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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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Pursuing your goals together

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.

  • Matt

    Matt Megorden, CFP, CIMA

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • DC
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • HI
    • ID
    • IL
    • IN
    • KY
    • MD
    • MI
    • MN
    • MT
    • NC
    • NJ
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WY

    Professional History

    Prior to joining UBS in 2009, Matt spent 13 years at Smith Barney in both the San Francisco and Honolulu offices. He has built a successful business largely focused on high-net-worth entrepreneurs, as well as executives in the technology sector.  Matt positions himself as your counsel and as your confidant surrounding the touchy subject of money and investments.  He meets you where you are, and supports you by organizing and managing the finance and investment related issues that demand attention - now and in the future. Every family is different, and Matt leverages UBS’s resources to meet his clients’ unique needs as their lives and families evolve.

    Licenses and Education

    Matt has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2007 and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation in 2003. Matt received his B.A. in English Literature at the University of California, Berkeley.

    Personal Interests and Affiliations

    Matt enjoys surfing, mountain biking, cooking, trying new restaurants and outdoor activities with his wife, Malia, and their Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Matt and Malia have a daughter, Kela, who lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area and a son, Ryan, who is attending CU Boulder in Colorado

    CA Insurance:  0A88810

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
      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, 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.

    • University of California, Berkeley, B.A. English Literature
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    733 Bishop Street
    Suite 1600
    Honolulu, HI 96813
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    Todd Iacovelli

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • DC
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • HI
    • ID
    • IL
    • IN
    • KY
    • MA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MT
    • NC
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WY

    Professional History

    Prior to joining UBS in 2019, Todd spent 6 years at Morgan Stanley in the Honolulu office. Since entering the industry in 2006, Todd has deepened his focus on collaborating with clients to provide meaningful solutions.  Some of his responsibilities include:

    - Connecting families through wealth transfer
    - Simplifying Estate Planning
    - Translating complex financial opportunities into easily understood solutions
    - Retirement income strategies
    - Providing a Financial road map for every stage of life

    Licenses and Education

    Todd is FINRA-registered and holds the Series 7, 66 securities licenses as well as life, accident and health, variable annuity and long term care insurance in Hawaii.

    He received a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

    Personal Interests and Affiliations

    Todd enjoys coaching, running and serving Hawaii.

    Since 2007, he has held various roles as coach of the Punahou Cross Country and Track Team.  Todd's mother Carole was a teacher at Punahou for 27 years.  Shortly after her retirement, he began coaching to continue her vision of positively collaborating with young people. 

    The young people Todd coaches are often referred to as his "kids" and he is thankful to coach them.  His work with them is a tribute to his mom. Todd currently serves as the head Track and Field coach for JV and Varsity Boys and the assistant coach on the cross country team.

    In addition to coaching, he also serves on various boards.

    • Make-A-Wish Hawaii – Board of Directors
    • Diamond Head Theatre – Board of Directors
    • Montessori Community School – Board of Trustees
    • Punahou Alumni Association of Hawaii- Board Member 

    CA Insurance: 0N10732 

    • 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.

    • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A. Economics and Psychology
      733 Bishop Street
      Suite 1600
      Honolulu, HI 96813
    • Miriam

      Miriam Fuerst

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      • CA
      • HI
      • NY

      Professional History

      Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Miriam spent 11 years in financial services in Ontario, Canada, as an Associate with RBC Dominion Securities and later as a Financial Planner with the Royal Bank of Canada. Miriam's experience in holistic financial planning encompasses investment, retirement, risk management, estate, and wealth-transfer strategies.   

      Licenses and Education

      Miriam is FINRA registered and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She became securities licensed in Canada in 2010 and has attained the PFP (Personal Financial Planner) and CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designations in Canada. 

      She received a B.A. in English and Sociology from the University of New Brunswick.

      Personal Interests and Affiliations

      When not working Miriam loves reading, listening to podcasts, cooking, hosting visiting family, and enjoying outdoor activities with her husband Andrew. 

            733 Bishop Street
            Suite 1600
            Honolulu, HI 96813
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            Michelyn Koseki

            Authorized Officer

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            • CA
            • CO
            • GA
            • HI
            • IN
            • MI
            • NV

             

            Professional History

            Michelyn joined UBS in 2009 and has over 20 years of experience in our industry. In 2001, she began her career at Merrill Lynch as a Client Associate. She joined Matt at Smith Barney in 2005 and has been an essential member of the team ever since. Michelyn provides trading execution and unparalleled service and support to our clients.  She manages the initial client on-boarding process and ensures a smooth transition. Thereafter, Michelyn is the primary point of contact for administrative tasks such as banking related requests, fund disbursements and account updates.

            Licenses and Education

            Michelyn has held her series 7 and 66 licenses since 2007. She received her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. 

            Personal Interests and Affiliations

            In her ‘spare’ time, Michelyn enjoys quiet evenings at home with a good book and cookies in the oven (don’t be fooled, it’s her husband who bakes).  She loves watching her daughter play soccer and enjoys listening to her son’s informative lectures on dinosaurs and Godzilla.

              • University of Hawai'i at Manoa, B.A. Journalism
                733 Bishop Street
                Suite 1600
                Honolulu, HI 96813
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                Matthew Costa

                Client Associate

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                • CA
                • HI

                Matt joined The Megorden Group in 2019 and provides administrative support to our clients. He manages the account opening and maintenance processes. Matt is the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries such as banking related requests, fund disbursements and account updates. Matt is Series 7 and 66 Licensed and received his B.A. in Business from the University of Hawai'i at West Oahu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey and their families.

                      733 Bishop Street
                      Suite 1600
                      Honolulu, HI 96813
                    • Emily Bell

                      Emily Bell

                      Senior Client Associate

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                      • AZ
                      • CA
                      • CO
                      • FL
                      • HI
                      • IA
                      • KS
                      • NC
                      • NE
                      • TX
                      • WI

                      Emily joined UBS in 2008 and has over 20 years of experience in our industry.  She started her career in 2001 and worked at Robert W.Baird and A.G. Edwards prior to UBS.   Emily obtained her Series 7 & 66 licenses in 2005 and has a Bachelor's of Science from Iowa State University. Always wearing a smile Emily is client focused and results driven and takes great pleasure in assisting clients find answers to their questions.  Emily brings her "Iowa nice" to the team and hopes that blends well with the spirit of Aloha. Emily is a native Iowan and recently moved to Hawaii to be close to her partner Tim.  She  enjoys paddle boarding, working out at the beach, reading, watching documentaries and spoiling her two Boston Terriers, Olive and Milo. 

                            733 Bishop Street
                            Suite 1600
                            Honolulu, HI 96813
                          • Trish

                            Patricia Chock

                            Client Associate

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                            • HI

                            Trish has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined UBS in 2017. She provides administrative support to our clients and manages the account opening and maintenance processes. Trish is the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries such as banking related requests, fund disbursements and account updates. In her free-time, she enjoys traveling and going on outings with her family. 

                                  733 Bishop Street
                                  Suite 1600
                                  Honolulu, HI 96813

                                Private Wealth Management

                                As a team within the exclusive Private Wealth Management division at UBS, we connect you to the dynamic presence of one of the world‘s leading wealth managers. Private Wealth Advisors serve many of the firm‘s largest relationships, providing extensive reach and the distinct advantage of the firm‘s global perspective, insights and resources.

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                                Making sense of significant wealth

                                We can help you plan for it.

                                When you have created or inherited significant wealth, you have opportunities to pursue bold and meaningful undertakings. How do you make decisions that will guide you successfully forward, no matter what your goal?

                                We believe it’s all about connection. That’s why we are prepared to take that journey with you today, tomorrow, every step of the way.

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