Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team of professionals distinguishes itself with both financial experience and personal service. We strive to earn your loyalty through hard work, the right advice and a dedication to developing long-term relationships.

Matthew Orman Littlefield

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Matt joined UBS in 2014 after 10 years at Barclays Wealth/Lehman Brothers and prior tenure at BNY Mellon. He earned a B.S. from the University of MA, Amherst where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Honors College. Matt holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

Matt's emphasis is on asset allocation and total portfolio management with a focus on pre-transaction planning. Matt also works to build investment plans that incorporate the needs and objectives of multiple generations of the family.

He is the past President and Chair of the board of directors of the Providence Children's Museum and he is a founding member of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation where he currently serves as the Chair on the Committee on Directors. Matt also serves on the Commonwealth Honors College Advisory Board. He lives in Martha's Vineyard, MA with his three children.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NH
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • VA
  • WA

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 MA, Amherst, B.S.
One Post Office Square
35th floor
Boston, MA 02109

Email Me

matthew.littlefield@ubs.com
Matthew Orman Littlefield
One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109

Ryan Vincent Murphy

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Ryan joined the Private Wealth Management group at UBS in 2014 after 7 years at Barclays Wealth and Lehman Brothers. Ryan has over 19 years of financial services experience and he received his M.B.A from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and his B.A. in Math-Economics from Wesleyan University. Ryan works exclusively with successful individual and families with the goal of helping them build and preserve wealth. Ryan's emphasis is on advising clients on portfolio strategy using a goals-based portfolio management approach and he manages all operational functions for the team.

Ryan lives in West Roxbury, MA with his wife and two children, enjoys practicing yoga and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Boston Children’s Museum.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NH
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • VA
  • WA

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

  • Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, M.B.A.
  • Wesleyan University, B.S. in Math - Economics
One Post Office Square
35th floor
Boston, MA 02109

Email Me

ryan.v.murphy@ubs.com
Ryan Vincent Murphy
One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109

John J. O'Connor

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

During a 46 year career, John has experience dealing with many large Financial entities as well as representing some of the wealthiest families in the world.  His product advice ranges from equities to fixed income portfolios to more complex alternative investment strategies.

Prior to joining UBS, John was a Director at Barclays Bank, a Senior Vice President at Lehman Brothers, a Director at Societe Generale Cowen and a Principal at Hambrecht & Quist.  

Registered States:
  • FL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • OH
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BBA in Finance
8 Essex Center Drive
2nd Floor
Peabody, MA 01960

Email Me

john.j.oconnor@ubs.com
John J. O'Connor
8 Essex Center Drive,Peabody,MA,01960

Kelly Sabella

Authorized Officer

Team Administrator

Kelly has worked in the financial industry since 2000. She joined UBS in 2014 after 14 years with Barclays Wealth and Lehman Brothers. She holds Series 7, 66 and 3 licenses. She focuses on client service and account administration.

Kelly attended the University of MA, Amherst and lives in Mansfield, MA with her husband and two children.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • RI
  • SC
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Education

  • University of MA, Amherst
One Post Office Square
35th floor
Boston, MA 02109

Email Me

kelly.sabella@ubs.com
Kelly Sabella
One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109

Jose Noel "Joel" Dizon

Senior Client Associate

Joel joined UBS in 2014 after 15 years with Barclays Wealth and Lehman Brothers. He received his M.B.A. from Northeastern University and his B.B.A. in Information systems from Baruch College. His focus is on operations and client service.

Joel lives in Norton, MA with his wife and daughter.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • RI
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Education

  • Northeastern University, M.B.A.
  • Baruch College, B.B.A. in Information Systems
One Post Office Square
35th floor
Boston, MA 02109

Email Me

joel.dizon@ubs.com
Jose Noel "Joel" Dizon
One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109