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Wealth Planning with Purpose

Where do your passions lie? We address every dimension of your life and your goals—investments, business and legacy—to develop a plan that’s truly personalized for you. Then we’ll help you organize your financial life into three strategies: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own.

UBS Wealth Way is an approach incorporating Liquidity. Longevity. Legacy. strategies, that UBS Financial Services Inc. and our Financial Advisors can use to assist clients in exploring and pursuing their wealth management needs and goals over different time frames. This approach is not a promise or guarantee that wealth, or any financial results, can or will be achieved. All investments involve the risk of loss, including the risk of loss of the entire investment.

Pursuing your goals together

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.

  • John Irwin

    John Irwin

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • IL
    • IN
    • KS
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MT
    • NJ
    • OR
    • PA
    • RI
    • TN
    • WA
    • WI
    • WY

    Responsibilities
    As a Private Wealth Advisor based in the Chicago, John focuses on providing comprehensive investment planning and wealth management services to a select group of ultra-high net worth clients. He combines individualized client services with the financial strength and resources of the world's largest wealth management firm.

    With over 30 years of experience, John is dedicated to providing time-tested investment principles based on each family's unique circumstances.   John partners with client attorneys and tax professionals to meet the estate planning and philanthropic needs of wealthy individuals and families.

    Prior to joining UBS, John held positions at Credit Suisse Private Client Services Group and Goldman Sachs Private Client Services Group.

    Education
    A graduate of the University of Nebraska, John earned a B.S. in finance and continued his education at the University of Missouri where he earned an M.B.A. in Finance. He holds Series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses.

    John maintains an office in Chicago, IL and Franklin, TN.  

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2009The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 

        One North Wacker Drive
        Chicago, IL 60606
        john.irwin@ubs.com
        John Irwin
        One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
      • Cheryl Barker-Harwood

        Cheryl A. Barker- Harwood, CFP®

        Authorized Officer

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • FL
        • GA
        • IL
        • IN
        • KS
        • MA
        • MD
        • MI
        • MN
        • MO
        • MT
        • NJ
        • OR
        • PA
        • RI
        • TN
        • UT
        • WA
        • WI
        • WY

        Responsibilities

        In the Chicago Private Wealth Management office, Cheryl builds strong personal relationships with our select group of clients to better understand their individual needs and goals. Cheryl's focus is the implementation and administration of the specialized plans created for each client, portfolio execution and operation activities for the team. She serves as a resource for clients by managing cash flow needs, facilitating account transactions, and general account maintenance.

        Education

        Cheryl has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Saint Mary's College and is series 7 and 66 licensed.
        In her spare time, she is an avid reader and enjoys traveling. She resides in Chicago, IL with her husband and two children.

         

            • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
            One North Wacker Drive
            Chicago, IL 60606
            cheryl.barker@ubs.com
            Cheryl A. Barker- Harwood, CFP®
            One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
          • Wiley Irwin

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Responsibilities
              As a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate with the Irwin Wealth Management Group, Wiley supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of customized investment strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He is committed to delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented support and helping provide an exceptional client experience.

              Wiley joined the team in 2026, bringing a comprehensive wealth management perspective and experience supporting clients across a variety of planning, investment, and service needs. Prior to joining the Irwin Wealth Management Group, he spent two years at Morgan Stanley as a Client Service Associate.

              Education
              Wiley earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University and is Series 7 and 66 licensed.

              Originally from the Chicagoland area, Wiley now resides in Franklin, Tennessee. In his spare time, he enjoys following Cubs baseball, staying active through health and fitness, and spending time at the Jersey Shore.

                    One North Wacker Drive
                    Chicago, IL 60606
                    wiley.irwin@ubs.com
                    Wiley Irwin
                    One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
                  • Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

                    Managing Director

                    Head – Family Advisory and Philanthropy

                  • James Jack

                    Managing Director

                    Business Owners Segment Lead

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                    David Mietty

                    Executive Director

                    Senior Wealth Planning Strategist

                  • Matthew Morris, CFA

                    Managing Director

                    Head, Portfolio Advisory Group East Division

                  • Titus Song

                    Executive Director

                    Alternative Investments Consultant

                  Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

                  Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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                  Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey (peer review), 2015-2022

                  $7 trn

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                  As of 12/31/2025

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