An experienced and committed team

Our Mission

Legacy Partners mission is to assist our clients in navigating today's ever-changing economic and capital markets landscape. We work collaboratively with each client to implement solutions consistent with their unique financial policies, goals and objectives. This ensures our client's ability to meet their needs of today, while instilling confidence towards their future aspirations. The foundation of Legacy's philosophy is to protect and guard our clients against exposure to unnecessary risk.

Our Approach

Legacy Partners recognizes that every client is unique. When partnering with you, our team is committed to investing the necessary time to fully understand your needs, preferences and desires. Whether you are looking to accumulate, preserve or distribute your assets, Legacy Partners will develop a tailored plan for you utilizing our state-of-the-art resources. We apply a planning-based methodology to develop, execute and monitor your plan. This framework provides us the ability to address and manage all aspects of our client’s financial life in a coordinated, integrated manner. Legacy Partners take a rigorous, relentless and disciplined approach towards managing your wealth.

Our Service

Legacy Partners priority is to deliver an exceptional client experience, by providing you with responsive, personalized and thoughtful service. You’ll recognize the same familiar voices on the phone and we’ll recognize yours. Personal connections matter and that’s why we celebrate our clients’ greatest accomplishments, but we also offer support and counsel during life’s more challenging times.

Though we are an experienced and seasoned team of professionals with access to one of the world’s largest suite of industry-leading solutions and intellectual capital, what matters most to us is that we maintain our client's trust. Be assured that your financial well-being is our passion—it’s at the core of what we do.

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Executive Director

As the managing member of Legacy Partners, Paul serves as a senior advisor providing advice and guidance to clients.  He draws upon his deep experience as a Certified Public Accountant to assist clients in business succession planning, estate minimization and philanthropic planning.

Paul proudly served as the Investment Committee Chair - Board of Trustees for the $1.7B Presbyterian Church USA Foundation and has chaired investment, governance and development committees for multiple non-profits.

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 CPWA® from the Yale School of Management, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®).

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

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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, 2025, 2026The 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, 2025, 2026The 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 Director’s Council, 2026UBS 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.
  • 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.

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

  • The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, B.S. in Accounting
  • Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
  • Yale School of Management

Credentials

  • Executive Director
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
  • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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

Financial planning
Long-term care planning
Estate planning strategies
Philanthropy
Exit planning
Alternative investments
Retirement Plan consulting
Family Offices
303 E Main Street
3rd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010

Email Me

paul.e.lee@ubs.com
Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC
303 E Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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

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

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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 Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Business succession
Investing
Custom portfolios
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

Email Me

ryan.lindgren@ubs.com
Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP
303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Jacob R. Niggemann

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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 two children, Conrad and Collette.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The 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

  • Northern Illinois University, B.S. Finance
  • Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Business succession
Investing
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Securities-backed lending
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

Email Me

jacob.niggemann@ubs.com
Jacob R. Niggemann
303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Jeanne Varwig

Wealth Strategy Associate

Jeanne brings over 25 years of financial services experience.  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 has a BS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Jeanne and her son Sean reside in Barrington. 

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Education

  • University of Michigan, B.A. English
  • Kellogg Scholl of Management, Northwestern University, MBA, Finance & Accounting
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

Email Me

jeanne.varwig@ubs.com
Jeanne Varwig
303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Ashley Childress

Client Associate

Ashley will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management.  She will strive to provide the high-quality personalized service.

Ashley graduated from The University of Illinois with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and an MBA from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. 

Ashley resides in Chicago.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Education

  • University of Illinois, B.A. Molecular Biology
  • Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

Email Me

ashley.childress@ubs.com
Ashley Childress
303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Our resources

  • Ann Bjerke

    Managing Director

    Head of Advanced Planning

  • Titus Song

    Executive Director

    Alternative Investments Consultant

  • Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

    Managing Director

    Head – Family Advisory and Philanthropy

  • Matthew Morris, CFA

    Managing Director

    Head, Portfolio Advisory Group Midwest, New York and Northeast Division

  • Jennifer Miara

    Jennifer Miara

    Executive Director

    Ultra High Net Worth Lending Specialist, Lending Origination

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