Experience

Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

"In economics things take longer than you think they will, and then they happen faster than you thought they could." - Larry Summers
 

"I skate to where the puck is going, not to where it has been." - Wayne Gretzky

John W. Young

Senior Vice President

Financial Advisor

John splits his time between Bethesda, Maryland and Palm Beach, FL.  With more than 25 years in the industry he targets Non-Traditional strategies to create long term wealth, especially during tough economic times.  John enjoys understanding Alternative and Private Investments, using UBS's global, comprehensive platform to offer sophisticated solutions.   John is resolute in the belief that all high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors need to consider them as a meaningful part of their portfolios (more on home page).

His oldest daughter works for a tech firm in Tysons, while the youngest just finished Georgetown and works for an OBGYN.  When not at work or with family, he can be found on the golf course (one Ace), playing pickle ball at Congressional C.C. or playing croquet at the NCC in West Palm.  

·         University of Maryland, B.S. in Economics (Go Terps!)

·         CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™

·         UBS Presidents Council

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Education

  • University of Marylan, Economics

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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

Estate planning strategies
Exit planning
Alternative investments
Home Worker FL
Home Worker FL, FL 000

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Gabe Cabrera

Client Associate

Gabriel is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate. He started his career in 2017 at Morgan Stanley’s Latin American Private Wealth Division in Miami. Prior to joining UBS, he worked for Merrill Lynch as a Registered Client Associate for their Wealth Management group where he partnered with Financial Advisors to manage client relationships.

Gabriel focuses on responding to client requests and assisting with team operations and account maintenance. He also assists with trading, performance reporting, and enhancing the client experience.

Gabriel graduated cum laude from Florida International University with a B.A. in Finance & Real Estate, and holds the Series 7, 66, and SIE licenses. Gabriel is also fluent in Spanish as a first generation Cuban-American and Miami native. He enjoys hikes with his dog, playing golf, and traveling.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
1735 Market Street
35th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Carrera Santiago

Wealth Planning Associate

Carrera joined UBS in 2021 as a Wealth Planning Associate and now covers Philadelphia, DC and the surrounding areas. She has significant experience in alternative investments having most recently worked in numerous roles within FS Investment Solutions for the past 6 years, including Strategy & Analytics. Originally from Delran, New Jersey, Carrera graduated in 2016 from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Carrera enjoys spending time down the Jersey shore, fixing up her new house in Cinnaminson, NJ, and playing with her adorable dogs named Ruca and Roxy.

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

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    Kaitlyn Pelzer

    Client Associate

    Kaitlyn is a Client Service Associate. She has been with UBS since 2021 and has worked in Operations as well as a Team Associate. She focuses on client requests and account maintenance.

    Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys going to concerts and Baltimore Orioles games. She also loves spending time with family and friends and supporting the Baltimore Humane Society when she can.