Experience

Makes all the difference

James F. LaMotta, CFP®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Jim began his career in the financial services industry in 1987 and has been with UBS since 2009. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Jim worked in the banking industry for 12 years as a Senior Commercial Lender and Credit Analyst. Jim graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Business Administration and has achieved the Certified Financial Planner ™ (CFP®) designation. Jim's focus is on designing and implementing custom portfolios based on comprehensive financial analysis of our client's goals.

Jim was born and raised in New Jersey and relocated to Houston.  He comes from a big Italian family.  Jim is a car enthusiast and enjoys reading and working out.

CA License #0M91425

 

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior 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

  • University of Texas at Austin, BBA

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

jim.lamotta@ubs.com
James F. LaMotta, CFP®
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Michael L. Appelbaum

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Mike began his career in the financial service industry as a Financial Advisor in 1992 and focuses on capital preservation and growth strategies.  He designs and implements custom portfolios based on comprehensive financial analysis of our clients' goals.  Mike graduated from Rice University where he received degrees in both Managerial Studies and Political Science.  He was a four year varsity letter winner on the football team where he earned All Southwest Conference honors as an offensive lineman.   Mike is appointed as an NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor and has had the privilege of working with players from twelve NFL franchises.

 

Mike was born and raised in Texas.  He is still very active with the Rice athletic program as a booster, mentor and former Letterman President.  Other interests include; travel, working out, boating, and scuba diving.   Mike lives Houston with his wife, Kim, and their Boxer, Whiskey.  They stay busy keeping up with his children; Brooke, Grant and Shane and his bonus kids; Gabrielle, Carter, Hayden and Brock.

 CA License #0E77334

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Education

  • Rice University, Bachelors of Managerial Studies and Political Science
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

mike.appelbaum@ubs.com
Michael L. Appelbaum
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Jennifer M. VanderSchoor, CFP®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior 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

  • University of Houston, Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

jennifer.vanderschoor@ubs.com
Jennifer M. VanderSchoor, CFP®
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Craig V. VanderSchoor, CFP®

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Craig began in the financial service industry in 1998 and has developed extensive knowledge of the stock, bond and financial markets.  He focuses on providing tailored financial planning solutions for client's retirement, tax, education, and estate planning needs.  To that end, Craig achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ (CFP®) designation from the College of Financial Planning.  Craig also attended The University of Rhode Island, where he played defense for the university's varsity hockey team.

Craig was raised in Minnesota.  After college, Craig worked as a Golf Professional at several clubs in Florida and Pennsylvania while competing in mini-tour events.  Golf is still a passion of his today.  Other interests include; hunting, fishing, snow skiing and boating.  Craig lives in Houston with his wife, Jennifer, and their son Braden.  Their oldest son, Zack, resides in Pennsylvania but visits often.

CA License #4230530

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

craig.vanderschoor@ubs.com
Craig V. VanderSchoor, CFP®
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Carole B. Lester

Senior Client Associate

Carole has been in the financial services industry since 1984.  She is fully licensed and assists clients with all of their day to day operational needs.  Carole attended Sam Houston State University.

Carole was born and raised in Texas.  Outside of the office Carole enjoys reading, watching the Astros and travel.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • TX
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

carole.lester@ubs.com
Carole B. Lester
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

Deidre A. Anderson

Senior Client Associate

Deidre started assisting clients with their wealth management needs in 2001. Her experience in the financial service industry began in 1991 on the institutional bond desk. Deidre is fully licensed and assists clients with all of their day to day operational needs.

Deidre was born and raised in Pearland, Texas and has been a lifelong Texan.  Outside of the office she enjoys travel, cheering on the Astros and working out.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • FL
  • NV
  • TX
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Email Me

deedee.anderson@ubs.com
Deidre A. Anderson
4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

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