Experience

Makes all the difference

Jason L. Zachter

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Jason L. Zachter is a Manager Director – Wealth Management and Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services. Jason is dedicated to serving the unique wealth management needs of business owners, attorneys, corporate executives, and financial professionals. With a client-centered approach, he assists clients in navigating complex financial decisions by balancing professional and personal goals. Jason’s guidance helps clients achieve financial independence and prioritize what matters most to them. His focus extends beyond portfolio management; Jason believes in goal-based wealth management strategies that encompass retirement planning, risk management, and legacy building. By helping clients look forward and aligning their financial plans with their life ambitions, Jason empowers them to pursue meaningful, long-term goals with confidence.

Jason joins UBS from Morgan Stanley where he most recently served as a Managing Director - Wealth Management Financial Advisor. Jason received his MBA with a concentration in Finance from Baruch College. 

Outside of work, Jason is deeply committed to philanthropy and service. Jason is involved in multiple organizations and sits on various non-profit boards benefitting his local community. Even though Jason is quite busy at work and in many communal endeavors, his greatest and proudest moments are spent with his wonderful wife and children.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Financial Planning Top 40 Financial Advisors Under 40, 2022The 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, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021The 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, 2024The 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 Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 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

Education

  • Baruch College, MBA in Finance
1285 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Email Me

jason.zachter@ubs.com
Jason L. Zachter
1285 Ave of the Americas,New York,NY,10019

Debra M. Rosenbach

Authorized Officer

Senior Client Associate

Debra is a Senior Registered Client Associate at UBS. Prior to joining UBS, she worked in a similar capacity at Morgan Stanley supporting Jason Zachter. As a Senior Registered Client Associate, Debra always puts clients’ needs above all else and is committed to helping clients meet their goals. Her prior experience includes operational and administrative roles during her over 20 year tenure with Morgan Stanley.

Debra graduated from LaSalle University in 1995 with a B.S. in Accounting. She was born and raised in Syosset, NY and currently resides in Commack, NY with her daughter and two dogs.

In her spare time, she enjoys watching her daughter play basketball volunteering at a local animal rescue. 

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA

Education

  • LaSalle University, B.S. in Accounting
1285 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Email Me

debra.rosenbach@ubs.com
Debra M. Rosenbach
1285 Ave of the Americas,New York,NY,10019

John Serruto

Client Associate

John joined the team in November 2024. In his role, he is responsible for managing team operations, monitoring of client accounts, asset distributions, account opening, and supporting overall business development for the team. He enjoys communicating with clients and ensuring that each request is fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner. John earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Muhlenberg College and currently resides in Jersey City.

1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Email Me

john.serruto@ubs.com
John Serruto
1285 Avenue Of The Americas,New York,NY,10019

Our resources

  • Chris Kanavos

    Chris Kanavos

    NMLS #947868

    Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

    Current role and areas of expertise

    Chris Kanavos joined UBS Bank USA in 2015 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Manhattan Market.

    Chris has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives. 

    Professional history

    Chris worked as a Regional Credit Director and Resident Manager at Merrill Lynch, where he partnered with Executive and Divisional Leadership to drive a credit and lending strategy for the NYC and Long Island Market. He began his Banking career in 1991, where he joined Wells Fargo during his last two years of college. Starting as a Credit Analyst, he was promoted to management shortly after graduating. As a District Manager, he was responsible for managing all aspects of the consumer finance business for initially, all of New York State and then for New York City, growing the market exponentially, from a $50MM business to an $800MM business in a 4-year period. 

    Education and personal information

    In Chris’ role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 863109. He holds his Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a Double Major in Business and Economics from Stony Brook University.

    Chris grew up on the Eastern End of Long Island and has lived in Port Washington since 2002, with his wife Coleen and daughters Sarah and Gabrielle. In his free time, Chris enjoys being outdoors with his family camping, hiking, boating and skiing. He also enjoys exercising and running daily.

    Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

  • Emily Lau

    Executive Director

    Wealth Planning Strategist

    Responsibilities & Professional History

    Emily is a Wealth Planning Strategist in our Manhattan and Soundview markets. In
    this capacity Emily is responsible for providing Financial Advisors and their ultrahigh
    net worth clients with unbiased, product neutral, advanced planning
    strategies, design and implementation. As an advanced financial planner, she
    provides expertise in the following areas:
    • Estate and multi-generational planning
    • Retirement income and cash flow analysis
    • Business continuity and succession planning
    • Charitable giving strategies
    • Executive compensation and benefit strategies
    • Special needs and disability planning
    Utilizing the wealth planning framework, Emily aims to deliver the full breadth of UBS
    services to aid clients in achieving their wealth planning goals.

    Past experience

    Emily has held various roles within UBS through her long tenure at the firm. Prior to her
    current role, Emily headed up the Wealth Planning Specialists. In that role she led a team
    of wealth planners working with FAs and high net worth clients. Emily was also a Senior
    Wealth Strategy Associate on a team that had $1 billion assets under management. In
    that capacity, she was responsible for the development, delivery, and implementation of
    comprehensive financial plans for clients.

    Education

    Emily received her Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University with a
    concentration in finance. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered
    Financial Consultant®. Emily has a Series 7 and Series 66 with FINRA and her life
    and health insurance licenses

    Life

    Emily lives in New York with her husband, son, and their two cats.
  • Andrea Sanft

    Andrea Sanft

    Executive Director

    Senior Wealth Strategist

    Andrea works with ultra-high net worth clients of UBS and their financial advisors on issues involving domestic and international estate and tax planning, business succession, wealth transfer, international cross border issues and philanthropic objectives. She focuses on developing and helping clients implement comprehensive strategies to facilitate the preservation, transfer, and management of wealth. Andrea performs thorough reviews of clients' estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately reflects the family's goals and objectives in a tax-efficient manner.

    Prior to joining UBS in March of 2024, Andrea was a senior wealth strategist for Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Prior to that, she practiced law in the Private Client department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, LLP for over 15 years.

    Education
    Andrea has an LL.M. in Tax from Boston University and J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law.

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