Family. Wealth. For generations

Our Mission and Approach

For over 35 years, The Midtown Group has focused on solving the personal financial challenges faced by executives, business owners, founders, and their families. Our main objective is to help our clients achieve financial freedom by making work optional.

Our wealth management process begins with gaining an intimate understanding of a your values and priorities, then helping you articulate this into an actionable plan. We leverage our own experience and network to educate you on the risks and benefits of executing specific strategies which will help accomplish your goals.

Financial planning is an ongoing process that encompasses four interrelated categories; wealth enhancement, wealth preservation, intergenerational wealth transfer, and charitable giving. In addition to offering customized portfolios and providing access to exclusive investment opportunities, we emphasize the importance of tax & estate planning for our clients' long-term success.

Paul Gilman

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Paul has been helping clients effectively manage their financial affairs for over 35 years. His management training at Coca Cola, coupled with his experience in accounting and cost analysis, has served as the foundation for his ability to create financial plans and strategies. Paul's wealth management process is designed to support clients' ability to attain their personal goals. Paul has undergone UBS's rigorous accreditation process to become a designated Portfolio Manager. He oversees the investment decisions for The Midtown Group and immerses himself in all aspects of his clients' lives.
- The College at Brockport, State University of New York
- Portfolio Manager
Long-term care planning

Retirement planning

Legacy planning

Custom portfolios

Structured products

Cash management

Securities-backed lending

Multi-generational families

1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Alex Gilman, CFP®, CEPA®

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MN
- MO
- NJ
- NM
- NY
- OR
- PA
- PR
- SC
- TX
- VT
- WA
- WI
Alex began his career in San Francisco before returning to the NYC area in 2020. His time in The Bay Area gave Alex the unique perspective of working with business owners and alongside executives at fast-paced technology companies.

Within The Midtown Group, Alex focuses on the specific challenges faced by founders, executives, business owners, and affluent families. He emphasizes tax and estate planning as key components of a successful financial plan. Alex helps his clients navigate wealth enhancement, wealth preservation, inter-generational wealth transfer, and charitable giving.

Alex underscores the importance of self-improvement and continually seeks new ways to help his clients. He has completed the rigorous coursework required to earn the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ mark and has received the accreditation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor® from the Exit Planning Institute. Alex earned his Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business.

Alex lives in Greenwich Village in Manhattan with his soon-to-be-wife, Michelle and their cat, Franklin. In his spare time you can find Alex golfing, traveling, wine tasting, and enjoying all the great restaurants in NYC!

CA Insurance #: 4055753
- Leeds School of Business at The University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelors in Business Administration
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Wealth Advisor
Financial planning

Executive compensation

Philanthropy

Exit planning

Business owners

Alternative investments

Lending services

Cash management

1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ryan Dempsey

Client Associate
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Ryan joined The Midtown Group in the Spring of 2021. He provides ongoing administrative and operational client service including new client onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. He understands that outstanding client service is key to our practice and enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a seamless and organized manner.

Ryan was born and raised in Westchester, New York before earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a concentration in accounting from The University of Scranton.

In his free time, Ryan loves to travel and attend a multitude of different sporting events.
- The University of Scranton, Bachelors in Finance with a concentration in Accounting
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Brad Dillon

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategist - Advanced Planning

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Introduction

Brad works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Brad focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients' wishes. He reviews clients' tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately and holistically reflects the family's philosophy and needs while maximizing tax efficiency.

Professional History

Prior to joining UBS in January 2020, Brad worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, where he advised families on their tax and estate planning objectives. Brad began his career in private legal practice, most recently at Milbank in New York City, where he practiced in the firm's trusts and estates department. Brad is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where he teaches courses on trusts and estates.

Education

Brad earned a B.A. in mathematics and philosophy from Indiana University (summa cum laude), a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law Review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from NYU School of Law.

Publications, Speeches, and Media

Brad is a frequent lecturer and author. He has published several articles on tax and estate planning in industry-leading journals, such as Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, and Trusts & Estates Magazine. He has given dozens of lectures to lawyer and non-lawyer audiences throughout the United States, including for the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and various tax conferences. In addition, Brad is regularly quoted on tax and estate planning issues in the news media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and Barron's.
Gregg Arum, CFP

Executive Director

Structured Solutions Consultant

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Gregg serves as a Structured Solutions Consultant for the New York City and Northern New Jersey Market Areas, and Private Wealth Management; responsible for the positioning of Structured Products across all asset classes. Gregg works closely with Financial Advisors and their clients, helping them understand the risks and rewards of structured products, and how both portfolio and tactical ideas can fit into a client’s overall portfolio strategy.

Professional History
Gregg joined UBS in 1998 and has held a variety of positions in Capital Markets. In his previous role, he served as a Municipal Bond Portfolio Specialist on the Northeast Municipal Bond Desk. Prior to that, he worked in Unit Investment Trusts as a member of the Equity Advisory Group. He has also served as a Financial Advisor in New York City.

Education
Gregg holds a B.A from the University of Florida.

Licenses and Certifications
FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Emily Lau

Director

Wealth Management Salesperson

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Paul Gilman

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MN
- MO
- NJ
- NM
- NY
- OR
- PA
- PR
- SC
- TX
- VT
- WA
- WI
Paul has been helping clients effectively manage their financial affairs for over 35 years. His management training at Coca Cola, coupled with his experience in accounting and cost analysis, has served as the foundation for his ability to create financial plans and strategies. Paul's wealth management process is designed to support clients' ability to attain their personal goals. Paul has undergone UBS's rigorous accreditation process to become a designated Portfolio Manager. He oversees the investment decisions for The Midtown Group and immerses himself in all aspects of his clients' lives.
- The College at Brockport, State University of New York
- Portfolio Manager
Long-term care planning

Retirement planning

Legacy planning

Custom portfolios

Structured products

Cash management

Securities-backed lending

Multi-generational families

1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Alex Gilman, CFP®, CEPA®

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MN
- MO
- NJ
- NM
- NY
- OR
- PA
- PR
- SC
- TX
- VT
- WA
- WI
Alex began his career in San Francisco before returning to the NYC area in 2020. His time in The Bay Area gave Alex the unique perspective of working with business owners and alongside executives at fast-paced technology companies.

Within The Midtown Group, Alex focuses on the specific challenges faced by founders, executives, business owners, and affluent families. He emphasizes tax and estate planning as key components of a successful financial plan. Alex helps his clients navigate wealth enhancement, wealth preservation, inter-generational wealth transfer, and charitable giving.

Alex underscores the importance of self-improvement and continually seeks new ways to help his clients. He has completed the rigorous coursework required to earn the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ mark and has received the accreditation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor® from the Exit Planning Institute. Alex earned his Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business.

Alex lives in Greenwich Village in Manhattan with his soon-to-be-wife, Michelle and their cat, Franklin. In his spare time you can find Alex golfing, traveling, wine tasting, and enjoying all the great restaurants in NYC!

CA Insurance #: 4055753
- Leeds School of Business at The University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelors in Business Administration
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Wealth Advisor
Financial planning

Executive compensation

Philanthropy

Exit planning

Business owners

Alternative investments

Lending services

Cash management

1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ryan Dempsey

Client Associate
View bio
Ryan joined The Midtown Group in the Spring of 2021. He provides ongoing administrative and operational client service including new client onboarding, account maintenance and client requests. He understands that outstanding client service is key to our practice and enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled in a seamless and organized manner.

Ryan was born and raised in Westchester, New York before earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a concentration in accounting from The University of Scranton.

In his free time, Ryan loves to travel and attend a multitude of different sporting events.
- The University of Scranton, Bachelors in Finance with a concentration in Accounting
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Brad Dillon

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategist - Advanced Planning

View bio

Introduction

Brad works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Brad focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients' wishes. He reviews clients' tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately and holistically reflects the family's philosophy and needs while maximizing tax efficiency.

Professional History

Prior to joining UBS in January 2020, Brad worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, where he advised families on their tax and estate planning objectives. Brad began his career in private legal practice, most recently at Milbank in New York City, where he practiced in the firm's trusts and estates department. Brad is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where he teaches courses on trusts and estates.

Education

Brad earned a B.A. in mathematics and philosophy from Indiana University (summa cum laude), a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law Review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from NYU School of Law.

Publications, Speeches, and Media

Brad is a frequent lecturer and author. He has published several articles on tax and estate planning in industry-leading journals, such as Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, and Trusts & Estates Magazine. He has given dozens of lectures to lawyer and non-lawyer audiences throughout the United States, including for the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and various tax conferences. In addition, Brad is regularly quoted on tax and estate planning issues in the news media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and Barron's.
Gregg Arum, CFP

Executive Director

Structured Solutions Consultant

View bio

Gregg serves as a Structured Solutions Consultant for the New York City and Northern New Jersey Market Areas, and Private Wealth Management; responsible for the positioning of Structured Products across all asset classes. Gregg works closely with Financial Advisors and their clients, helping them understand the risks and rewards of structured products, and how both portfolio and tactical ideas can fit into a client’s overall portfolio strategy.

Professional History
Gregg joined UBS in 1998 and has held a variety of positions in Capital Markets. In his previous role, he served as a Municipal Bond Portfolio Specialist on the Northeast Municipal Bond Desk. Prior to that, he worked in Unit Investment Trusts as a member of the Equity Advisory Group. He has also served as a Financial Advisor in New York City.

Education
Gregg holds a B.A from the University of Florida.

Licenses and Certifications
FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Emily Lau

Director

Wealth Management Salesperson

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Trends and Perspectives

2022 year-end planning guide

In this guide you can explore an array of planning ideas, such as:

Tax planning
Investment-related planning
Retirement planning
Charitable giving
Wealth transfer planning
Trust planning and administration

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Charitable Giving: Rules of the Road

An overview of philanthropic strategies and their impact to help you evaluate different options.

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Keeping the aging brain young

Pat Corry, Head of Portfolio Strategy & UBS Wealth Way Solutions in the UBS Americas Chief Investment Office, and Dan Scansaroli, Head of Portfolio Strategy & UBS Wealth Way Solutions, CIO Americas sat down with Dr. Marc Milstein, a leading brain health expert, to discuss how our brains change as we age, surprising factors that age the brain and the costs associated with brain health issues.

Planning for the sale of a closely held business

A road map to help facilitate the process

Often, the process of selling a business is unknown to the business owner. This may leave them vulnerable to making significant mistakes. This brochure may serve as a general road map for facilitating the sale of a closely held business.

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Wealth, from your point of view

Our approach starts with questions and discussions that can help you organize your financial life into three key dimensions: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own.

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A focus on personalized access and service

Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

Sustainable investing

Advice for business owners and entrepreneurs

Multigenerational planning

Your financial success has brought great opportunity and, likely, complicated challenges. As UBS Wealth Advisors, we're committed to providing comprehensive wealth management to help you pursue what matters most. Let's start the conversation about how our experience and access to the global resources of UBS can help you pursue everything that's important to you, your family and your business.

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Family. Wealth. For generations

Our Mission and Approach

Paul Gilman

Alex Gilman, CFP®, CEPA®

Ryan Dempsey

Brad Dillon

Gregg Arum, CFP

Emily Lau