An experienced and committed team

Our first priority is to talk with you regarding your personal and professional financial goals while maintaining an open dialogue, so that the course of action we decide upon is relevant and reflects your life and circumstances today.

Together we will strategically look towards the future, partnering with you to create a fully integrated financial plan for managing your wealth.

Backed by the broadest selection of resources from within UBS and the support of our external partners, we will help you explore opportunities to grow and protect your wealth, and prepare for any potential obstacles as we work together over time.

"This is not just a statement, this is what we do."

- The Short Wealth Management Group

John A. Short III

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

John has been in Wealth management for over 36 years. He successfully assists clients in managing all aspects of their wealth planning needs, through both good and often challenging market conditions. He attributes his success to having thorough knowledge of the capital markets, while working with his clients' accountants and attorneys. John has been an integral part of the management team at UBS, serving as a Sales Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, and Branch Manager, never losing sight of what is most important to him and his team, serving his clients. 

 

Investing In Your Future

He works with clients to design an investment plan for important life goals, balancing growth and preservation over time. John anchors investment ideas and strategies in a deep understanding of all you want to accomplish as well as timely research insights and trends from across the firm. He helps determine the combination of solutions, managers, and strategies suited to your particular preferences and ensures your portfolio stays aligned with your future vision through ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

 

Life

Outside the office, John pursues his passion for volunteering and being involved in the local community. He has volunteered with the National Ski Patrol for over 25 years, served as the President for Thousand Oaks Little League for 15 years, and chaired the 50th Anniversary Parade for the City of Thousand Oaks. Today, John serves as the President of Rolling Thunder California Chapter 1 (a nonprofit organization that honors US Armed Forces) and founded the Sgt. Ron Helus Ride For The Blue. He also serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the American Cancer Society's Relay for life.

John and his wife Sue have lived in Thousand Oaks California for 27 years and have three sons, Johnny, Daniel, and Christopher (adopted 2015) along with three Australian Labradoodle's, Bella Abigale, Sadie Mae and Emma Joe.

CA Insurance License #: 0A49406

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • LA
  • MD
  • MO
  • MT
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • California Lutheran University , B.S. Business Administration & Finance

Credentials

  • Senior Managed Accounts Consultant
  • Series 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 63 Licenses
  • Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance Licenses
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village , CA 91361

Email Me

john.short@ubs.com
John A. Short III
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village ,CA,91361

Daniel Short

Financial Advisor

Daniel is second generation Financial Advisor, and part of the Short Wealth Management Group (SWMG). Collectively, the team has over 55 years of experience in servicing the needs of affluent families, retiring professionals, and successful business owners. He successfully assists clients in managing all aspects of their wealth planning needs, through both good and often challenging market conditions along with his partner Senior Vice President (John Short III) and Senior Client Service Associate (Teresta Kearin).

 

Investing In Your Future

Daniel takes pride in developing strong ongoing relationships with each client, and becoming their family's CFO through helping to manage their investments with a view to their long-term objectives. He works with you to design customized investment solutions for your important life goals, balancing growth and preservation over time.

Daniel anchors investment ideas, strategies, and the firm's global resources in a deep understanding of all you want to accomplish. Such areas include Financial Planning, Retirement & Legacy Planning, Banking & Lending, and Portfolio Construction. He helps you determine the combination of solutions, managers, and strategies suited to your particular preferences and ensures your portfolio stays aligned with your future vision through ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

 

Life

Daniel volunteers with Hospice of the Conejo and is a former member of the Community Funding Review Committee for the city of Thousand Oaks. He also serves as Chapter President for a local Business Professionals Network; building professional relationships, opening new opportunities, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices. Daniel's community involvement extends with the American Cancer Society and Rolling Thunder (an organization supporting local veterans). In his spare time, he pursues his passion for Health and Fitness, and athletic training.

 

CA Insurance License #: 0A49406

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • LA
  • MD
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • California Lutheran University , B.S. Business Administration & Finance
  • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Certificate in Financial Planning

Credentials

  • Series 7 & Series 66 Licenses
  • Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance Licenses

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Legacy planning
Investing
Asset allocation
Banking
Lending services
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village , CA 91361

Email Me

daniel.short@ubs.com
Daniel Short
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village ,CA,91361

Teresta Kearin

Senior Client Associate

Teresta brings 17 years of Banking and Finance experience to the Short Wealth Management Group. Her attention to detail, compassion for her clients, and dedication to her community is what leads to her elite customer service.


Teresta is an integral part of Short Wealth Management Group, responsible for managing all team operations, client requests and account administration. She is committed to building lasting relationships with each client and takes pride in responding to client requests, and working with the team to address their needs, no matter how small or complex. Teresta also assists in delivering customized service and solutions, always striving to exceed clients’ expectations.

 

Investing In Your Future

Supporting clients in pursuing their investment objectives motivates Teresta everyday; she takes pride in putting client's needs first. She takes the time to understand what is important to each client then, together with her team, connects thoughtful advice and strategies to help clients realize the full potential of their wealth. Clients have come to value her experience, understanding, and personal attention to addressing the unique needs of each individual, always with their long-term financial health in mind. 

 

Life

Teresta is passionate about being of service to her community. She has served as a board member for Make a Wish Foundation. Currently she volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters Ventura County and Food Share. In her free time she can be found searching for the perfect ingredients at the local farmers market or spending the day enjoying our beautiful coast.


Teresta and her Fiancé Tyler have lived in Ventura for 35 years and have one son (Cameron) and a Maincoon kitty (Rita).

Education

  • California State University Channel Islands, Bachelors of Science - Business
  • Moody's College of Commercial Cedit , CBB
3011 Townsgate Road
Suite 300, 3rd Floor
Westlake Village / T, CA 91361

Email Me

teresta.kearin@ubs.com
Teresta Kearin
3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village / T,CA,91361