Experience

Makes all the difference

It's a different world today. For investors, the road ahead isn’t clearly marked. That’s why you can benefit from the right resources and the right advice to help you move forward confidently.

It's about choosing a partnership with one dedicated Financial Advisor team, committed to listening to you, assessing your concerns and helping to ensure that all of your assets are working together toward the goals you’ve set.

We start with a financial plan. With a clear image of your goals and objectives, we can begin to develop an appropriate investment strategy.

Every month you will have a scheduled phone appointment with one of our experienced financial advisors. Of those scheduled appointments, one every quarter will be a complete portfolio review, with two of those reviews being in-person. The other eight months we will touch base with you to answer any questions you may have and check in on various other topics of interest and importance to you.

If you have an immediate concern between monthly meetings, our goal is to respond within 1-hour and find a resolution for your issue within 24-hours.

Our aim is to provide you with the understanding you need to make informed investment decisions. We will make sure that you are aware of the risks and rewards associated with your investments.

You can expect us to be readily available to assist you in developing an understanding that will help you to move forward with confidence. If you are ever unsure about something, just ask, and we will take the time to provide the answers you are looking for.

Scott Root

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Western Illinois University, Bachelor's Degree in Business

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Portfolio Manager
400 South El Camino Real
Suite 900
San Mateo, CA 10019

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Steven Cox, CFP

Vice President–Wealth Management

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.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • University of Utah, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
  • College for Financial Planning, Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Portfolio Manager
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Lisa Rose

Authorized Officer

Team Administrator

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.

Registered States:
  • CA
400 South El Camino Real
Suite 900
San Mateo, CA 94402

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