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We understand what it takes to run a successful business. It begins with dedicated individuals inspired to be the best and achieve the best for their company. And when it comes to providing the best solution for administering an equity compensation plan, it’s more important than ever to choose the right team. Talk to us about how we can deliver administration and participant support services that help you manage your plans with confidence. Our goals are clear: improving your plan’s flexibility and efficiency, while simplifying your daily involvement. We offer fully integrated solutions and, more importantly, advice—both to your organization as well as your plan participants and their families.

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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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  The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
- Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4.
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Steven Matthews

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Steve Matthews began his career at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor in 1993 and later joined UBS in 1998. Steve graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. in Finance. He is a native Houstonian and has been married to his high school sweetheart, Natalie, for 20 years and they have 2 children, Berkley, age 18 and Colton, age 16. The family enjoys waterskiing, swimming, tennis and golf. Steve looks forward to volunteering each year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Houston Food Bank.
- Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2011The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
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Edgar "Deven" Hull

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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Deven joined UBS in 2007 after 10 years in the yachting industry. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While there, he also sailed for the varsity team including winning the nation championship Fowle Trophy with the team in 1987. After college he met his wife Catherine and they have 2 children, Mallory (University of Texas) and Gabriel (Clemson University). The Hull family are the founders of CP Soccer Houston, a non-profit soccer club for kids that have cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury. Deven still enjoys competitive sailing from local to international levels, fishing, coaching soccer and travel. His wealth management focus is private client management, financial planning, portfolio management, core portfolio construction and risk analytics.
- The College of Charleston, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Intermodal Transportation
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
- Senior Portfolio Manager
- Wealth Advisor
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
2525 Bay Area Boulevard
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Gary McIntire

First Vice President–Wealth Management

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Gary McIntire started his career in financial services in 1999 at UBS (then PaineWebber). Gary grew up on a farm in Oklahoma before moving to Houston in 1999. He graduated with a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Gary is currently seeking a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University. Gary lives in Fall Creek with is wife Shannon and their dog, CC. Shannon owns a skin care company in Fall Creek. He enjoys fantasy baseball, daily dog walks and cooking. Gary supports Friends of Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
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Denver Smith

Vice President–Wealth Management

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Denver Smith began his career in financial services in 2006 with Hines Real Estate Securities. He has also worked at Hartford Securities and Protective Life before joining UBS in 2014. Denver earned a B.S. in Public Relations from Texas State University and is a native Houstonian. Denver is married to Lauren Smith and they have two beautiful daughters. They enjoy travel, golf, exercise and their dog MJ.
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Edward "Ted" Hartz

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Ted Hartz began his career in financial services with UBS in October 2007. He is a native Houstonian and graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Finance. Ted married his high school sweetheart, Kim in 2008. They have three children, Wilhelmina, Milo and Eleanor. Ted's wife, Kim, is a successful and published photographer who focuses on pet and newborn photography. Ted joined the Matthews/McIntire Wealth Management Team in 2009 as the team's Client Service Associate. He later became a partner as one of team's Financial Advisors. Ted's focus within the team is on Financial Planning. Ted received his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2017. Ted remains more committed than ever to helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals through the financial planning process. Outside the office, Ted enjoys coaching his kids' sports teams, playing guitar, golfing and assisting his wife with photo shoots.
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Houston, TX 77027

V. Robert "Bobby" Fisher Jr.

Managing Director–Investments

Financial Advisor
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- Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2011, 2012, 2013The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
- Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
- Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4.
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Houston, TX 77027
Steven Matthews

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Steve Matthews began his career at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor in 1993 and later joined UBS in 1998. Steve graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. in Finance. He is a native Houstonian and has been married to his high school sweetheart, Natalie, for 20 years and they have 2 children, Berkley, age 18 and Colton, age 16. The family enjoys waterskiing, swimming, tennis and golf. Steve looks forward to volunteering each year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Houston Food Bank.
- Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2011The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3.
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027
Edgar "Deven" Hull

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
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- AK
- AL
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- AZ
- CA
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- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
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- HI
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Deven joined UBS in 2007 after 10 years in the yachting industry. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While there, he also sailed for the varsity team including winning the nation championship Fowle Trophy with the team in 1987. After college he met his wife Catherine and they have 2 children, Mallory (University of Texas) and Gabriel (Clemson University). The Hull family are the founders of CP Soccer Houston, a non-profit soccer club for kids that have cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury. Deven still enjoys competitive sailing from local to international levels, fishing, coaching soccer and travel. His wealth management focus is private client management, financial planning, portfolio management, core portfolio construction and risk analytics.
- The College of Charleston, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Intermodal Transportation
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
- Senior Portfolio Manager
- Wealth Advisor
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
2525 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
Gary McIntire

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Gary McIntire started his career in financial services in 1999 at UBS (then PaineWebber). Gary grew up on a farm in Oklahoma before moving to Houston in 1999. He graduated with a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Gary is currently seeking a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University. Gary lives in Fall Creek with is wife Shannon and their dog, CC. Shannon owns a skin care company in Fall Creek. He enjoys fantasy baseball, daily dog walks and cooking. Gary supports Friends of Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
- Wealth Advisor
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027
Denver Smith

Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Denver Smith began his career in financial services in 2006 with Hines Real Estate Securities. He has also worked at Hartford Securities and Protective Life before joining UBS in 2014. Denver earned a B.S. in Public Relations from Texas State University and is a native Houstonian. Denver is married to Lauren Smith and they have two beautiful daughters. They enjoy travel, golf, exercise and their dog MJ.
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Houston, TX 77027
Edward "Ted" Hartz

Financial Advisor
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Ted Hartz began his career in financial services with UBS in October 2007. He is a native Houstonian and graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Finance. Ted married his high school sweetheart, Kim in 2008. They have three children, Wilhelmina, Milo and Eleanor. Ted's wife, Kim, is a successful and published photographer who focuses on pet and newborn photography. Ted joined the Matthews/McIntire Wealth Management Team in 2009 as the team's Client Service Associate. He later became a partner as one of team's Financial Advisors. Ted's focus within the team is on Financial Planning. Ted received his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2017. Ted remains more committed than ever to helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals through the financial planning process. Outside the office, Ted enjoys coaching his kids' sports teams, playing guitar, golfing and assisting his wife with photo shoots.
4400 Post Oak Parkway
17th Floor
Houston, TX 77027

Our mission statement

What’s different about UBS

A double advantage

We draw on our expertise with your company’s plan and the resources from one of the leading wealth management firms. It’s a powerful combination.

A signature approach

Life is about much more than your assets. If you open a full-service account, we can take a comprehensive approach to planning that encompasses your entire financial picture.

From funding college to planning for retirement, from buying a vacation home to protecting your wealth, health and family—UBS can help you not just build wealth, but manage it, preserve it and most importantly, use it to live life on your terms.

Equity award solutions

What should you do with your equity award?

Good question. The Signature Wealth Management group has an in-depth understanding of your company’s equity plan, so we can help you make confident decisions about your award, whether you’re calling about vesting, buying shares, selling options or any other aspect of your plan.

But a better question to ask us is what should you do with the opportunity? Our experience in wealth management helps us understand the critical role equity can play in your financial life. Your award can turn into a bigger opportunity than you may have thought.

How we work with you

Analytics and strategy

Assist executives on the “how” and “when” to take stock options

Experienced in stock option analysis
StockOpter Personal Equity Compensation Profile
Monetization strategies
Insider trading plans—Rule 10b5-1
SEC filings for Section 16, Rule 144
Form 4 filing

Executive efficiency

Simple, effective and quick transactions and communications

Account Access and Logistics
Account opening and funding
Wires and money transfers
Rollovers, tax reporting questions
Online services setup and navigation
Communication with CPA and attorney

Next phase planning

Holistic planning for every stage of life

Executive lifestyle planning

Put multiple and disparate investment portfolios into context to respond to your goals and cash flow needs

Liquidity options

Lines of credit and mortgage solutions

Generational wealth transfer/estate planning

Access and coordinate with client’s legal and tax advisors

Promotion, retirement, B2B transfer

Transition analysis

Philanthropic giving

Donor-advised fund, CRT/CLT, and foundations

Investment management

Investment management designed to offset equity concentration risk

Multiple portfolios designed to meet your needs
Knowledgeable about using options and alternative investments to help reduce volatility
Tools: Bloomberg, Equity Desk, Institutional Sales Desk, outside institutions, Technical and Global Research

Legacy—Wealth for others

For needs that go beyond your own—to help you improve the lives of others

What will your legacy be?
It’s never too early to plan ahead. A Legacy strategy can help you gain more control over your financial future and what you leave behind, so you can move forward with confidence.

Learn more at ubs.com/wealthway.

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In invested assets globally
As of 06/30/2022

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Our global footprint

Global leader

UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

A real relationship

Pursuing your goals together

V. Robert "Bobby" Fisher Jr.

Steven Matthews

Edgar "Deven" Hull

Gary McIntire

Denver Smith

Edward "Ted" Hartz