A plan for today, tomorrow and generations to come

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$1.37 Billion

Assets under management

As of 04/30/2022

159

Collective years of experience

10 person

seasoned team


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.

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    Barry Porter, CFP, CIMA, CEPA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

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    How I can help you

    Together with my team, I work with successful individuals and families by providing long-term planning and solutions for complex financial needs.  For more than 30 years, I have emphasized the value of a process-driven planning approach in collaboration with clients’ other professional advisors to help coordinate all facets of their financial lives. I am committed  to making a positive difference for my clients and help them make personal and financial decisions across the many stages of their lives.

    What makes me knowledgeable

    I graduated from University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. My specialized credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional designation, the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® certification through the Exit Planning Institute., and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Investments and Wealth Institute. I joined UBS Financial Services Inc. in 2013 after 25 years at Merrill Lynch.

    Getting to know me

    When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife Aimee and children Hailey, Grayson, and Hudson. We reside in Corona Del Mar where I enjoy staying in shape by running, working out at the gym, and playing the occasional round of golf. We are fans of the Los Angeles Angels and enjoy vacation travel in our Airstream van.

    I am also very committed to philanthropy and community. My focus includes supporting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) each year, and the Harbor View Dads nonprofit which benefits the elementary school where my three children attend. My business partner, Jim, and I are also fulfilling a personal goal together by sponsoring a scholarship fund for deserving low-income students who are attending their former high school, Tustin High.

     

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    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.

    • University of Southern California, Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
      Professional athletes
      Family Offices
      Corporate executives
      Investing
      Multi-generational families
      Business owners
      Entrepreneurs
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      James Axelson, CFP, CEPA

      Managing Director–Wealth Management

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      How I can help you

      I bring over 30 years of experience partnering with successful families navigating their financial futures.  Using a process developed and refined over time, my goal is to prepare clients for the transitions they will face as their lives unfold and their needs evolve. I am well-positioned with advice and planning that can give clients confidence to pursue their life goals. My focus includes:

      • Holistic and personalized financial planning, asset allocation, tax-efficient investment strategies and estate planning
      • Pre-liquidity strategic planning and post-liquidity asset
        management, including concentrated stock strategies
      • Retirement planning and sustainable income replacement strategies
      • Charitable giving strategies, including donor advised funds, charitable remainder trusts and foundations

      What makes me knowledgeable

      I earned a B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to working in the Wealth Management business, I worked in the audit, tax and consulting divisions at KPMG Peat Marwick and earned his CPA Certificate.  In addition, I completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL  PLANNERTM professional designation from the CFP® board and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® through the Exit Planning Institute.

      Getting to know me

      When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my significant other, Deborah, my three children Mychela, Dominic and Gabby, and grandchildren Gianna and Vincent. My family and I reside in Dana Point where I stay in shape by working out at the gym and taking long walks, mainly at the golf course. I am committed to children's charities, including a specific emphasis to Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation based in Orange County.

       

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      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.

      • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
        Financial planning
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        Professional athletes
        Multi-generational families
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        Timothy Bremner

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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        How I can help you

        I have been serving families with retirement, estate planning and asset management solutions for more than 40 years. My philosophy is simple. Successful wealth management is built on a strategy that focuses on the big picture. By taking a long-term view and establishing deep and valued relationships with our clients, we can provide a substantial level of comprehensive and personalized wealth advisory services. 

        What makes me knowledgeable

        I began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1978 and spent 36 years there before joining Jim and Barry at UBS in 2014. Through a thoughtful perspective and proactive service to your family’s needs, my experience in the industry spans over forty years. I have guided clients through times of prosperity and uncertainty, and thoughtfully integrate our high-quality capabilities in ways that make sense and are relevant to each client's objectives.

        Getting to know me

        When not in the office I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, skiing, boating and fly fishing.

         

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              Steven Hocking, CFP

              Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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              Steven began his financial services career in 1996. His primary focus is providing financial guidance and counsel to business owners on retirement plans. He holds Series 7, 6, 63 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health and annuity insurance licenses. Steven earned a B.A. degree in business from California State University, Fullerton.

              • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from January of the award year.

              • California State University, Fullerton, B.A. degree in Business
              • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
              • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
              • Senior Portfolio Manager
              Institutional consulting
              Retirement Plan consulting
              401(k) plan services
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              Carina Bagboudarian, CFP

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Carina graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. She joined the Porter Axelson Group upon graduation in 2011. In her current role, Carina is responsible for financial planning, portfolio reviews, performance reporting, and investment research. When not in the office, Carina enjoys spending time with her husband and her large extended family, trying new foods, and traveling.

                • University of California, Bachelor's degree in Economics- Magna Cum Laude
                • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
                Financial planning
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                Tracy Day

                Client Associate

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                  Tracy has a wide range of experience including sales and marketing, business financial services and mortgage and lending services. In her current role, Tracy is responsible for account operations and client relations for the Porter Axelson Bremner Group. Tracy enjoys going on motorcycle rides with her husband and spending time with their two German Shepherds, Max and Stella.

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                        Gretchen Buehner

                        Client Associate Senior

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                        Gretchen joined UBS in 2004 as a Client Service Associate and has since been promoted to Senior Registered Client Service Associate and currently holds Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses. Gretchen's background includes administration, operations and marketing and she strives to make the client experience a smooth and pleasant journey. Gretchen began her career in the financial industry in 2000 in Overland Park Kansas then moved back to Orange County where she enjoys sports, travel, music and spending time with her nephews. Gretchen graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management from Metropolitan State College of Denver.

                          • Metropolitan State College of Denver, Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management - Cum Laude
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                            Judy Holliday-Bayless

                            Wealth Management Associate

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                            Judy joined UBS in 2014, prior to joining UBS, she spent 30 years at Merrill Lynch.  Prior to joining Merrill Lynch,  Judy worked at EF Hutton for 4 years.  She holds her Series 7, 63, and 66 securities licenses.  Judy has over 37 years of administrative and operational experience.  Judy enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, 2 dogs, Lucky (German Shepherd) and Mandy (Havanese Poodle Mix).  She also enjoys golf, cooking, dining out, and attending estate sales.

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                                  Victor Morales

                                  Client Associate

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                                  Victor is a Registered Client Service Associate with the Porter Axelson Bremner Group in Newport Beach, California. He has been with UBS since 2017 and held a previous internship experience with the team. Victor graduated with a BA degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, and currently holds Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses. A resident of Newport Beach, in his free time he enjoys sports.

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                                      Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

                                      Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

                                      Goals-based planning

                                      Goals-based planning

                                      Investment management

                                      Investment management

                                      Multigenerational families

                                      Multigenerational families

                                      Selling your business: Proceed with passion

                                      UBS Business Transition Services can help unlock the possibilities

                                      Too many business owners don't plan in advance for when they’re ready to exit. We can provide guidance, along with UBS Business Transition Services, to help you prepare early for the transition and what comes next.

                                      Team Information

                                      Backed by the strength of UBS

                                      The world's largest wealth manager (ADV Rating: as of 06/30/2020)

                                      $3.9 trillion

                                      In invested assets globally 
                                      As of 12/31/2022

                                      #1

                                      For Ultra-High Net Worth clients

                                      Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey, 2016-2020

                                      #1

                                      Serving Business Owners

                                      Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey, 2020