles. She also oversees the marketing and execution of client events and forums, as well as non-investment related client requests surrounding gifting and concierge services.

Meredith came to UBS with ten years of sales and communications experience across multiple industries. Originally from Manteo, an island off of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Meredith attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She graduated in 2006 with honors from Lambda Pi Eta, the Communications Honors Society, with a B.A. in Communications Studies.
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
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.A. in Communications Studies
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Emily Baxter

Executive / Team Assistant
Emily Baxter

Executive / Team Assistant

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2878
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Hospitality at heart
Having grown up in a Southern setting and worked in the hospitality industry after college, Emily finds hospitality is second nature. Today, as part of Finnerty Partners, she brings her passion for helping others to the team and the clients they collectively serve.

Highly responsive client service
In her role as Executive Team Assistant, Emily assists a team she considers “some of the most intelligent and capable professionals focused on helping entrepreneurs and their families thrive.” She leans in when it comes to project management, scheduling, event management and communications to help them deliver comprehensive financial planning and exceptional service.

Experience
-Executive Team Assistant, UBS Private Wealth Management, March 2022 – present
-Employer Relations Manager. George Washington University School of Business, 2019 –2022
Sales Manager, Modus Hotels, 2018, 2019
-Business Travel Sales Manager, Greensboro High Point Marriott Airport, 2017, 2018
-Sales Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott Greensboro, 2016, 2017

Education and credentials
-Master of Tourism with Management Leadership Certificate, George Washington University School of Business
-B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bryan School of Business
-One-year internship in Taipei, Taiwan
-Past president of Tourism for Tomorrow, a student organization aimed at cultivating future leaders in hospitality and related fields

Life
From spending time with her niece and nephew, to hosting friends and family, to watching her favorite Carolina sports teams compete, Emily loves spending time with others. Some of her hobbies are reading, cooking and exercising, including long walks around Washington, D.C.
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Jacob Pliner

Wealth Strategy Associate
Jacob Pliner

Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2843
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- CA
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- DE
- FL
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
“I make sure the work I do for clients provides them with an exceptional client experience. I truly enjoy helping clients solve complex problems while helping them manage all aspects of their wealth."

Providing critical support across the team
As a core member of Finnerty Partners, Jacob lends critical support to the entire team of specialists, and helps deliver an exceptional client experience to a wide range of complex issues facing the team’s client base of entrepreneurs, business owners and their families. While primarily focused on client operations, financial planning and investment consulting, Jacob assists all six groups to offer advice to our clients across the full lifecycle of their needs.

Beyond his commitment to providing responsive and transparent client support, Jacob remains anchored by an emphasis on hard work, integrity and—in his own words—“being honest with clients about their finances and the answers to the problems they face.” He relishes collaborating with team members to find the best solutions for every client, solutions that take into consideration their unique goals and priorities for their wealth.
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Samantha Girard

Client Associate
Samantha Girard

Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2841
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Supporting business owners with knowledge, discipline and care
As Business Development Specialist, Samantha drives new business and sales
through internal and external marketing, branding, data analytics, and event
coordination. Her focus is curating exceptional experiences throughout our
entrepreneurial community.

She has three years of marketing and design experience in the financial services
industry and a strong background in event coordination. Originally from Madison,
Wisconsin, Samantha attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and received
her B.A. in Graphic Design with a minor in Business Administration.

Resources for business owners
Samantha assists in supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey
including before, during, and after liquidity events. She leads the Finnerty Partners’
entrepreneurial peer-to-peer network, sharing market insights and valuable research
catered to founders and CEOs and organizing upcoming events hosted within our
community.

Previous experience
• Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer, LoCorr Funds
• Event Specialist, Wild Ridge

Education and credentials
• B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

Private Wealth Advisors

William Finnerty, CEPA, CIMA, CPWA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
William Finnerty, CEPA, CIMA, CPWA

Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2820
View bio Industry recognition
- CA
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
“People hire us for three reasons: they like us, they trust us, and they believe we're really good at what we do."
– William B. Finnerty

As the head of Finnerty Partners within Private Wealth Management in Washington, D.C., Will manages client relationships and leads all investment consulting, advanced planning, and relationship management efforts. His team consists of full time specialists that work with him in these areas to serve their clients with distinction.

Finnerty Partners is a boutique operation within UBS, only working with a few dozen ultra-high net worth families throughout the country, as well as internationally, the majority of which have $10 million or more in investable assets. More specifically, their sole focus is helping entrepreneurs and their families organize, plan, and manage all aspects of their wealth.

Education
Will was the top finance graduate at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Upon graduating, he received a finance award which ultimately led to his career in wealth management in 1995. In 2000, he began teaching Entrepreneurship for Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and remained an Adjunct Professor for 16 years.

Firm-wide Recognition
Will has been exceptionally recognized within UBS as a national lecturer on financial advisor development and practice management. Additionally, from 2014 to 2016, he served as a member of UBS's Financial Advisor Advisory Committee (FAAC) to ensure UBS is the firm of choice for high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors along with the advisors that serve them.

Licenses and certificates
Will holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Will holds the following designations:
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
- Certified Investment Management Analyst^® (CIMA^®)
- CPWA^®
- Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.
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
- Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, Finance
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CA Life insurance #0G60062
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Carol Staniar, CFP

Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
Carol Staniar, CFP

Director
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2823
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
"Financial planning is a process, not a product” – Financial Planning Association

Carol is the Advanced Planning specialist on the team and works to address complex financial issues using wealth management and risk mitigation strategies. Her mission is to simplify clients’ lives by helping them view their entire wealth picture and by providing integrated solutions that solve some of their most difficult financial challenges. She also works with clients’ executive team members (Attorneys, CPAs, Insurance Agents, etc.) to help ensure that their overall financial plan accurately reflects the individual’s and/or family’s philosophy, needs, and objectives.

Carol has worked on the team since 2006. In 2016, she earned the title of Associate Director from UBS.

Carol graduated Magna Cum Laude from Roanoke College with a B.A. in Business Administration. She later earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM designation from Georgetown University, a professional designation that requires rigorous education, examination, experience and ethics requirements. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
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
- Roanoke College, B.A. in Business Administration
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Leighann Stamp

Associate Director

Team Administrator
Leighann Stamp

Associate Director
Team Administrator

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

250 Delaware Avenue
Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14202

202-942-2822
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
"Teamwork: The ability to work together towards a common vision." – Andrew Carnegie

The team’s success is dependent upon the individuals of the team working happily and efficiently together. As Team Administrator, Leighann is responsible for keeping the team organized and their final output coordinated. She accomplishes this through tracking the team’s collective and individual goals, monitoring performance and results, encouraging efficiency and excellence, assisting with business planning, and coordinating team meetings and events.

Additionally, having worked with the team since 2006 and at UBS since 2004, Leighann has extensive experience in client operations and is dedicated to providing world-class service to our clients.

In 2016, Leighann earned the title of Associate Director from UBS.

Leighann earned a B.S. in economics with a minor in Spanish from John Carroll University. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
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
- John Carroll University, B.S. in Economics with a Minor in Spanish
250 Delaware Avenue
Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14202
Foram Shah

Associate Director

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
Foram Shah

Associate Director
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

Home Worker NY
Home Worker NY, NY 000

202-942-2821
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
As a young tax consultant, Foram enjoyed providing exceptional client service, yet realized something was missing—advising on investments. This realization prompted a series of decisions to position herself for a career in financial advisory and investment consulting.

Today, she co-manages the asset management and investment consulting responsibilities of Finnerty Partners at UBS. The team’s prudent approach to portfolio construction focuses on capital growth and preservation as well as risk reduction. The team evaluates each client’s unique circumstances and strives to maximize the probability of realizing their long-term goals.

In this role, Foram combines her years of corporate finance and tax consulting experience to execute trades, develop and dynamically review customized asset allocation strategies and investment solutions, oversee performance reporting and portfolio analysis, and conduct market and manager research. She sees this position as an opportunity to put her finance and investment acumen into practice and couple it with her love for client service.

Experience
-Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management, Washington, DC branch office, 2021 – current
-Financial Controller, UBS Group Treasuries Division, Americas region
-Financial Controller, UBS Global Wealth Management, Swiss region
-Deputy Manager, consulting, PwC, India
-Senior Associate, consulting, BMR Advisors, India

Education and Credentials
-M.S., summa cum laude, Finance and Accounting, University of Mumbai, India
-Chartered Accountant (equivalent of CPA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India CFA® charterholder
-Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses

Life
Foram lives in Nashville, TN with her husband. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading and spending time with close friends and family. She also loves to travel.
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
Home Worker NY
Home Worker NY, NY 000
Meredith Wells

Senior Client Associate
Meredith Wells

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2804
View bio
"Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. Integrity - we do what we say we're going to do, full disclosure and no surprises. Honesty means we give it to you straight, even if it means having a difficult conversation." - Finnerty Partners Principle

Meredith is a Client Service Associate, dedicated to Business Development, for Finnerty Partners. In her role, she ensures all internal and external marketing and communications represent the Finnerty Partners' brand, Core Values and Principles. She also oversees the marketing and execution of client events and forums, as well as non-investment related client requests surrounding gifting and concierge services.

Meredith came to UBS with ten years of sales and communications experience across multiple industries. Originally from Manteo, an island off of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Meredith attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She graduated in 2006 with honors from Lambda Pi Eta, the Communications Honors Society, with a B.A. in Communications Studies.
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
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.A. in Communications Studies
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Emily Baxter

Executive / Team Assistant
Emily Baxter

Executive / Team Assistant

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2878
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Hospitality at heart
Having grown up in a Southern setting and worked in the hospitality industry after college, Emily finds hospitality is second nature. Today, as part of Finnerty Partners, she brings her passion for helping others to the team and the clients they collectively serve.

Highly responsive client service
In her role as Executive Team Assistant, Emily assists a team she considers “some of the most intelligent and capable professionals focused on helping entrepreneurs and their families thrive.” She leans in when it comes to project management, scheduling, event management and communications to help them deliver comprehensive financial planning and exceptional service.

Experience
-Executive Team Assistant, UBS Private Wealth Management, March 2022 – present
-Employer Relations Manager. George Washington University School of Business, 2019 –2022
Sales Manager, Modus Hotels, 2018, 2019
-Business Travel Sales Manager, Greensboro High Point Marriott Airport, 2017, 2018
-Sales Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott Greensboro, 2016, 2017

Education and credentials
-Master of Tourism with Management Leadership Certificate, George Washington University School of Business
-B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bryan School of Business
-One-year internship in Taipei, Taiwan
-Past president of Tourism for Tomorrow, a student organization aimed at cultivating future leaders in hospitality and related fields

Life
From spending time with her niece and nephew, to hosting friends and family, to watching her favorite Carolina sports teams compete, Emily loves spending time with others. Some of her hobbies are reading, cooking and exercising, including long walks around Washington, D.C.
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Jacob Pliner

Wealth Strategy Associate
Jacob Pliner

Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2843
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- CA
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- IL
- MA
- MD
- MS
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- WV
- WY
“I make sure the work I do for clients provides them with an exceptional client experience. I truly enjoy helping clients solve complex problems while helping them manage all aspects of their wealth."

Providing critical support across the team
As a core member of Finnerty Partners, Jacob lends critical support to the entire team of specialists, and helps deliver an exceptional client experience to a wide range of complex issues facing the team’s client base of entrepreneurs, business owners and their families. While primarily focused on client operations, financial planning and investment consulting, Jacob assists all six groups to offer advice to our clients across the full lifecycle of their needs.

Beyond his commitment to providing responsive and transparent client support, Jacob remains anchored by an emphasis on hard work, integrity and—in his own words—“being honest with clients about their finances and the answers to the problems they face.” He relishes collaborating with team members to find the best solutions for every client, solutions that take into consideration their unique goals and priorities for their wealth.
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005
Samantha Girard

Client Associate
Samantha Girard

Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

202-942-2841
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Supporting business owners with knowledge, discipline and care
As Business Development Specialist, Samantha drives new business and sales
through internal and external marketing, branding, data analytics, and event
coordination. Her focus is curating exceptional experiences throughout our
entrepreneurial community.

She has three years of marketing and design experience in the financial services
industry and a strong background in event coordination. Originally from Madison,
Wisconsin, Samantha attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and received
her B.A. in Graphic Design with a minor in Business Administration.

Resources for business owners
Samantha assists in supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey
including before, during, and after liquidity events. She leads the Finnerty Partners’
entrepreneurial peer-to-peer network, sharing market insights and valuable research
catered to founders and CEOs and organizing upcoming events hosted within our
community.

Previous experience
• Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer, LoCorr Funds
• Event Specialist, Wild Ridge

Education and credentials
• B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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
1501 K Street North West
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C., DC 20005

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