Understanding

Starting from his upbringing as part of a large, close-knit Italian family, and the many situations he’s helped families navigate over his 30+ year career as a financial advisor, legacy and generational wealth are Mark DeSalvo’s focus. Specifically, Mark and his team take a personalized approach to helping multigenerational families meet their goals by developing and implementing individually-tailored holistic financial plans and investment strategies.

Mark began his career in wealth management in 1987 after graduating from East Carolina University with a B.B.A. in Finance. Over his career, he has held positions as a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager with Morgan Stanley and RBC Wealth Management. Mark joined the Norfolk office of UBS as Senior Vice President of Wealth Management in 2011.

As head of the Generational Wealth Group and a pillar of the community, Mark keeps busy in and out of the office. In addition to volunteering with Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia  and Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters, Mark is an avid long-distance biker and also plays in a classic rock band. Mark has three daughters and lives in Chesapeake, VA.

Richard joined UBS in June 2025 following retirement after a stellar 21-year Navy career. In the Navy, he served as an enlisted Submarine Sonar Technician for 15 years, followed by commissioning as a Chief Warrant Officer in 2019. He has his sights set on becoming a Financial Advisor and supporting the team to develop holistic, personal financial plans, helping clients achieve their life and wealth goals.

Richard lives in Chesapeake, VA with his wife Catherine and two sons, Ethan and Jackson.