Experience

Makes all the difference

At Highbridge Wealth Management, we're more than advisors. We're partners with purpose. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial landscapes with clarity, care, and confidence. 


We work collaboratively with families to understand their needs, values, and vision. We take the time to understand your specific situation, create a customized strategy, and coordinate every detail. Our goal is to craft creative solutions, bring transparency and meaning to complex financial information, and help you make sustainable decisions for the long term.


Whether guiding nonprofit boards, overseeing retirement plans, or advising private clients with multigenerational wealth, we deliver time-tested tactical expertise and powerful execution.


What sets us apart is our commitment to: 

  • Personalized access and high-touch service from experienced senior professionals.
  • Objective, open-architecture advice rooted in transparency and fiduciary care.
  • Collaborative planning across investment policy, estate strategy, and lending needs.
  • A balanced perspective, drawn from our work with both institutions and private clients. 


Our approach is grounded in trust, guided by insight, and built to support your long-term success.

Mark William Hagan, CFP, CAP, EFC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

As a founding partner of Highbridge Wealth Management, Mark brings more than 27 years of industry experience to his practice. As a member of the team, he brings his extensive experience in financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate retirement planning tools.

Education
Mark is a graduate of The University of North Florida where he played tennis on a scholarship and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Outside of UBS
Mark's personal commitment to giving back to his community has truly differentiated his work with clients.  His professional designations of CFP® and CAP® provide him with a unique ability to help them talk through and understand their charitable planning goals.  Mark is the founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence. His charitable giving experience continues to be a trusted source of knowledge and insight for his team and to the community he serves.

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

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

  • The University of North Florida, B.A.

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
  • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

mark.hagan@ubs.com
Mark William Hagan, CFP, CAP, EFC
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Megan Portacci

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Megan is a UBS Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Private Wealth Advisor. Drawing on her in-depth financial services background, she provides clients with customized advice to help manage the many facets of their complex financial lives. A founding member of Highbridge Wealth Management, she oversees the customized equity and exchange traded fund models for clients.

With a consultative approach, Megan provides financial advice to family offices, successful professionals and families. Megan and her partners currently manage and allocate approximately $2.1 billion in capital globally.

Megan received her B.B.A. in finance from the University of Texas where she was a member of the Women’s Rowing team. She launched her career as an investment banking analyst in JPMorgan Global Investment Bank. She currently lives in Dallas with her husband, Adam, and their three daughters: Penelope, Samantha and Georgia. Megan enjoys playing tennis and is an active leader in her community.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Financial Planning Top 40 Financial Advisors Under 40, 2025The Financial Planning rating is awarded annually in Q1 based on information from a 12 month period ending in September of the prior year.
  • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
  • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September 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

  • University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A. Finance, with Honors
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

megan.portacci@ubs.com
Megan Portacci
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Shawn Nicholas, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

As a founding partner of Highbridge Wealth Management, Shawn brings over 28 years of experience tending to the needs of clients through a variety of markets.  He is committed to helping clients pursue their financial goals through a common-sense approach to successful investing.  Shawn delivers tactical asset management, investment manager due diligence, cash-flow based planning, asset and liability management, and estate planning strategies. We are focused on our client's financial goals and objectives and communicate openly and frankly to help them make the best choices for their needs.

Education
Shawn holds a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University in accounting and finance.

Outside of UBS
In addition to his career, Shawn is committed to making his community better whether through mentoring, coaching youth, or providing financial resources to worthy charities. He served as a member of the Board and Audit Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters. He and his wife live in Plano, Texas, and have two adult daughters.

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.

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

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
  • Senior Portfolio Manager
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

shawn.nicholas@ubs.com
Shawn Nicholas, CEPA
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Mark Kever

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Insight grounded in experience
An industry veteran since 1984, Mark has been dedicated to helping his clients achieve their financial goals through the development of a strategic financial plan and tactical portfolio construction. Focused on sound principles of risk and reward, Mark anchors investment strategies with macroeconomic insights to provide consultative, customized advice. He is a member of UBS’s Chairman’s Council, an elite group of financial advisors recognized by the firm for excellence. In addition, Mark sees his role as much more than a Financial Advisor.  He is a sounding board, a coach and advocate—all while providing dynamic asset management and wealth management advice.

Mark received his B.A. in finance from Texas A&M University and also received his M.B.A., from The University of North Texas.

Outside of UBS
Mark lives in McKinney with his wife, Geralyn, and have three married adult children and eight grandchildren. Mark is an avid early Texas art collector and served as Chairman of The Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art and Texas Art Collectors Organization. He was co-Image Editor on a book celebrating Texan female artists and currently serves as President on the Board of Directors of McKinney Education Foundation.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2011The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.

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

  • The University of North Texas, M.B.A.
  • Texas A&M University, B.A. in Finance
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

mark.kever@ubs.com,mark.hagan@ubs.com,shawn.nicholas@ubs.com,megan.portacci@ubs.com
Mark Kever
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Lisa Sherrod

Investment Associate

With over 25 years of experience at UBS, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She is an Investment Associate, providing a wide range of client services including client onboarding, account maintenance and trading. She understands the importance of providing exceptional client service based on integrity, reliability, and professionalism. Lisa holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

When Lisa is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending various family sporting events and serving as a volunteer at Emily’s Place, Inc. She is also an avid reader and enjoys keeping up with current events.

Registered States:
  • MD
  • TX
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

lisa.sherrod@ubs.com
Lisa Sherrod
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Grace Ku

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Grace joined UBS Financial Services in 2021 and is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate. She provides ongoing administrative and operational client service such as new client orientation and onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. She recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a seamless and organized manner. Her primary focus is to deliver her very best to each and every client and as a result, she has built strong relationships with clients over the years.

Born and raised in Saratoga, California, Grace graduated from the University of California, Davis.  She speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean. Grace has a long history of delivering high quality, efficient client service - prior to joining UBS, she worked with clients at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in its Silicon Valley office.

Grace currently resides in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two daughters. 

Registered States:
  • TX
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

grace.ku@ubs.com
Grace Ku
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Timothy Sherrod

Senior Client Associate

Tim began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1982 before joining UBS in 1994 and is a Senior Client Associate.

He provides ongoing administrative and operational client service such as new client orientation and onboarding, account maintenance and organizing client meetings. He recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a seamless and organized manner.

Outside of UBS, Tim enjoys golfing, hunting and barbecuing. Tim and his wife, Lisa, have three children and five grandchildren.

7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

timothy.sherrod@ubs.com
Timothy Sherrod
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

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