Experience

With over 30 years of experience, Jason is a UBS Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Wealth Advisor, Athletes & Entertainers Consultant, and NFLPA Institutional Player Financial Advisor. Jason is a frequent guest on CNBC, Fox Business News and Bloomberg TV. He is the senior team member of Katz Wealth Management and oversees the team’s customized equity and exchange traded fund models for clients. He also has extensive experience in selecting and monitoring top institutional money managers, hedge funds and private equity funds. Lastly, he has been named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in New York, 2018 – 2024. The Forbes rating is compiled by SHOOK Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12-month period ending June of the prior year. Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

Jason received his B.A. in finance from Boston University. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Amy, and their three children: Brittney, Amanda and Benjamin. Jason is an avid golfer, tennis player and swimmer who has completed multiple triathlons. He is also an active leader in his community as the JCC Special Needs Basketball Clinic Chairman, Roslyn Travel and Booster Basketball Head Coach, American Corporate Partners Veteran Mentor and a member of the Roslyn JCC Sports Advisory Council.

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UBS is an official participant in the Institutional Financial Advisor program for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Participating advisors were selected by UBS based on program eligibility criteria established by the NFLPA. Advisors in the program are not endorsed by the NFLPA.

Alex has been a key member of Katz Wealth Management for nearly three decades, overseeing all of the team’s fixed income strategies and lending solutions. He works closely with clients to manage their bond portfolios, utilizing municipal, government and corporate fixed income as well as short-term cash alternatives. In addition, Alex advises clients on UBS borrowing capabilities, such as securities-backed lines of credit. Lastly, he focuses on corporate and executive services, helping those who must comply with Rule 144, restricted stock/options and 10b5-1 requirements. Alex is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is trained in personal financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning strategies. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, administered by the Investment Management Consultants Association® and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Alex is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor and maintains his Series 7, 31, 63, 66 and New York State life and health insurance licenses.

Alex received his B.A. in business from Adelphi University. He enjoys spending time with his family—his wife, Michelle, and their three children, Alexander, Christopher and Elizabeth. Alex is also an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.

Evan has served in a variety of roles since joining Katz Wealth Management in 2004. Today he partners with Jason on the essential area of client outreach. Together they proactively contact clients to review portfolio strategy, account performance, and market updates. Evan also collaborates with the team in analyzing portfolios and presenting investment solutions tailored to clients’ individual portfolios. Finally, Evan co-heads the team's comprehensive financial planning process, reviewing such topics as retirement planning, asset allocation, investment management and insurance needs. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Evan holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, administered by the Investment Management Consultants Association® and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He has completed the UBS Wealth Management Education Program and maintains his Series 7, 31 and 66 securities licenses along with New York State life and health insurance licenses.

Evan received his B.S. from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He lives with his wife, Meredith, and two children Isabelle and Jonah. Evan enjoys yoga, running, and supporting local live music. Evan is also an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.

Ryan joined Katz Wealth Management in 2005 and serves as the team's lead Portfolio Analyst. He is responsible for performing extensive reviews of client investment portfolios and developing customized solutions to align their portfolios with their financial plans. Ryan also oversees trading for all equities, exchange traded funds, mutual funds and options. Lastly, he heads the team's institutional money manager and investment solution due diligence process. Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ trained in personal financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning strategies. He maintains his New York State life and health insurance licenses along with his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Ryan received his B.A. in finance from The College of Business Administration at Fordham University and his M.B.A. from Fordham Graduate Business School. Ryan enjoys live music and the great outdoors and is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program. In his free time, he is also a volunteer and mentor in various New York Cares programs.

Tommy joined KWM in 2007 and co-heads the team's comprehensive financial and insurance planning for clients. Tommy analyzes client insurance needs, reviews existing policies, and assures that they have the right coverage. Lastly, Tommy assists clients in pursuing philanthropic efforts and has extensive experience in establishing donor-advised funds, private foundations, endowments, and charitable gift annuities. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Tommy has received extensive training in advanced planning for retirement, college saving, insurance, and wealth transfer strategies. Tommy holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, administered by Investment Management Consultants Association® and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He also maintains Series 3, 7, and 66 securities licenses as well as New York State life and health insurance licenses. In addition, Tommy is also a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder (CFA®) and an active member of the CFA Society of New York.

Tommy graduated with a B.S. from The John F. Welch School of Business at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Tommy lives in New York with his wife, Tara, and two children, Thanasi and Chloe. He enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. He is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.

Before joining UBS Financial Services in 2005, Kenji spent 10 years travelling the globe gaining professional industry experience working with Fortune 500 companies on complex business management, transformation, and reengineering efforts. He incorporates this expertise, as he specializes in corporate retirement benefits and business transition planning as a Partner of Katz Wealth Management. As a Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) and Senior Retirement Plan Consultant (SRPC), Kenji has received extensive training in corporate retirement plan solutions, design, and implementation. He is a designated retirement consultant and focuses on pursuing clients’ stated objectives in developing retirement plans (i.e. 401(k), 403(b), defined-benefit, cash-balance, and executive benefit programs through the use of nonqualified deferred compensation plans). As an Endowment & Foundation Consultant (EFC), Kenji understands the distinct dynamics of advising non-profit clients on fiduciary/risk management and investment advisory services. In addition, as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), he collaborates with clients on business exit planning – helping business owners seamlessly transition out of their business, on their own terms, while reflecting their financial goals.

Kenji received his B.S.B.A. from Ohio State University and maintains his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as his life and health insurance license. He lives in New York City with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Eva and Daniel. Kenji is a board member of a culinary foundation in New York, an active member of the Asian-American community, and a competitive triathlete. He is also an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.

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Ryan is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate providing market strategies and financial education for the team's entertainment and sports clients, along with the next-gen. Having grown up around the entertainment and sports industries, he understands the creative mindset and the importance of comprehensive planning and collaboration. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Ryan has received extensive training in a broad range of topics, including retirement planning, investment strategy, advanced wealth transfer, tax optimization, and risk mitigation. He maintains his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, along with his New York State life and health insurance licenses. 

Ryan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied personal finance and entrepreneurship; He is now a contributing speaker for the University's personal finance program, speaking with students on a variety of financial planning topics and best practices. He is also a spokesperson for UBS, featured in the media (Asset TV, Financial Advisor IQ, Financial Planning Magazine, and more) speaking on a variety of topics pertaining to the team's work with their entertainment and athlete clients. Ryan is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program and enjoys playing tennis, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with family.

Josh joined Katz Wealth Management in 2017 and serves as one of the team’s relationship managers. In this capacity, he is responsible for providing timely market updates and conducting portfolio reviews to ensure client’s investment allocations are in line with their dynamic financial plans. Josh also provides a seamless and holistic experience for clients by bringing in members of Katz Wealth Management when necessary, along with helping clients to utilize UBS’ robust resources.

Josh received his B.A. in English from Duke University where he was also a nationally ranked Division I tennis player. He is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.

Lamar joined Katz Wealth Management in 2021 as a Client Service Associate after launching his career in Chicago with TD Ameritrade and Northern Trust where he received his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Lamar is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is trained in personal financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning strategies. He assists in all client-service efforts such as providing account-related details, preparing portfolio reviews, and sharing account documents.

Lamar graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied personal finance and entrepreneurship, and was a nationally ranked Division I tennis player. He currently serves on the advisory board of the University of Wisconsin’s W Club and enjoys attending New York sporting events in his free time. 

Sean joined the Katz Wealth Management team in 2017. As a Wealth Strategy Associate, he focuses primarily on the team's comprehensive financial planning process. Sean brings a holistic, personalized approach to the multigenerational wealth planning needs of our clients. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Sean has received extensive training in a broad range of topics, including retirement planning, investment strategy, advanced wealth transfer, tax optimization, and risk mitigation. He also maintains his Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses.

Sean earned his B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross in 2016. He resides in Manhattan and enjoys golfing, skiing, and playing his cello or guitar. Sean also serves on the Saint Ignatius School Young Professionals Board and remains an active member of the Notre Dame High School Alumni Association.

Mike joined Katz Wealth Management in 2015 and serves as the team's Senior Research Analyst. As a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder (CFA®), Mike leads the market and security specific research efforts for the team as well as the alternative investment and institutional money manager due diligence process. He works in concert with the team's Senior Portfolio Analyst in developing customized solutions for client portfolios in order to meet their specific needs. Mike assists Jason as Senior Portfolio Manager in the security selection of our team's managed equity strategies and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of exchange traded fund and mutual fund portfolios.

Mike received his B.A. from Rutgers University, where he studied economics and psychology. Mike also is an active member of the CFA Society of New York. The CFA designation requires passing three rigorous examinations covering investment analysis topics such as equity analysis, portfolio management and alternative investments. He maintains his Series 7, and 66 securities license. Mike resides in Manhattan, and in his spare time he enjoys traveling, working out and playing golf. Mike actively participates in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program, participating in programs such as SuitUp and Good Shepherd Services.

Jordan recently completed the UBS Graduate Talent Program, which is a renowned two year program where she gained exposure to the entirety of UBS including options strategies, commercial real estate lending, structured products, and working with KWM for several months.  Prior to joining UBS, Jordan attended the University of Richmond where she received her business degree in economics and was a Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse Player. Her certifications includes the Series 7, Series 66, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and she is heavily involved in UBS’ Women’s Committee Allbarnone. 

Grace joined UBS Financial Services in 2013 and is a Senior Client Service Associate. She provides ongoing administrative and operational client service such as new client orientation and onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. She recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a seamless and organized manner. Her primary focus is to deliver her very best to each and every client and as a result, she has built strong relationships with clients over the years.

Grace received her BA from Drew University in Sociology with minors in both Biology and Public Health. Prior to joining UBS, she worked in the medical field as a clerical assistant to ER doctors. Her past experience in a time sensitive environment was paramount in honing problem solving skills she now utilizes to deliver high quality, efficient service to our clients. 

Grace lives in New Jersey. She is the Vice-Treasurer and member of the race committee at the Lavallette Yacht Club.  Grace enjoys tennis, hiking with her dog and supporting environmental groups. 

Zach joined UBS in 2002 and serves as a Client Service Associate, working closely with clients to prepare account reviews, portfolio proposals, and trading.

Zach received his B.A. in political science from SUNY Albany, with minors in both business and Spanish, and holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. In his spare time, enjoys sailing and any type of exercise.

Morgan is a Client Service Associate providing operational support for the team such as new client onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. She recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and works with clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a timely and organized manner.

Morgan graduated Cum Laude from Bucknell University in 2022 and received a B.A. in political science with a minor in economics. She is also a member of the Phi Sigma Alpha political science honors society and is an active supporter of the Harlem Lacrosse organization. In her free time, Morgan enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends.

Kate is responsible for organizing client meetings and events, along with providing clients with account related services and documents.

Kathryn graduated from Iona College with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies in 2019. After completing a successful internship with UBS from 2017 through 2019, Kate launched her career with Katz Wealth Management. She is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program, Suit Up, Only Make Believe, and more. Kate enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Ella is a Client Service Associate providing operational support for the team such as new client onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. She recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and works with clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a timely and diligent manner. Ella graduated from New York University in 2024 and received a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Business Studies. She was a four-year player on the NYU Women’s Volleyball Team. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with family and friends.

Layla is a Client Service Associate providing operational support for the team including new client onboarding, account maintenance and assisting with client requests. She recognizes that exceptional client service is the backbone of our practice and works with clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a timely and diligent manner. Prior to joining full-time, Layla was an intern for KWM. She graduated from Tulane University in 2024 and received a BSM in Finance. In her free time, she enjoys fostering dogs and running in Central Park. 

Esther joined UBS Financial Services Inc. in 2006 and is a Wealth Strategy Associate. She assists in strategy launch, account opening and operational services. Esther holds her Series 7, 63, 55, 9, 10, along with her Health Life & Accident.

Bob is an industry veteran with over 50 years of experience. He began his career at Bache and Company, where he also acted in a management role. Bob joined Pain Webber, which later became UBS, in 2003. He focuses on portfolio construction including asset allocation and risk management for high net worth clients. Bob enjoys working clients and their families, as a trusted advisor, to help them realize their goals and objectives. 

Bob graduated with a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1965 - He is active alumni, Bob served as the class gift chair for 30 years. 

Bob lives in Westchester and enjoys spending time on Nantucket. Bob recently celebrated over 50 years with his wife, Susan. They share two sons and three grandchildren. 

Insight grounded in experience
Julie is experienced in insurance and annuity strategies for the Katz Wealth Management team. With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, she understands the importance of providing clients with a clear path to the future and works closely with them to understand their long-term needs.

Credentials that build confidence
Julie maintains her Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, as well as her life and health insurance licenses, and can incorporate life insurance into clients’ financial plans where appropriate. She lives in San Angelo, TX, with her husband, Michael, an accomplished performing musician. For the last thirty years, she has volunteered in soup kitchens across the United States, including New York City, Chicago, California and Texas.

Ryan is a Senior Vice President- Wealth Management / Branch Manager / Senior Portfolio Manager and Partner in the Legacy Wealth Management Group. As an integral part of the partnership, Ryan focuses on the team's portfolio analysis of the equity and mutual fund models, as well as strategic goal planning and portfolio analysis. In addition Ryan serves as the liason for our clients insurance investment processing. 

Ryan received a bachelor of business administration with a focus in finance from Texas Tech University. Ryan and his wife Jenna are both natives of San Angelo and have two children, a son Carson and a daughter Allie. Ryan is a board member of Meals For The Elderly in San Angelo and enjoys tennis, golf, and spending time with the family. As a wealth management financial advisor, Ryan continues to stand out as a leading advisor at UBS.  Ryan maintains his Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), Series 9 and Series 10( General Security Sales Supervision),  and Individual State of Texas Life and Health Insurance.

Marc, co-founder of The Synergy Group, is a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager. Marc’s focus has always been to be his client’s primary source of financial advice and to provide quality investment services and appropriate estate planning strategies. 

Marc has over four decades of experience managing individual and institutional assets. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern District of New York.

Marc obtained his Bachelors degree in political science from Hofstra University. Marc and his wife, Ilana, split their time between Manhattan and Old Chatham, NY. Their son Bradford and his family live in Manhattan.

Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI

Bernard is a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager. Bernard has over four decades of experience managing client assets. His previous 20 year tenure was with General Foods Corporation, principally in controllership/marketing positions. 

Media Coverage:

Bernard has been selected for publication in The Westchester and Forbes magazines.

Professional Organizations:

Bernard founded "The Navigators Group" of industry leaders to support business professionals and individuals beyond the scope of UBS's services including healthcare, administrative/bill-pay, legal, construction, self-development, marketing/strategy, motivation, sales tax, cybersecurity, technology, and more. 

Charity:

Bernard is an active supporter to The Ossining Children's Center and Temple Israel of Northern Westchester.

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