Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
With over 25 years of experience, Brad Howell is an industry leader and is one of a small number of UBS Financial Advisors who have earned the designation of Managing Director-Wealth Management. With over four consecutive years on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, he provides various financial services and highly personalized wealth management advice to help individuals achieve their financial goals and aspirations.
Brad and his team at Howell Wealth Consulting Group focus on providing comprehensive financial planning for individuals, families, and companies with over $2 million in investable assets.
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Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:
Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
I am deeply committed to philanthropy and a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Wealth, in my view, can be a catalyst for positive change. It lets people express what matters to them, and I enjoy working with clients who want their financial lives to reflect the causes and communities they love.
My perspective is shaped by a bachelor’s degree in law and society from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Chapman University. With a background grounded in the social sciences, I believe financial planning is a relationship driven, human process that starts with listening and getting to know each client’s values, goals, and long-term vision.
Prior to joining UBS, I spent nearly 25 years at Capital Group in a range of client focused leadership and operational roles within financial services. An experience that, together with a people first mindset, helps me build lasting relationships and support clients with steadiness and care.
I am based in Phoenix, Arizona, where I serve as a Financial Advisor at UBS, one of the world’s leading global wealth management firms. I help clients navigate important and complex financial decisions with clarity, taking a thoughtful, values-based approach to long term wealth planning.
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Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:
Registered Client Associate
Matt Ryan is a Registered Client Associate based in Phoenix, Arizona, supporting the Howell Wealth Consulting Group at UBS. He is deeply committed to delivering a high‑quality client experience and plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s disciplined investment process.
Matt brings strong expertise in relationship management, online banking solutions, and back‑office operations, ensuring that every client interaction is efficient, responsive, and seamless. His focus on service excellence helps clients feel informed, supported, and confident at every stage of their wealth management journey.
A graduate of Bryant University, Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and went on to apply his skills in corporate banking and financial analysis before joining UBS. Today, he leverages both his analytical background and operational expertise to support advisors and clients alike, contributing to the consistent, high‑touch service standard that defines the UBS experience.
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