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We make a real impact in the lives of our clients by guiding them through major life events and helping them preserve and pass on their wealth. Our customized approach focuses on thoughtful financial planning and wealth management that looks beyond your investments and encompasses all aspects of your financial life.

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James Fredrick Palumbo, CEPA and CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

James helps clients create and manage wealth. He has held regulatory, senior management and investment positions at the NASD/NASDAQ, Sallie Mae, Connie Lee, New York Life and Ryan Labs. A Financial Advisor since 1995, he has directed the creation of institutional investments, a fixed income fund and he managed real estate development and financing projects from 2001 through 2009. James is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Washington DC. He holds an MBA in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis (Olin) and a BA in Economics from Lake Forest College. James is a volunteer for educational, health and community organizations.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • M.B.A. Finance, Washington University in St. Louis

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
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5th Floor, Suite 550
Mclean, VA 22102

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Support and resources

Our UBS Optimus Foundation in the US is directly supporting emergency response, relief and reconstruction activities in Texas through our partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon. You can support these organizations and pool funds, together with Optimus, to increase their ability to support communities in Texas. In addition, any client donation to one of our Optimus partners will receive a 10% match from UBS.

Learn how you can get involved and make an impact through the UBS Optimus Foundation.

The UBS Optimus Foundation is a global network of separately organized and regulated, tax-exempt, charitable organizations, founded and managed by UBS, that make grants and other financial contributions to implementing partner organizations aligned with their values and objectives.

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