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As one of the world’s leading wealth management firms, we have the resources and solutions to help clients pursue their most important goals. But our culture of consistently putting client needs front and center is what truly cultivates successful Financial Advisor and client relationships. Our commitment is to provide industry-leading capabilities, professional training and development, and an entrepreneurial environment where Financial Advisors excel, and their businesses thrive.

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With the complexity of today's markets, good financial advice is more important than ever. At the core of our business is financial expertise, knowledgeable judgement, and proactivity. Our highly credentialed team offers decades of experience to meet your goals, harness opportunity, and empower your financial future. 

  • John Solo

    John Mcgovern

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    John graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Economics. He began his career with Security Pacific Bank, being promoted to Branch Manager in El Segundo California in 1984. John entered the brokerage business with E.F Hutton and transferred to UBS in 1990. His investment strategy lies in strong total return stocks with an anticipated growing and consistant dividend, which will equate to increasing income and total return. John has his Series 3,7,63, 65 and insurance licenses.

    During the week, John splits his time between our Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara offices. John is an active member of his community, and gives back through education. He teaches young adults the foundation of investing through his UBS internship program and his financial course at UCSB. John currently lives in Santa Barbara with his family and enjoys biking, surfing, and horseback riding.

          222 East Carrillo Street
          Suite 106
          Santa Barbara, CA 93101
          john.mcgovern@ubs.com
          John Mcgovern
          222 East Carrillo Street,Santa Barbara,CA,93101
        • Emmee Solo

          Emmee Sarmiento Ferguson

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          With over twenty-six years of industry experience at UBS, Emmee has helped clients pursue the goals that truly matter: our families, our values, and the impact we have on others. Whatever your pursuit, whether it be running a business, laying the foundation for your family’s legacy, or anything in between, Emmee can help create a unique and comprehensive financial plan to assist you in reaching your goals.

          Emmee draws from extensive research and resources from across UBS to deliver unique investment solutions to help her clients grow and sustain growth as well as address their most important priorities.

          As a highly experienced Financial Advisors and Senior Vice President in Wealth Management, Emmee specializes in financial planning, asset allocation and wealth planning strategies.

          Emmee is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) practitioner and her professional licenses include the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 9. She also holds her Life Insurance and Variable Annuities licenses. Emmee earned a B.S. in Finance from Cal State University Fullerton and has the expertise to help clients with a broad range of solutions including retirement planning, insurance planning, wealth transfer strategies, capital preservation, and risk management.

          Emmee lives in Manhattan Beach with her husband, Ben, and their three children. She enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, skiing, the Bar Method®, and the peacefulness of home.

          CA Insurance License  # 0C68375

                222 East Carrillo Street
                Suite 106
                Santa Barbara, CA 93101
                emmee.sarmiento@ubs.com
                Emmee Sarmiento Ferguson
                222 East Carrillo Street,Santa Barbara,CA,93101
              • Grace Solo

                Grace Hardin

                Client Associate

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                  Grace joined the SBBH Group in 2024 as an analyst intern during her final year at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied Communication, Technology Management, and Professional Writing. Upon graduating, she transitioned into an associate role, where she is responsible for account operations and client services. Grace brings a personalized approach to her role through attentive service and an appreciation for the individual background of each client. She currently holds the Series 7 securities license.

                  In her free time, Grace enjoys traveling, visiting museums, shopping at estate sales, and baking her famous banana bread.

                        222 East Carrillo Street
                        Suite 106
                        Santa Barbara, CA 93101
                        grace.hardin@ubs.com
                        Grace Hardin
                        222 East Carrillo Street,Santa Barbara,CA,93101
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                        Gage Gomez

                        Registered Client Associate

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                          Prior to joining the SBBH Group, Gage was a four-year student athlete for the Men’s Basketball team at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated in 2024. During his time at UCSB, he interned at UBS, which overall sparked his interest in wealth management and the financial services industry. As a Client Associate, Gage holds his Series 7 license and delivers high quality service to clients.

                          In his free time, Gage enjoys the beach, listening to music, and playing any sport related activity.

                                888 San Clemente Drive
                                Suite 300
                                Newport Beach, CA 92660
                                gage.gomez@ubs.com
                                Gage Gomez
                                888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660

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                              For more than 160 years, UBS has proven its strength and guided clients through a wide range of market opportunities and financial challenges. Time and again, we’ve been tested and proven resilient, and our clients continue to put their trust in us and our wealth management expertise to help them achieve their goals. Today, UBS is stronger than ever.

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                              UBS Year Ahead 2026

                              Escape velocity?

                              Our Chief Investment Office presents its outlook for the new year in the 2026 edition of Year Ahead.

                              Stocks are rising on AI momentum, but inflation and national debt pose new challenges. Let’s review the research together and find the best solutions for the year ahead—and beyond.

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