Experience

Makes all the difference

Brian Corley, CIMA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

Brian Corley serves as a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held the position of Senior Managing Director and Wealth Manager at First Republic Investment Management. In 2008, Mr. Corley founded Astera Financial Group, LLC, where he also served as Chief Investment Officer. Before establishing Astera, he worked as a Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor with Wells Fargo Private Bank.

Mr. Corley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Chico, as well as a Masters of Science in Finance and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®. Brian Corley is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA®), and serves on the Investment Policy Committee for CSU, Monterey Bay, and the Diocese of Monterey.

Only permitted for Retirement Plan Consultants (RPCs) where the following disclosure must be predominately displayed each time designation appears. Designation does not imply assumption of fiduciary responsibility'

California Insurance #OB84331

 

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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

  • Chico State University, B.A. Economics : 1990 - 1994

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary - AIF®
  • Certified Investment Management Consultant
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Daniel Grover, CFP

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

Daniel Grover serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Manager at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held the position of Managing Director and Wealth Manager at First Republic Investment Management.  In 2008, Mr. Grover founded Astera Financial Group, LLC where he also served as President and Chief Compliance Officer.  Before establishing Astera, he worked as a Senior Vice President and Regional Sales Manager with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC.

Mr. Grover holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and European History from the University of California Santa Cruz.  He is an accredited Investment Fiduciary designee and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.  Daniel Grover is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and serves on the Lafayette Board.

CA Insurance License # 0C24465

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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

  • University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A. Economics: 1991 - 1995

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Jeff Hill, CFP®, AWMA®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

Jeff Hill serves as a Senior Vice President–Wealth Management and Private Wealth Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining Lakeshore Partners, he was a partner at Encompass Wealth Management and the lead Wealth Planning Analyst for Northern California.

Mr. Hill holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.  He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor® (AWMA®).  Jeff is acitively engaged in local charities such as The Guardsmen and Keep Tahoe Blue.  He also serves on the Board of Sunset View Cemetery and is a member of the San Francisco Bond Club and Financial Planning Association. 

CA Insurance License# 0K66463

 

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually between June and September based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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

  • University of Nevada, Reno, B.S. Business Management

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Retirement Plan Consultant

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

Lending services
Financial planning
Retirement planning
Alternative investments
Multi-generational families
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Ross Gaudoin, JD, CLU

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Chartered Life Underwriter®

Ross Gaudoin serves as a Senior Vice President–Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held the position of Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner at First Republic Investment Management. In 2008 Mr. Gaudoin founded Astera Financial Group LLC where he also served as Director of Wealth Advisory Services and Chief Financial Officer.  Before establishing Astera he worked as a Senior Financial Planner with Wells Fargo Private Bank and Estate Planning Partner with Herndon, Morton, Herndon, & Yaeger.

Mr. Gaudoin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Duquesne University and a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law.  He is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

CA Insurance License: #0I29569

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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

  • Duquesne University, B.S. Accounting: 1990 - 1994
  • Thomas R Kline School of Law Duquesne University, JD: 1994 - 1997

Credentials

  • Chartered Life Underwriter®

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

Financial planning
Legacy planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Professional athletes
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Drew Bennett, CFP, CAIA

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Drew Bennett serves as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held the position of Financial Advisor at First Republic Investment Management. In 2007 he founded Cal-Tenn Financial, LLC, where he also served as President. Before establishing Caltenn he worked as a professional NFL Wide Receiver with the Tennessee Titans and the St. Louis Rams.

Mr. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles.  He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®).

CA Insurance License# 0J06022

Registered States:
  • CA

Education

  • UCLA, B.A. Political Science: 1996 - 2000

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst®

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

Professional athletes
Alternative investments
Structured products
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Paula Best, CFP

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Paula Best serves as an Authorized Officer and Team Administrator at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she held the position of Associate Director at First Republic Investment Management.  Before First Republic, she spent nearly a decade with various insurance firms.

Ms. Best holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, San Diego.  She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and hold various life insurance designations.

CA Insurance License # 0I01031

Registered States:
  • AK
  • CA
  • IA
  • WA

Education

  • San Diego State University , B.A. Economics: 2002 - 2006

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Eliza Nuffer

Client Associate

Eliza Nuffer is a Client Associate at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Mrs. Nuffer brings a unique blend of backgrounds in client relations, account onboarding, and financial services to our team. Prior to joining UBS, Mrs. Nuffer worked at Infinity Financial Services where she was responsible for managing multiple accounts, onboarding new clients, and providing ongoing support throughout their journey in a fast-paced business environment.

Eliza's experience is supported by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registrations, including the Series 7, Series 24, and Series 66 licenses. She holds a Masters of Science in Marketing from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Business Psychology from the WSB Schools of Banking in Poland.

 

Education

  • WSB University, School of Banking, Poland, B.S. Business Management : 2013 - 2016
  • Golden Gate University, Masters of Science in Marketing
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Daniel Dennehy

Client Associate

Education

  • San Diego State Univesity, B.S. Financial Services: 2019 - 2023
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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