Time to do great things

Mitch has been in the industry since 2002, when he was hired by A G Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Westlake CA. It was there he earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist(AAMS ®) designation. He moved back east in 2004 to be closer to family and to take a position at Smith Barney.  Mitch joined UBS in 2009. 

"The general focus of what I do is investment management. However, that investment starts with the client and "why" are they investing. I believe the reason people invest is about more than money; it's to retire, provide for a child's wedding, etc. Understanding that "why" creates the starting point. From there we plan, invest, manage, and review your portfolio. Understanding what you are trying to accomplish tells us what to focus on, because that is what’s important to you."

Riley started her career in finance at Merrill Lynch before coming to UBS in 2013. She graduated with a degree in Accounting from Saint Anselm College while on a field hockey scholarship. In 2020, she earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification followed with the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA®) designation.

“When I think of why I became an advisor, I think of my grandparents. Nana was a nurse and Grandpa was a carpenter. In the 50’s there really wasn’t any kind of financial planning or even retirement planning that they had access to so when they got into their 80’s their biggest, and truly only asset was the house.  My grandparents had outlived their assets, it was a nightmare come true.  My purpose as an advisor is to help people, like my grandparents, prepare and plan for their future. This all starts with building a relationship, learning about your wants and needs, then making sure we are staying on track to help you reach your goals. I want to make people feel as though they are ready for anything, and maybe have some fun along the way!”

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time traveling, enjoying the "foodie" scene Portland has to offer, and spending time with her wife and two dogs.