A plan for today, tomorrow and generations to come

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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 PLANNER^TM 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 Newport Beach 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.

I am also very committed to philanthropy and community. My focus includes supporting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) each year. 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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• 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 Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 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, 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 Chairman’s Council, 2024UBS 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.

• University of Southern California, Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance

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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  PLANNER^TM 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 wife, 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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• Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2025, 2026The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
• Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
• 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, 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.

• California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Accounting

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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 discretionary portfolio trading. When not in the office, Carina enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, trying new foods, and traveling.

• University of California, Bachelor's degree in Economics- Magna Cum Laude

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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.

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Paris holds a BA in Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she competed on the Division I water polo team and was active in her sorority. After graduating, Paris worked for her sorority’s national organization, traveling to college campuses to support chapter leaders and help strengthen operations. She is currently preparing for the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 exams. A resident of Newport Beach, she enjoys playing pickleball and traveling with her family.

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With over seven years of banking experience at JPMorgan Chase, Taylor brings a strong foundation in client services, financial operations, and problem-solving. He is a proud California State University Fullerton alumnus, graduating cum laude with his BA in Communications and Minor in Business Admin. In his free time, Taylor enjoys photography, hiking with his wife and dog, playing drums, and traveling for a good cup of coffee.