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Collective years of experience

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1.4 billion

Assets under management


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  • Shaun

    Shaun P. Nicholson, CFP

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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    Shaun looks at his work as if he is a family member trying to care for their finances from the beginning of family planning to the end of life.

    He values trust, hard work and really caring about his clients. As a trusted advisor who has seen circumstances from a long-term perspective, Shaun knows that some of his best work occurs when markets are in turmoil or when clients’ lives are difficult.  

    Passionate about the Dayton arts community, Shaun serves on The Miriam Rosenthal Foundation Board and is a former board member at WDPR. He is on the Development Committee for the Dayton Foundation and serves as the Education Chair for the Greene County Community Foundation. He and his wife Susan have two daughters and make their home in Beavercreek. Outside the office, he cycles, fits in some tennis and golf and is the drummer for his church praise band.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

    • Bowling Green University, B.A.
    • The Ohio State University, M.A.
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
    Securities-backed lending
    Financial planning
    Philanthropy
    Legacy planning
    Long-term care planning
    Estate planning strategies
    Custom portfolios
    Entrepreneurs
    Progress Park Tower
    3601 Rigby Road, Suite 500
    Miamisburg, OH 45342
  • Timothy

    Timothy W. Van Simaeys, AAMS

    Executive Director

    Accredited Asset Management Specialist

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    Tim finds joy and fulfillment when serving others. Throughout his life, Tim has applied a servant leadership philosophy to both his personal and professional life.

    He began his career in financial services as a senior in high school in 1987 and joined UBS in 2004. For much of his time at UBS, Tim served as both a Financial Advisor for his clients and as a Branch Manager for the firm. In 2018, Tim relinquished his branch management responsibilities to focus exclusively on serving the needs of his clients and providing leadership, encouragement and support to his partners.

    In addition to his work experience, Tim earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University. He also earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation from the College for Financial Planning and successfully completed the UBS Wealth Management Executive Education Program.

    Having grown up in a Navy family, Tim is proud to volunteer as a mentor for American Corporate Partners. In this role, Tim partners with active duty service members nearing retirement. He forms a mentoring relationship with them to help them transition successfully in to civilian life.  Tim also serves as a "Big Brother" for Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley. He provides friendship and role modeling to make a positive and lasting impact on his life. 

    Tim enjoys fly fishing, pheasant hunting and spending time on his boat. He is also passionate about fine wine and cooking and loves sharing these passions with his clients and friends. Tim and his wife Karen live in Waynesville and have two children and a grandson.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

    • Spring Arbor University, B.S. Organizational Management
    • Accredited Asset Management Specialist
    Lending services
    Financial planning
    Exit planning
    Custom portfolios
    Alternative investments
    Structured products
    Multi-generational families
    Business owners
    3601 Rigby Road
    Miamisburg, OH 45342
  • daniel

    Daniel P. Christie

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    What excites Dan most about his profession, is the opportunity to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients. He focuses on understanding the clients hopes and fears and then helps them achieve their financial goals.

    Dan started his career in the financial services industry as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in 1991. Years later, he moved to Key Investments, whose name changed to McDonald Investments, this was then acquired by UBS in 2007.

    Having attended the University of Dayton on a Basketball scholarship, Dan received the Scholar Athlete award for two consecutive years. He earned his bachelor's degree in engineering and went on to receive a master’s degree in business administration.

    Being passionate about basketball, Dan spent many years coaching and developing young players in the Dayton area. He and his wife, Margie, enjoy spending time with family, playing golf, hiking and skiing at their second home in Snowshoe, West Virginia.  Their main residence is in Miamisburg and they have three daughters and one son.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

    • University of Dayton, B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • University of Dayton, M.B.A. Master of Business Administration
      Securities-backed lending
      Financial planning
      Retirement planning
      Investing
      Asset allocation
      Structured products
      3601 Rigby Road
      Miamisburg, OH 45342
    • david

      David F. Prevo

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Portfolio Manager

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      Dave strives to establish long-term relationships with his clients to help them achieve continuity in asset allocation, portfolio management and financial planning.

      He began his wealth management career in 1982 at EF Hutton which was later acquired by Lehman Brothers and then Smith Barney. In 2006, he joined UBS and is now a Senior Vice President.

      Dave earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and holds the Portfolio Manager designation from UBS. Earning this designation requires an advanced investment management skill set and allows him to manage portfolios on a discretionary basis for clients who empower him to do so.

      As a longtime resident of Centerville, Dave enjoys golfing as a member of Sugar Valley Golf Club, downhill skiing and fishing the lakes of Upstate New York where he grew up and travels often to see family. He has been married to his wife Linda for 37 years and they have two children, Caelen and Alex.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

      • University of Dayton, B.S. Business
      • Portfolio Manager
      Lending services
      Financial planning
      Long-term care planning
      Retirement planning
      Estate planning strategies
      Custom portfolios
      Asset allocation
      3601 Rigby Road
      Miamisburg, OH 45342
    • james

      James A. Hyland, CRPC, CRPS

      First Vice President–Wealth Management

      Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

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      Jim takes pride in truly understanding his clients. Together they chart a path that lead the clients to accomplish their most desirable ambitions.

      Having worked in the industry for over 30 years, he has in depth knowledge of the markets and knows how to ask the correct questions to get the best possible outcomes for clients. Throughout his career, Jim has been well-known for being very loyal to his clients as well as aiding in their success now and for future generations to come.

      As a graduate of The Ohio State University and Jim has a strong loyalty to the Buckeyes. He also supports the University of Dayton, attending a majority of their basketball games.

      Jim resides in Centerville with his wife Sheila and has two children, Tyler and Jessica. Together they enjoy traveling, golfing, and skiing. He has supported and volunteered to many local charities over the years.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

      • The Ohio State University, B.A. Business Management & Communications
      • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      Cash management
      Financial planning
      Retirement planning
      Investing
      Custom portfolios
      Asset allocation
      401(k) plan services
      Multi-generational families
      3601 Rigby Road
      Miamisburg, OH 45342
    • brandy

      Brandy R. Risheill, CFP, CDFA

      Financial Advisor

      Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

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      Brandy believes she is doing her best work when she is creating a financial plan for her clients and helping them envision what they want their future to look like.

      To her, it’s all about earning trust and doing what you say you are going to do. She values being part of the journey each client is taking and especially enjoys educating families on options that can help achieve their goals.

      Her financial industry career with UBS started with answering a good, old fashioned newspaper ad. Now, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, she recently added to her skills by becoming a CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST®, allowing her to help clients and their attorneys during the divorce process.

      Brandy currently resides in Dayton with her husband and two daughters, Willow and Tessa. She enjoys spending time with family, being an active member at their church and going to dance and cheer practices with her girls.

        • Urbana University, B.S. Business
        • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
        Financial planning
        Education planning
        Retirement planning
        Investing
        Multi-generational families
        Women investors
        3601 Rigby Road
        Miamisburg, OH 45342
      • Josh

        Joshua D. Pfeiffer, CFP®

        Wealth Management Associate

        CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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        A strong work ethic combined with a fascination to new ideas are Josh’s keys to success. He focuses on building a reputation as an honest, driven, hard worker and believes that seeking out new perspectives is vital to strengthening the options he presents to clients.

        Since joining UBS in 2018, Josh went from being our lead intern to learning the responsibilities of a client associate. Now, as a Wealth Management Associate, he works with team Financial Advisors to build financial plans and provide individual investment research. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Financial Services at Wright State in 2021 and holds his series 7, 66 and life insurance license.  

        Josh was born and raised in Waynesville where he still resides today. He enjoys golfing, baseball, skiing and his trips to visit his girlfriend in Mexico City.

          • Wright State University, B.A. Financial Services
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
          Financial planning
          Retirement planning
          Investing
          Custom portfolios
          Professional athletes
          Multi-generational families
          3601 Rigby Road
          Miamisburg, OH 45342
        • Cora

          Cora S. Nicholson

          Client Associate

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            Cora has worked in customer service and sales for over 15 years and loves working with people, building long-lasting relationships and helps to make sure that no question goes unanswered. She manages events, plans marketing strategies and organizes business opportunities for the team.

            Seeing her father’s similar passion for helping people become able to retire led her to work with him at UBS. She started her career at UBS in 2017 and went from being a client service associate to now the Team Events Specialist. She received her bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in 2013 and also went on to complete a two-year certificate at Sinclair in Graphic Design and Digital Media.

            Cora lives in Springboro. She enjoys the outdoors and loves photography, fly fishing, kayaking, skiing and gardening. She also has a soft spot for animals and advocates for adopting animals through local shelters.

              • Wright State University, B.F.A., Bachelor of Fine Arts
                3601 Rigby Road
                Miamisburg, OH 45342
              • cassandra

                Cassandra Nelson

                Client Associate

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                Cassandra strives to deliver the best service experience by providing personal and professional attention to our clients. She values honesty and treating everyone with the utmost respect. One of her main roles is to provide the execution of many of the team's trading functions.

                She began her financial services career in 1989, where she was working for Dean Witter Reynolds as a receptionist then became a cashier. In 1994, she joined McDonald Investments, who was later acquired by UBS. Fast forward to today, Cassandra celebrates working with her team at UBS for over 28 years.

                Cassandra lives with her son, Robert, in Dayton. She enjoys gardening, volunteering at her place of worship and spending time with family and friends.

                      3601 Rigby Road
                      Miamisburg, OH 45342
                    • Vanessa

                      Vanessa L. Damron

                      Client Associate

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                        Vanessa believes in always answering the phone with a smile. She looks at the positive, no matter the situation and goes above and beyond to find the answer. She truly loves that our office has a family-like atmosphere and appreciates being part of a team that supports each other.

                        Since starting with UBS in 2007, she worked in operations and continues to be the technology liaison for our branch. In 2022, she joined this team and now specializes in client support.

                        Vanessa enjoys volunteering with the Military Order of the Purple Heart and takes pride in the fact that our office is passionate about volunteer work in the local community. She lives in Miamisburg and enjoys spending time with her son, Caige and granddaughter, Harper.

                              3601 Rigby Road
                              Miamisburg, OH 45342
                            • Tullia

                              Tullia D. Schreier

                              Client Associate

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                                Tullia enjoys providing exceptional service to our clients. She handles our daily operational and administrative service. She truly values the relationships she has formed over the years with clients and colleagues.

                                She began her career with AXA Advisors in 1989 as a District Manager's Administrative Assistant in Irvine, California.  In 1996, Tullia moved to Dayton, Ohio and she was then rehired by AXA in 1997 taking on the same job title. After 25 years of service with AXA, Tullia joined UBS as a Client Service Associate in December 2013 where she continues to thrive.

                                Tullia lives in Brookville with her husband Steve. She enjoys, cooking, gardening and entertaining friends at their home. She and Steve like long motorcycle rides, traveling, going to concerts and museums. Tullia’s greatest joy is spending time with her son, daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.

                                      3601 Rigby Road
                                      Miamisburg, OH 45342
                                    • Susan

                                      Susan M. Matejovsky

                                      Client Associate

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                                        Susan is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with clients and dedicated to providing solutions and service excellence.

                                        Before coming to UBS, Susan held various positions at Key Bank ranging from a Licensed Relationship Manager to a Private Bank Wealth Associate. She has over 30 years of extensive customer service, sales and business development experience in finance. She has also been acknowledged by management as a top performer and a strong leader receiving several awards during her tenure.

                                        She and her husband reside in Washington Township and are active in their local church. She enjoys fitness along with being an avid indoor cyclist.

                                          • Sinclair Community College
                                            3601 Rigby Road
                                            Miamisburg, OH 45342
                                          • Chloe

                                            Chloe E. Mann

                                            Intern

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                                              Chloe is known for her infectious smile and positive attitude. She believes in being a team player and is always ready to take on whatever life throws her way. While in high school, she would help her mom stuff envelopes in the office and grew to love the way we help ease the minds of clients in helping them be able to achieve their goals.

                                              She took an internship on our team in 2022 and has become a valued team member since then. She heads into her final semester at the University of Dayton majoring in finance while also working to become fully licensed in 2024. She currently holds her SIE certification.

                                              When she’s not studying, Chloe enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and coaching dance.

                                                • University of Dayton
                                                  3601 Rigby Road
                                                  Miamisburg, OH 45342

                                                Our Approach

                                                By understanding what’s most important to you, we can organize your financial life to help make sure your short-term needs don't cloud your long-term goals. We provide a structure so you clearly understand where your money is, and why. The plan we create together can help you stay focused at each stage of life, today, tomorrow and for future generations.

                                                Family
                                                Retirement Couple

                                                Retirement readiness

                                                Women on the rise

                                                Senior executives

                                                Multi-generational families

                                                Our team has experience helping families create a plan to pass on both their wealth and their values to their children with the goal of sustaining wealth over generations.

                                                With an understanding of the family dynamics that can accompany multigenerational wealth, we are experienced in working with you and your family to develop a strategic plan to guide your decisions.

                                                Our approach helps foster family communication and provide education across generations to help define and support your long-term vision for your wealth.

                                                Backed by the strength of UBS

                                                A global leader in wealth management

                                                #1

                                                Serving the next generation

                                                Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey, 2020-2022

                                                $5+ trillion

                                                In invested assets globally 
                                                As of 11/07/2023

                                                Best

                                                Global private bank services, 2016-2022
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