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$5.9+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 06/30/2024
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Managing Director–Wealth Management
Ken is a Certified Financial Planner ® professional who has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He developed a passion for the securities market while pursuing a college degree in finance. Upon graduation, he began his career with Merrill Lynch and in 1991 partnered with Larry Haertel in their Greenwich, CT office. In 2003, The Haertel Group joined UBS and has since grown to an eight-person team that services a multigenerational client base.
Throughout his career, Ken has helped his clients manage their wealth through many economic cycles. He emphasizes financial planning, asset allocation and risk management. His primary focus is on retirement planning, but he also provides guidance on education, insurance and estate planning. Other areas of experience include mortgage financing, executive stock options and securities-backed lending.
Outside of work, Ken has been active in youth sports. He was a founding board member of Stamford Youth Lacrosse, and from 1989 to 2006, coached youth hockey in Fairfield County. From 2006 to 2009, he served as president of the Celtic Hockey Club. Ken is married with two children and lives in Stamford, CT. He enjoys golf and ice hockey and is an avid New York Rangers fan.
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.
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Managing Director–Wealth Management
Ken is a Certified Financial Planner ® professional who has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He developed a passion for the securities market while pursuing a college degree in finance. Upon graduation, he began his career with Merrill Lynch and in 1991 partnered with Larry Haertel in their Greenwich, CT office. In 2003, The Haertel Group joined UBS and has since grown to an eight-person team that services a multigenerational client base.
Throughout his career, Ken has helped his clients manage their wealth through many economic cycles. He emphasizes financial planning, asset allocation and risk management. His primary focus is on retirement planning, but he also provides guidance on education, insurance and estate planning. Other areas of experience include mortgage financing, executive stock options and securities-backed lending.
Outside of work, Ken has been active in youth sports. He was a founding board member of Stamford Youth Lacrosse, and from 1989 to 2006, coached youth hockey in Fairfield County. From 2006 to 2009, he served as president of the Celtic Hockey Club. Ken is married with two children and lives in Stamford, CT. He enjoys golf and ice hockey and is an avid New York Rangers fan.
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.
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$5.9+ trn
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As of 06/30/2024
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