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Legacy Partners

A planning-based approach with an emphasis on risk management

Our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on your personal and professional life. That means understanding your priorities. Whether your focus is on maintaining your lifestyle, preparing your family to be responsible stewards of wealth or preserving your values and legacy, we’re committed to each generation of your family.

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Pursuing your goals together

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Paul Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Paul is a relationship manager for Legacy Partners.  He draws upon his thirty years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant and Wealth Advisor, assisting clients in business succession planning, estate minimization, philanthropic planning, and tax management.

    Paul proudly served as the Investment Committee Chair - Board of Trustees for the $1.7B Presbyterian Church USA Foundation for eight years; and has chaired numerous investment, governance and development committees for non-profit organizations.

    Paul received a B.S. in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University.   He is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) from the Yale School of Management, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) from the University of Chicago, a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®). 

    Paul and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Barrington with their children, Connor, Jack & Jenna.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2024, 2025The 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

    • Kelley School of Business – Indiana University, B.S. Accounting
    • Yale University School of Management
    • DePaul Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
    • Wealth Advisor
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    • Endowment & Foundation Consultant
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Retirement Plan Consultant
    303 E Main Street
    3rd Floor
    Barrington, IL 60010
    paul.e.lee@ubs.com
    Paul Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC
    303 E Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
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    Ryan Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Ryan provides advice and guidance to affluent families and professionals. He employs the team’s strategic approach in helping clients address their complex financial needs and lay the foundation for pursuing their goals.

    Ryan currently serves as the Treasurer of the University of Illinois – Chicago Letterman’s Club, and is the Founder and President of the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation for ALS.

    Ryan received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Illinois – Chicago.   He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®).  

    Ryan and his wife, Jennine, reside in Chicago with their children Isla and Greyson.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

    • University of Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    303 East Main Street
    Barrington, IL 60010
    ryan.lindgren@ubs.com
    Ryan Lindgren, CIMA, CFP
    303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
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    William Read III, CFP, CIMA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Bill's focus is on high net worth asset management. He focuses on concentrated stock strategies, corporate finance activities, private equity investing, estate planning, family office and discretionary portfolio management.

    Bill received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois and his MBA from Northern Illinois University.  He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) via the Wharton School of Business, at the University of Pennsylvania.

    Bill and his wife, Ingrida, reside in Aurora.

      • University of Illinois
      • Northern Illinois University, M.B.A. Finance and Economics
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      Home Worker FL
      Home Worker FL, FL 60606
      william.readiii@ubs.com
      William Read III, CFP, CIMA
      Home Worker FL,Home Worker FL,FL,60606
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      Nick Paterakos, CIMA, CRPS

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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      Nick's primary goal is to understand and meet the precise financial needs of each client. He draws upon his 40 years as a Certified Public Accountant and Financial Advisor to implement objective wealth management solutions. The ultimate goal is to provide a best practices approach in meeting each family's specific asset accumulation and retirement planning needs.

      Nick received both his B.S. in Accounting and his MBA from DePaul University.  He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®).

      Nick and his wife Sandra reside in Wilmette. They have three grown children. Chris, Steve & Tricia. 

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

      • DePaul University, Accounting and Finance
      • DePaul University, M.B.A. Finance
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      One North Wacker Drive
      Chicago, IL 60606
      nick.paterakos@ubs.com
      Nick Paterakos, CIMA, CRPS
      One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
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      Jacob Niggemann

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Jake executes and implements the strategic recom­mendations for our clients, such as gaps of insurance coverage and credit and liquidity management solutions through UBS Bank USA. He is also responsible for coordinating with our client’s other advisors to ensure that our collaborative work for our mutual client is achieved.

      Jake currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten and is the Founder and Administrator of The Gayle M. Niggemann Memorial Fund.

      Jake received a B.S. in finance from Northern Illinois University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University.

      Jake and his wife, Krystal, reside in Wauconda with their children Conrad and Colette.

        • Northern Illinois University, B.S. Finance
          303 East Main Street
          Barrington, IL 60010
          jacob.niggemann@ubs.com
          Jacob Niggemann
          303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
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          Christopher Paterakos, CRPC, AAMS, CFP

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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          Serving as a relationship manager for Legacy, Chris executes and implements personalized multi-generational financial plans, along with portfolio construction to optimize risk and reward.

          Chris received a B.S from Lake Forest College.  He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) , and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®).

           

          Chris resides in Chicago.

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

          • Lake Forest College, Economics
          • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
          • Accredited Asset Management Specialist
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          One North Wacker Drive
          Chicago, IL 60606
          chris.paterakos@ubs.com
          Christopher Paterakos, CRPC, AAMS, CFP
          One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
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          Christine "Christy" Gregory

          Senior Client Associate

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          Christy brings over 15 years of financial services experience. She began her career in 2003 as a Euro Dollar Options trader. She will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management. Christy will strive to exceed your expectations by providing attentive, high-touch personalized service. 

          Christy received a BS in Business Administration from Franciscan University.

          Christy and her husband, Wayne, reside in Palatine with their children, Bo, Brock, & Titus.

            • Franciscan University, B.S. Business Administration
              303 East Main Street
              Barrington, IL 60010
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              Christine "Christy" Gregory
              303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
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              Kimberly Cline

              Senior Client Associate

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              With more than 15 years of experience at UBS, Kim has obtained her Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses, along with completing the Wealth Management Education program. Prior to joining UBS Kim worked with Nick Paterakos at Mesirow Financial for 18 years. She helps the team by providing assistance in implementing asset allocation strategies once agreed to by the team and the client. Kim is also a first contact for clients needing administrative assistance.

              Kim and her husband, Ira, reside Oak Forest

                    One North Wacker Drive
                    Chicago, IL 60606
                    kimberly.cline@ubs.com
                    Kimberly Cline
                    One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
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                    Senka Barney, CRPC

                    Senior Client Associate

                    Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

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                    Ms. Barney has an extended and accomplished tenure in the financial services industry. Prior to working at UBS, Ms. Barney had excelled for over 20 years at positions servicing both individual and institutional clientele at her former firms including; Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Calamos Investments. Within the Read Group, Ms. Barney utilizes her experience to head all client management, portfolio execution and operational activities. She is uniquely qualified to handle the ongoing needs of clients by combining her experience with her achievements in obtaining and maintaining the Series 7, 63, 66 and insurance licenses, as well as, being accredited as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).

                    Senka and her husband, Richard, reside in Frankfort with her daughte0 Morgan 

                        • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
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                        Chicago, IL 60606
                        senka.barney@ubs.com
                        Senka Barney, CRPC
                        One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
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                        Jeanne Varwig

                        Wealth Strategy Associate

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                        Jeanne brings over 20 years of financial services experience. She began her career as a trader for Gabelli & Co., and most recently worked at Citadel Group Limited.  She will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management.  Jeanne will strive to exceed your expectations by providing attentive, high-touch personalized service.    

                        Jeanne graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in English and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

                         Jeanne and her son Sean reside in Barrington.

                          • University of Michigam, B.A.
                          • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University , MBA
                            303 East Main Street
                            Barrington, IL 60010
                            jeanne.varwig@ubs.com
                            Jeanne Varwig
                            303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

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