Your future. Your legacy

At times, the complexity of today’s global economy may feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a working professional who is building wealth, a successful executive or business owner contemplating your next act, or the head of a multigenerational family looking to preserve your family’s future—you have questions. You expect clear answers from an advisor with worldwide experience who understands you, your family and your community.

Our highly credentialed team offers the thoughtful perspective and proactive service your family needs to help meet their goals. With a team of advisors spanning decades of experience, we strive, relentlessly, to make sure you feel well taken care of. By putting financial planning at the core of everything we do, we offer the capabilities to help you, your business and your family unlock opportunity, preserve wealth and create continuity.

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Barrons has recognized us as a

Barron’s 2024 Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams

The Barron’s rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4. 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

The team has been recognized as a:

Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 2024

The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12-month period ending March of the prior year. Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice.

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.

Private Wealth Advisors

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 E Main Street
3rd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2133
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
As the managing member of Legacy Partners, Paul serves as a senior advisor providing advice and guidance to clients. He draws upon his deep experience as a Certified Public Accountant to assist clients in business succession planning, estate minimization and philanthropic planning.

Paul proudly served as the Investment Committee Chair - Board of Trustees for the $1.7B Presbyterian Church USA Foundation and has chaired investment, governance and development committees for multiple non-profits.

Paul received a B.S. in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University. He is a CPWA® from the Yale School of Management, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®).

Paul and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Barrington with their three children, Connor, Jack & Jenna.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- UBS Wealth Management President’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.
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.
- The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, B.S. in Accounting
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
- Yale School of Management
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
Financial planning

Long-term care planning

Estate planning strategies

Philanthropy

Exit planning

Alternative investments

Retirement Plan consulting

Family Offices

303 E Main Street
3rd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010

paul.e.lee@ubs.com

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

303 E Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Ashley Childress

Client Associate
Ashley Childress

Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2156
View bio
Ashley will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management. She will strive to provide the high-quality personalized service.

Ashley graduated from The University of Illinois with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and an MBA from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Ashley resides in Chicago.
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.
- University of Illinois, B.A. Molecular Biology
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

ashley.childress@ubs.com

Ashley Childress

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Strategic Partners

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2131
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Ryan provides advice and guidance to affluent families and professionals. He employs the team's strategic approach in helping clients address their complex financial needs and lay the foundation for pursuing their goals.

Ryan currently serves as the Treasurer of the University of Illinois – Chicago Letterman's Club and is the Founder and President of the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation for ALS.

Ryan is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation. Ryan received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Illinois – Chicago.

Ryan and his wife, Jen, reside in Chicago with their children Isla and Greyson.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March 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.
- University of Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Financial planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

Business succession

Investing

Custom portfolios

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

ryan.lindgren@ubs.com

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Jacob R. Niggemann

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Jacob R. Niggemann

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2103
View bio
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Jake executes and implements the strategic recommendations for our clients, such as gaps of insurance coverage and credit and liquidity management solutions through UBS Bank USA. He is also responsible for coordinating with our client’s other advisors to ensure that our collaborative work for our mutual client is achieved.

Jake currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten and is the Founder and Administrator of The Gayle M. Niggemann Memorial Fund.

Jake received a B.S. in finance from Northern Illinois University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University.

Jake and his wife, Krystal, reside in Wauconda with their two children, Conrad and Collette.
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.
- Northern Illinois University, B.S. Finance
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Financial planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

Business succession

Investing

Custom portfolios

Asset allocation

Securities-backed lending

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

jacob.niggemann@ubs.com

Jacob R. Niggemann

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Jeanne Varwig

Wealth Strategy Associate
Jeanne Varwig

Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2121
View bio
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Jeanne brings over 25 years of financial services experience. She will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management. Jeanne will strive to exceed your expectations by providing attentive, high-touch personalized service.

Jeanne has a BS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Jeanne and her son Sean reside in Barrington.
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.
- University of Michigan, B.A. English
- Kellogg Scholl of Management, Northwestern University, MBA, Finance & Accounting
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

jeanne.varwig@ubs.com

Jeanne Varwig

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Ann Bjerke

Executive Director

Head of Advanced Planning

View bio

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

View bio

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

View bio

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.
Matthew Morris, CFA

Executive Director

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

View bio

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.
Christiaan van Driel

Director

Client Solutions Specialist, Family Office Solutions

View bio

Professional history
Christiaan is a Director and Client Solutions Specialist in the Family Office Solutions team, established to holistically serve $100 million+ net worth families and family offices, in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors.

Christiaan has been advising UHNW clients and their family offices, their businesses, and charitable foundations for over 15 years. He has worked 5 years in Investment Banking, 10 years in Private Wealth Management, and has resp. advised on over $10bln of corporate transaction value, and on over $25bln of client assets. Christiaan joined UBS in 2015 and he has worked since then in Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Zurich, and New York.

Publications
UBS Global Family Office Report 2024, one of our most-read publications with insights from 320 institutional single family offices, ranging from asset allocation, portfolio diversification, and alternative investments, to family office professionalization, costs, risks, staffing, and governance.

Education
Christiaan holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics, and a Master’s degree in Financial Economics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, as well as executive degrees in Leadership and Organizational Agility from Harvard University, his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and banking licenses in 15 European jurisdictions.
Jennifer Miara

Executive Director

Ultra High Net Worth Lending Specialist, Lending Origination

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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.

Private Wealth Advisors

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 E Main Street
3rd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2133
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
As the managing member of Legacy Partners, Paul serves as a senior advisor providing advice and guidance to clients. He draws upon his deep experience as a Certified Public Accountant to assist clients in business succession planning, estate minimization and philanthropic planning.

Paul proudly served as the Investment Committee Chair - Board of Trustees for the $1.7B Presbyterian Church USA Foundation and has chaired investment, governance and development committees for multiple non-profits.

Paul received a B.S. in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University. He is a CPWA® from the Yale School of Management, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®).

Paul and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Barrington with their three children, Connor, Jack & Jenna.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- UBS Wealth Management President’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.
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.
- The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, B.S. in Accounting
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
- Yale School of Management
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
Financial planning

Long-term care planning

Estate planning strategies

Philanthropy

Exit planning

Alternative investments

Retirement Plan consulting

Family Offices

303 E Main Street
3rd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010

paul.e.lee@ubs.com

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

303 E Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Ashley Childress

Client Associate
Ashley Childress

Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2156
View bio
Ashley will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management. She will strive to provide the high-quality personalized service.

Ashley graduated from The University of Illinois with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and an MBA from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Ashley resides in Chicago.
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.
- University of Illinois, B.A. Molecular Biology
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

ashley.childress@ubs.com

Ashley Childress

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Strategic Partners

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2131
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Ryan provides advice and guidance to affluent families and professionals. He employs the team's strategic approach in helping clients address their complex financial needs and lay the foundation for pursuing their goals.

Ryan currently serves as the Treasurer of the University of Illinois – Chicago Letterman's Club and is the Founder and President of the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation for ALS.

Ryan is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation. Ryan received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Illinois – Chicago.

Ryan and his wife, Jen, reside in Chicago with their children Isla and Greyson.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March 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.
- University of Illinois – Chicago, B.S. Finance and Marketing
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Financial planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

Business succession

Investing

Custom portfolios

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

ryan.lindgren@ubs.com

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Jacob R. Niggemann

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Jacob R. Niggemann

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2103
View bio
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Serving as a relationship manager for the team, Jake executes and implements the strategic recommendations for our clients, such as gaps of insurance coverage and credit and liquidity management solutions through UBS Bank USA. He is also responsible for coordinating with our client’s other advisors to ensure that our collaborative work for our mutual client is achieved.

Jake currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten and is the Founder and Administrator of The Gayle M. Niggemann Memorial Fund.

Jake received a B.S. in finance from Northern Illinois University and a Certificate in Advanced Portfolio Management from DePaul University.

Jake and his wife, Krystal, reside in Wauconda with their two children, Conrad and Collette.
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.
- Northern Illinois University, B.S. Finance
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
- Certified Investment Management Analyst®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Financial planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

Business succession

Investing

Custom portfolios

Asset allocation

Securities-backed lending

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

jacob.niggemann@ubs.com

Jacob R. Niggemann

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
Jeanne Varwig

Wealth Strategy Associate
Jeanne Varwig

Wealth Strategy Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

847-277-2121
View bio
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VI
- WA
- WI
Jeanne brings over 25 years of financial services experience. She will be responsible for supporting the team in all phases of client relationship management. Jeanne will strive to exceed your expectations by providing attentive, high-touch personalized service.

Jeanne has a BS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Jeanne and her son Sean reside in Barrington.
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.
- University of Michigan, B.A. English
- Kellogg Scholl of Management, Northwestern University, MBA, Finance & Accounting
303 East Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010

jeanne.varwig@ubs.com

Jeanne Varwig

303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010

Ann Bjerke

Executive Director

Head of Advanced Planning

View bio

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

View bio

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

View bio

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.
Matthew Morris, CFA

Executive Director

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

View bio

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.
Christiaan van Driel

Director

Client Solutions Specialist, Family Office Solutions

View bio

Professional history
Christiaan is a Director and Client Solutions Specialist in the Family Office Solutions team, established to holistically serve $100 million+ net worth families and family offices, in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors.

Christiaan has been advising UHNW clients and their family offices, their businesses, and charitable foundations for over 15 years. He has worked 5 years in Investment Banking, 10 years in Private Wealth Management, and has resp. advised on over $10bln of corporate transaction value, and on over $25bln of client assets. Christiaan joined UBS in 2015 and he has worked since then in Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Zurich, and New York.

Publications
UBS Global Family Office Report 2024, one of our most-read publications with insights from 320 institutional single family offices, ranging from asset allocation, portfolio diversification, and alternative investments, to family office professionalization, costs, risks, staffing, and governance.

Education
Christiaan holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics, and a Master’s degree in Financial Economics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, as well as executive degrees in Leadership and Organizational Agility from Harvard University, his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and banking licenses in 15 European jurisdictions.
Jennifer Miara

Executive Director

Ultra High Net Worth Lending Specialist, Lending Origination

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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.

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As a UBS Private Wealth Management team, we connect you to firmwide experts, thought leaders and premier resources to address your most important goals.

Your family

Partnering with resources across UBS, including the Global Family Office, the Family Office Services Group 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 business

Given our experience helping entrepreneurs and founders launch, evolve and exit their companies, we believe our advice can add value at every stage. From growth strategies and succession planning to business transition planning and post-liquidity wealth management, we will guide you every step of the way.

Your legacy

With our diverse backgrounds, we provide an experienced perspective on both financial and legacy planning. Through our comprehensive planning process, we help prioritize your goals, establish proper asset allocation, manage risk and assess estate and charitable planning strategies.

Our planning process begins with a series of meaningful conversations. We then work with you to establish a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes your goals.

Connecting you to the deep resources of UBS

By seeing the big picture, we provide access to the global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of UBS’s experts in Wealth Management, Asset Management and our Private and Investment Banks.

Customized investing for your specific situation

Investments are the way we make your plan work. Our goals-based investment philosophy allows for highly customized portfolios driven by a strategic wealth allocation process. We practice a balanced, non-proprietary investment strategy and believe that research, diversification, and risk monitoring are the foundation of financial success.

As we implement your investment strategy, we communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

Investment management

Through our comprehensive due diligence and planning process, we gain a deep understanding of your financial picture so we help balance your tolerance for risk with your family’s goals, growth and income needs. This allows us to craft an asset allocation that supports your financial plan and seeks to limit risk and lower volatility.

By listening and aligning with your objectives, we focus on strategies that help mitigate risk. We communicate regularly and track performance, rebalancing and making adjustments for life changes and economic conditions.

Portfolio management

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A dramatic change in US politics, Chinese economic stimulus, ongoing geopolitical developments and falling interest rates are all at play. How should you prepare your portfolio? Let’s talk about how you can move confidently forward in the new year and beyond.

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Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

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Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

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Jennifer Miara

Private Wealth Advisors

Paul E. Lee, CPWA, CEPA, CRPS, CRPC

Ashley Childress

Strategic Partners

Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

Jacob R. Niggemann

Jeanne Varwig

Ann Bjerke

Titus Song

Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

Matthew Morris, CFA

Christiaan van Driel

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