Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team of professionals distinguishes itself with both financial experience (135+ years of collective industry experience) and personal service. We strive to earn your loyalty through hard work, appropriate advice and a dedication to developing a long-term relationship.

Jacque Kuchta, CEPA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Jacque has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, concentration in Finance. Jacque holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation, and his primary areas of focus are portfolio construction, security research analysis and selection, estate planning and business succession planning.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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

  • Louisiana State University, B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
909 Poydras Street
Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Scott Curole, CFP, CRPC, CDFA, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Scott started his career in the financial services industry in 1999 and has more than 24 years of experience. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. His primary areas of focus are comprehensive wealth management services and retirement income planning.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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

  • Louisiana State University, B.S. Finance

Credentials

  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
909 Poydras Street
Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Christopher Riess, CEPA

Account Vice President

Financial Advisor

Chris joined the team in 2018 and has more than 5 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of College of Charleston with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication. He also holds a Master of Management in Energy from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Chris holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor Designation, and his primary areas of focus are research and assisting clients with a comprehensive wealth management plan.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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

  • College of Charleston, B.A. Communication
  • Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, Master of Management in Energy

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
909 Poydras Street
Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Belinda Laws

Senior Client Associate

Belinda is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. A graduate of Southern University, Belinda's primary area of focus is providing excellent client service and satisfaction.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • Southern University
909 Poydras Street
Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Laurie Buckland

Senior Client Associate

Libby is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with over 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses. A graduate of the University of Texas, Libby's primary focus is client service, account administration and reporting. She also has experience in stock option and equity plan services.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • University of Texas
909 Poydras Street
Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70112

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