Experience

“Regardless of our clients’ background or challenges, our goal is to become their lifelong advisor and advocate.”

Todd’s fascination with how the financial markets and client relationships intersect began early on and has continued over the last 30 years. Today, as a UBS Private Wealth Advisor with Trident Partners, Todd is passionate about finding specific solutions to help clients achieve what matters most. Access to deep UBS resources along with his team’s decades of experience managing significant wealth for investors, support him as he strives to be their lifelong advisor.

Todd’s clients include family offices, general partners of private equity firms and hedge funds, entrepreneurs and corporate executives along with their families who have created or inherited substantial wealth. Todd creates an exclusive, hands-on boutique environment to provide complete investment and planning solutions. Given the level of complexity and his clients’ time constraints, he integrates his advice with that of their legal and estate professionals to help streamline that process for them. Todd’s relationships often span decades—a testament to the fact that he and his team always put their clients first and never stop striving to improve upon how they can best serve client needs.

Experience
– Private Wealth Advisor, UBS Private Wealth Management
– Executive director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Group

Life
– Outside of work, Todd is passionate about skiing, sailing and racquet sports.
– He manages an eight-week youth sailing program.
– Todd also sits on the board of Islesboro Affordable Housing.
– He is the vice chairman of the fine arts committee for the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the US Department of State.
– Todd lives in Jackson, WY with his wife, Claire, and their two children, Olivia and George.

Adam is the leader and founder of Epstein Partners, one of the largest advisory teams at UBS.

Committed to delivering beyond expectations
Adam’s passion for wealth management is profound and consistent. He is committed to going the extra mile to find the ideal solution, strategy, and opportunity for each family—even when (and especially when) others have given up. Families rely on Adam’s tireless work ethic, persistence, and integrity to solve problems and help pursue their goals while delivering an unmatched level of service.

Guiding families. Perpetuating values.
While clients value his market insight and prudent portfolio management, Adam understands that family is at the core of what truly matters most. Keenly astute to understanding each family and their values, he believes that the right plan can help integrate the needs of multiple generations, perpetuate principles, and ensure a lasting legacy. 

Experience
Adam is a Senior Portfolio Manager and is also among a select group of Private Wealth Advisors who have earned the prestigious Family Office Consultant and Institutional Consultant UBS designations. Prior to joining UBS in 2015, Adam was a Director at Credit Suisse and a Principal at Bernstein, where he was named to the Senior Investment Advisory Group. Adam was formerly a Vice President at Merrill Lynch.

Life
Adam and his wife, Rebecca, live in Greenwich, CT with their three children—Max, Teddy and Lizzie. Adam holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and is a graduate of Bucknell University, where he was a Varsity tennis team member.

“Trust, communication, transparency and partnership guide my delivery of a holistic wealth management practice.”

When it comes to wealth management, Don's experience speaks volumes. From trading to private banking to Private Wealth Management, Don has gained invaluable insight by learning the business from the ground up. In particular, his credit, banking and investment training has given him a solid foundation and a solutions-based approach to serve the complex needs of ultra high net worth clients and family offices.

Don strives to bring the vision of his Private Wealth Management team, Trident Partners, to the marketplace by drawing upon the vast resources of UBS to provide solutions customized for the unique needs of clients with significant wealth.

Don is among a select group of UBS Financial Advisors who have earned the FOC business designation. They have undergone rigorous training to strengthen their knowledge and proficiency to help manage the investment, business, passion and legacy needs of sophisticated, ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients and their families. Understanding the complexities of intergenerational wealth and the challenges faced by UHNW clients, Don, as a Private Wealth Advisor and FOC, aligns specific needs to the full suite of UBS capabilities. Working together, he strives to help these exceptional clients address critical concerns to pursue their most important goals.

Experience
- Director, Barclays Wealth with Barclays Group
- President, Radnor Trust Wealth Management
- Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Wachovia Bank Wealth Management & Institutional Trust Groups

Life
- Don sits on the board of the Alliance for Decision Education (formerly How I Decide).
- He is a former board member of the Union League of Philadelphia now sits on the admissions committee.
- Don and his wife have three children and two grandchildren. The entire family loves spending summers at the beach.
- Don also enjoys playing golf.

"No matter how much markets, plans and life changes, it’s the trust we build with clients that helps our relationships last over time.”

Rajas Desai learned the value of wealth management advice at a young age. His parents were educated immigrants who left a great life in another country to come to America. Watching them work hard, save and invest without guidance showed him that they could have achieved so much had they received the planning insight of a wealth advisor.                                           

Though he began his career on the institutional side of the financial industry, private wealth management was Rajas's calling. Today, as a Private Wealth Advisor with Trident Partners, he provides clients—ultra high net worth entrepreneurs, executives and their family offices—with a comprehensive financial plan, their road map for financial wellness.

Rajas’s plans integrate investment advice, trust and estate planning strategies, philanthropy and financial education. He often works with entire families to address their needs around multigenerational wealth and legacy planning. His team’s highly personalized service model, combined with their extensive ultra high net worth expertise and resources of UBS, provides Rajas with the support and solutions his clients deserve.

Experience
– Private Wealth Management Financial Advisor, UBS
– Associate Director, Private Wealth Management, UBS
– Portfolio Management Associate, Private Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley

Life
– Rajas and his wife, Natasha, share their home with their daughter, Leela and
their mini golden-doodle, Ebbett.
– He enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, reading and South Asian history.

Through comprehensive planning, Tom helps Epstein Partners’ clients pursue their most important goals and dreams. In his role, he provides expertise in a number of areas, including cash flow analysis, multigenerational planning, charitable giving and executive compensation and benefits strategies. Prior to joining the Wealth Planning Associate program in 2017, Tom worked on a Private Wealth Advisory team as a Registered Client Service Associate. Tom is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in finance and marketing. He holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

“We put our clients’ interests first, act with integrity and strive for excellence in every facet of our practice.”

A senior partner and Private Wealth Advisor with UBS Private Wealth team Trident Partners, Brian works closely with successful families, business owners, corporate executives, and their accounting and legal advisors, to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Over the course of his more than 20-year career, Brian has focused on addressing the needs and priorities of affluent investors. He understands the complexities of managing significant wealth and the importance of looking holistically at the big picture. He integrates financial planning, investment management solutions and advice, trust and estate planning, philanthropic resources, and multigenerational family dynamics and legacy planning.

Experience
– Private Wealth Advisor, UBS Private Wealth Management
– Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Group

Life
– Outside of work, Brian enjoys coaching youth sports and the outdoors, including fishing, skiing, cycling and yard work.
– He and his wife and their four children live in Cohasset, MA.

Earning your trust every day
As a Relationship Manager, Hunter is responsible for working directly with clients and believes that trust is our greatest asset - one earned through consistently meeting and exceeding expectations. Through close collaboration with the team's investment committee, Hunter focuses on delivering clients the best thinking of the team and UBS. Hunter also co-chairs Epstein Partner's "WOW" Client Experience Committee. 

Experience
Hunter joined UBS in 2015, where he's served as a Senior Private Wealth Strategy Associate and Private Wealth Relationship Manager. Prior to joining UBS, he founded and operated a consulting and advisory business in Mumbai, India, and worked as an investment banking associate at Jesup & Lamont in NYC.

Life
Hunter and his wife, Manisha, live in Manhattan with their two kids - Asha and John. Hunter enjoys a number of outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, boating and fishing, and is an avid fly fisherman and experienced offshore angler. He carries a hands-on passion for collector automobiles from various regions and time periods, as well as a deep appreciation for antique furniture and art. Hunter plays tennis, soccer, and snowboards, in addition to being well-versed in a number of water sports.

Rick specializes in working with private business owners and corporate executives to help think through pre-transaction planning and multi-generational wealth transfer planning matters.  Rick integrates tax concerns, as well as philanthropic and wealth transfer objectives, into his clients’ investment strategies.  Rick also helps the team’s foundation and endowment clients pursue their long-term objectives through cash flow planning and investment management.  

Rick serves as co-Chair to Epstein Partners’ Investment Committee. Prior to joining UBS, he worked as an Investment & Wealth Strategist with Capital Group Private Client Services and a Senior Associate with BNY Mellon Wealth Management.  Rick holds the Chartered Alternatives Investment Analyst (CAIA®), and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) professional designations, and serves as a member of the Investments and Wealth Institute. 

As a passionate member of his community, Rick is Chair of Community Outreach Committee on Cents Ability’s Leadership Council, an organization dedicated to improving financial literacy for high school students across New York City.  He is also a member of the Contemporaries at the Whitney Museum of Modern Art, as well as the Apollo Circle at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.

Ryan joined Epstein Partners in 2021 and is responsible for analyzing portfolios, developing customized investment proposals for prospective and existing clients, and presenting investment solutions tailored to our client’s sophisticated goals. He also co-heads the team’s Investment Committee, reviewing model portfolios, asset allocation, and manager due diligence. Ryan previously worked at JPMorgan and BlackRock after graduating from The College of the Holy Cross in 2014 where he earned a B.A in political science and was a captain of the lacrosse team. He is Series 7 and 66 licensed.

Ryan lives in Battery Park with his wife, Natalia, and enjoys staying active outside of the office. He works closely with St Ignatius, a tuition-free middle school serving low income families in the South Bronx, and co-chairs the school’s Young Professionals Board.

As Epstein Partners' business manager, Kacey spearheads key team initiatives, working to build an unparalleled client experience and consistently improve business processes and team efficiency. In addition, Kacey oversees our team committees and co-chairs the "WOW" Client Experience Committee and the Connectivity & Events Committee. Prior to joining UBS, Kacey worked as an associate advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada, where she specialized in portfolio construction, wealth planning, and client relationship management.  Kacey graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina, where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. 

Kacey currently lives in Columbus Circle with her husband, Sean, and two dogs, Lola and Lily. An avid Carolina fan, she has been known to temporarily jump on the bandwagon of any team playing Duke. In her spare time, Kacey enjoys yoga, tennis, and cooking.

As a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, Noah takes an attentive approach and invests time upfront to truly understand each client’s unique needs, goals, and aspirations. He works diligently to deliver an excellent client experience and assists in investment strategies, financial reporting, trading, and alternative investment solutions.

Prior to joining Epstein Partners, Noah built a successful career in Commercial Real Estate as a Sales Director in New York City representing both buyers and sellers before joining Bank of America as a Financial Solutions Advisor.

Noah is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Psychology. He  holds the series 7 and 66 licenses. Noah is an avid student of American History and spends the majority of his free time on fishing, wakeboarding and golfing with friends and family.  

William has worked diligently alongside UHNW clients and institutions over the course of his career, developing an interest in financial markets and a passion for providing specialized solutions. He started out as a private equity analyst for a multifamily office, sourcing and conducting due diligence on existing and new managers for PE vehicles across buyout, venture, natural resources, and real estate. He then became a portfolio analyst at an independent investment management firm serving private clients, institutions, endowments, and foundations where he was responsible for implementing diverse portfolio management and investment activities across client and fund portfolios.

William joined UBS Private Wealth Management in 2022 as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate. He leads manager due diligence for Trident Partners and works with the team to guide new investment implementation and asset allocation. His responsibilities also include research and analysis of financial and economic trends and applying those findings to help develop customized asset allocation strategies and investment plans for clients. His background and experience allow him to support the team with client relationship building and business development activities as well.     

 Experience
- Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management
- Portfolio Analyst, Brown Advisory
- Private Equity Analyst, Signature Family Wealth Advisors

Life
- Outside of work, William enjoys running, skiing, playing guitar, and spending time with friends and family.
- He serves as the Director of Operations for The BIPIS Foundation, a private operating foundation with a mission to preserve Costa Rican rainforest land.

Presley joined the Trident team in August 2022 as a Client Service Associate. She graduated from Santa Clara University in 2021 with a degree in finance. Her favorite class in college was a portfolio management course, during which she competed with classmates to achieve the highest return possible in a limited timeframe. Presley works closely with Karen in servicing the team’s ultra-high net worth clients.

Experience

- Client Service Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management

- Client Service Associate, ESOP team

Life

- Outside of work, Presley enjoys spending time with her dogs, running, hiking and trying new restaurants.

Jessica manages existing client relationships with a focus on operational excellence and the client experience. Prior to joining UBS, Jessica was a business analyst at Credit Suisse Private Wealth Management. Before that, she was an analyst at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co., in the Client and Partner Group, where she focused on institutional capital raising for all private equity and hedge fund strategies. Jessica began her career as a credit analyst at JP Morgan Chase, where she completed the rigorous JP Morgan Chase credit training program. She was also a credit analyst at RBC Wealth Management, with a focus on secured credit underwriting for the high net worth client space. Jessica is a graduate of the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis with majors in finance, marketing and international business and a minor in psychology. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

 
“Our clients‘ goals often include wealth transfer for future generations. We can help you with maximizing your philanthropic impact, investment and borrowing management, survivor protection and tax strategies.”

Karen joined UBS Wealth Management Americas in 2011 and joined Trident Partners in 2017. Prior to UBS, she worked in Private Wealth Management at Lehman Brothers for three years. 

As the most senior associate on the team, Karen is responsible for all aspects of client service, operations and account administration.

Allison graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Asian Studies. She joined UBS upon graduation, where she began her career as a Financial Advisor in UBS’s Wealth Advice Center, managing emerging affluent client’s individual investment portfolios. In July of 2020, she transitioned into a new role as Financial Wellness coach, where she helped UBS employees and corporate clients achieve their personal financial goals. In June of 2021, Allison joined Epstein Partners as a Wealth Strategy Associate. Allison holds the Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and is a certified Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant.

Sophia is a Relationship Manager and Senior Wealth Strategy Associate in UBS’s private wealth management where she focuses on client relationship management, estate planning, philanthropy, and lending. Prior to joining Trident Partners in 2020, she serviced UBS clients at the UBS Wealth Advice Center, a Financial Advisor training program, for three years. Sophia is committed to helping clients achieve their investment goals and works tirelessly to ensure that their accounts are handled with utmost care.

Experience

- Relationship Manager, UBS Private Wealth Management

- Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Private Wealth Management

- Financial Advisor, UBS Wealth Advice Center

 Life

- Outside of work, Sophia enjoys exploring New York, watching documentaries, rooting for the Tar Heels, and spending time with friends and family.

- She currently lives in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

Sam supports team operations while also providing an outstanding client service experience. Prior to joining Epstein Partners, Sam was a PPNR Model Analyst for UBS and worked to produce, run and maintain models for federally mandated baseline and stress-test scenario forecasts for the bank. Prior to UBS, Sam was a business analyst in London at Liquidnet Europe. There he researched and launched new markets as a member of the emerging markets team, and created analytics and logic for in-house analysis for classification of Large in Scale Waivers under MiFID II. Sam is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany with a dual major in biochemistry and molecular biology, and a minor in mathematics. He has earned a Post Graduate Certificate in global business from St. Mary’s University in London and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.