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Whether you are growing your business, considering a transition or looking to manage your post-exit liquidity, we provide targeted advice and insights. Our access to the global resources of UBS can help you maximize the value of your business and plan for your next venture after you step away. Whatever your goals for yourself or your business, you can trust that our knowledge and perspective will provide you with the financial stewardship you deserve.

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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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    Gary Ghigliotti, ChFC

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    With many years of experience in the financial services industry, Gary Ghigliotti guides a team created to assist select clients who have substantial net worth. His team provides a complete program: setting goals, analyzing your financial picture, recommending improvements and implementing plans designed to help grow, preserve and pass on your wealth. Gary enjoys working with business owners and corporate executives on their pre and post sale planning as well as succession and estate tax planning strategies.

    Gary served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Finance and Economics. He also attended the Wharton School Account Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Senior Portfolio Manager under the UBS Portfolio Management Program. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golfing and flying.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

    • University of Notre Dame, Finance and Economics
    • Wharton School Account Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania
    • Chartered Financial Consultant
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
    40 Congress Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
    gary.ghigliotti@ubs.com
    Gary Ghigliotti, ChFC
    40 Congress Street,Portsmouth,NH,03801
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    Julia Thompson

    Financial Advisor

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    Julia Ghigliotti Thompson is a second generation financial advisor specializing in succession planning as well as working with women investors and small business owners. Julia earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics at the University of New Hampshire.

    In addition to providing financial advice and planning to her clients at UBS, Julia is actively involved in the local community. Julia enjoys reading, skiing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Dan live in the Seacoast with their two young children.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

    • Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics at the University of New Hampshire, Business Administration
      40 Congress Street
      Portsmouth, NH 03801
      julia.ghigliotti@ubs.com
      Julia Thompson
      40 Congress Street,Portsmouth,NH,03801
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      Daniel Thompson

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Daniel Thompson joined the Ghigliotti Thompson Wealth Management Group in the fall of 2020. Dan’s financial services career began at Prime Buchholz & Associates as an analyst where he worked with university endowments and foundations. Dan then transitioned to Ameriprise Financial Services where he worked for four years as an advisor. Dan specializes in comprehensive financial planning and working with business owners in transition. Dan also has experience in developing strategies for multi-generational wealth transfer and managing corporate retirement plans.

      Dan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in finance from the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. In his spare time, he enjoys giving back to his community through his volunteer work at Gather and Crossroads House. Dan enjoys golfing, skiing, and fishing. He and his wife, Julia live in the Seacoast with their two young children.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2025The 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.

      • Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, Finance, Magna Cum Laude
      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      40 Congress Street
      Portsmouth, NH 03801
      daniel.thompson@ubs.com
      Daniel Thompson
      40 Congress Street,Portsmouth,NH,03801
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      Christine Brigham

      Senior Client Associate

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      Christine Brigham strives to provide a commitment to excellence and drive to succeed that is demonstrated in her work ethic. She believes that putting client's interests first is the key to the long-term success of the Ghigliotti Thompson Wealth Management Group. Christine's previous experience includes fourteen years at Morgan Stanley and six years with Smith Barney. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a major in psychology and a minor in mathematics. Christine is married with a son and daughter and is an avid supporter of her children's youth athletic programs.

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          40 Congress Street
          Portsmouth, NH 03801
          christine.brigham@ubs.com
          Christine Brigham
          40 Congress Street,Portsmouth,NH,03801
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