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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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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.

Michael Simone

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Michael is a founding partner and relationship manager for Legacy Partners. He has provided financial advice to high net worth clients for over thirty years. He focuses on equity and fixed income portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments and risk management.

Michael received his B.S. in Finance from North Carolina State University.

Michael resides in Chicago with his daughters, Madelin and Emelia.
- North Carolina State University, Business Management Finance
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Paul Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

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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.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022The 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.
- 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 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Randy Wiggs, CIMA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Randy is a founding partner and relationship manager for Legacy Partners. For over twenty five years, he has focused on equity and fixed income portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments and risk management.

Randy received his B.S. in Finance from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from The Wharton School of Business.

Randy and his wife Maria, reside in Crystal Lake with their children. Ethan, Nora & Anna.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022The 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.
- Wealth Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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.
- University of Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Benjamin Miller, CFP, CEPA, CRPC, CIMA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Ben's passion for helping clients make their financial lives better began in 1996. For over twenty five years, Ben has strived to understand the values that inspire his clients, their history, and, of course, where their wealth can take them. His goal is to help clients construct an actionable plan for their financial independence with a special focus on consistent cash flow.

Ben received a B.S. In Finance from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).

Ben and his wife, Lori, reside in Long Grove with their sons, Ryan and Drew.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022The 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.
- Illinois Wesleyan University, Business Finance and Political Science
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
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
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Michael Simone

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Michael is a founding partner and relationship manager for Legacy Partners. He has provided financial advice to high net worth clients for over thirty years. He focuses on equity and fixed income portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments and risk management.

Michael received his B.S. in Finance from North Carolina State University.

Michael resides in Chicago with his daughters, Madelin and Emelia.
- North Carolina State University, Business Management Finance
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022The 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.
- 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 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Randy Wiggs, CIMA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Randy is a founding partner and relationship manager for Legacy Partners. For over twenty five years, he has focused on equity and fixed income portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments and risk management.

Randy received his B.S. in Finance from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from The Wharton School of Business.

Randy and his wife Maria, reside in Crystal Lake with their children. Ethan, Nora & Anna.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022The 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.
- Wealth Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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.
- University of Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Benjamin Miller, CFP, CEPA, CRPC, CIMA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
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Ben's passion for helping clients make their financial lives better began in 1996. For over twenty five years, Ben has strived to understand the values that inspire his clients, their history, and, of course, where their wealth can take them. His goal is to help clients construct an actionable plan for their financial independence with a special focus on consistent cash flow.

Ben received a B.S. In Finance from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).

Ben and his wife, Lori, reside in Long Grove with their sons, Ryan and Drew.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022The 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.
- Illinois Wesleyan University, Business Finance and Political Science
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
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
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Connecting you to the deep resources of UBS

By seeing the big picture, we provide access to the global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of UBS’s experts in Wealth Management, Asset Management and our Private and Investment Banks.

Family office services

Comprehensives services for all aspects of your financial world
Many families with significant wealth demand a broad array of family office services. We can help bridge the generations within a family in order to create continuity and deliver services that are focused on preserving wealth and creating opportunities.

From estate planning strategies to business leadership transition to family dynamics, we offer the guidance you and your family need to make informed and confident financial decisions.

Understanding all aspects of your financial world
Our team provides comprehensive investment services including governance, asset allocation, manager selection, and implementation for a complete solution. We do this by focusing on three central tenets: asset preservation, simplicity and savings.

UBS Global Family Office
We provide access to a highly specialized team that seamlessly integrates comprehensive wealth management with institutional-level services and business opportunities for UHNW families and their family offices. Services include:

Coordination between UBS Wealth Management and UBS Investment Bank
Direct access to UBS bankers, traders, specialists and sales teams
Tailored client portfolios to meet specific investment objectives
Family advisory services, including governance frameworks
Financing and advisory solutions for real estate, art collections, aircraft, hedge fund portfolios, securities backed lending and more

Investment management

Customized investing for your specific situation
Investments are the way we make your plan work. Our goals-based investment philosophy allows for highly customized portfolios driven by a strategic wealth allocation process. We practice a balanced, non-proprietary investment strategy and believe that research, diversification, and risk monitoring are the foundation of financial success.

As we implement your investment strategy, we communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

Tailored portfolio management
As active portfolio managers or by working with select money managers, we build custom portfolios from a broad array of investments that help match your objectives and risk preferences.

Asset allocation
Through our comprehensive due diligence and planning process, we gain a deep understanding of your financial picture so we help balance your tolerance for risk with your family’s goals, growth and income needs. This allows us to craft an asset allocation that supports your financial plan and seeks to limit risk and lower volatility.

Steady guidance for managing risk
By listening and aligning with your objectives, we focus on strategies that help mitigate risk. We communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

For business owners

Guidance throughout your business lifecycle
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, a substantial portion of your family wealth is invested in your business. Through financial planning and risk management strategies, we can help you address these challenges at each stage of your business maturity. When you are ready to transition, we will help you do so with confidence on your terms and schedule.

Growth strategies
We will help you understand opportunities to grow and expand your business by looking at your entire financial picture. This includes tax planning strategies, retirement plans, cash management, private capital sourcing, investments and banking and lending services.

Succession planning
If considering transitioning your business internally through a management buyout, sale to an ESOP, or an inter-family transfer, we can facilitate introductions to professional advisors with the dedicated expertise to assist you in executing on your chosen succession plan. We can work with CPAs and attorneys to help create customized cash flow models comparing the economic benefits of various tax-efficient succession scenarios.

Monetize your business
Understanding the current value of your business, its attractiveness to a potential buyer and your own readiness to exit are essential steps in the transition process. Our process incorporates detailed cash flow modeling, clearly illustrating various internal and external exit options. Some examples include selling to a strategic or financial buyer, utilizing a dividend recap, or selling to an ESOP.

Plan for life post-exit
We can help you develop a post-sale transition plan to ensure you are personally and financially ready for the next chapter in your life. We will help you transition from receiving a K-1 distribution or salary to living comfortably off your investment income. We’ll work with you in a one-on-one relationship to design and execute customized investment strategies based on your plan.

Multigenerational planning

A goals-based approach for long-term success
With our diverse backgrounds, we provide an experienced perspective on both financial and legacy planning. Through our comprehensive planning process, we help prioritize your goals, establish your proper asset allocation, manage risk, and assess estate and charitable planning strategies.

Our planning process begins with a series of meaningful conversations. We then work with you to establish a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes your goals.

How will you integrate all aspects of my financial life into one plan?

Retirement and lifetime income planning
With a focus on retirement income planning, our team can work with you to preserve your lifestyle and livelihood in retirement.
Estate and legacy planning strategies
We have the experience and the network to address the complexities of your estate and legacy planning needs.
Insurance review
Our team views insurance as a tool to help protect your family’s assets, replace income, and create a legacy for future generations and philanthropic beneficiaries.
Liability management
We’ll work with you to find solution to both sides of your balance sheet and help you access the banking and lending services you need.
Multigenerational strategies for your family’s wealth
We understand the connections between wealth and family, and we’re positioned to help you address your family’s needs, ranging from growth strategies, to wealth transfer and preservation to philanthropic pursuits.

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Your future. Your legacy.

A planning-based approach with an emphasis on risk management

Pursuing your goals together

Michael Simone

Paul Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Randy Wiggs, CIMA

Ryan Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Benjamin Miller, CFP, CEPA, CRPC, CIMA

William Read III, CFP, CIMA