Experience

That inspires confidence

"Reach Your Goals through Our Knowledge and Experience" - Our team has developed deep and lasting relationships with a select few individuals and families, many who have had liquidity events. We strive to provide them with the highest level of service and are focused on maintaining their financial security while aware of the legacy they will leave behind. We incorporate UBS Wealth Way and the 3 L's of Liquidity, Longevity, and Legacy to help our clients achieve their goals and to anticipate and plan for their future needs with confidence.

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Arthur Polner

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Our clients are able to sleep at night knowing that Arthur has been through many turbulent markets.  There is a feeling of assurance knowing that Arthur personally makes many of the portfolio management decisions.  Arthur uses UBS Wealth Way to help his clients focus on their future needs and goals with anticipation rather than apprehension.

Arthur holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) which indicates Arthur's ability to comprehend complex investment and planning concepts.  Arthur received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Arthur and Anita are avid Georgetown Hoya basketball fans.  They met as undergraduates in 1973 and married in 1978. Their first date was a stock picking seminar in Washington, D.C.  They work and live in the foothills of Boulder with their Chesapeake Bay Retriever B.B. and rescue pup E.Z. Arthur and Anita are both foodies and love to cook. They ski, hike and ride bikes in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

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Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV
  • WY

Education

  • Georgetown University, Undergraduate
  • Georgetown University, Law degree

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Wealth Advisor
1801 13th Street
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80302

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Michael Crotty

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Michael understands the intricacies of Multi-Generation Family Financial Consulting. He grew up under the guidance of his father, who was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Michael learned the importance of consulting to families, rather than just their wealth. Michael officially began his financial career in 1995 at Fidelity Investments. Michael joined his father at Merrill Lynch in 2000, taking over the leadership of the Crotty Group in 2005. Mike worked at Morgan Stanley starting in 2009, then joined UBS in 2021.  He enjoys helping clients set and achieve their financial goals through proper planning solutions and investment strategies.

Michael earned a B. A. in Economics from Dartmouth College, with undergraduate work at Oxford University. He has attended investment management classes at Harvard University and the Financial Leadership Program at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mike lives in Lafayette, Colorado with his wife, three children, three dogs and a cat. Together they enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and summers at the New Jersey Shore. A former collegiate athlete, Mike enjoys any competitive game, especially basketball where he wins more often than not. He’s also very adept at falling off surf boards in the summer and crossing ski trips in the winter. He is an avid reader and loves spending time with his family and friends. He is active with the Dartmouth Alumni Association and the Christian Brothers Academy Alumni Association.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV
  • WY
1801 13th Street
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80302

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John R. Mowry

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

As a research strategist, John uses technical analysis and a comprehensive, detailed, fundamental approach to provide value for our clients. He has found that using UBS Wealth Way allows him to better understand clients' needs, goals, and risk tolerances.

John served in the U.S. Marine Corps before obtaining his B.A. in Business Administration from Belmont University. His passion for finance and helping others achieve their financial goals led him to move from Nashville, TN to Boulder, CO and join the Polner Wealth Management Group in November 2014. 

John is an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys skiing, rafting, hiking, and camping with his wife Emily, their daughters Ella James and Elizabeth, and their Golden Retriever pup Waylon. John and Emily are always looking forward to their next adventure.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV
  • WY

Education

  • Belmont University, B.A. in Business Administration
1801 13th Street
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80302

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Annika Lee, CFP

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Annika is a CERTIFIED FINANCAL PLANNER™ professional, having pursued this designation to combine her love of finance with a desire to help others.  Her goal is to build trusted relationships with clients, taking the time to listen and understand their specific circumstances and values.  She is experienced in helping clients navigate such topics as risk management, retirement planning, estate planning, cash flow management, and investment planning.

Originally from Maryland, Annika received her B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Florida.  Before joining UBS, she worked as an Investment Specialist and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Florida as well as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley.

Annika and her husband Bryce moved to Colorado in 2021 from Jacksonville, FL drawn by the chance to pursue their love of hiking, camping and all things outdoors. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and is an avid reader; she can often be found cuddled up with her cats Dagny & Flynn, her dogs Odin & Murphy, and a good book, or spending time with friends and family.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV
  • WY

Education

  • University of Florida, B.S. Business Administration, Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
1801 13th Street
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80302

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Laura I. Kurtz

Senior Client Associate

As the team's client service expert, Laura is focused on anticipating client needs, providing solutions, and delivering proactive concierge-level services tailored to our clients' individual wealth management situations. With over 20 years of experience working with clients in the financial services industry, she strives to resolves complex issues quickly and build and maintain genuine relationships through enthusiasm, sincerity and attention to details.

Laura's professional background includes service in the US Armed Forces and she earned her B.A. in English from SUNY Potsdam, NY.  Laura enjoys yoga, gardening, hiking and camping in her adopted home state of Colorado. She is a volunteer with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Louisville Community Food Share. She lives in Golden, CO with her husband John and their three cats: Meow, Boxtop and Punkin.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CA
  • CO
  • CO
  • CT
  • CT
  • DC
  • DC
  • FL
  • FL
  • IL
  • IL
  • MA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MI
  • MS
  • MS
  • NJ
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NM
  • NY
  • NY
  • OR
  • OR
  • SC
  • SC
  • TN
  • TN
  • UT
  • UT
  • WA
  • WA
  • WY
  • WY
1801 13th Street
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80302

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Caroline Steiger

Authorized Officer

Senior Client Associate

Caroline is a Registered Client Associate who has been with UBS since 2013. She has over 15 years experience in the financial services industry and is responsible for all aspects of client service for the Crotty Group.

Caroline earned a Master’s degree in Counseling at Loyola Marymount in California and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. She holds the Series 7, 10, and 66 licenses.

Caroline grew up in Spring Lake Heights, NJ and now resides in Wall, NJ with her husband and cat.  In between that time, she managed to live in New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. She loves to travel and has visited over 20 countries.  

If you had to guess where Caroline is, the top places would be Spring Lake Beach, The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park for music, or the Pilates studio. Live music and working out are top of the list along with spending time with family and friends.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • UT
  • WA
2107 Route 34
Suite 102
Wall, NJ 07719

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