Guided by experience, not conformity

Private Wealth Management

For over 30 years, the Rathjen Consulting Group has been providing sophisticated investors, their families, businesses and nonprofits with integrated Private Wealth Management services. As a team of independent thinkers guided by our own experience, not others’, we believe we bring thoughtful, well-informed perspective to our clients’ individual and institutional planning and investment goals.

Whether you are navigating your family’s financial challenges or helping your employees or your endowment pursue theirs, we offer advice that evolves with you and today’s changing wealth management landscape. You can trust that our team is singularly focused on one goal: lasting financial well-being.

Your organization has many responsibilities—to shareholders, employees and their families. But today, successfully meeting those responsibilities has become more complex.

We offer guidance from an experienced and dedicated consulting team that leverages the vast resources and strong financial backing of a powerful global financial leader. Talk to us about how we can help support you in your fiduciary role.

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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.

  • Craig Rathjen

    Craig Rathjen

    Managing Director–Investments

    Financial Advisor

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    Craig has dedicated his 30 years in the financial services industry to consulting on Private Foundation / Endowments, Non-Profits and Corporate Retirement Plans.  After earning his BBA from Louisiana State University in 1987, Craig began his career at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Investment Consultant.  He joined UBS (formerly PaineWebber) in 1997 where he has maintained many of his original relationships.  Craig assists clients in articulating Committee goals through an investment policy statement; developing a long-term asset allocation plan; selecting investments with appropriate risk profiles and monitoring the plan's progress towards meeting stated goals. 

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2012The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019The 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, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2024The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

        4400 Post Oak Parkway
        17th Floor
        Houston, TX 77027
        craig.rathjen@ubs.com,jake.boyer@ubs.com
        Craig Rathjen
        4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027
      • Beau Harrison Rathjen

        Beau Rathjen

        Account Vice President

        Financial Advisor

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        • UT
        • WA
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        Beau joined UBS and the Rathjen Consulting Group in 2017 after earning his BA in Psychology from Rice University. He assists in all aspects of the consulting process with a focus on investment manager due diligence, capital market research and special projects.

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

            4400 Post Oak Parkway
            17th Floor
            Houston, TX 77027
            beau.rathjen@ubs.com
            Beau Rathjen
            4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027
          • Lynne P

            Lynne Pesce

            Client Associate

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              Lynne is a Client Associate with experience in financial analysis, client relations, and operational management. After earning her undergraduate degree from The Catholic University of America, Lynne worked in wealth management in the New Orleans area. After a career break to focus on her family, she returned to work in an accounting and business advisory role, where she assisted small and medium-sized businesses gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. After graduating with an Executive MBA from the University of Houston, Lynne joined UBS where she specializes in supporting clients and advisors with account management, financial reporting, and personalized service. With a commitment to attentive, knowledgeable support, Lynne is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

                    4400 Post Oak Parkway
                    17th Floor
                    Houston, TX 77027
                    lynne.pesce@ubs.com
                    Lynne Pesce
                    4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027
                  • Colton Rathjen

                    Colton Rathjen

                    Client Associate

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                      A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, Colton brings a unique blend of leadership and teamwork to the wealth management field. With experience as a collegiate baseball player at the University of Texas in Austin and as a hitting coach for young athletes, he has developed strong mentoring and communication skills.

                      Colton currently supports clients by assisting with servicing requests, quarterly financial reporting, and a range of administrative responsibilities. He joined UBS after completing an internship in the firm’s Private Wealth Management division, further deepening his understanding of client-focused financial solutions.

                      Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his dog Penny, playing golf, and following college, NFL and MLB sports teams.

                            4400 Post Oak Parkway
                            20th Floor
                            Houston, TX 77027
                            colton.rathjen@ubs.com
                            Colton Rathjen
                            4400 Post Oak Parkway,Houston,TX,77027

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                          As a plan sponsor, you seek to fulfill your fiduciary obligations and deliver a comprehensive and cost-effective retirement plan to your employees. We are experienced retirement plan consultants who can help you streamline plan administration, attract and retain talent, and prepare your employees for a comfortable retirement.

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                          As someone with responsibility for a corporate pension fund, corporate reserves endowment or foundation, you face circumstances that are unique to your organization. Our team has the skill and perspective to align investment strategy with financial obligations, positioning your organization to pursue its mission.

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                          As a team within the exclusive Private Wealth Management division at UBS, we connect you to the dynamic presence of one of the world‘s leading wealth managers. Private Wealth Advisors serve many of the firm‘s largest relationships, providing extensive reach and the distinct advantage of the firm‘s global perspective, insights and resources.

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