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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

Prior to joining UBS, Chris Kanavos 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, joining 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—initially for 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 four-year period.

Education and personal information

In Chris’ role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 863109. He holds permissive 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, N.A., Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.