100+
Collective years of experience
At New Columbia Advisors we understand highly successful families. Growing and preserving your complex wealth requires innovative approaches and global solutions. Working within the exclusive Private Wealth Management division of UBS, our team offers you expansive access to the full scope of the firm’s institutional, asset management and wealth management resources. Our trading and investment platforms, along with equity and debt research in every market, product class and currency, can provide you with opportunities that are truly “without borders.“
Whatever your goals—from retirement and next generation planning to pre- sale business strategies to development for your nonprofit—our experience and elite professional network can inform your decisions and provide an ongoing source of confidence today and for generations to come.
Portfolio implementation, analysis and risk management
Within New Columbia Advisors practice, James focuses primarily on investment strategy. He understands that his clients have spent considerable time and effort building their wealth. He and his team take their responsibility to help grow, preserve and pass on that wealth very seriously. They have built meaningful relationships with clients and their family members through many years of consistent communication.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis
Previous Experience
Life
Investment management, analytics, and portfolio support
Although his team is truly collaborative in their work with clients, Patrick focuses on aligning appropriate investment strategies with his clients’ goals. His primary responsibilities support the team’s investment management processes, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, and portfolio review and analytics.
“I believe the best advice comes from learning all we can about you first, then working with a variety of internal resources and partners who help inform portfolio recommendations tailored to client needs.”
— Patrick Kenny
Previous Experience
Life
Head of Family Office Solutions
Judy is a Managing Director and Head of Family Office Solutions within Private Wealth Management. The Family Office Solutions (FOS) team was established to holistically serve $100mm+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors. Prior to FOS, Judy led the Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services (FAPS) team. The FAPS team 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. Judy joined UBS in 2008 from Citi Family Office where she was the International Services Manager. Before that, Judy was the Advisor Relations Manager where she was responsible for the Citi Family Office Continuing Professional Development and Designation Program. Prior to Citi, Judy was an analyst for Accolade Partners LP, a fund-to-fund venture capital firm in Washington, DC.
Judy graduated with honors from Drexel University with a degree in information systems and technology and a minor in business administration. She also received her M.B.A. in finance and marketing from New York University. In addition, Judy has completed the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women, the Generational Wealth Transfer workshop given by the Institute for Preparing Heirs, the Family Firm Institute Certificates in Family Wealth Advising and Family Business Advising, and earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. Judy is also Series 7, 63 and 65 licensed.
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.
Managing Director
Head of Tailored Lending East
Global Wealth Management Americas Banking Group
Christine Cronin leads the Tailored Lending Team, East team and focuses on marketing and structuring of tailored lending solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.Executive Director
Advanced Planning/Family Office Solutions Group
Executive Director
Philanthropy Advisory Group/Family Office Solutions Group
Brian Formento is an Executive Director and Head of Client Solutions and Investment Strategy in Family Office Solutions (FOS). Brian works with Advisors to deliver customized advice to clients of substantial financial wealth and coordinates cross-divisional coverage to ensure UHNW clients and family offices are properly covered by a team comprising relevant FOS specialists.
He also remains a member of the Portfolio Advisory Group specializing in asset allocation and portfolio construction advice for the family office segment, defining risk-based strategies and developing customized investment ideas for the largest clients at UBS. Brian previously was a key member of the Private Wealth Management Alternatives Advisory Board and Private Wealth Management Family Office Strategy Team.
Prior to UBS, Brian was a Managing Director and senior investment strategist for OTC derivatives and alternatives at Deutsche Bank. He also held senior positions at several private investment advisory firms and was head of proprietary fixed income trading North America and desk head of the primary dealer at Paribas Capital Markets, now BNP Paribas.
Brian graduated magna cum laude and with distinction, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Boston University. He is a past chair and member of the Economic Department's Board of Advisors for the college and graduate school. Brian, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) is a member of the Structured Products Association (SPA) and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRIMA). More recently, Brian has been an industry contributor to curriculum development for the CFA program and has completed Wharton's Private Wealth Executive Education Program and Columbia University’s Earth Institute Investment Academy on Sustainability. He is a trustee for Historic Morven in Princeton, New Jersey. He currently holds the following registrations: 7,24,3,63,66,55, and Life and Health Insurance.
Portfolio implementation, analysis and risk management
Within New Columbia Advisors practice, James focuses primarily on investment strategy. He understands that his clients have spent considerable time and effort building their wealth. He and his team take their responsibility to help grow, preserve and pass on that wealth very seriously. They have built meaningful relationships with clients and their family members through many years of consistent communication.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis
Previous Experience
Life
Investment management, analytics, and portfolio support
Although his team is truly collaborative in their work with clients, Patrick focuses on aligning appropriate investment strategies with his clients’ goals. His primary responsibilities support the team’s investment management processes, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, and portfolio review and analytics.
“I believe the best advice comes from learning all we can about you first, then working with a variety of internal resources and partners who help inform portfolio recommendations tailored to client needs.”
— Patrick Kenny
Previous Experience
Life
Head of Family Office Solutions
Judy is a Managing Director and Head of Family Office Solutions within Private Wealth Management. The Family Office Solutions (FOS) team was established to holistically serve $100mm+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors. Prior to FOS, Judy led the Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services (FAPS) team. The FAPS team 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. Judy joined UBS in 2008 from Citi Family Office where she was the International Services Manager. Before that, Judy was the Advisor Relations Manager where she was responsible for the Citi Family Office Continuing Professional Development and Designation Program. Prior to Citi, Judy was an analyst for Accolade Partners LP, a fund-to-fund venture capital firm in Washington, DC.
Judy graduated with honors from Drexel University with a degree in information systems and technology and a minor in business administration. She also received her M.B.A. in finance and marketing from New York University. In addition, Judy has completed the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women, the Generational Wealth Transfer workshop given by the Institute for Preparing Heirs, the Family Firm Institute Certificates in Family Wealth Advising and Family Business Advising, and earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. Judy is also Series 7, 63 and 65 licensed.
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.
Managing Director
Head of Tailored Lending East
Global Wealth Management Americas Banking Group
Christine Cronin leads the Tailored Lending Team, East team and focuses on marketing and structuring of tailored lending solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.Executive Director
Advanced Planning/Family Office Solutions Group
Executive Director
Philanthropy Advisory Group/Family Office Solutions Group
Brian Formento is an Executive Director and Head of Client Solutions and Investment Strategy in Family Office Solutions (FOS). Brian works with Advisors to deliver customized advice to clients of substantial financial wealth and coordinates cross-divisional coverage to ensure UHNW clients and family offices are properly covered by a team comprising relevant FOS specialists.
He also remains a member of the Portfolio Advisory Group specializing in asset allocation and portfolio construction advice for the family office segment, defining risk-based strategies and developing customized investment ideas for the largest clients at UBS. Brian previously was a key member of the Private Wealth Management Alternatives Advisory Board and Private Wealth Management Family Office Strategy Team.
Prior to UBS, Brian was a Managing Director and senior investment strategist for OTC derivatives and alternatives at Deutsche Bank. He also held senior positions at several private investment advisory firms and was head of proprietary fixed income trading North America and desk head of the primary dealer at Paribas Capital Markets, now BNP Paribas.
Brian graduated magna cum laude and with distinction, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Boston University. He is a past chair and member of the Economic Department's Board of Advisors for the college and graduate school. Brian, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) is a member of the Structured Products Association (SPA) and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRIMA). More recently, Brian has been an industry contributor to curriculum development for the CFA program and has completed Wharton's Private Wealth Executive Education Program and Columbia University’s Earth Institute Investment Academy on Sustainability. He is a trustee for Historic Morven in Princeton, New Jersey. He currently holds the following registrations: 7,24,3,63,66,55, and Life and Health Insurance.
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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.
100+
Collective years of experience
$4.3 billion
Assets under management
Research and rigor drive our manager selection process. We have deep expertise in evaluating a range of investment portfolios and allocations—our recommendations are based solely on your needs, objectives and comfort level. With access to some of the finest asset managers in the industry, as well as the money management platforms within UBS, we bring clarity, direction and risk-managed performance to your personal portfolio strategy or business.
Each member of our team contributes unique expertise that enables us to thoroughly and critically evaluate a changing marketplace. What’s more, our decisions are based on our own rigorous due diligence of investments and managers. We help you focus on the long-term “big picture” of your strategy, so you can make informed decisions without the day-to-day distractions of market volatility.
Investor-centric global research guides us. Our primary focus is to identify and communicate investment opportunities as well as market risks to support you in preserving and growing your wealth. Everything we do is geared toward ensuring a solid foundation for your investment decisions.
Accessing both UBS global research insights and industry perspectives, we examine geographic growth trends, interest rates and currencies that could impact your portfolio. As we tailor the right solution for you, our extensive network of UBS and industry-leading experts helps to complement and deepen the financial advice we provide.
Navigate business transition with confidence. Your business is likely one of the greatest investments of your life. The decision to step away isn’t easy. In fact, we’ve found that most business owners simply do not plan their exit, and the result is often costly—both financially and emotionally. Our experienced team has guided many company founders and their families through transition events, particularly exit strategies, via sale or IPO, but we encourage engaging with us sooner rather than later in the process.
Our process begins with critical pre-liquidity planning all the way through execution and closing. Prior to the transaction, we help you develop a personalized strategy to maximize the value of this event so you can confidently pursue your life goals post-sale. To help inform our recommendations about deal structure, valuation opportunities and tax considerations, we’ll coordinate with your attorney and tax advisor as well as our network of both third-party and UBS experts in:
A fiduciary approach to pursuing your funding goals. Fiduciary liability is a top concern for our endowment clients. That’s why we take the time to fully understand your organization’s unique financial situation and deliver an investment plan that fits with your needs and long-term goals.
Similar to managing wealth for successful families, earning your trust and that of your investment committee will help us build consensus that ultimately can help us help you pursue your goals. Accountability and transparency guide our decision- making process as we work to:
Financial decision-making is easier when you have the benefit of a trusted source of advice. Our team is here for you with planning-based solutions to help you confidently take charge of your financial world. It's about helping you feel empowered to make important decisions about today’s opportunities and challenges—and tomorrow's.
Partnering with resources across UBS, including UBS Family Office Solutions as well as our global investment bank, we integrate institutional-level business solutions for family offices. From family governance to business transition, we help bridge the generations to preserve wealth, seize opportunity and create continuity.
Your values define you. But do your investments reflect who you are? We believe sustainability is relevant to how you manage your wealth. We invite you to discover the world of sustainable investing and the possibilities it offers you to pursue what matters most.
Support and resources
The UBS Optimus Foundation has committed up to $1 million in match funding for donations to trusted relief organizations Americares, World Central Kitchen, Team Rubicon and GiveDirectly in support of their efforts on behalf of those affected by the recent wildfires in southern California.
Learn more about how you can get involved and double your impact through the UBS Optimus Foundation.
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