Understanding

Comes from experience

James D. Travis Jr., CEPA, CFP

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Wealth Advisor

Jim has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and began his investment career in 1998. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, he provides advice beyond investments—credit, insurance and planning—as well as creative solutions through a team of specialists. Prior to UBS, Jim worked for Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Advisors. Before that, he spent nine years with CoreStates in Cash Management and Foreign Exchange. Jim graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in Policy & Management Studies/Economics and later earned a MBA in Finance from Temple University.
 

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • Policy & Management Studies/Economics, Dickinson College
  • MBA in Finance, Temple University

Credentials

  • Wealth Advisor
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Investing
Custom portfolios
Business Owners
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Securities-backed lending
401(k) plan services
Corporate executives
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
44th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • (215) 496-2122

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William McLaughlin

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Bill joined UBS Private Wealth Management after being a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs. Working with UHNW clients across the monetization spectrum from successful start-up founders to public company C-suite executives, Bill has deep experience in unlocking the value of financial assets both before and after a successful monetization event.  Providing sophisticated wealth management solutions delivered by a global bank serving individuals, family offices, endowments, and private and public company executives.

Areas of focus:

Strategic and tactical asset allocation implementation, Alternative Investments including Hedge Funds and Private Equity, Non-U.S. Investments in Equities, Fixed income and Currencies, Generational Wealth Planning, Pre-Sale Planning techniques and Liability Management. Serving individuals, Family Offices, Foundations, Endowments and Private and Public Companies.

 
Designations and licenses:

Series 7, 31, 63 and 66


Education:

B.A., finance; St. Joseph’s University
 

Community service

Current:

Andalusia Foundation, Board Member
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Finance Committee Member
U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation, Board Chairman
Former:

Port Wardens of the Independence Seaport Museum, Board Chairman
Christ Church Preservation Trust, board member

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • TX
  • VA
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Jennifer Whipperman

Senior Client Associate

Jennifer has worked in the financial services industry since
2001 and has been with UBS since 2008. Prior to joining
UBS, she worked in compliance with an independent
broker-dealer. She is responsible for handling operational
inquiries including securities transactions,
cash management and account administration. She offers
both administrative and client support while ensuring
client satisfaction. She is FINRA-registered and holds
Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses.

Registered States:
  • DE
  • FL
  • NJ
  • PA
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Dana Nguyen

Wealth Strategy Associate

Designations and licenses:
Series 7, 63 and 65


Education:
B.S. Psychology - The Pennsylvannia State University

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • MA
  • ME
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA
1735 Market Street
Mellon Bank Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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