Experience

For over 30 years Dan has helped a select clientele improve their lives and create legacies that matter. Dan works closely with UBS specialists, money managers, tax advisors and estate attorneys to help clients reach their defined goals and objectives.  Dan began his career at IBM and entered the investment industry in 1986.  He  was associated with Kidder, Peabody & Co. prior to its merger with UBS Financial. 

Dan is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.  He holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Venture Management.  He received his Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.  Additionally, Dan is one of approximately 2,400 individuals worldwide who has attained a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation.

Dan enjoys skiing, tennis, hiking and occasional pride-destroying golf. Dan and his wife Pamela have been married thirty years and have three married daughters: Megan, Lauren, and Taryn and a grandson: Ryan.

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Philip has been advising a select group of individuals and business owners for more than 30 years. Philip began his investment career with Kidder, Peabody & Co. and joined UBS following the firms’ merger. He has extensive experience in the capital markets, and in the selection/monitoring of professional investment managers.

Philip is a native of Newton, Massachusetts, was a Summa Cum Laude graduate in Economics from Tufts University and received an MBA from The Wharton School of Finance. He also received his CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation from Wharton. His corporate experience includes positions as a Financial Analyst at Ford Motor Company, and as a Financial Manager and Business Development Manager at Avery International.

While Philip gives serious consideration to exercise, he is deeply committed to rooting for Boston sports teams.

Andy is a Wealth Strategy Associate for The Gallagher Group. He primarily assist with the portfolio reporting, research, analysis, and client philanthropy. Andy is Series 7 and Series 66 licensed and is a CFA charterholder.

Andy attended San Diego State University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Prior to joining UBS, Andy was a senior analyst at StepStone Group, a global private markets advisory firm in La Jolla.

In his free time, Andy enjoys golfing, sailing, traveling and rooting for Los Angeles sports teams.

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John is a Wealth Strategy Associate for The Gallagher Carpenter Group. He primarily assists with financial planning, business development and client service. John is Series 7 and Series 66 licensed and is a CFA level 2 candidate. 

John attended Azusa Pacific University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Magna Cum Laude honors and was a member of their football team. Prior to joining our team, he interned for a UBS wealth management team in Orange County.

 In his down-time, John enjoys participating in crossfit, golfing and rooting for the Los Angeles Chargers.