Experience

Makes all the difference

We believe that by taking a comprehensive approach as early as possible, we can help you pursue your financial goals more effectively. We can help design a flexible wealth management plan that is appropriate for you and your family, while also taking advantage of potential tax-saving opportunities and our experience in helping manage assets.

Daniel Gaertner

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

With over twenty-five years of experience, Dan's areas of expertise include retirement plan consulting and investment management with an emphasis on customer service and attention to detail. He joined with UBS in 2005 after having spent eight years at Prudential Securities and two additional years at the Prudential/Wachovia joint venture.

After receiving a B.A. in finance and economics from Baldwin Wallace College, Dan went on to earn an impressive list of professional credentials, including the Series 7, 63, 65, 31 and life, accident and health insurance licenses as well as the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS) designation. 

Outside of the office, Dan and his wife make their home in Rocky River, OH where he is an active St Edward HS alumni.

 

CA Insurance License No. 4094155

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 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.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
  • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022, 2023The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
  • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2022, 2023, 2024The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award 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

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
2055 Crocker Road
Suite 201
Westlake, OH 44145

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Emily Minnich, CFP®

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Emily emphasizes total portfolio management by assisting clients with fiduciary compliance, manager and vendor searches, fee analysis, benchmarking and overall client experience.

After receiving a B.S. in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing from Bowling Green State University, Emily went on to earn the Series 7, 66, 31 life and health insurance licenses and the prestigious Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation. 

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys staying active and is an indoor cycling instructor in Westlake. She is also an active member of the Women in Pension Network. Emily and her husband make their home in Westlake, OH.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • IL
  • KY
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2022, 2023The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December 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

Education

  • Bowling Green State University, B.A. Business Administration: 1997 - 2001

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
2055 Crocker Road
Suite 201
Westlake, OH 44145

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Daniel Gaertner Jr.

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

As a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Dan partners with a comprehensive team of senior retirement plan consultants to provide clients and plan participants with risk management recommendations and tools for plan participant education. In utilizing team and firm resources, Dan is able to best focus on fundamental, analytical reporting and client servicing.

Before joining UBS Financial Services in 2018, Dan spent two years with American Century Investments in Kansas City, MO. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Bowling Green State University and has since gone on to obtain his Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 31 life and health insurance licensing designations.

Outside of the office, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and being an active alumnus of St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, OH.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • IL
  • KY
  • NC
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA

Education

  • Bowling Green State University, Bachelor of Science: 2012 - 2016
2055 Crocker Road
Suite 201
Westlake, OH 44145

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Gindlesperger, Angela

Client Associate

2055 Crocker Road
Suite 201
Westlake, OH 44145

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