Financial planning tailored to your goals

“Our process helps educate business owners on the viability of their business and tax-efficient exit strategies so they can preserve and pass on the wealth they’ve worked hard to create.”

— MPI Wealth Management

We focus on what matters most to our clients, their families, and their businesses. We believe in building lasting relationships by providing transparent and consistent expertise. Our team strives to optimize the wealth and legacy of our clients by delivering dependable service and impactful advice.

Focusing on business transition planning, wealth transfer and post-liquidity wealth management, our team brings the global resources of UBS to the local level. With nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals and families, we know the importance of running a disciplined process when evaluating the most tax-efficient ways to monetize a business, execute a transition and plan your post-exit life.

Why choose us?

  • We dig deep to understand the personal purpose behind your business
  • Our comprehensive analysis helps determine the best steps forward
  • We provide step by step guidance when you exit or transition your business
  • We offer holistic post-liquidity wealth management and legacy planning
MPI Wealth Management Team

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.

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    Russell Price

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • ID
    • IL
    • MI
    • MN
    • MT
    • NV
    • NY
    • OR
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • WA

    Russell Price has a diverse background in financial planning, asset management, trust, and estate planning and has been providing financial solutions to high net worth individuals and families for over 25 years.

    Experience
    Prior to joining UBS, Russell was Executive Vice President and Director of Private Banking at Nevada State Bank; a role he took on after his tenure as a fixed income analysis and portfolio manager for Nevada State Bank.

    Education and Credentials
    Russell has an MBA from Regis University with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting and holds the designation Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) from the Exit Planning Institute.

    Life
    He spends his down time with his two kids and volunteering for charities that promote healthy/active lifestyles. Russell is a founding member of the Southern Nevada Society of Financial Analysts which promotes ethical practices and continual education within the financial services industry.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024, 2025The 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management Director’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

    • Regis University, M.B.A.
      10801 W Charleston Boulevard
      Suite 400
      Las Vegas, NV 89135
      russell.price@ubs.com
      Russell Price
      10801 W Charleston Boulevard,Las Vegas,NV,89135
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      Salvatore James "Sam" Mineo

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Senior Portfolio Manager

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      • AZ
      • CA
      • CO
      • FL
      • ID
      • IL
      • MI
      • MT
      • NV
      • OR
      • PA
      • TN
      • TX
      • UT
      • VI
      • WA

      Sam Mineo provides customized solutions for managing the day-to-day financial affairs of high net worth families and high income individuals. He has over 25 years of financial industry experience and recently acquired the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute.

      Experience
      Prior to joining UBS, Sam was the Senior Wealth Advisor for Nevada State Investment Services, a division of Nevada State Bank. Sam was also a partner in a successful independent wealth management firm that was acquired by Nevada State Bank.

      Education and Credentials
      Sam received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

      Life
      He enjoys serving on the board of the UNLV Football Foundation and volunteering his time in the community.  Sam and his wife, Jill, have three children.

       

      • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024, 2025The 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.

      • University of Nevada, Las Vegas., B.S. Finance
      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      10801 W Charleston Boulevard
      Suite 400
      Las Vegas, NV 89135
      sam.mineo@ubs.com
      Salvatore James "Sam" Mineo
      10801 W Charleston Boulevard,Las Vegas,NV,89135
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      Sidney Thompson

      Team Administrator

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      • AZ
      • CA
      • CO
      • FL
      • ID
      • IL
      • MT
      • NV
      • UT
      • VI

      Sidney Thompson manages MPI Wealth Management’s team development, and helps oversee growth and operations by encouraging efficiency and excellence. As Team Administrator she is responsible for keeping our team organized and their final output coordinated. Sidney also focuses on serving clients and helping them manage certain aspects of their wealth.

      Experience
      Additionally, having worked with the team since 2019, Sidney has experience in client operations and is dedicated to providing world-class service to our clients.

      Education and Credentials
      She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from University of Nevada, Las Vegas and currently holds both the series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She also has earned the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation.

      Life
      Born and raised in Las Vegas, Sidney played competitive soccer most of her life and now enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Zach and their two Golden Retrievers.

       

        • University of Nevada, Las Vegas., B.S. Finance
          10801 W Charleston Boulevard
          Suite 400
          Las Vegas, NV 89135
          sidney.thompson@ubs.com
          Sidney Thompson
          10801 W Charleston Boulevard,Las Vegas,NV,89135
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          Khristopher Hoopes

          Registered Client Associate

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          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • FL
          • ID
          • IL
          • MT
          • NV
          • UT

          Khris is an integral part of MPI Wealth Management, responsible for managing all team operations, client requests and account administration. He is committed to building lifelong relationships with each client and takes pride in delivering customized service and solutions, always striving to exceed clients’ expectations.

          Experience
          Prior to his current position with UBS, Khris worked as an Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk at Focus Plumbing.

          Education and Credentials
          Khris received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has successfully obtained his CFP® designation.

          Life
          In his free time, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey games.

           

            • University of Reno, B.A. Finance
              10801 W Charleston Boulevard
              Suite 400
              Las Vegas, NV 89135
              khristopher.hoopes@ubs.com
              Khristopher Hoopes
              10801 W Charleston Boulevard,Las Vegas,NV,89135
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