A real relationship helping you pursue your life's goals

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.

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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.

Private Wealth Advisors

William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director

Private Wealth Advisor
William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4251
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
  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, 2024, 2025The 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.
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
- Private Wealth Advisor
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

polariswealthmanagement@ubs.com

William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor
Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4252
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The 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, 2025The 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.
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

derek.thompson@ubs.com

Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michele McCallion

Senior Vice President

Private Wealth Advisor
Michele McCallion

Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2130
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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, managing their assets with comprehensive wealth management and generational wealth planning. Her expertise includes asset allocation and portfolio construction, 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 other advisors, and is a resource for any financial need. Her clients 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, empowering them to own their worth. Michele’s expertise includes working with 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.

Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in finance and marketing at Boston College, and a Masters degree in management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Michele’s commitment to serving others extends beyond her professional achievements. She is a Dame in the Order of Malta, a Catholic lay religious order dedicated to serving the poor and the sick around the world. She is also an active member of her community and is involved in several local charitable organizations, including AmeriCares and Al’s Angels.

Michele resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and cooking.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- 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 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
- Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
- 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

michele.mccallion@ubs.com

Michele McCallion

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michael Henderson

Financial Advisor
Michael Henderson

Associate Director
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4253
View bio Industry recognition
- AK
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The 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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

michael.d.henderson@ubs.com

Michael Henderson

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Bevin Surdyk

Senior Client Associate
Bevin Surdyk

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4254
View bio
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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

bevin.surdyk@ubs.com

Bevin Surdyk

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Deborah Corbi

Senior Client Associate
Deborah Corbi

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2194
View bio
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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

deborah.corbi@ubs.com

Deborah Corbi

100 West Putnam Ave ,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michael Bier

Registered Client Associate
Michael Bier

Registered Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2101
View bio
- AK
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- WA
- WI
- WY
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
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

michael.bier@ubs.com

Michael Bier

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830

Private Wealth Advisors

William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director

Private Wealth Advisor
William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4251
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
  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, 2024, 2025The 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.
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
- Private Wealth Advisor
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

polariswealthmanagement@ubs.com

William Gourd, Family Office Consultant

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor
Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4252
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The 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, 2025The 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.
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

derek.thompson@ubs.com

Derek Thompson, Family Office Consultant

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michele McCallion

Senior Vice President

Private Wealth Advisor
Michele McCallion

Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2130
View bio Industry recognition
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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, managing their assets with comprehensive wealth management and generational wealth planning. Her expertise includes asset allocation and portfolio construction, 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 other advisors, and is a resource for any financial need. Her clients 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, empowering them to own their worth. Michele’s expertise includes working with 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.

Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in finance and marketing at Boston College, and a Masters degree in management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Michele’s commitment to serving others extends beyond her professional achievements. She is a Dame in the Order of Malta, a Catholic lay religious order dedicated to serving the poor and the sick around the world. She is also an active member of her community and is involved in several local charitable organizations, including AmeriCares and Al’s Angels.

Michele resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and cooking.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
- 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 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
- Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
- 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

michele.mccallion@ubs.com

Michele McCallion

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michael Henderson

Financial Advisor
Michael Henderson

Associate Director
Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4253
View bio Industry recognition
- AK
- AL
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WY
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.
- Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025The 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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

michael.d.henderson@ubs.com

Michael Henderson

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Bevin Surdyk

Senior Client Associate
Bevin Surdyk

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-705-4254
View bio
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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

bevin.surdyk@ubs.com

Bevin Surdyk

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830
Deborah Corbi

Senior Client Associate
Deborah Corbi

Senior Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2194
View bio
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.
100 West Putnam Ave
2nd floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

deborah.corbi@ubs.com

Deborah Corbi

100 West Putnam Ave ,Greenwich,CT,06830
Michael Bier

Registered Client Associate
Michael Bier

Registered Client Associate

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Private Wealth Management

100 West Putnam Ave
2nd Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830

203-862-2101
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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.
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100 West Putnam Ave
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Greenwich, CT 06830

michael.bier@ubs.com

Michael Bier

100 West Putnam Ave,Greenwich,CT,06830

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For more than three decades, Polaris Wealth Management has worked extensively with sophisticated families, senior executives and entrepreneurs. We recognize that complex wealth requires a level of understanding that looks beyond your investment portfolio.

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Our clients

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

Creating a legacy for your family’s future

Comprehensive planning for significant wealth

Advice for business owners & entrepreneurs

Helping women take charge

Delivering opportunity through collaboration

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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.

Wealth planning across generations

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.

Planning for what’s next

Planning for what’s next

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.

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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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Family Office Consultants

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.

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Guidance that looks beyond your investment portfolio

UBS Global Family Office Report 2024

Insights from UBS family office clients around the globe. Thanks to our unique client base, it provides the world’s largest and most comprehensive study of single family offices.

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The next stage

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Personal planning for start-up founders

As they say, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Learn how planning for the personal side of a liquidity event, both before and after the transaction, you can help mitigate risks.

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Our clients

Creating a legacy for your family’s future

Comprehensive planning for significant wealth

Advice for business owners & entrepreneurs

Helping women take charge

Delivering opportunity through collaboration

Delivering opportunity through collaboration

Wealth planning across generations

Wealth planning across generations

Planning for what’s next

Planning for what’s next

Advanced planning

Advanced planning

Family Office Consultants

Family Office Consultants

Family Advisory & Philanthropy Services

Family Advisory & Philanthropy Services

Portfolio Advisory Group

Portfolio Advisory Group

Guidance that looks beyond your investment portfolio

UBS Global Family Office Report 2024

The next stage

Personal planning for start-up founders

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