An experienced and committed team

Michael S. Jankiewicz is a Managing Director - Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, and co-founder of North Point Partners (California Insurance License # 0A60964). Michael (Mike) joined UBS's predecessor, PaineWebber, in 1985, where he gained substantial experience in fixed income securities while working on the municipal trading desk. In 1993, he served as the Assistant Market Head in UBS's Wealth Management division. He has extensive experience in managing the complex financial needs of multi-generational families, bringing clarity and confidence to his clients.

Mike graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelors in Economics.

In his free time, Mike likes to stay active in his local community and serves on the Board of Volunteers for the Napa Valley Baseball Club. He and his wife Robin, have been married since 1991 and have two children: Alexandra and Michael. Mike grew up and lives in Napa, California.

With over three decades of experience working with wealthy families, Norman A. Epstein is a Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President - Wealth Management and Private Wealth Advisor with North Point Wealth Advisors team. Prior to joining UBS in 2016, he was a Director at Credit Suisse Private Banking for 17 years. Norman understands that with greater wealth comes greater complexity, and applies a disciplined approach to create personalized and customized solutions while striving to deliver exceptional client service. His clients are entrepreneurs, executives, and multi-generational families seeking comprehensive planning-based approach to wealth management. His clients value his strategic guidance in portfolio management and his ability to collaborate with trusted advisors to address broader financial and legacy goals. Norman is often entrusted with helping clients build enduring legacies, working across generations to help ensure that what matters most is passed on with care and clarity.

Norman received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
A lifelong resident of California, Norman stays engaged with his community by coaching youth soccer, supporting local Jewish Community outreach programs, volunteering with American Corporate Partners (ACP) to help military veterans transition into the civilian workforce, and fundraising for his children’s former public high school. His commitment to service reflects the values he brings to his professional relationships. Norman and his wife, Karen, live on the Peninsula and have two children: Samantha and Leo. (California Insurance License # 0B01773)

With over three decades of experience, Diane L. McMinds is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President - Wealth Management with the North Point Wealth Advisors team. Diane began her career at Montgomery Securities in 1992 before joining UBS in 2003. Establishing herself as a partner and advocate for women in charge of their finances, Diane combines her personal passion for financial literacy with technical expertise—optimizing portfolios, navigating complex planning scenarios, and building lasting legacies for families across generations.  

Diane graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelors in Economics.  In her free time, Diane enjoys cycling, live music, and quilting. She is an active volunteer with the SIFMA Foundation, focused on expanding financial literacy in schools. Diane is also a certified Mental Health First Aider at Work volunteer through the National Council for Behavioral Health. She and her husband Scott live in Napa. (California Insurance License # 0E75879)

John D. Deming (J. D.) is a First Vice President – Wealth Management collaborating with North Point Partners (California Insurance License #0B54432).  J. D. joined UBS in 2012 after 18 years at Morgan Stanley. He focuses on holistic personal and wealth management advice to multi-generational families. J. D. began his career with the U.S. State Department working on Capitol Hill, giving him a unique and broad geopolitical perspective to long term investing.

J. D. received his Master’s degree in International Relations from Cambridge University (England) and holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in Political Science and History.

He lives on the Nevada side of sparkling Lake Tahoe with his New Zealander wife, Frances Melhop, who is a noted global fashion photographer and runs her own nomadic contemporary art gallery.  J. D. has four children who are thriving in careers from D.C. to Europe.

David is a Wealth Planning Strategist. In this capacity, David is responsible for providing Financial Advisors and their high-net-worth clients with unbiased, product neutral, advanced planning strategies, design and implementation. As an advance financial planner, he provides expertise in the following areas: 

• Estate and multi-generational planning
• Retirement income and cash flow analysis
• Business continuity and succession planning
• Retirement plans and employee benefits
• Risk and liability management planning
• Charitable giving strategies
• Executive compensation and benefit strategies
• Special Needs & Disability Planning