Experience

Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

Stephen Schaefer, CFP®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Stephen Schaefer is one of the few native Floridians, born and raised in Miami. He attended the University of Miami, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry and a master's degree in Business Administration. Mr. Schaefer began his career in the financial services industry during one of the equity market's most tumultuous months on record—and over the past 27 years; he has helped clients manage their wealth through prosperous times as well as downturns. He joined UBS in 2013 after 26 years with Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney. As a Private Wealth Advisor, he emphasize asset allocation and total portfolio management with a focus on Estate Planning, retirement income planning, and structures for charitable giving. He also assists clients with education funding. 

His FINRA-registered licenses include the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, and variable annuities.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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.

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 Miami, Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Chemistry
  • University of Miami, Master's Degree in Business Administration

Credentials

  • Portfolio Manager
  • Private Wealth Advisor
550 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Email Me

stephen.schaefer@ubs.com
Stephen Schaefer, CFP®
550 Biltmore Way,Coral Gables,FL,33134

Hiromi Hanamura, CFP®, CRPS®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Hiromi Hanamura is a Financial Advisor and the Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL. She graduated Florida International University with a degree in Literary Arts and was able to pursue her passion for financial services upon graduation. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she prides herself on maintaining the standards of the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. For Ms. Hanamura, her client's interests always come before her own.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September 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

  • Florida International University, Literary Arts

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
550 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Email Me

hiromi.hanamura@ubs.com
Hiromi Hanamura, CFP®, CRPS®
550 Biltmore Way,Coral Gables,FL,33134

Joan Madriz

Client Associate

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI

Education

  • Florida International University, Bachelor's Degree - International Business: 2004 - 2009
550 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Email Me

joan.madriz@ubs.com
Joan Madriz
550 Biltmore Way,Coral Gables,FL,33134

Steven Ponce De Leon

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

Education

  • Florida International University, Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration: 2020 - 2023
550 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Email Me

steven.poncedeleon@ubs.com
Steven Ponce De Leon
550 Biltmore Way,Coral Gables,FL,33134