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For more than 40 years, we have navigated economic waters through four bear markets and two major recessions to the benefit of our clients. We have done this by providing insightful analysis, highly personalized service and in-depth financial planning.

By diligently communicating with clients, we stay abreast and informed of the developments in their lives, allowing us to provide appropriate and disciplined advice.

We thrive on interacting with clients, while executing personalized wealth management strategies. It is this dynamic relationship between client and advisor that is most rewarding to us.

C. Denise Brodersen, CFP, CPWA, CDFA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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Denise Brodersen is a First Vice President–Wealth Management for UBS Financial Services Inc. in San Jose, CA. She understands that wealth management is more than just the wide range of financial services and solutions you can access at UBS—it is about providing the right advice to help you pursue your goals. That’s why she takes a customized approach to wealth management built on a personal relationship and shaped by an understanding of your needs and aspirations. From retirement, estate and overall financial planning to strategies for concentrated securities positions. Denise brings diverse experience to her practice across the spectrum of clients’ wealth management needs. In fact, she has earned extensive professional accreditation to serve her clients even better:

In 1998, Denise received her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification for which she completes over 30 hours of continuing education every year. In 2010, Denise earned the UBS Wealth Advisor designation. She earned the IMCA Certified Private Wealth Advisor(CPWA®) designation in 2015, and her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA®) in 2019. Both require over 20 hours of continuing education annually.

Denise began her career at PaineWebber in 1984 after graduating from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
Charles Lawson

Vice President–Wealth Management

Portfolio Manager
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Charlie began his career at the height of the financial crisis, with the economic downturn and recovery forcing him to learn quickly and adapt to the changing investment landscape. Patience, persistence and discipline have helped him become a trusted resource for clients and peers. He pursues his passion of managing wealth by focusing on guiding client investment strategies and financial goals. Charlie resides in the Bay Area with his family and in his spare time enjoys being outside with his children.
- Portfolio Manager
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
Lisa Lopez

Client Associate Senior
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Lisa came to UBS in 2004. As a Registered Client Service Associate, Lisa supports the daily business operations for R & D Investments. As an integral member of the team, Lisa provides service to clients by responding to client requests and inquiries. She enjoys volunteering and participates in her local community. Lisa resides in Gilroy with her family.
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

C. Denise Brodersen, CFP, CPWA, CDFA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
View bio
- AK
- CA
- CO
- DE
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- LA
- MI
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- OK
- OR
- TX
- UT
- WA
Denise Brodersen is a First Vice President–Wealth Management for UBS Financial Services Inc. in San Jose, CA. She understands that wealth management is more than just the wide range of financial services and solutions you can access at UBS—it is about providing the right advice to help you pursue your goals. That’s why she takes a customized approach to wealth management built on a personal relationship and shaped by an understanding of your needs and aspirations. From retirement, estate and overall financial planning to strategies for concentrated securities positions. Denise brings diverse experience to her practice across the spectrum of clients’ wealth management needs. In fact, she has earned extensive professional accreditation to serve her clients even better:

In 1998, Denise received her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification for which she completes over 30 hours of continuing education every year. In 2010, Denise earned the UBS Wealth Advisor designation. She earned the IMCA Certified Private Wealth Advisor(CPWA®) designation in 2015, and her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA®) in 2019. Both require over 20 hours of continuing education annually.

Denise began her career at PaineWebber in 1984 after graduating from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
Charles Lawson

Vice President–Wealth Management

Portfolio Manager
View bio
- AK
- CA
- CO
- DE
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- LA
- MI
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- OR
- TX
- UT
- WA
- WY
Charlie began his career at the height of the financial crisis, with the economic downturn and recovery forcing him to learn quickly and adapt to the changing investment landscape. Patience, persistence and discipline have helped him become a trusted resource for clients and peers. He pursues his passion of managing wealth by focusing on guiding client investment strategies and financial goals. Charlie resides in the Bay Area with his family and in his spare time enjoys being outside with his children.
- Portfolio Manager
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
Lisa Lopez

Client Associate Senior
View bio
Lisa came to UBS in 2004. As a Registered Client Service Associate, Lisa supports the daily business operations for R & D Investments. As an integral member of the team, Lisa provides service to clients by responding to client requests and inquiries. She enjoys volunteering and participates in her local community. Lisa resides in Gilroy with her family.
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Our Process

No one wants to outlive their money.
But you also don’t want to live with untapped potential.

A wasted resource is one that simply isn’t used. One of the things we pride ourselves on is helping our clients not only take care of their loved ones now and later, but recognize their potential for impact and influence through charitable giving and fueling causes aligned with the causes they’re most passionate about.

Investment management

Money management that puts your best interests first

Our disciplined planning process drives a highly personalized investment strategy. Serving as your discretionary portfolio manager or working with select third-party investment managers, we offer timely perspectives, customized portfolios and a fully integrated suite of financial solutions.

A focus on asset allocation and risk management. By listening and aligning with your objectives, we can craft an asset allocation based on your family’s goals, growth and income needs. This allows us to craft an asset allocation that seeks to lower volatility while maintaining an opportunistic eye toward investments and changes in the market.

Your personalized portfolio. Many clients prefer to delegate the day-to-day management of their assets. Ongoing monitoring and review of your portfolio helps us track your investments against all benchmarks. When we take on discretionary management of your portfolio, we are transparent about our fiduciary responsibility.

Open access and analysis. Through our open platform, we can offer premium financial solutions both within and outside of UBS. This access, along with a disciplined process, ensures we develop customized strategies based on highly-focused analysis.

Insights for each generation. We offer timely perspectives that drive a fully integrated suite of financial solutions. We help prepare each family member to collectively manage, sustain and grow their wealth across multiple generations and we will work with your tax and legal advisors to develop tax-advantaged solutions.

Sustainable investing

What's your vision?

We can help you bring your vision to life.

Our 150-year heritage of managing the wealth of generations of the world’s visionaries—creative thinkers, driven doers, legacy builders—is a testament to our passion for what we do.

Backed by the strength of UBS

A global leader in wealth management

^$3.9 trillion

In invested assets globally
As of 12/31/2022

51 countries

Our global footprint

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UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

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Helping you attain your goals

C. Denise Brodersen, CFP, CPWA, CDFA

Charles Lawson

Lisa Lopez