Lasting relationships. For all that matters

At times, the complexity of today’s global economy may feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a working professional who is building wealth, a successful executive or business owner contemplating your next act, or the head of a multigenerational family looking to preserve your family’s future—you have questions. You expect clear answers from an advisor with worldwide experience who understands you, your family and your community.


Our highly credentialed team offers the thoughtful perspective and proactive service your family needs to help meet their goals. With a team of advisors spanning decades of experience, we strive, relentlessly, to make sure you feel well taken care of. By putting financial planning at the core of everything we do, we offer the capabilities to help you, your business and your family unlock opportunity, preserve wealth and create continuity.

George Kaufman

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

George began his financial services career in 1997, and then continued with Gradison in 2001. Now with UBS, his primary focus is on financial planning and portfolio management.

George holds a dual degree, a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Philosophy from Miami University. Committed to continuous growth, he has earned Series 7, 66, and insurance licenses. George is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor®.

George is active in several organizations and charities throughout the country. He lives in Lebanon with his wife and two rescue pups. During his free time he enjoys tennis and gardening.

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Education

  • B.S., Economics B.A., Philosophy , Miami University - Oxford, Oh

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Retirement planning
Legacy planning
Business succession
Education planning
Investing
Estate planning strategies
Philanthropy
8044 Montgomery Road
Suite 100W
Cincinnati, OH 45236
  • (513) 792-2104

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Pursuing your goals together

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Simon Miller

    Wealth Strategy Associate

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    • FL
    • IN
    • KY
    • OH

    Simon specializes in goal-oriented financial planning. In addition to his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ credential, he possesses his Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses. Simon graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a B.S. in marketing. Simon enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and exploring new restaurants with his friends and family.

      • Northern Kentucky University
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
      Financial planning
      Education planning
      Legacy planning
      Retirement planning
      Estate planning strategies
      Exit planning
      Investing
      Asset allocation
      8044 Montgomery Road
      The Towers At Kenwood
      Cincinnati, OH 45236
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      Laura Walker

      Client Associate

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      • FL
      • IN
      • KY
      • OH
      • TN

      Laura has an undergraduate degree in Marketing from Miami University and earned her MBA at Xavier University. She has her Series 7, 65 and 66 licenses. Outside of work she participates on a masters swim team and enjoys cycling

        • Miami University
        • Xavier University
          8044 Montgomery Road
          Suite 100W
          Cincinnati, OH 45236
        • Alyssa

          Alyssa Vu

          NMLS #947868

          Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

          Current role and areas of expertise

          Alyssa joined UBS Bank USA in 2016 and she is currently a Wealth Management Banker covering the Chicago Market and select offices in the Private Wealth Midwest Market.

          Alyssa has an extensive background in relationship banking. She is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients with a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

          Professional history

          Alyssa began her career in financial services with UBS in 2014. Prior to joining UBS Bank USA, Alyssa spent two years in the firm’s Graduate Talent Program. In that time, she rotated through groups across UBS Wealth Management USA, including the Chief Investment Office and the Family Advisory team.

          Education and personal information

          In Alyssa’s role as a Wealth Management Banker her NMLS # is 2050211. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She has a Finance degree from the University of Notre Dame and also passed Levels I and II of the CFA Program.

          Outside of the office, Alyssa enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. She currently resides in Chicago, IL.

          Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

           

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        Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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