$5.8+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 03/31/2024
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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.
Ron has provided high net worth individuals and institutions with investment advice and services for over 20 years, focusing on asset allocation strategies that emphasize municipal fixed income instruments. “We are deeply invested in understanding the needs and objectives of our clients and go to great lengths to provide in-depth, customized plans. We diligently monitor portfolio allocation over time to ensure it remains true to its mission and consistent with the clients’ vision of financial success.”
Ron is equipped to offer a holistic wealth management experience as clients transition through critical junctures in their lives. Ron has a PMP certification, life and health insurance licenses and his Series 7 and 63 securities license. He uses these tools as a resource to clients. Ron has been recognized on Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021. Ron graduated with a degree in finance from Boston College and lives with his wife and three children in New Jersey.
Chuck has been working at UBS since 1978 and joins four previous generations in the securities business. F.S. Smithers was acquired by PaineWebber in 1973 and, in turn, PaineWebber was acquired by UBS in 2000.
Chuck’s concentration is in the equities markets, where he applies classical economic theory and hard-money monetary principles in the oversight of client portfolios. Chuck has a strong discipline when managing client accounts that differentiates him from other advisors. Seeing many market cycles, Chuck has the experience to navigate and position your portfolio to ensure that your money is efficiently invested.
A Hobart College graduate, Chuck enjoys golf, flat-water fishing and coaching high school lacrosse. He holds the Series 3, 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Michael began his financial career as a foreign currency trader specializing in Asian markets. He specializes in portfolio management, wealth transfer strategies and financial planning. Along with the team, Michael is fully equipped to provide spcialized solutions to a multigenerational clientele of affluent families and business owners.
He utilizes several equity, exchange traded and mutual fund models to optimize portfolios of his clients. Along with a thorough understanding of his clients needs, Michael efficiently and effectively tailors a solution for each client to accomplish their goals.
Michael is FINRA-registered and hold Series 3, 7, and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities. Michael is originally from Naples, Florida and received his degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida.
Richard is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and has over 17 years of experience within the financial services industry. Rich started his career at Merrill Lynch after attending Dickinson College and subsequently joined PaineWebber in 1996. Prior to joining the team he was a member of the branch management team for two New York City offices within UBS Financial Services Inc. As a Certified Financial Planner professional, Rich works with high net worth clients and their families with a focus on financial planning, asset allocation and liability management.
Michael joined the HSG Wealth Management team in 2020 as a client service associate. He graduated from Fordham University with his degree in Economics. Michael’s responsibilities include day-to-day assistance with client requests, account openings, and all other aspects of a client’s daily needs. Michael is a native New Yorker with a passion for classic cars.
Ron has provided high net worth individuals and institutions with investment advice and services for over 20 years, focusing on asset allocation strategies that emphasize municipal fixed income instruments. “We are deeply invested in understanding the needs and objectives of our clients and go to great lengths to provide in-depth, customized plans. We diligently monitor portfolio allocation over time to ensure it remains true to its mission and consistent with the clients’ vision of financial success.”
Ron is equipped to offer a holistic wealth management experience as clients transition through critical junctures in their lives. Ron has a PMP certification, life and health insurance licenses and his Series 7 and 63 securities license. He uses these tools as a resource to clients. Ron has been recognized on Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021. Ron graduated with a degree in finance from Boston College and lives with his wife and three children in New Jersey.
Chuck has been working at UBS since 1978 and joins four previous generations in the securities business. F.S. Smithers was acquired by PaineWebber in 1973 and, in turn, PaineWebber was acquired by UBS in 2000.
Chuck’s concentration is in the equities markets, where he applies classical economic theory and hard-money monetary principles in the oversight of client portfolios. Chuck has a strong discipline when managing client accounts that differentiates him from other advisors. Seeing many market cycles, Chuck has the experience to navigate and position your portfolio to ensure that your money is efficiently invested.
A Hobart College graduate, Chuck enjoys golf, flat-water fishing and coaching high school lacrosse. He holds the Series 3, 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Michael began his financial career as a foreign currency trader specializing in Asian markets. He specializes in portfolio management, wealth transfer strategies and financial planning. Along with the team, Michael is fully equipped to provide spcialized solutions to a multigenerational clientele of affluent families and business owners.
He utilizes several equity, exchange traded and mutual fund models to optimize portfolios of his clients. Along with a thorough understanding of his clients needs, Michael efficiently and effectively tailors a solution for each client to accomplish their goals.
Michael is FINRA-registered and hold Series 3, 7, and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities. Michael is originally from Naples, Florida and received his degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida.
Richard is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and has over 17 years of experience within the financial services industry. Rich started his career at Merrill Lynch after attending Dickinson College and subsequently joined PaineWebber in 1996. Prior to joining the team he was a member of the branch management team for two New York City offices within UBS Financial Services Inc. As a Certified Financial Planner professional, Rich works with high net worth clients and their families with a focus on financial planning, asset allocation and liability management.
Michael joined the HSG Wealth Management team in 2020 as a client service associate. He graduated from Fordham University with his degree in Economics. Michael’s responsibilities include day-to-day assistance with client requests, account openings, and all other aspects of a client’s daily needs. Michael is a native New Yorker with a passion for classic cars.
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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.
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