Experience

Introduction
Brian works with ultra-high net worth clients to help coordinate their tax planning with a particular focus on cross-border strategies and income tax planning. He has extensive expertise and experience with developing tax efficient strategies for U.S. and non-U.S. based investing, pre-immigration tax planning, and structuring family offices. Brian is also a Specialist for the Family Office Solutions (FOS) team which holistically serves $100 million+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors.

Professional History
Before joining UBS, Brian was in private practice as Counsel at the international law firm Winston & Strawn and prior to that as a member of the Private Client Department at Arnold & Porter. Brian also previously served as a trial attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel to the Internal Revenue Service where he litigated and advised the IRS regarding issues of domestic and international estate planning and income tax issues.

Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University in 2004. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Hofstra University in 2008, where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team and the Tax Law Society. Brian received his L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2009.

Introduction

Rebecca works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Rebecca focuses on developing and helping clients implement comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients’ wishes. She reviews clients’ tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately reflects the family’s goals and objectives while maximizing tax efficiencies.

Professional History

Prior to rejoining UBS in 2021, Rebecca worked at First Republic Private Wealth Management, where she advised clients on tax and estate planning matters. Rebecca also previously worked at UBS as a Senior Wealth Strategist from 2015-2020. Rebecca began her career as a trusts and estates attorney at Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles.

Education

Rebecca earned a B.A. in Spanish and Art History from Georgetown University, a J.D. from Temple University School of Law (cum laude), where she was an editor of the Temple law review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws in Taxation) from NYU School of Law, where she was a graduate editor of the tax law review, and she earned the Harry J. Rudick award for excellence in taxation, and the David H. Moses prize for the highest GPA in the LL.M. program.

Licenses and Certifications

Rebecca is licensed to practice law in both New York and California

Professional History
Mark joined UBS as the Family Office Design and Governance Specialist in the Family Office Solutions (FOS) team within Private Wealth Management. The Family Office Solutions team holistically serves $100m+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors. In his role, Mark provides guidance on the family office space and is a thought-partner to families with significant wealth. He advises families across the Americas on family office design, structure, governance and operational best practices.

Prior to joining UBS, Mark spent several years with a NYC based investment advisory firm. Here, he built the firms family office platform, which included designing the infrastructure, services, tech solutions and vetted third party professionals such as law and tax advisory firms. He also counseled families on their family office structuring, tax, estate planning, philanthropy and family governance initiatives. He advised several families on liquidity event planning as part of the sale of their operating business.

Prior to joining the investment advisory firm, Mark spent a decade at a large single-family office where he served as General Counsel to a dynastic, multi- generational family. Here, he advised on family office structuring, governance design, personal, estate and income tax issues, as well as business formation and operations, investment due diligence and real estate development. He also counseled the family on the sale of their publicly traded real estate company to Brookfield Asset Management. Mark serves as a trustee and Chair of the Governance Committee at the Lillian and Betty Ratner School in Cleveland, Ohio

Education
Mark received a B.S.E. from Kent State University in 2004 and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 2010. He holds his Series 65, 63 and Series 7 licenses.

Judy is a Managing Director and Head of Family Office Solutions within Private Wealth Management. The Family Office Solutions (FOS) team was established to holistically serve $100mm+ clients and family offices in partnership with Private Wealth Advisors. Prior to FOS, Judy led the Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services (FAPS) team. The FAPS team serves as thought partners to advisors and their exceptional client families on wealth transitions, family governance, family office strategies, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy. Judy joined UBS in 2008 from Citi Family Office where she was the International Services Manager. Before that, Judy was the Advisor Relations Manager where she was responsible for the Citi Family Office Continuing Professional Development and Designation Program. Prior to Citi, Judy was an analyst for Accolade Partners LP, a fund-to-fund venture capital firm in Washington, DC.

Judy graduated with honors from Drexel University with a degree in information systems and technology and a minor in business administration. She also received her M.B.A. in finance and marketing from New York University. In addition, Judy has completed the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women, the Generational Wealth Transfer workshop given by the Institute for Preparing Heirs, the Family Firm Institute Certificates in Family Wealth Advising and Family Business Advising, and earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. Judy is also Series 7, 63 and 65 licensed.

 

Chris is responsible for articulating and delivering comprehensive, research-driven advice to UBS's ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients. Leveraging the global resources of the firm, he specializes in asset allocation and portfolio construction including customized, product neutral solutions across all asset classes to meet their financial goals.

Professional History
Currently serving as the Western Division Head, Chris has over twenty-seven years of experience within the Financial Services Industry, twenty-six of those at UBS. He has held various roles at UBS including: Product Management and Development, Sales Support, Branch Management and Direct Sales. For the past 15 years he has served as a Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Portfolio Advisory Group servicing the firms UHNW clients. 

In 2013, he completed the UBS Americas Ascent Program and in 2021 the UBS Leading the Future Program - targeted cross-business top talent programs aiming to develop high potential talent and future leaders in the organization. Also, in 2020 he achieved the UBS Wealth Management Americas Sales Leadership Excellence Award.

Education
He received his B.A. from Susquehanna University and holds his Series 7 & 66 licenses.  

Licenses and Certifications
He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.

Introduction
Lora works with ultra-high net worth clients to help coordinate their income tax planning. She has experience with the federal, state, and cross-border income tax aspects of acquisitions, financings, equity grants, and buyouts.

Professional History
Prior to joining UBS, Lora was Senior Vice President, Tax, at Lionsgate Entertainment. Previously, she was a practicing tax attorney at the law firms of Greenberg Glusker LLP and Gibson Dunn LLP.

Education
Lora received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University. She received her J.D., order of the coif, from UCLA Law School, where she was a member of the Law Review.