Experience

Makes all the difference

Megan Portacci

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

With a consultative approach, Megan provides investment planning and comprehensive wealth management services to professionals and families. She is a founding member of Highbridge Wealth Management, a seven-member multi-generational team. Megan and her partners currently customize advice and solutions to manage and allocate approximately $1.6 billion in capital globally. 

Prior to joining UBS, Megan spent over ten years on Wall Street. She launched her career as an investment banker in J.P. Morgan’s global investment bank. Later, she led Investor Relations for a publicly traded financial services company. With a background steeped in diverse markets across multiple asset classes, she recognizes the importance of capital preservation and downside risk reduction.

 

Education

Megan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of the Women’s Rowing team.

Outside of UBS

Megan and her husband, Adam, live in Dallas with their daughters.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 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.
  • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award 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 Texas at Austin, B.B.A. in Finance, with Honors
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

megan.portacci@ubs.com
Megan Portacci
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Mark Kever

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Insight grounded in experience

An industry veteran since 1984, Mark has been dedicated to helping his clients achieve their financial goals through the development of a strategic financial plan and tactical portfolio construction. Focused on sound principles of risk and reward, Mark anchors investment strategies with macroeconomic insights to provide consultative, customized advice. The senior member of a multigenerational team, he is a UBS Managing Director. 

Additionally, as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Mark oversees several customized equity, exchange traded funds, and institutional mutual fund models.

 

Education

Mark received his B.A. in finance from Texas A&M University and also received his M.B.A., from The University of North Texas.

Outside of UBS

Mark lives in McKinney with his wife, Geralyn, and have three married adult children and eight grandchildren. Mark is an avid early Texas art collector, supports a number of nonprofits and raises Texas Longhorns.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2011The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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, 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

  • The University of North Texas, M.B.A.
  • Texas A&M University, B.A. in Finance
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

mark.kever@ubs.com
Mark Kever
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

The Byrne Group

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

As a founding partner of Highbridge Wealth Management, Mark brings more than 27 years of industry experience to his practice. As a member of the team he brings his extensive experience in financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate retirement planning tools.

Mark is a recognized industry leader

– Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023

The Forbes rating is awarded annually in January and based on information from March of the prior year to March of the award year.

The ratings are based on quantitative factors and are not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designationdisclosures.

Education

Mark is a graduate of The University of North Florida where he played tennis on a scholarship and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Outside of UBS

Mark's personal commitment to giving back to his community has truly differentiated his work with clients, and provided him with a unique ability to help them talk through and understand their charitable planning goals.  Mark is the founder of Emily's Place, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence.  His charitable giving experience continues to be a trusted source of knowledge and insight for his team and to the community he serves.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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, 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

  • Texas A&M University, B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

shawn.nicholas@ubs.com
The Byrne Group
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Mark Hagan

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

As a founding partner of Highbridge Wealth Management, Mark brings more than 27 years of industry experience to his practice. As a member of the team he brings his extensive experience in financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate retirement planning tools.

Mark is a recognized industry leader

– Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023

The Forbes rating is awarded annually in January and based on information from March of the prior year to March of the award year.

The ratings are based on quantitative factors and are not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designationdisclosures.

Education

Mark is a graduate of The University of North Florida where he played tennis on a scholarship and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Outside of UBS

Mark's personal commitment to giving back to his community has truly differentiated his work with clients, and provided him with a unique ability to help them talk through and understand their charitable planning goals.  Mark is the founder of Emily's Place, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence.  His charitable giving experience continues to be a trusted source of knowledge and insight for his team and to the community he serves.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 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

  • The University of North Florida, B.A.

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
  • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

mark.hagan@ubs.com
Mark Hagan
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Lisa Sherrod

Investment Associate

With more than 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She began her career at Merrill Lynch and joined UBS in 1999. Lisa holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

Lisa manages Highbridge Wealth Management's team office operations, account administration, and provides a range of client relation services. She works in partnership with the clients to define their future and long-term goals, and seeks to understand the client's needs and to maintain relationships. Lisa understands the importance of providing exceptional client service based on integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

When Lisa is not working she enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending various family sporting events and serving as a volunteer at Emily’s Place, Inc. She is also an avid reader and enjoys keeping up with current events.

Registered States:
  • MD
  • TX
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

lisa.sherrod@ubs.com
Lisa Sherrod
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Timothy Sherrod

Senior Client Associate

Having joined UBS in 1994, Tim has more than 35+ years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1982 before joining UBS in 1994.

Tim is responsible for Highbridge Wealth Management's handling of any administrative questions or support procedures necessary for our clients and is dedicated to providing world-class service. He focuses on the client's non-investment related requests and services adding value to the client' experience.

Outside of UBS, Tim enjoys golfing, hunting and barbecuing. Tim and his wife, Lisa, have three children and three grandchildren.

7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

timothy.sherrod@ubs.com
Timothy Sherrod
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024

Grace Ku

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Grace Ku joins Highbridge after 11 years with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, where as a Senior Client Associate, she worked hand in hand with clients in the execution of their financial planning goals.  Prior to J.P. Morgan, Grace held client servicing roles with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in its Silicon Valley office.  She began her career in financial services at A.G. Edwards.  For our clients, Grace will be a resource in providing curated solutions to any servicing request or inquiries.  

Born and raised in Saratoga, California, Grace graduated from the University of California, Davis.  Grace currently resides in Plano, Texas, with her husband and 2 daughters.  She speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.  

Registered States:
  • TX
7250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Plano, TX 75024

Email Me

grace.ku@ubs.com
Grace Ku
7250 Dallas Parkway,Plano,TX,75024