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Strategic solutions for your wealth

At Sage Partners, we understand that many of life’s big decisions involve your wealth. That’s why we are dedicated to working with high net worth individuals and families to help maximize that wealth. Our decades of collective experience, combined with our access to the vast resources and insight of UBS, one of the world’s largest wealth managers, makes us ideally positioned to deliver you bespoke advice and solutions. In working with you to articulate your financial goals and passions, both short and long term, our team uses a unique process centered on what values and issues are most important to you, your family and your business. All with the goal of giving you greater confidence in your future.

Our comprehensive approach and deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by individuals and families with substantial wealth means that we can deftly address any issue that may arise, no matter how complex. We adopt a “family office–like” approach, and focus on bringing integrity, passion and strategic thinking to our relationship with you. Above all, you can rest assured that we will be there to guide and support you and your family as you navigate your wealth journey—assisting with everything from day-today minutiae to life-changing decisions.

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Our experienced team

  • Mike

    Michael Peirce, CFP, CIMA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    Mike joined UBS in 2014 and subsequently joined Sage Partners, joining a team dedicated to providing multigenerational wealth advice to a select group of affluent families, people in transition, successful business owners, corporate executives, foundation and non-profits organizations. Regardless of their source of wealth, Sage Partners leverages the global reach and resources of UBS to bring thoughtful solutions to address the financial needs of their clients and their families. Through a detailed multi-meeting process, his team's goal is to provide strategies and solutions that go beyond their clients expectations.

    Prior to joining Sage Partners Mike managed all of the UBS Wealth Management offices in the Utah Market.

    Mike served as a Senior Vice President and an Executive Director prior to being promoted to Managing Director.  Mike has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, representing a standard of excellence and a high level of competency, ethics and professionalism.  He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® completing his coursework at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  He is a Senior Portfolio Manager as well as one of only 50 UBS advisors in the country to hold the distinguished designation of Endowment & Foundation Consultant.

    Prior to UBS, Mike spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley serving as a Senior Vice President. 

    He enjoys baseball and basketball having played the later collegiately at Utah Valley University.  He currently lives in the Salt Lake valley with his wife and their four children.

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors, 2026The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March based on information from the prior year Q3.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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, 2025, 2026The 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management Pinnacle Council, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

      • Private Wealth Advisor
      95 State Street
      Suite 2210
      Salt Lake City, UT 84111
      michael.peirce@ubs.com
      Michael Peirce, CFP, CIMA
      95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111
    • Suzy

      Susan Hanney

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      Suzy brings knowledge in marketing, the financial industry, real estate and media to her Relationship Manager role within the UBS Private Wealth team, Sage Partners. Working closely with clients, she enjoys problem solving and discussing various opportunities available at UBS.  She draws on her previous experience as a Financial Consultant, Assistant Branch Manager and an Annuity Coordinator to better help clients achieve their goals. Suzy’s approach to her work: “Clients always come first.”

      A Wisconsin native, Suzy has called Utah home since graduating from college. It was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

      Life
      – In her spare time, Suzy enjoys spending time with her husband Kelly, their son and rescue pup.
      – She also stays active with Nordic skiing, hiking, cooking, traveling and volunteering for organizations associated with youth sports, the outdoors and underprivileged youth.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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.

          95 State Street
          Suite 2210
          Salt Lake City, UT 84111
          susan.hanney@ubs.com
          Susan Hanney
          95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111
        • Danielle

          Danielle Bellon

          Authorized Officer

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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          After 13 years at Morgan Stanley, Danielle joined UBS in 2014. She brings her years of financial services experience to her role within Sage Partners, helping ensure each of the team’s relationships receive the highest level of attention and service. Danielle is particularly focused in managed account trading and various retirement platforms.

          Past Experience:
          – Morgan Stanley, Regional Manager of the Service Review Unit
          – Morgan Stanley, Stock Plan Services
          – Morgan Stanley, IPO desk

          Life
          – Outside the office, she enjoys supporting her local Utah Utes at football and basketball games, and loves running, hot yoga and weekend barbecues.

                95 State Street
                Suite 2210
                Salt Lake City, UT 84111
                danielle.bellon@ubs.com
                Danielle Bellon
                95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111
              • Annmarie 2025

                Annmarie Becci

                Authorized Officer

                Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                Annmarie has over 35 years of financial industry experience, starting with a decade at the American Stock Exchange, followed by over 20 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. As a valued member of the Sage Partners team, she brings her knowledge of systems and processing abilities as well as her high level of responsiveness to the team’s roster of clients.

                Past Experience:
                – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wire Operator
                – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Senior Registered Sales Assistant
                – American Stock Exchange, Manager of Membership Admissions Department


                Life
                – Annmarie and her husband Ken enjoy camping, fishing and spending as much time as possible with their children and grandson.
                – Annmarie is active in her community and arranges monthly and annual service projects for UBS’s Salt Lake City office.

                      95 State Street
                      Suite 2210
                      Salt Lake City, UT 84111
                      annmarie.becci@ubs.com
                      Annmarie Becci
                      95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111
                    • ally

                      Ally Peirce

                      Client Associate

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                        Ally plays a role in supporting the team by delivering personalized, thoughtful service that aligns with each client’s unique goals. With a background in communications and customer service, she brings strategic insight and attention to detail to every client interaction. Ally is passionate about creating meaningful connections and helping clients navigate their financial journey with confidence and clarity. She began her career at Morgan Stanley, where she built strong foundation in both the financial industry and client engagement. 

                        Education

                        - B.S., Communications and Marketing, Utah Valley University

                        Life

                        - Ally and her husband live in American Fork

                        - They enjoy boating, skiing, running, and traveling

                              95 State Street
                              Suite 2210
                              Salt Lake City, UT 84111
                              ally.peirce@ubs.com
                              Ally Peirce
                              95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111
                            • Brandon 2025

                              Brandon Pearson, CFP

                              Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                              Financial Advisor

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                              Instilling financial confidence
                              Brandon brings more than 16 years of experience working closely with clients to address their financial and retirement planning needs. With a desire to help clients gain financial confidence, he is adept at creating an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and where they can feel they have been heard. His integrity and transparency help him create relationships based on trust and open communication. With this foundation, he helps clients develop and implement comprehensive financial plans to guide their decisions as they move toward their goals.

                              With a background in finance and management, it was important to Brandon to find a career that allowed him to help people solve challenges and improve their financial lives. He takes the time needed to listen to clients and what they want to accomplish. The tailored strategies and plans he develops are flexible, and he helps ensure that they stay aligned as each client’s life
                              circumstances and goals change over time.

                              Past Experience
                              – Financial Advisor, Smith Barney
                              – Strategic partner, Sage Partners, UBS Financial Services Inc., 2012 to present

                              Life
                              – Brandon is active in his community and served as a board trustee of Salt Lake’s Legal Aid Society from 2013 to 2016.
                              – An avid golfer, he also enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking.
                              – He enjoys time with his wife Christie and their six children, watching them play sports and other extra-curricular activities.

                              • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.

                                  95 State Street
                                  Suite 2210
                                  Salt Lake City, UT 84111
                                  brandon.pearson@ubs.com
                                  Brandon Pearson, CFP
                                  95 State Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84111

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                                Family offices are as different as the families they serve—one size does not fit all. Our team brings decades of experience to helping navigate financial, business and family interests as you seek to align your investment management and planning.

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                                With an understanding of the family dynamics that can accompany multigenerational wealth, we are experienced in working with you and your family to develop a strategic plan to guide your decisions.

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