Your future. Your legacy

Planning for Today. Building for Tomorrow.

At Legacy Partners, we believe wealth is about more than financial assets. It is about the people, values, and opportunities that shape your future and the legacy you hope to leave behind.

For more than 18 years, our team has been built on lasting relationships, shared experiences, and a genuine commitment to one another. The strong bonds we have developed over the years create a culture that feels like family and shape the way we serve our clients.

We work closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help simplify complex financial decisions and create thoughtful strategies aligned with their goals. By combining the experience of our team with the resources available through UBS, we provide personalized guidance designed around each client's unique circumstances. Above all, we believe meaningful advice starts with strong relationships, helping our clients enjoy today while planning confidently for tomorrow.

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Built on Trust

For more than 18 years, Legacy Partners has been built on lasting relationships, shared experiences, and a genuine commitment to one another. The strong bonds we have developed over the years create a culture that feels like family and shape the way we serve our clients. We believe the strongest partnerships are built on trust and personal connection, which is why we are committed to providing thoughtful guidance, personalized service, and unwavering support for the individuals and families we serve.

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

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    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, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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, 2025, 2026The 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 Director’s Council, 2026UBS 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024, 2025UBS 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.

    • The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, B.S. in Accounting
    • Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, MBA
    • Yale School of Management
    • Private Wealth Advisor
    • Executive Director
    • 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
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    Ryan T. Lindgren, CIMA, CFP

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    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, 2025, 2026The 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.

    • 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
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    Jacob R. Niggemann, CIMA, CEPA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The 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.

        303 East Main Street
        Barrington, IL 60010
        jacob.niggemann@ubs.com
        Jacob R. Niggemann, CIMA, CEPA
        303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
      • 2026

        Jeanne Varwig

        Wealth Strategy Associate

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          • University of Michigan, B.A. English
          • Kellogg School 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
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            Ashley Childress

            Registered Client Associate

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            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.

              • 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
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                Hannah Ford

                Executive / Team Assistant

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                  Hannah supports the team through day-to-day operations, client meetings and events, and administrative responsibilities. She also assists with marketing and social media initiatives, helping create an organized and positive experience for clients.

                  Hannah graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2025 with a B.B.A in Finance and a minor in Public Relations and Advertising.

                  Hannah resides in Lindenhurst.

                    • Grand Valley State University, B.B.A Finance
                      303 East Main Street
                      Barrington, IL 60010
                      hannah.ford@ubs.com
                      Hannah Ford
                      303 East Main Street,Barrington,IL,60010
                    • Titus Song

                      Executive Director

                      Alternative Investments Consultant

                    • Sarah J. Salomon , CAP®

                      Managing Director

                      Head – Family Advisory and Philanthropy

                    • Matthew Morris, CFA

                      Managing Director

                      Head, Portfolio Advisory Group East Division

                    • Jennifer Miara

                      Jennifer Miara

                      Executive Director

                      Ultra High Net Worth Lending Specialist, Lending Origination

                    You. Connected.

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

                    You. Connected.

                    Your family

                    Your family

                    Your business

                    Your business

                    Your legacy

                    Your legacy

                    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.

                    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.

                    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

                    Portfolio management

                    You. Connected.

                    At UBS Private Wealth Management, we believe it’s all about connection. For more than 160 years, we have connected our clients to thought leaders within our firm and throughout the world, and to like-minded peers who share their experiences. This network of experienced professionals and clients informs your thinking, fuels your ambitions and helps you invest for a better world.

                    A focus on personalized access and service

                    Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

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                    Comprehensive planning for significant wealth

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                    Turn possibilities into a plan

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                    Advice for business owners & entrepreneurs

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