Experience

Whatever your concerns, I can help you to address your most important priorities. Over the last 38 years, I have put my experience to work for each of my clients, helping them find the best way forward to pursue their goals.

Experience to guide you forward
– Sr. Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS, 2007 – present
– Sr. Vice President of Investments, Smith Barney & predecessor firms,
1986– 2007

My professional achievements and education
– Series 7, 65, 63, SIE, securities license
– B.A., Political Science, Elmira College, Elmira, NY

Making a difference in my community
– Country Director, Bright Hope International
– Board member, Chicago Tabernacle, Chicago Illinois

Ben partnered with Michael Risher as a Financial Advisor in 2021. He began his UBS career as a Wealth Planning Associate in 2018.  Previously, Ben was the General Manager at the James Beard award-winning restaurant, The Publican. Ben spent 10 years managing restaurants in Chicago, including Girl & The Goat, Little Goat, Urbanbelly & bellyQ.

Ben earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science, with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Indiana University in 2012. He maintains his Series 7, 66, Illinois Life and Health Insurance

Licenses, and also earned his Certified Financial Planner™ & Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designations in 2020.

Ben hails from the Chicago suburb of Glencoe and now lives in Glenview with his wife, Arielle, their son Rafa, and their West Highland Terrier named Feta. 

Pam Matijevic is a Sr. Registered Client Service Associate and has been with UBS for 15 years and in the Financial Industry for 32 years. Pam's primary responsibilities cover the day to day operational needs of clients, including money transfers, wires, journals and other client needs. Pam has a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising/Marketing with a minor in Business from Northern Illinois University and enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe and her children, Abby and Ben and their many activities.