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We make a real impact in the lives of our clients by guiding them through major life events and helping them preserve and pass on their wealth. Our customized approach focuses on thoughtful financial planning and wealth management that looks beyond your investments and encompasses all aspects of your financial life.

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Ragan Earl DeFreese

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Ragan DeFreese graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in economics. Ragan has been helping client achieve their financial goals for over 25 years. The DeFreese Group works closely with a select group of lawyers and accountants in order to strategically manage each client's individual financial plan as it relates to their tax liabilities as well as their estate planning goals. Ragan DeFreese holds Series 7,63 and 65 securities licenses, Series 3 commodities license as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance long term care and variable annuities.

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Atlanta, GA 30328

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Our UBS Optimus Foundation in the US is directly supporting emergency response, relief and reconstruction activities in Texas through our partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon. You can support these organizations and pool funds, together with Optimus, to increase their ability to support communities in Texas. In addition, any client donation to one of our Optimus partners will receive a 10% match from UBS.

Learn how you can get involved and make an impact through the UBS Optimus Foundation.

The UBS Optimus Foundation is a global network of separately organized and regulated, tax-exempt, charitable organizations, founded and managed by UBS, that make grants and other financial contributions to implementing partner organizations aligned with their values and objectives.

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