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John Cochrane

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

John Cochrane returned to UBS in December 2015 as a Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor. John began his career in Wealth Management with Morgan Stanley in 1990. Most recently, he served as a Director at Credit Suisse after spending 10 years at UBS from 1999 to 2009.

John earned his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and his Masters of Management from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. He subsequently obtained his Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses.

John is the proud father of five, ages 18-26. He lives in Glen Ellyn and is a member of University of Illinois College of Business Alumni Association Board.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The 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

  • Undergraduate Degree, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
  • Masters of Management, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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