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$6 trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 12/31/2024
No matter what your age, or where you are on your planning journey, we can help steer you down the right path toward retirement. We will work with you to build the foundation of your plan. Over time, as life or market circumstances change, we will work with you to adjust your plan where and when needed. When it comes to retirement planning, it's never too early to start.
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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Our UBS Optimus Foundation in the US is directly supporting emergency response, relief and reconstruction activities in Texas through our partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon. You can support these organizations and pool funds, together with Optimus, to increase their ability to support communities in Texas. In addition, any client donation to one of our Optimus partners will receive a 10% match from UBS.
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The UBS Optimus Foundation is a global network of separately organized and regulated, tax-exempt, charitable organizations, founded and managed by UBS, that make grants and other financial contributions to implementing partner organizations aligned with their values and objectives.
$6 trn
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As of 12/31/2024
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