Experience

Makes all the difference

Betsy Nelson

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Accessing all of UBS to help grow and protect your wealth
As a UBS Private Wealth Advisor, Betsy has more than 25 years of experience advising ultra high net worth executives, entrepreneurs and multigenerational families. She believes there is very little she hasn’t seen over the years—perspective that has proven to be invaluable. Betsy is a true relationship-builder. Working with the markets, people and problem-solving on her clients’ behalf is both exciting and gratifying for her.

Betsy’s focus is helping grow and protect family assets through asset allocation, risk and volatility management with alternative opportunities. Importantly, she has a deep understanding of UBS, Private Wealth Management and the strategic use of a range of solutions the firm has designed exclusively for clients with complex wealth.

“I always align myself with our clients and their families, with service as our top priority. I’m able to get out in front of the real issues they face—before they become problems.”

Previous Experience

Credit Suisse, Director Private Wealth Advisor

M.B.A. Training Program, Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette

FINRA Registrations

  • Series 7, 6 and 66 securities licenses; insurance license

Education

B.A., Northwestern University

M.B.A. with honors, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Life

Betsy and her two children live in Glenview, IL.

Betsy enjoys travel, golf and community philanthropy.

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
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
  • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award 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

One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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Johnny Scoville

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Johnny joined UBS in 2022.  Johnny manages trading as well as serves all operational and administrative client needs.

Prior to his position at UBS, Johnny worked as a transition specialist with J. Kelly & Associates where he would lead the onboarding of established financial advisors and facilitate the movement of their books of business to top wealth management firms. Johnny holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics. Johnny is an avid traveler and has visited over 20 countries worldwide. When not traveling, he can be found in the gym or staying active outdoors. Johnny is from Barrington and resides in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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Our resources

  • Ann Bjerke

    Executive Director

    Head of Advanced Planning

    Ann focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive strategies to assist clients with their complex financial needs such as preservation, transfer and management of wealth. Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Ann practiced law with the law firm of Levin, Schreder & Carey, focusing on estate tax and income tax planning for ultra high net worth individuals, families and business owners.

  • Titus Song

    Executive Director

    Alternative Investments Consultant

    Titus Song is an Executive Director of Alternative Investments covering various markets in the Central and West Divisions for UBS Financial Services. His role is to oversee distribution of alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity and private real estate) by helping financial advisors and clients understand how these offerings function and their effect on investment portfolios.

    Professional History
    Titus joined UBS in 2007 working with the Structured Solutions group. In late 2008, Titus moved to the Alternative Investments group where he has covered a wide swath of the country helping clients and financial advisors understand alternative investments and how they can enhance portfolio efficiency and help clients reach their financial goals.

    In his 32-year career in financial services, Titus has worked at various large financial services firms and banks where he held roles in small and large cap equity trading, as well as in product management. Titus also served as the head of investments and product management at a large regional registered investment advisor prior to joining UBS.


    Education
    Titus earned a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Political Economy at Carleton College in Northfield MN. He also received an M.B.A. from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota.

    Licenses and Certifications
    Titus holds Series 7, 31 and 66 licenses.
  • Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

    Executive Director

    Head – Family Advisory and Philanthropy

    Sarah leads a team of Senior Strategists who work with families on understanding money, values and philanthropic intent. Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services serves as thought partners to advisors and their exceptional client families on wealth transitions, family governance, family office strategies, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy.
  • Leora Zach

    Leora Zach

    Executive Director

    Client Solutions Specialist, Family Office Solutions

    Professional History
    Leora is an Executive Director and Client Solutions Specialist in the Family Office Solutions team within Private Wealth Management. The Family Office Solutions (FOS) team holistically services $100m+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors. In her role, Leora is dedicated to providing clients with superior client service by leading complex, multi-product transactions and helping design custom offerings based on client needs.

    Prior to FOS, Leora was an Executive Director in the Direct Investments Group. She raised private capital for direct private equity and real estate investments across a range of industries, stages, structures and geographies. She covered 1,500+ family office and institutional wealth management relationships nationally. Before that, Leora was a part of the OneBank team and assisted UBS clients on a range of investment banking transactions including mergers and acquisitions, equity capital raising and debt capital raising. She also ran UBS' Middle Market Investment Banking Network, a partnership with 30 firms across the country to assist business owner clients in need of pre-sale planning and investment banking services.

    Leora joined UBS in 2009 as an Investment Banker in the Power & Utilities Group, advising companies on strategic M&A and capital raising transactions, both domestically and cross-border.

    Education
    Leora is a CFA Charterholder and is on the Young Leaders committee at the CFA Society of NY. She is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Leora holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut Honors School. She holds her Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

    Leora is married, with four sons, and resides in Holmdel, New Jersey.
  • Jennifer Miara

    Jennifer Miara

    Executive Director

    Ultra High Net Worth Lending Specialist, Lending Origination

    Jennifer Miara is an Executive Director, Tailored Lending Specialist with over 20 years of experience in wealth management with a specialty both in HNW, UHNW, and commercial banking and lending. Some of Jennifer’s accomplishments include working as business head of banking and lending for a top 10 RIA and their family office services, running the national banking and lending group for UHNW clients at US Bank directly with the group’s chief credit officer, and also helping manage several of the top 10 AmLaw 100 global law firms.

  • Matthew Morris, CFA

    Executive Director

    Head, Portfolio Advisory Group Midwest, New York and Northeast Division

    Matthew Morris is the Midwest Division Head of the Portfolio Advisory Group (PAG), leading a regional team of experienced investment professionals dedicated to providing asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment management guidance and education to UBS' Ultra High Net Worth clients. Matthew and his team specialize in developing multi-asset, customized investment strategies and portfolios for sophisticated individuals, families, and institutions.