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    Peter B. Ford

    Director

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    Peter is one of a small number of UBS Financial Advisors who have earned the Designation of "Wealth Advisor." As a Wealth Advisor, Peter is eminently qualified to provide highly personalized wealth management services to his clients. Peter began his career in financial services in 1987 as a Financial Advisor with the firm in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has served in various capacities including 16 years as Branch Manager and Director of the Vero Beach Office. A graduate of Boston University's School of Management, Peter earned a B.S. in Business Administration.

      • Boston University's School of Management, B.S. in Business Administration
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      Lori Wolfe-Lazorik

      Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Lori has over 20 years of experience in financial and client services, including four years at UBS Switzerland. Prior to joining UBS Vero Beach, she worked at Deutsche Bank and UBS Private Banking as the Chief Information Officer. She enjoys applying her executive management skills to address the needs of her clients. A graduate from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lori earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Her M.B.A. is from the Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands.

      Her love for the community is shown by her active involvement in the Vero Beach Art Museum and Impact100 Women’s Philanthropic organization. She loves to contribute her analytical skills and financial acumen to make Vero Beach a better place for all.   

        • University of Wisconsin-Stout, Bachelor of Science degree
        • The Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands, M.B.A.
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          Edward McDevitt

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.

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            Meredith Carlton

            Authorized Officer

            Financial Advisor

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            Meredith Carlton has 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career in 2008 at UBS in Austin, TX as a Client Service Associate. She eventually became a part of the management team working as the Complex Risk Analyst before becoming the Market Supervisory Officer for the Central Texas Market Area where she managed compliance across eight UBS branch offices. In 2017, Meredith moved to Colorado with her family and joined the UBS Boulder office as a financial advisor.

            Meredith grew up in Vero Beach, Florida and attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN where she received bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Meredith spends much her time outside of work with her husband, Chris, and her two young daughters. She also enjoys running outdoors, reading and playing golf.  

              • Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
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                Pieter Nova

                Financial Advisor

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                      Christine T. "Chris" Mc Sparren

                      Senior Client Associate

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                        Christine has worked for UBS in the Vero Beach office since 1996. Originally from Miami, Florida, she began her career in the brokerage business in 1987 with First Equity Corporation of Florida as the Executive Assistant to the president of the firm. With well over 20 years in the industry, her focus is in client services, including account administrative and operational issues, problem-solving, and expediting the clients day-to-day needs. Chris resides in Sebastian with her husband, John, and three children, Sean, Caitlin and Ashley.

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