$6 trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 12/31/2024
We believe that good financial planning advice is invaluable—it helps prepare you for whatever life brings. But it is especially important during times of major life change. Our process focuses on you and the priorities, goals, concerns and beliefs that will ultimately impact your financial well-being for years to come. We're here to help you tackle your concerns and embrace the opportunities that can enrich and empower you today and for years to come.
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.
You've worked hard and carefully invested to ensure that you’ll live life on your terms in retirement. But are you ready for a retirement that could span 30 years or more? What’s the right plan to help make sure your retirement funds last? Our team will work with you to help preserve your lifestyle and livelihood in retirement by understanding your goals, risk and time horizon.
Coordinating with retirement plan sponsors, executive management, plan trustees, committees and external advisors, we can provide strategic guidance, education and investment oversight to support your regulatory governance. In addition, we develop financial wellness education for employees at all levels of your organization.
UBS offers a variety of investment advisory programs—including both nondiscretionary and discretionary offerings—to help you pursue your financial objectives. Highly experienced investment specialists provide fully customized investment portfolios to help address your specific needs and goals.
In a world of uncertainties, how can you move forward with confidence? A Liquidity strategy can help. It’s designed to provide cash flow for expenses over the next 3-5 years, so you can be ready for what comes your way.
A longevity strategy can help you overcome changing market conditions by helping you make long-term plans. Look to grow wealth over time so you can focus on things like selling a business or planning for retirement.
What’s really important to you—today and for the long term? UBS Wealth Way starts with questions and discussions that can help you organize your financial life into three key dimensions: 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. Time frames may vary. Strategies are subject to individual client goals, objectives and suitability.
Benefits of establishing a retirement plan for your business
Quality of life in retirement can be largely determined by how well individuals plan and save during their working years. There are a number of ways for business owners and professionals as well as their employees to save for the future—with many retirement plan alternatives from which to choose.
Retirement planning is crucial as it ensures financial security in your future. By saving and investing wisely, individuals can maintain their standard of living, cover healthcare costs, and prepare for unforeseen expenses. Proper planning allows for a comfortable and stress-free retirement, enabling one to enjoy the fruits of lifelong labor.
As a retirement plan sponsor and fiduciary, you are responsible for making key decisions that affect your plan participants. Get the fiduciary investment support you need with UBS Retirement Plan Guided Solutions.
Since 1979, businesses, their employees, and successful families and individuals from across the country have relied on our unique retirement planning expertise and holistic wealth management approach—all backed by the global resources of UBS, one of the world’s leading wealth management firms.
With a team of 12 dedicated professionals—all local and readily accessible to our clients—our goal has always been to provide a consistently high level of personal service, expertise and individualized tailored advice that help give our clients the confidence to achieve what’s most important to them.
Matt has been with UBS since 1998, building a distinguished career rooted in finance with a team-oriented approach to serving clients. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Missouri. He enjoys spending free time with family, friends, being active, always learning. His expertise and dedication have earned him national recognition, including being named one of Barron's top 1200 Financial Advisors for 2024 and ranked as the number one advisor in Missouri.
Mike began his career in 1987 on the trading desk of Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles. He then went to the regional commodity trading desk at Merrill Lynch. He joined PaineWebber, the predecessor of UBS in 1994.
He joined the group in 1995, moving from Los Angeles, focusing on business development in the qualified plan arena, and helping individuals with their investments and developing comprehensive financial plans. He holds the Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and the CRPC and AIF certifications. He majored in finance at San Diego State University. He enjoys travel, sporting events and spending time with family and friends. He and his wife, Cheryl live in Lenexa, KS. They have two daughters.
Mike has been in the financial services industry since 1991 and joined UBS in 2007. He holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. Michael specializes in retirement planning and excels in working with qualified plans and securing new business. He is highly skilled at assisting individual clients with investment planning and developing comprehensive financial strategies. Michael has a B.B.A. in finance from Iowa State University. He has two daughters and is a resident of Overland Park, KS where he stays active by road biking and spending quality park time with his dog, Cy.
Tyler joined UBS in 2007 and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation in 2010 and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2015. Specializing in creating comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth individuals, Tyler also works on financial analytics, conducts investment manager due diligence, and focuses on the team's retirement services and education. His genuine care for his client's financial well-being helps them feel more confident in their investment decisions. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. in finance. Tyler and his wife, Krystle, live in Shawnee, KS with their very active children, who often call him, "Coach", on the weekends.
Kelley has spent her entire career in the retirement planning industry, and she has been with UBS since 2001. She holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and the CPC, CRPS®, AIF, QPA, and QKA designations. She focuses her passion and expertise on qualified retirement plans. Kelley has a B.S. in economics from Truman State University. She is a board member of Midwest Adaptive Sports, an organization that provides sports opportunities for wounded warfighters, youth and adults with disabilities. Kelley and her husband, Steve, live in Lee's Summit, MO.
Natalie joined UBS in 1999, with well over two decades of industry experience, she has focused on delivering comprehensive financial planning and exceptional service. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals while maintaining a personalized approach to advice. Natalie's willingness to help others, both clients and colleagues, underscores her commitment to building strong, supportive relationships in every aspect of her work. Natalie received a B.S. in business from the University of Kansas and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 security licenses. She and her husband live in Prairie Village, KS where you will often find them cheering for their two boys on the sidelines of the soccer field.
Jessica joined UBS in 2006 after beginning her career at a local mutual fund company. Prior to joining the team, she gained experience within UBS as both an Operations Manager and Administrative Manager. Jessica brings a wealth of expertise to her current role, where she assists retail clients. She leads major work streams to solve complex client issues, making her an invaluable member of the team. Jessica graduated from Missouri State University and holds the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses. Jessica and her husband, Matt, live in Lee’s Summit with their three children.
Michele's father, a stockbroker for over three decades, inspired her to embark on her career in financial services. Since joining the team at UBS in 1998, she specializes in administration and client services while also demonstrating a strong team-oriented approach. With her extensive experience at UBS and industry knowledge, Michele continues to build strong client relationships and provides exceptional service. She holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses. Michele earned a B.S. in journalism from Kansas University. She and her husband, Bill, live in Kansas City, MO. She enjoys English literature, gardening, and animal rescue.
Johnathon first joined UBS in 2023 for a summer internship program. He gained invaluable hands-on experience and networking opportunities in a short space of time. In 2024, Johnathon graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas, completing a finance degree in three years. Shortly after graduation, he joined the team where he continues to apply the same drive and focus within his professional endeavors. He holds his Series 7 and 66 security licenses, and enjoys spending his free time with his fiancé, Elle.
Angela began her journey with UBS in 2004, bringing two decades of experience in providing exceptional client support. Known for her organizational skills and strong communication abilities, Angela consistently ensures that client's needs are met with professionalism and care. From on-boarding new clients to operational management, her commitment to the team ensures smooth processes and a cohesive productive work environment. She has a B.B.A. from Baker University, holds her Series 7 security license, and is an active volunteer in the Kansas City community. In her free time she enjoys watching her son play football and attending concerts with her husband.
Emily joined UBS in 2015 and is known for her upbeat personality and ability to keep others calm in high-pressure situations. She excels as a team player, bringing positive energy and is deeply committed to fostering client relationships as well as motivating a supportive and cohesive work environment. Emily has her B.S. in finance from the University of Missouri and holds her Series 7 security license. When she isn't on-boarding clients, she is shuttling her children to and from soccer and volleyball practices and games. She and her husband, Brandon, reside in Overland Park with their four children.
Tyler graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri in May 2025 with a degree in finance. She was a UBS intern for the Jefferies/Bret Wealth Management Group during the summer of 2024 where she supported client services, investment planning, and portfolio strategy. Following her UBS internship, Tyler completed a finance and accounting internship in London with the W Hotel, where she worked in international financial operations.
In addition, Tyler completed an internship with the University of Missouri’s Office of Investments in 2025. In this role, Tyler worked on asset allocation, investment manager selection, portfolio analysis, as well as conducting research on economic and investing trends.
Tyler brings to UBS, and the Jefferies/Bret Wealth Management group, a diverse financial background and she looks forward to helping our clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
Matt has been with UBS since 1998, building a distinguished career rooted in finance with a team-oriented approach to serving clients. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Missouri. He enjoys spending free time with family, friends, being active, always learning. His expertise and dedication have earned him national recognition, including being named one of Barron's top 1200 Financial Advisors for 2024 and ranked as the number one advisor in Missouri.
Mike began his career in 1987 on the trading desk of Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles. He then went to the regional commodity trading desk at Merrill Lynch. He joined PaineWebber, the predecessor of UBS in 1994.
He joined the group in 1995, moving from Los Angeles, focusing on business development in the qualified plan arena, and helping individuals with their investments and developing comprehensive financial plans. He holds the Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and the CRPC and AIF certifications. He majored in finance at San Diego State University. He enjoys travel, sporting events and spending time with family and friends. He and his wife, Cheryl live in Lenexa, KS. They have two daughters.
Mike has been in the financial services industry since 1991 and joined UBS in 2007. He holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. Michael specializes in retirement planning and excels in working with qualified plans and securing new business. He is highly skilled at assisting individual clients with investment planning and developing comprehensive financial strategies. Michael has a B.B.A. in finance from Iowa State University. He has two daughters and is a resident of Overland Park, KS where he stays active by road biking and spending quality park time with his dog, Cy.
Tyler joined UBS in 2007 and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation in 2010 and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2015. Specializing in creating comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth individuals, Tyler also works on financial analytics, conducts investment manager due diligence, and focuses on the team's retirement services and education. His genuine care for his client's financial well-being helps them feel more confident in their investment decisions. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. in finance. Tyler and his wife, Krystle, live in Shawnee, KS with their very active children, who often call him, "Coach", on the weekends.
Kelley has spent her entire career in the retirement planning industry, and she has been with UBS since 2001. She holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and the CPC, CRPS®, AIF, QPA, and QKA designations. She focuses her passion and expertise on qualified retirement plans. Kelley has a B.S. in economics from Truman State University. She is a board member of Midwest Adaptive Sports, an organization that provides sports opportunities for wounded warfighters, youth and adults with disabilities. Kelley and her husband, Steve, live in Lee's Summit, MO.
Natalie joined UBS in 1999, with well over two decades of industry experience, she has focused on delivering comprehensive financial planning and exceptional service. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals while maintaining a personalized approach to advice. Natalie's willingness to help others, both clients and colleagues, underscores her commitment to building strong, supportive relationships in every aspect of her work. Natalie received a B.S. in business from the University of Kansas and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 security licenses. She and her husband live in Prairie Village, KS where you will often find them cheering for their two boys on the sidelines of the soccer field.
Jessica joined UBS in 2006 after beginning her career at a local mutual fund company. Prior to joining the team, she gained experience within UBS as both an Operations Manager and Administrative Manager. Jessica brings a wealth of expertise to her current role, where she assists retail clients. She leads major work streams to solve complex client issues, making her an invaluable member of the team. Jessica graduated from Missouri State University and holds the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses. Jessica and her husband, Matt, live in Lee’s Summit with their three children.
Michele's father, a stockbroker for over three decades, inspired her to embark on her career in financial services. Since joining the team at UBS in 1998, she specializes in administration and client services while also demonstrating a strong team-oriented approach. With her extensive experience at UBS and industry knowledge, Michele continues to build strong client relationships and provides exceptional service. She holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses. Michele earned a B.S. in journalism from Kansas University. She and her husband, Bill, live in Kansas City, MO. She enjoys English literature, gardening, and animal rescue.
Johnathon first joined UBS in 2023 for a summer internship program. He gained invaluable hands-on experience and networking opportunities in a short space of time. In 2024, Johnathon graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas, completing a finance degree in three years. Shortly after graduation, he joined the team where he continues to apply the same drive and focus within his professional endeavors. He holds his Series 7 and 66 security licenses, and enjoys spending his free time with his fiancé, Elle.
Angela began her journey with UBS in 2004, bringing two decades of experience in providing exceptional client support. Known for her organizational skills and strong communication abilities, Angela consistently ensures that client's needs are met with professionalism and care. From on-boarding new clients to operational management, her commitment to the team ensures smooth processes and a cohesive productive work environment. She has a B.B.A. from Baker University, holds her Series 7 security license, and is an active volunteer in the Kansas City community. In her free time she enjoys watching her son play football and attending concerts with her husband.
Emily joined UBS in 2015 and is known for her upbeat personality and ability to keep others calm in high-pressure situations. She excels as a team player, bringing positive energy and is deeply committed to fostering client relationships as well as motivating a supportive and cohesive work environment. Emily has her B.S. in finance from the University of Missouri and holds her Series 7 security license. When she isn't on-boarding clients, she is shuttling her children to and from soccer and volleyball practices and games. She and her husband, Brandon, reside in Overland Park with their four children.
Tyler graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri in May 2025 with a degree in finance. She was a UBS intern for the Jefferies/Bret Wealth Management Group during the summer of 2024 where she supported client services, investment planning, and portfolio strategy. Following her UBS internship, Tyler completed a finance and accounting internship in London with the W Hotel, where she worked in international financial operations.
In addition, Tyler completed an internship with the University of Missouri’s Office of Investments in 2025. In this role, Tyler worked on asset allocation, investment manager selection, portfolio analysis, as well as conducting research on economic and investing trends.
Tyler brings to UBS, and the Jefferies/Bret Wealth Management group, a diverse financial background and she looks forward to helping our clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
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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.
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As of 12/31/2024
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