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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

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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.

  • Brian Mariash Headshot

    Brian Mariash, CIMA, AAMS

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Brian left a career in education to join the securities industry in 2001 and founded Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in 2008.  His personal mission to Educate, Connect, and Contribute has become the mission of the team. Brian holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation (CIMA®), administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. Brian also has his Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, AAMS™® designation recognized by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp.

    Brian was named to Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list for six consecutive years, from 2018-2023. Brian is active in many local community efforts including having served on the boards of the Child Protection Center of Sarasota and the Jewish Family and Children Services. He is the proud father of three children (Anthony, Zachary, and Alexis), grandfather to Everly, and resides in downtown Sarasota.

    The 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. 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

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

    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

        1819 Main St.
        Suite 900
        Sarasota, FL 34236
        brian.mariash@ubs.com,shannon.m.murphy@ubs.com,bart.lowther@ubs.com
        Brian Mariash, CIMA, AAMS
        1819 Main St.,Sarasota,FL,34236
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        Shannon Murphy

        Client Associate

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          Shannon Murphy has enjoyed working in various roles within the financial services industry since 2010.  After relocating to Florida in 2020, Shannon joined Mariash Lowther Wealth Management supporting the teams marketing efforts and working closely with Brian to help run the MLWM business development process.  Shannon takes great pride in her ability to provide exceptional client service and help simplify the complex financial lives of her clients.  Prior to moving from Pittsburgh, Shannon worked at a competitor firms for 10 years in retail branches and Private Wealth Management.  As a Client Solutions Supervisor, she supported high performing relationship managers while also being the supervisor of the team’s thirteen Client Associates. 

          Shannon graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Marketing.  During her time as a Duke, Shannon served as the Events Chair for the American Marketing Association and organized various events for the group.  Shannon lives in West Bradenton with her husband, Dan, their 7 year old son, Liam, and rescue dog, Millie.  They love being on the water, making sushi and woodfired pizzas, and game nights.

            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

            • Duquesne University, Bachelor's in Marketing: 2006 - 2009
              1819 Main Street
              Suite 900
              Sarasota, FL 34236
              shannon.m.murphy@ubs.com
              Shannon Murphy
              1819 Main Street,Sarasota,FL,34236
            • Aly Henderson

              Aly Henderson

              Client Associate

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                Aly Henderson joined Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in 2023 after 8 years as a senior consumer and business banker where she specialized in private banking and international cross-border banking and lending. Efficient and organized, Aly is committed to providing meaningful and comprehensive service to clients to simplify their lives and facilitate the achievement of their financial goals. Aly is originally from Lexington, KY where she attended Eastern Kentucky University and majored in Psychology. She also has many years of experience in the tax industry where she taught beginner tax classes. Aly and her husband Keaton and their son, Noah, moved to Florida two years ago. In her spare time she enjoys music, art, and travel.

                 

                  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

                  • Eastern Kentucky University, Psychology: 2006 - 2010
                    1819 Main Street
                    Suite 900
                    Sarasota, FL 34236
                    alysha.henderson@ubs.com
                    Aly Henderson
                    1819 Main Street,Sarasota,FL,34236
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                    J. Barton Lowther, CFP, CRPC

                    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                    Financial Advisor

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                    James Barton Lowther began his financial services career in 2010 after graduating from Tulane University. As a Senior Financial Advisor, Bart has assisted clients by managing their individual wealth through multiple and complex market cycles in accordance with their individual needs. Bart is a frequent and sought after speaker on investment planning for retirement which has been a primary business focus for Bart and his team for decades. Bart focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to a client's needs and helps to ensure every strategy is grounded in understanding what each client wants to achieve.

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

                    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

                    • Tulane University , Bachelor's in Finance
                    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
                    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
                    1819 Main Street
                    Suite 900
                    Sarasota, FL 34236
                    bart.lowther@ubs.com
                    J. Barton Lowther, CFP, CRPC
                    1819 Main Street,Sarasota,FL,34236
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                    Sovanna Sok

                    Client Associate

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                      Sovanna Sok launched his financial services career in February of 2007 as a Service Operations Associate and joined Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in November of 2022. He graduated with his Bachelor's in Finance from University of South Florida in December of 2016. With his many years of experience in the industry, Sovanna focuses on providing the best service to his clients and operational excellence. In his spare time, he is an enthusiastic chef in Cambodia and Thai cuisine. As a foodie, he also loves traveling and experiencing new culinary taste and cooking techniques.

                        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

                        • University of South Florida, Bachelor's in Finance: 2016
                          1819 Main Street
                          Suite 900
                          Sarasota, FL 34236
                          sovanna.sok@ubs.com
                          Sovanna Sok
                          1819 Main Street,Sarasota,FL,34236
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                          Jesse Perez, CFP, CRPC

                          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

                          CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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                          Jesse Perez started in the financial services industry in 2011 and joined Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in 2015.  As a Financial Advisor, Jesse has assisted clients by helping them realize and achieve their financial goals.  Jesse’s primary focus is to work with his clients to put together a wealth management plan that will help them navigate complex markets and achieve their financial objectives.  Jesse is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and also holds a Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation, issued by the College for Financial Planning.  Jesse lives in Sarasota, FL with his wife Kaitlyn, their two sons Cameron and Casey, and dog, Ivy.

                            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

                            • University of Central Florida: 2011
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                            • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
                            1819 Main Street
                            Suite 900
                            Sarasota, FL 34236
                            jesse.perez@ubs.com
                            Jesse Perez, CFP, CRPC
                            1819 Main Street,Sarasota,FL,34236

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                          Meet Brian Mariash

                          Mariash Lowther Wealth Management 

                          You. Connected.

                          As a UBS Private Wealth Management team, we connect you to firmwide experts, thought leaders and premier resources to address your most important goals.

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                          Simplify your financial lives

                          Sustainability

                          Simplify your financial lives

                          Family Advisory & Philanthropy Services

                          Family Advisory & Philanthropy Services

                          Advanced planning

                          Advanced planning

                          Advanced planning

                          Sustainability

                          a. Discovery–We take a different view when it comes to wealth management: your view. We’ll step into your shoes, listen to your goals and help you get control of your finances

                          b. Planning–Beginning with the end in mind, we will review and update your financial plan on an ongoing basis to ensure we meet your goals

                          c. Consolidation – We help make your life easier by consolidating accounts where appropriate and providing a view of your total financial picture in one place.

                          Advice and solutions to help families flourish for generations, including intentional communication and decision-making, intergenerational wealth transitions, family governance, philanthropic legacies and more. The independent UBS Optimus Foundation funds high-impact programs in health, education, child protection and the environment.

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                          Advanced planning

                          We understand that planning is an integral part of a well thought out financial roadmap. We can help guide you through the process, working with you to craft a plan that aligns with your priorities and challenges, while allowing to you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and life changes.

                          As part of the planning process, we can also draw on network of professionals, as well as the highly specialized resources of UBS’s Advanced Planning Group.

                          Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

                          Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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                          To help you start the new year with confidence, watch our US House View monthly replay where Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation, and Kurt Reiman, Head of Fixed Income, will outline top ideas for 2025, share key investment insights, and provide strategies for achieving long-term investment success.

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