Experience

Makes all the difference

Hunter Ruth

Financial Advisor

As a Financial Advisor, Hunter serves as a resource for clients, working alongside Kirk Ruth, Brian Gray, Paul Dolcimascolo and the rest of the Tampa Bay Private Wealth team. Hunter assists clients with investment strategy, asset management, and client service.

Hunter played baseball in the Southeastern Conference for four years and was part of the University of Florida 2018 Southeastern Conference Championship team.  He later transferred to the University of Alabama where he finished his final two years of collegiate athletics and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S in Business from the Culverhouse College of Business.

Hunter began his career with UBS Financial Services in 2022, working as a Financial Advisor in the UBS Wealth Advice Center in Weehawken, NJ. During his time at the Wealth Advice Center, Hunter provided investment advice and implemented tailored investment strategies for clients of varying net worth.

“At UBS, I’m committed to delivering personalized strategies that not only meet but exceed my clients’ goals, helping them navigate their financial journey with clarity and confidence.”

Outside of the office, Hunter enjoys cheering on the Crimson Tide along with his favorite Tampa sports teams. He also enjoys spending his time golfing, playing tennis, and fishing/boating the waters of Tampa Bay.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

hunter.ruth@ubs.com
Hunter Ruth
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Kirk Ruth

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Kirk has been providing customized solutions for both individual and institutional clients since 1994.  With experience in wealth planning, asset management, risk management, business succession planning and philanthropic goals, he is an integral member of his client’s professional advisory team. Kirk coordinates access to the global resources of UBS to address client needs from investment management to complex liquidity events and long-term estate planning initiatives.

"The art of investment management comes down to “seeing through” the noise and crisis-of-the-day media narrative, to focus on market trends and proven strategies that withstand time.  Coupling a prudent investment approach with estate, tax, retirement, insurance and educational planning can be complicated if not overwhelming even for the most astute person.  That defines my purpose for over 30 years, and it is why existing clients refer their friends and family which is the ultimate compliment”.

Past Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch, Gainesville, FL
  • Vice President, AMRESCO (former subsidiary of Bank of America, spun off as separate public corporation), Tampa FL
  • Vice President, Bank of America - Corporate Lending, Tampa and Orlando

Life

  • Kirk has many years of involvement in the community having served organizations such as:
    • Florida Museum of Natural History – Former Advisory Board
    • Alachua County Library District Foundation – Former Board Member
    • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and Housing Corporation – Former Board
    • Ducks Unlimited – Former Chairman
  • Kirk and his wife Kathy reside in Gainesville, and enjoy traveling Europe and spending time with family.
  • Kirk graduated the University of Florida with degrees in both Finance and Marketing, while being a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
  • UBS Wealth Management Director’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

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

4313 NW 8th Avenue
1st Floor, Suite 10
Gainesville, FL 32605

Email Me

kirk.ruth@ubs.com
Kirk Ruth
4313 NW 8th Avenue,Gainesville,FL,32605

Brian Gray

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

A former Army officer, Brian’s military experience transitioned well into his wealth management career. He spent his early years in the industry building a business that consisted of a large number of UHNW private clients and middle-market institutional clients. Today, with more than 20 years advising UHNW clients, he and his UBS Private Wealth Management team focus solely on serving these successful individuals and families.

“The resources we have available at UBS Private Wealth Management are, in my opinion, the best in the industry. What differentiates us is our ability to deliver what clients want and need.”

Brian’s depth of knowledge is a result of his significant experience in advising on a wide range of complex financial, estate and business succession situations. Brian develops and implements customized plans for cash flow, risk mitigation and portfolio management strategies. As part of his holistic approach, he works closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to help ensure their financial plans are tax-efficient and “married” to their wealth transfer and estate plans. What’s more, as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®), Brian brings a strategic understanding of business optimization and sale to his clients’ entrepreneurial goals.

Past experience

  • Managing director, Bernstein Global Wealth Management, Tampa office
  • Principal and financial advisor, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
  • Platoon leader, executive officer, company commander and operations officer, United States Army

Life

  • For many years, the sports teams and hobbies of Brian’s children—Hunter, Sawyer and Tucker—were his passions.
  • With two of his boys now grown and one in college, Brian spends his free time playing golf and boating the waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • 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

101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

brian.k.gray@ubs.com
Brian Gray
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Paul Dolcimascolo

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Paul’s choice to pursue a career in wealth management should have come as no surprise, given his interest in the stock market at a young age and his being the son of a trust and estate attorney. Having spent his entire professional life in the industry has enabled him to not only do something he loves, but more importantly, positively impact the lives of the individuals and families that work with him.

“As an advisor working with families of significant means, depth of knowledge is key, but so is working within a firm that supports you and your clients with best-in-class resources and capabilities. UBS Private Wealth Management provides exactly that.”

Today, with more than 20 years of experience behind him, Paul focuses on helping a select group of ultra-high net worth families and family offices address complex wealth concerns. He understands that wealth management advice does not start and stop with investments—it looks beyond the portfolio to address a wide range of priorities that matter most to his clients.

Past experience

  • Financial Advisor, Bernstein GlobalWealth Management; led the launch of their Tampa office
  • Morgan Stanley Individual Investor Group


Life

  • Outside of work Paul loves spending time traveling with his family.
  • He and his wife, Jessica, have three daughters - twins Annabelle and Charlotte, and their youngest daughter, Ruby.
  • Paul supports a number of community-based and charitable pursuits, including:Tampa Bay
    • Estate Planning Council - current member and former board member.
    • Make-a-Wish Foundation - former member of the Tampa Bay Advisory Board
    • Berkeley Preparatory School - Alumni Executive Committee (President), Member of the Board of Trustees, Member of Development Committee, Planned Giving Committee and Strategic Planning Committee.
    • Gasparilla Music Foundation - founding board member and current advisory board member.
    • Tampa History Museum - former planned giving committee member.
    • Tampa Connection - Class of 2010.

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Financial Planning Top 40 Financial Advisors Under 40, 2021The 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, 2018, 2020The 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, 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.
  • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2018, 2019The 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.

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

101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

paul.dolcimascolo@ubs.com
Paul Dolcimascolo
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Christine Houston

Authorized Officer

Team Administrator

Christine joined the Tampa Bay PWM team mid-2014. Working with Private Wealth Advisors Brian Gray and Paul Dolcimascolo, she focuses primarily on building relationships with UHNW clients. Her understanding of their objectives and concerns helps her create financial plans, long-term investment plans and financial analytics. As members of the exclusive UBS Private Wealth Management division, Christine, Brian and Paul access the full depth and breadth of UBS investment platforms, advanced strategies and global thought leadership to deliver the custom advice clients with complex wealth require.

“I always put clients' interests first, and take the extra step to make an exceptional experience for them.”

Client service is also a top priority for her team, and Christine leads that charge. Today with over 18 years of experience, consistent communication is important and helps to create a great deal of confidence for clients in their investment decisions.  

Past experience

  • Senior Private Client Associate, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
  • Investment Analyst and Consultant, Cambridge Associates


Life

  • Christine and her husband, Justin, have three children, Bailey, Brooks and Hadley.
  • She is active in the Washington and Lee Alumni association, and was past president of her alumni chapter.
  • She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and playing volleyball whenever she can.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI
101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

christine.houston@ubs.com
Christine Houston
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Hunter Gray

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Hunter joined the Tampa Bay PWM team in 2020 from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in New York, where he was an investment solutions analyst within the private bank. In that role, he supported two multi-asset portfolio managers overseeing ultra high net worth clients of the trust department with approximately $10 billion in assets under management.

"Our team is singularly focused on helping clients identify opportunities and mitigate risks – not only in their portfolios but their overall financial lives."

Today, at UBS, he works with the team’s Financial Advisors and directly with clients— whether it’s helping them with trading, cash management or borrowing needs. Hunter is focused on expanding the capabilities of the team to better serve clients, especially in the areas of asset allocation, manager selection and risk analytics. His solid knowledge of the industry helps ensure that clients have the resources they need for their unique challenges. He strives to go the extra mile and to ensure clients have an exceptional experience.

Past experience

  • Analyst, J.P. Morgan Private Bank


Life 

  • Hunter enjoys the outdoors and hikes extensively in his free time.
  • Since returning to Florida, he has been enjoying being able to fish the waters of Tampa Bay.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI
101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

hunter.gray@ubs.com
Hunter Gray
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Annie Starling

Authorized Officer

Wealth Management Associate

Annie, a former Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (the equivalent of an Eagle Scout), joined the Tampa Bay PWM team in 2020 after five years in UBS’s Wealth Management division, where she was consistently the top performer in her role. Our team believes her level of attention to detail is absolutely unmatched, which is extremely important in our onboarding process with ultra high net worth corporate executives, entrepreneurs and multigenerational families.

"I really enjoy getting to know each client. Our entire team values the relationships we have built and understand that it all starts with trust.”

She provides excellent support to clients for all forms of operational requirements and administrative needs while striving to ensure an extraordinary client experience. This is evidenced by how quickly she develops a deep relationship with clients. Alongside the team, Annie strives to deliver solutions and advice which clients can trust to pursue their most important goals.

Past experience 

  • Client Service Associate, UBS Wealth Management


Accolades 

  • UBS Service Excellence Award, 2020


Life 

  • Annie and her husband, Joe, enjoy traveling, scuba diving, disc golf and hiking.
  • She hopes to visit every US national park someday.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • WA
101 E Kennedy Blvd
18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Email Me

annie.starling@ubs.com
Annie Starling
101 E Kennedy Blvd,Tampa,FL,33602

Kristin Beckerink

Client Associate

Registered States:
  • FL
4313 NW 8th Avenue
1st Floor, Suite 10
Gainesville, FL 32605

Email Me

kristin.beckerink@ubs.com
Kristin Beckerink
4313 NW 8th Avenue,Gainesville,FL,32605

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