Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team has a depth of experience that gives us a holistic perspective on the markets as it relates to your financial life. We deliver independent, objective financial guidance to individuals, families and institutions. Our process for creating relevant financial solutions is built on an understanding of your financial goals, the knowledge and expertise to offer practical solutions and the wisdom to help you make the right decisions.

W. Scott Meador, CFP, CIMA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Scott is committed to delivering holistic financial planning and customized investment strategies.  His experience in providing the highest level of service to affluent families, successful professionals, business owners, executives, and charitable organizations has given him exceptional insight into solving the most complex financial needs. Scott serves as the central hub for many of his clients, connecting all aspects of their financial lives. Scott heads up the Southeast Division for the team.

Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Scott was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He earned his B.S. in business administration and finance from The University of Vermont and holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, as well as life and health insurance licenses. Scott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®).

Helping his community is an important part of Scott’s life. He lives in Naples with his wife and twin daughters. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing and skiing.

 CA License #3290711

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021The 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.

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 Vermont, B.S. Business Administration and Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
801 Laurel Oak Drive
Suite 500
Naples, FL 34108

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Frank Sabia

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Wealth Advisor

Frank is a 38-year veteran of the financial services industry. A seasoned professional in all facets of wealth management, he draws from his vast experience helping corporate executives, business owners, and high net worth investors to deliver the right advice and solutions for his clients’ financial needs and goals. Frank guides his client’s with the insight, support, and flexibility their financial lives require. Having a great respect for earned income, Frank embraces a planning based approach that begins with the creation and then continual monitoring of a well-informed plan which serves as a road map that informs every solution he provides.

Frank bases each of his relationships on the four pillars of wealth management—lifestyle management, risk management, liability management and asset management. In addition, he and his team strive to add value to their client relationships everyday by remaining informative, accessible, independent and transparent in each interaction and every transaction. He seeks to improve his client's lives by reducing financial stress.

A member of the UBS Work Place Wealth Solutions Financial Advisor team and The National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, Frank earned his B.A. in business administration from Pace University. He holds the Series 3, 7, 8, 63 and 65 securities licenses.

Frank believes in giving back to his community, with a special commitment to Season Of Services. A lifetime resident of Westchester County, Frank and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Kaila and Ali. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golf, woodworking and wine making.

CA License #4176691

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 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, 2018, 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.

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

  • Pace University, B.A. Business Administration

Credentials

  • Wealth Advisor
  • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Eric Bickler, CFP

Managing Director–Wealth Management

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

The experience to guide you forward

Eric has a true passion for personal finance and helping his clients succeed. He cares deeply about his clients and their families, with a commitment to make a difference in their lives – on both a wealth management and personal level. 

Whether guiding affluent clients as they transition to and through retirement, focusing on the unique needs of corporate executives or providing advice to the next generation of investors, Eric takes a holistic approach to wealth management. A UBS Financial Advisor since 1998, Eric considers it a privilege to share his experience and knowledge with clients as he helps them pursue their financial goals.

Credentials that build confidence

A member of the UBS Equity Plan Advisory Services Financial Advisor team, Eric provides specialized guidance on corporate compensation plans, including stock options, restricted securities, equity plan administration and 401(k) and pension plans. 

Eric earned his B.A. in economics from the State University of New York at Albany. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as state life and health insurance licenses.

Outside the office

When it comes to giving back to the community, Eric is an active mentor to U.S. military veterans seeking opportunities on Wall Street. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family, especially his young daughter.

CA License #4176997

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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 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.
  • On Wall Street – Top 40 Advisors Under 40, 2011, 2012The Financial Planning rating is awarded annually in Q1 based on information from a 12 month period ending in September 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

  • State University of New York at Albany, B.A. Economics

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Michael Von Essen, CFP

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

With 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike delivers personalized service and customized wealth management solutions to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.  As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he works closely with existing and prospective clients to help clarify their objectives and to develop comprehensive strategies that help pursue those goals.  His experience includes the areas of, risk management, Strategic Financial Planning and corporate stock benefit consulting.  In addition to the CFP® designation, Mike holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as his life and health insurance licenses.

Mike first discovered his passion for the financial services industry in the summers of 2001 and 2002, after earning coveted internships with the New York Stock Exchange.  Working alongside trading floor specialists, he learned the intricacies of equity market execution and witnessed firsthand the complexities of the financial markets.  In 2003, he graduated from Radford University in Virginia where he enjoyed four years as a scholarship Division I student athlete, helping the men's soccer team claim back-to-back Big South Conference championships while earning a degree in Economics.  Upon graduation, Mike returned to New York City where he would begin his career at Merrill Lynch's flagship office on Fifth Avenue.  There he would be introduced to the Chin-Meador Team, which having moved to UBS in 2008, he continues to work alongside today.

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

Education

  • Radford University, Economics

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Siobhan Shaughnessy, CFP

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Siobhan has been delivering customized financial advice and investment solutions to high net worth families, successful business owners, and corporate executives for more than 10 years.  She sees financial planning as a collaborative experience tailored to each client's personal goals and customized to the complexity of their financial circumstances.  As part of her service-minded approach, Siobhan remains ever-connected to clients and their changing needs through regular contacts and performance evaluations, one-on-one meetings and financial plan reviews. 

Siobhan joined UBS in 2008 after beginning her career at Merrill Lynch in 2006.  She graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Finance from Manhattan College.  Siobhan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as life and health insurance licenses.  An advocate for the advancement of women in the financial services industry, Siobhan serves as an active member of the CFP® Board WIN-to-WIN mentorship – a program designed to ensure that women interested in financial planning understand the unique benefits of CFP® certification and have guidance through the process. 

Outside of the office, Siobhan enjoys giving back to her community and teaching her children how to do the same.  Most recently, Siobhan volunteered with local charity initiative KaBOOM!, an American non-profit organization that helps communities build playgrounds for children.   Siobhan resides in Irvington, NY with her husband and their young children.

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

Education

  • Manhattan College, Finance, cum laude

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Iracema Almeida

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

With more than 10 years in the financial services industry, Iracema is driven by her desire to deliver exceptional client service.  She approahces every relationship with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to identifying the needs and goals of our clients and their familes.  As Team Administrator, Iracema is responsible for leading the daily operations of the team and ensuring service excellence for clients.  She serves as a leader both on her team and within the firm.

Iracema earned a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from Lehman College.  She holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as life, accident, and health insurance licenses.  Iracema enjoys cross country and physical fitness, pottery, and traveling.  She is an active supporter of the St. Jude's Foundation and the Brain Tumor Association. 

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI

Education

  • Lehman College, B.A. Economics and Psychology
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Joseph John Daly, CFP, CIMA

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Prior to joining UBS in March of 2015, Joe served as an Investment Operations Coordinator for Lincoln Financial Advisors for two years.  Today, he plays a key role in enhancing the client experience by providing high quality service based on an understanding of the clients' needs.  Joe also helps construct client portfolios and implement investment strategies. Joe earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and he also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, issued by IMCA in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business. Joe earned his B.A. in Finance from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY.  Away from the office, Joe is a dedicated youth Lacrosse coach for the Scarsdale Raiders. His hobbies include hiking, traveling, golfing, snowboarding, and fishing.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Life Accident and Health Insured, Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant, Series 7, 63 Registered.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • Manhattanville College, B.A. Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Nicholas F. Carlisto, CFP

Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Nick is committed to bringing a strong work ethic to UBS, where he is responsible to ensure that each client gets the most from his or her relationship with the team. Nick helps craft and implement personalized client portfolios and financial plans. He strongly supports the financial planning process as an integral part of developing customized portfolio strategies to help achieve clients’ goals.

Prior to joining UBS in 2016, Nick graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College with a BS in finance. He is a CFP® professional, and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as life, accident and health insurance licenses. Nick serves as an active member of the CFP® Board Mentor Program – a program that connects candidates who plan to sit for the CFP® exam, with CFP® professionals who can share their knowledge and experience of passing the exam.

Nick lives in Westchester, NY, with his wife. He is an avid New York sports fan and car enthusiast. He also enjoys movies, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OK
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WI

Education

  • Manhattan College, B.S. Finance, magna cum laude

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Kelly Varnum

Client Associate

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Susan Spivak

Senior Client Associate

Susan has been in the financial industry for over 25 years and brings valuable experience from the roles she has had throughout her career.  She is a graduate of Hofstra University and lives in Pleasantville, New York with her 2 children.

709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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Jordan Garofalo

Client Associate

709 Westchester Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10604

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