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A wealth of experience
Tom’s extensive 35-year career has encompassed international banking in French-speaking Europe, currency trading in New York City, and investment banking and portfolio management in the Pacific Northwest. His dedication to guiding clients and their portfolios through numerous market cycles over the years has strengthened Tom's belief that building friendships and relationships is key to understanding and serving his clients.

The personal approach
Tom joined UBS in 2006. As Senior Portfolio Manager, his focus is on developing and managing investment portfolios tailored to each client's personal objectives and risk tolerances. His team embraces active management and portfolios comprised largely of carefully chosen individual stocks. "We like to know what we own," summarizes his investment philosophy, as our clients know exactly where we have invested for them, and why.

Tom and his multigenerational team understand life stages that each client typically passes through, and how they shape that client's needs and concerns over time. 

Giving back
Tom serves as Executive Board Member and past President of the Board of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oregon, whose mission is to serve as a voice/advocate for foster children. His wife is an active CASA volunteer as well.

Outside UBS
Tom believes that relationships with family and friends reflect what's important in life. He and his wife, Anna Maria, have four adult children—one of which is a member of The Savinar Group—and two grandsons. Tom loves spending time with his family, and black lab, Oliver at their house at Cannon Beach.  Tom enjoys traveling and running marathons—at last count, ten around the world.

At a glance

• Expertise in community and investment banking
• Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses
• M.A. International Affairs/Business, American University
• B.A. Political Science and French, Middlebury College
• Speaks fluent French
• Based in Portland, Oregon

• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.

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John joined UBS in 2015 bringing industry experience and his CFP designation. John is personable, professional and committed to our mission of extraordinary support.

John is a longtime fan of most things automotive, including past participation with track days at Portland International Raceway. John also enjoys golf and watching movies and films. Having grown up in Portland, John attended Jesuit High School and University of Oregon. John and his wife Lucia live in SW Portland with their 10 year old son Holden, dog Kenzo, and crazy cat Kabuki.

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Katy Chen is a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS and the newest member of the Savinar Group.  Katy is a seasoned financial industry professional with more than 24 years of experience.  Prior to joining UBS in 2016, she served as a Senior Client Associate for J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and a Portfolio Accounting Analyst for Deutsche Bank from 2007 to 2009.  Katy also worked for Comerica Securities Inc. as a Senior Institutional Sales Associate from 2003 to 2007.  Prior to her role with Comerica, she served as an Operations Analyst for Wells Fargo Investments.  Katy graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  Outside of the office, she enjoys skiing, hiking and reading.  Katy and her husband, Bob, live in Southern California with their 12 year old daughter, Kacy.   

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Building long-term relationships
For Alex, nothing is more rewarding than being the first person a client calls when contemplating a major life decision. He is dedicated to building long-term relationships with clients who range from emerging professionals to well-established executives. His goal is to act as his clients’ “personal CFO,” a title that best describes the vital role he plays on their advisory team. His clients understand the importance of partnering with a well-rounded advisor to build and secure their financial future.

Finding the right balance
Alex has always loved family and building relationships, so he was naturally drawn to a multigenerational business in which he could work with his family and where helping others is essential. After seven years in the Colorado oil and gas industry, where he gained a deep understanding of the unique needs of energy industry professionals, Alex joined UBS in 2015.

Alex believes that every relationship starts with a comprehensive financial plan. Whether the outcome is building assets, deriving income during retirement or preserving and passing a legacy to the next generation, he focuses on designing an individualized plan, striking that right balance of risk and return that brings peace of mind to clients.

Giving back
Alex is based in Colorado and is active in his community. He sits on the board of the Denver Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), whose mission is to serve as a voice/advocate for foster children. He is also on the board of the Denver chapter of the University of Colorado Alumni Association, where he works to promote the university and raise money to provide children with scholarships.

Outside UBS
Alex and his wife, Nicole—an elementary school teacher –have two young sons, Owen and Leo, and an equally rambunctious black lab, Chauncey. The family enjoys traveling, skiing, camping, and just being outdoors. Both avid sports fans, Alex and "Nic" met at the University of Colorado and still attend every home football game.

At a glance:

• Financial planning and business development
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor
• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses; life/ health insurance license, and long-term care insurance
• Completion of International Business program at IPAG University in Nice, France
• B.A., French, University of Colorado.
• Fluent in French
• Based in Denver, Colorado

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

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Diverse experience
After graduating from Santa Clara University, Ken began his career in public accounting at Grant Thornton LLP where he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. He went on to join private industry, gaining experience in the tech sector doing Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis. After years in corporate finance, Ken joined UBS to take on the challenge of helping families define and achieve their vision through comprehensive financial planning. His planning experience accelerated over the next few years as a Wealth Planning Analyst for top UBS advisors in the San Francisco Bay Area market, while earning his Certified Financial Planner™ designation.

A passion for personal client service
Ken is passionate about delivering personal service and aims to bring clarity to the complexities of clients’ financial lives. This approach is centered around getting to know clients’ stories and developing tailored strategies unique to them. Through this customized approach, Ken is able to deliver to clients the most effective wealth management strategies to meet their needs and aspirations.

Giving back
Ken is active in his community where he sits on the board of the San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), whose mission is to serve as a voice and advocate for foster children.

Outside UBS
As a Montana native, Ken loves adventures in the great outdoors. He also enjoys traveling, eating and cooking new foods, golfing and reading. Ken and his lovely wife, Diana, live in San Francisco and enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer.

At a glance:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses; life/ health insurance license, and long-term care insurance
• Completion of International Business program at Institute for Shipboard Education | Semester at Sea
• B.S., Accounting, Santa Clara University
• Fluent in Cantonese Chinese
• Based in San Francisco, CA

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