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With the complexity of today's markets and uncertainty about tomorrow's economy, good financial advice is more important than ever. As a team of dedicated Financial Advisors, we're committed to helping you organize your finances around your short term needs, your longer-term goals and what you envision for generations to come. Our knowledgeable perspective, good judgement and broad experience can help you meet your challenges and seize opportunities.

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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.

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    Scott Root

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Scott began his career at UBS (formerly PaineWebber) in 1985. Over the years, he has helped his clients manage their wealth through good times and bad. Scott has always stressed asset allocation and total portfolio management, with an emphasis on retirement income planning. Scott earned his bachelor's degree in business from Western Illinois University and earned the CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation from UC Berkeley-Haas School of Business. He holds securities licenses as well as insurance licenses for life and variable annuities.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The 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.

    • Western Illinois University, Bachelor's Degree in Business
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • Portfolio Manager
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    Steven Cox, CFP

    Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Steve began his career with UBS in 2006. Steve believes that when you fail to plan, you plan to fail. With this mindset, he spends most of his time helping clients to prepare, monitor, and review their financial plans. Steve earned his master's degree in personal financial planning from the College for Financial Planning and his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Utah. He also has earned the CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) designation. Steve holds securities licenses as well as insurance licenses for life and variable annuities.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The 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.

    • University of Utah, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
    • College for Financial Planning, Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
    • Portfolio Manager
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    Lisa Rose

    Authorized Officer

    Team Administrator

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    Lisa began her career with UBS in 1994. She coordinates client service activities and manages important administrative operations. She believes in the value of prompt response and solutions to any needs and concerns that clients may have. Lisa brings great experience from her years of service in the financial industry. She holds both Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses. Lisa is known for her in-depth understanding of operations and compliance regulations and her attention to detail.

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