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Private Wealth Management

Polaris Wealth Management provides insightful guidance and solutions for managing complex wealth.

Our clients look beyond our credentials to see the true value of working with our team.

We help sophisticated families, senior executives and entrepreneurs achieve the goals that matter most to them. We believe that good financial planning advice is invaluable—it helps prepare you for whatever life brings. But it is especially important during times of major life change. Our process focuses on you and the priorities, goals, concerns and beliefs that will ultimately impact your financial well-being for years to come. We're here to help you tackle your concerns and embrace the opportunities that can enrich and empower you today and for years to come.

Everything we do reflects our commitment to putting your best interest first.

- Will Gourd, Family Office Consultant

Pursuing your goals together

Our team is part of a select group of Private Wealth Advisors have earned the UBS business designation, Family Office Consultant, by demonstrating the knowledge and proficiency to help manage the investment, business, passion and legacy needs of ultra-high net worth families. Understanding the complexities of intergenerational wealth and the challenges their clients face, Family Office Consultants align specific needs to the full suite of UBS capabilities.

  • William Gourd

    William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

    Managing Director

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Will Gourd is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor with over 30 years of experience helping families, business owners and corporate executives achieve what is important to them.  Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Will was a Managing Director with Lehman Brothers Private Investment Management Group and a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank where he was responsible for the private client investment business throughout the New England region.

    Will graduated from Skidmore College with a B.S. in finance and a minor in economics.  He is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics Honor Society) and has an M.B.A. in finance from New York University Stern School of Business. Will is also an active member of the Fairfield, CT chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange.

    Will is an active and contributing member in the town of Bedford, NY, where he lives with his wife and three sons.  Current and past volunteer service includes serving on the board of the Bedford Coalition, BG&TC Board of Governors and Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee, Vestry member, Committee Head and Treasurer of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Board Member of Bedford Historical Society, President of Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club and coach to both Bedford Youth Lacrosse and Little League teams.

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 2024The 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

    • New York University Stern School of Business, M.B.A. in finance
    • Skidmore College, B.S. in finance and a minor in economics
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    100 West Putnam Ave
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    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Derek Thompson

    Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Derek began his career in finance in 1999, providing comprehensive investment and wealth management solutions for high net worth families. Prior to joining UBS Private Wealth Management in 2008, Derek was a Vice President at Lehman Brothers and spent five years as a Global Investment Specialist at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

    Clients appreciate his team's holistic approach, incorporating liability management, estate and tax planning, and philanthropic strategies into their investment advice to create thoughtful financial plans. The team's focus is to work with executives of both public and private companies, as well as multigenerational families, and helping simplify complex situations that accompany significant wealth.

    Derek graduated from Tufts University with a degree in early childhood education. Outside of work, he is active in youth sports programs as a board member and coach. He resides in Weston, CT, with his wife and three children.

    • 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, 2024The 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

      • Private Wealth Advisor
      100 West Putnam Ave
      2nd Floor
      Greenwich, CT 06830
    • Michele McCallion

      Michele McCallion

      Senior Vice President

      Private Wealth Advisor

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      Michele provides clarity and vision to highly affluent individuals and families who have complex financial needs. With more than 30 years of experience, she helps clients build upon their success, prudently managing their assets with comprehensive wealth management. Her wealth management expertise includes investment research, portfolio modeling, retirement planning and estate and legacy planning strategies. As the steward of her clients’ wealth, Michele brings a deep personal commitment to each client relationship.

      Michele provides clients with a full suite of services, working closely with their other advisors, and is a resource for any financial need. Her clients also include entrepreneurs and executives of public companies, for whom she develops risk management strategies for concentrated stock positions. She also provides personalized financial guidance to women in life transitions, such as a career change, loss of a spouse and divorce, helping them to maintain financial security.

      Prior to joining UBS, Michele was with Merrill Lynch for 20 years as a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor. Previously, she was Vice President in the Private Client Services Group at Goldman Sachs for 9 years, where she built her business working with several Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs. It was in this role where she honed her analytical, investment research and wealth management skills. She received her B.S. with honors in finance and marketing at Boston College, and her Masters in Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

      An active participant in her community, Michele is involved with several charitable organizations including AmeriCares, Al’s Angels, and Kids Helping Kids. Michele and her husband reside with their son and daughter in New Canaan, CT where she enjoys gardening and cooking.

       

      • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 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 America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2021, 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.
      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 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, 2024The 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.
      • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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

      • Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University., Masters in management
      • Boston College, B.S. with honors in finance and marketing
      • Private Wealth Advisor
      100 West Putnam Ave
      2nd Floor
      Greenwich, CT 06830
    • Michael Henderson

      Michael Henderson

      Financial Advisor

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      Michael is a Senior Private Wealth Strategy Associate for Polaris Wealth Management, where he supports high net worth client relationships. Michael has been with the team since 2009 and prior to joining UBS Private Wealth Management, he participated in a Branch Manager Training Program with Hudson Valley Bank. Michael graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in economics, has a M.B.A. in finance from Fordham University and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

        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 West Putnam Ave
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            Greenwich, CT 06830
          • Stacey Parker

            Stacey D. Parker

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            Stacey Parker is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and works closely with our clients in helping them build out their financial plans. She has over 30 years of industry experience and has been with UBS for over eight years. She recently moved to Rye, New York from Overland Park, KS and is based out of our new Greenwich, CT office.

            Outside of the office Stacey loves spending time with her new granddaughter, as well as playing bagpipes and competing with St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band. Stacey is very involved in the highland arts and is Treasurer of the Midwest Highland Arts Fund, a Kansas City based non-profit organization that hosts an annual competition/concert/workshop that draws attendees from all over the world.

              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

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                  Greenwich, CT 06830
                • Bevin Surdyk

                  Bevin Surdyk

                  Senior Client Associate

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                    Bevin joined UBS Private Wealth Management in September 2008. She brings to the team over 10 years of experience working with ultra high net worth individuals, their families and foundations. Bevin has been recognized by her peers for top service and outstanding efforts. Prior to joining UBS, Bevin spent three years with Lehman Brothers.

                    She graduated with honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder where she studied communication and business. She currently resides in Greenwich, CT, and is an active participant in her sorority alumni association, which supports local charities throughout the 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

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                          Greenwich, CT 06830
                        • Deborah Corbi

                          Deborah Corbi

                          Senior Client Associate

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                            Deborah works closely with a broad range of multigenerational clients and has over twenty years of experience working closely with ultra-high net worth individuals and corporate executives.

                            Deborah manages all aspects of the daily administrative needs of clients and prides herself on delivering a personalized experience to every client.  Prior to joining UBS Deborah was with Merrill Lynch.

                            Deborah is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and received her B.S. degree in Education and Psychology.

                            Deborah resides in Norwalk, CT and enjoys traveling, kayaking and paddleboarding.

                              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

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                                  Greenwich, CT 06830
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                                  Michael Bier

                                  Client Associate

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                                    Prior to joining UBS, Michael graduated from Fairfield University with a major in Finance and Accounting.  He also worked the prior two summers for Barnum Financial Group as a Wealth Management Intern where he was responsible for many of the administrative aspects of servicing their client base.  Michael resides in Orange, CT and he will be working out of our Greenwich, CT office.  Outside of work, Michael enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends. 

                                      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 West Putnam Ave
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                                          Greenwich, CT 06830

                                        Guidance that looks beyond your investment portfolio

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                                        Working with a range of clients and their complex financial lives enables us to anticipate and address whatever challenges you may be facing.

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                                        Specialized centers of excellence provide you and your family with the expertise that is most relevant to your wealth and goals. Their insights focus on broad themes and trends as well as successful tactical ideas and strategies.

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                                        Wealth planning across generations

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                                        Wealth planning across generations

                                        Planning for what’s next

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                                        Wealth Planning

                                        Our team has experience helping families create a plan to pass on both their wealth and their values to their children with the goal of sustaining wealth over generations.

                                        Understanding the family dynamics that can accompany multigenerational wealth, we are experienced in working with you and your family to develop a strategic plan to guide your decisions.

                                        Our approach helps foster family communication and provide education across generations to help define and support your long-term vision.

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                                        We understand that your needs and financial challenges are unique and that your rapid-paced business environment requires highly specialized experience and solutions.

                                        Whether you are mid-stage in a Series B funding round, or beyond, you can expect our experienced team to guide you and to help you plan your next steps in a strategic and thoughtful way.

                                        Advanced planning

                                        We understand that planning is an integral part of a well thought out financial roadmap. We can help guide you through the process, working with you to craft a plan that aligns with your priorities and challenges, while allowing to you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and life changes.

                                        As part of the planning process, we can also draw on network of professionals, as well as the highly specialized resources of UBS’s Advanced Planning Group.

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                                        Our team is one of a very select number of teams within UBS to have earned the UBS Family Office Consultant (FOC) designation. The FOC designation is limited to teams with a track record of understanding the highly specialized needs of exceptional, multigenerational families and aligning them to the full suite of the firm’s capabilities.

                                        Advice and solutions to help families flourish for generations, including intentional communication and decision-making, intergenerational wealth transitions, family governance, philanthropic legacies and more. The independent UBS Optimus Foundation funds high-impact programs in health, education, child protection and the environment.

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                                        Specialists intensely focused on constructing customized investment portfolios to help address your specific needs. The team’s hallmarks include sophisticated quantitative analysis, research-driven asset allocation and tailored portfolio construction advice.

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