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Accessing the sophisticated resources of UBS Private Wealth Management, we deliver a tailored plan that integrates all of your complex investing, planning and financing priorities. No matter what you seek to accomplish with your wealth, our team offers a seasoned perspective and proactive problem solving . We hope to be the one financial resource you'll ever need for trusted financial advice and the right path toward your goals.

Private Wealth Management is a division within UBS Financial Services Inc.

Pursuing your goals together

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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    Susan McKinney

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • IL
    • KY
    • MA
    • ME
    • MT
    • NH
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • TN
    • TX
    • VA
    • WA

    Having joined UBS in 2001 from JP Morgan with her partner, Gerard Soriano, Susan brings over 35 years of Investment Advisory experience to her clients. While focusing on ultra high-net worth and high-net worth individuals and families, Susan consults clients on philanthropic strategies commonly utilized to minimize income tax liability in a year when a liquidity event occurs. Susan's comprehensive approach to Wealth Management and genuine commitment to her clients is the foundation on which she provides her clients with investment advice, cash flow planning and financial planning services.

     

    CA Insurance License 0D79768

        • Private Wealth Advisor
        555 California Street
        32nd Floor
        San Francisco, CA 94104
        gerard.soriano@ubs.com,jay.hargis@ubs.com
        Susan McKinney
        555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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        Gerard Soriano

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Private Wealth Advisor

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        • CA
        • CO
        • DE
        • FL
        • GA
        • HI
        • ID
        • IL
        • KY
        • LA
        • MD
        • ME
        • MT
        • NC
        • NH
        • NV
        • NY
        • OH
        • OR
        • PA
        • TN
        • TX
        • VA
        • WA

        Gerard came to UBS with his partner, Susan, in 2001 and brings over 25 years of experience as a Private Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager. Gerard focuses on customizing and implementing strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies for ultra high net worth families and serial entrepreneurs who face significant concentration risk. Furthermore, he advises clients on diversifying, monetizing and/or hedging their concentrated equity position. Gerard also develops and implements sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies to minimize gift and estate tax liabilities within the families.

        CA Insurance License 0D90182

            • Private Wealth Advisor
            • Senior Portfolio Manager
            1255 Treat Blvd
            Suite 1000
            Walnut Creek, CA 94597
            gerard.soriano@ubs.com
            Gerard Soriano
            1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597
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            Jay Hargis

            Financial Advisor

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            • CA
            • CO
            • DE
            • FL
            • GA
            • HI
            • ID
            • IL
            • KY
            • LA
            • MD
            • ME
            • MT
            • NH
            • NY
            • OH
            • OR
            • PA
            • TN
            • TX
            • VA
            • WA

            Jay joined UBS over two years ago with a focus on comprehensive financial planning for the Bay Area market. He then joined Susan and Gerard in 2024 and brought his expertise to the team. Jay takes a wholistic approach to planning by considering the spending needs of his clients, asset allocation and location, estate planning, and charitable gifting. Through the financial planning process, Jay gets to know his clients and their families, as well as the goals that matter most to them for their lives and legacy. 

            Prior to joining UBS, Jay spent nearly five years as a high school math teacher in the Boston area. In addition to teaching, Jay ran a financial literacy club and was an assistant basketball coach. His favorite part of being a teacher and coach was helping others grow and reach their goals, something he has carried over into his current role.

            California Insurance License #4327319

                  1255 Treat Blvd
                  Suite 1000
                  Walnut Creek, CA 94597
                  jay.hargis@ubs.com
                  Jay Hargis
                  1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597
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                  Jennifer Williams

                  Client Associate

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                    Jennifer manages the operations and administration to serve client needs with care and efficiency. She ensures a positive client experience by leveraging her compassion, attention to detail and dependable nature while taking care of account opening and maintenance, service requests, and client communications. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at the Facebook Campus as well a property management company where she helped manage a portfolio of 3 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate properties. Jennifer went to San Jose State University and earned her BS in Hospitality Management and spent four years in South Korea as a High School English Teacher.

                          1255 Treat Blvd
                          Suite 1000
                          Walnut Creek, CA 94597
                          jennifer-zb.williams@ubs.com
                          Jennifer Williams
                          1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597

                        Private Wealth Management

                        As a team within the exclusive Private Wealth Management division at UBS, we connect you to the dynamic presence of one of the world‘s leading wealth managers. Private Wealth Advisors serve many of the firm‘s largest relationships, providing extensive reach and the distinct advantage of the firm‘s global perspective, insights and resources.

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