A plan for today, tomorrow and generations to come

Sound Wealth Management Group

Where do your passions lie? We address every dimension of your life and your goals—investments, business and legacy—to develop a plan that’s truly personalized for you. Then we’ll help you organize your financial life into three strategies: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own.

UBS Wealth Way is an approach incorporating Liquidity. Longevity. Legacy. strategies, that UBS Financial Services Inc. and our Financial Advisors can use to assist clients in exploring and pursuing their wealth management needs and goals over different time frames. This approach is not a promise or guarantee that wealth, or any financial results, can or will be achieved. All investments involve the risk of loss, including the risk of loss of the entire investment.

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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.

  • Mark J. Russo

    Mark J. Russo

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Over the past 20+ years, Mark has coordinated all aspects of wealth management including investment management, financial planning, estate planning and charitable gift planning. Mark is involved in his church and many charitable organizations including Dwankhozi Hope which supports a school in rural Zambia. Mark and his wife, Becky, live on Queen Anne and have three daughters.

    CA Lic. #4125230

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 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.

        Education planning
        Retirement planning
        Estate planning strategies
        Philanthropy
        Legacy planning
        Multi-generational families
        Alternative investments
        Hedge Fund managers
        925 Fourth Avenue
        31st and 32nd Floors
        Seattle, WA 98104
        mark.russo@ubs.com
        Mark J. Russo
        925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
      • Shawn MacFarlan

        Shawn Macfarlan, CFP, CIMA

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        Shawn is a founding partner and a Senior Portfolio Manager with the Sound Wealth Management Group at UBS, a team dedicated to serving the complex financial needs of successful business owners and executives. Shawn leads the teams’ corporate executive practice, and works extensively with his clients in the areas of: planning around concentrated company stock/options, major liquidity events, corporate benefits, retirement planning, charitable gifting strategies, and estate planning.   

        Shawn has also served in several leadership roles for UBS over the last 16 years in both San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest, and was previously a Director and Assistant Market Head for UBS in Seattle and Oregon.  This leadership experience has enabled Shawn to bring a unique and truly global perspective to his clients.  Shawn maintains both his CFP and CIMA designations, and is dedicated to delivering a world class wealth management experience to his clients, a topic he frequently speaks about at firm conferences.

        Shawn lives in Bellevue with his wife Kate, and his 3 daughters, twins Natalie and Bryn, and Haven.  Shawn and Kate participate in various philanthropic causes, including the Innovators Network for Fred Hutch, Food Lifeline, and JDRF.  Shawn is a youth soccer coach and an obstacle course race enthusiast in his spare time.

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 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.

          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
          225 108th Avenue NE
          Suite 800
          Bellevue, WA 98004
          shawn.macfarlan@ubs.com
          Shawn Macfarlan, CFP, CIMA
          225 108th Avenue NE,Bellevue,WA,98004
        • Sara L Fitch

          Sara L. Fitch, CFP

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          Sarah is a Certified Financial Planner and a Financial Advisor with the Sound Wealth Management Group, who began her career at UBS Financial Services in 1999. Her focus is on providing detailed financial plans and investment advice along with a high level of personal client service. Sarah graduated from the University of Washington in 1998. She also holds her Series 7, Series 66 and Insurance licenses and is a graduate of the College of Financial Planning in Denver, CO. Sarah lives on Bainbridge Island with her daughter.

          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 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.

          • University of Washington
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          Financial planning
          Long-term care planning
          Retirement planning
          Estate planning strategies
          Women investors
          925 Fourth Avenue
          31st and 32nd Floors
          Seattle, WA 98104
          sarah.fitch@ubs.com
          Sara L. Fitch, CFP
          925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
        • Brad Weiner

          Brad Weiner, CFP

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          Brad uses his unique background to help clients pursue their financial goals. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Brad honed his skills in analysis, planning, and personal leadership as a 20-year Navy nuclear submarine officer. As a midshipman at the Naval Academy, Brad was selected to design the curriculum for the first personal financial planning course used at Annapolis. After completing his two-decade Navy career as a Commander, Brad joined the firm as a Financial Advisor, combining his affinity for personal leadership with his passion for planning and investing.

          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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.

          • United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, B.S. Resources Management
          • U.S. Naval War College, M.A. Strategic Planning/National Security Affairs
          • City University of Seattle, M.B.A. Finance
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          • Senior Portfolio Manager
          • Retirement Plan Consultant
          225 108th Avenue NE
          Suite 800
          Bellevue, WA 98004
          brad.weiner@ubs.com
          Brad Weiner, CFP
          225 108th Avenue NE,Bellevue,WA,98004
        • John Russell

          John Russell, CFP

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          In 1994, John accepted a position with Merrill Lynch in Seattle where he immediately focused his practice on the unique needs and challenges of high net-worth clients. John's belief is to deliver an unparalleled level of service to his select group of clients. In 2000, John accepted the position of Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch wherein he managed over 100 advisors. In 2006, John earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. In 2009, John and his team transitioned their practice to UBS Financial Services Inc. and in 2021 joined the Sound Wealth Management Group.

           

          John lives in Seattle with his wife Lisa, a former financial advisor, along with their 2 boys Andrew and Nate. Not to be forgotten, their French bulldog, Stella. John enjoys golfing, exercising and college football.

          • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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.

          • University of Oregon, B.S.
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          925 Fourth Avenue
          31st and 32nd Floors
          Seattle, WA 98104
          john.russell@ubs.com
          John Russell, CFP
          925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
        • Amanda Thorman

          Amanda Thorman, CFP

          Account Vice President

          Financial Advisor

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          Amanda is a Financial Advisor with the Sound Wealth Management Group. Her focus is on providing detailed financial plans and investment analysis; specifically planning around concentrated company stock and/or options, major liquidity events, corporate benefits, retirement planning, charitable gifting strategies, and estate planning. She holds her CFP® designation since 2019.

          Prior to moving to Seattle, Amanda lived in NYC where she worked at BNP Paribas as a Vice President in Institutional Foreign Exchange Sales. Her prior experience provides a unique perspective on macroeconomics, monetary policy and market structure. She graduated from Hamilton College in 2013 where she captained the Women's Varsity Squash Team and was recognized as a Scholar Athlete by NESCAC. 

          Outside of the office, Amanda enjoys hiking, skiing and fishing in the Pacific Northwest with family and friends and scoping out new places to eat in the Seattle area with her husband.

            • Hamilton College
            • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
            Financial planning
            Education planning
            Equity plans
            Executive compensation
            Sustainable investing
            Women investors
            925 Fourth Avenue
            31st and 32nd Floors
            Seattle, WA 98104
            amanda.thorman@ubs.com
            Amanda Thorman, CFP
            925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
          • Sonia Alexis

            Sonia D. Alexis

            Authorized Officer

            Team Administrator

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            Sonia Alexis is our Team Administrator and is originally from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She has worked in various capacities in the financial services industry for over 25 years, and holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as Life and Health Insurance Licenses. Sonia joined UBS in 2008 and also serves as a regional and firm-wide training resource for administrative staff in her capacity as a Team Associate Coach. Outside the office, she enjoys working out, spending time with her husband, sisters and friends, dancing and participating in various musical and theatre productions.

                  925 Fourth Avenue
                  31st and 32nd Floors
                  Seattle, WA 98104
                  sonia.alexis@ubs.com
                  Sonia D. Alexis
                  925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
                • Anya Cruz

                  Anya Cruz

                  Senior Client Associate

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                    Anya is our Senior Client Service Associate. Her job is to make sure every client need is met and that everything runs smoothly and effectively. She attends client meetings and manages workflow. Anya has been at UBS working with Jim and Mark for 13 years. She and her husband have an energetic, spirited 4 year old daughter and they love to experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They enjoy travelling, cooking and having adventures together. Anya is fluent in Polish and maintains a deep connection with her family heritage.

                          925 Fourth Avenue
                          31st and 32nd Floors
                          Seattle, WA 98104
                          anya.cruz@ubs.com
                          Anya Cruz
                          925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
                        • Amy Kerr

                          Amy L. Kerr

                          Authorized Officer

                          Wealth Management Associate

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                          Amy has always been adept with numbers and administration, and enjoys her role bringing a holistic approach to helping individuals and families manage their wealth. She takes pride in the trusted relationships she has cultivated with clients, bringing them the knowledge and insights they need to make informed financial and investment decisions. Her experience and knowledge have earned her not only the trust of her clients, but also firm recognition: She was appointed to the Team Associate Advisory Council in 2018 and served a two year term. The Team Associate Advisory Council works as a liaison with key home office partners and members of senior management to provide input about the processing and service impact of key initiatives across UBS Wealth Management Americas. Amy holds her Series 7, 66 and 9/10 licenses.

                          A veteran of UBS, she has been with the firm since 2007 and is passionate about client service. “I am always looking at what is in the best interest of the client and at how I can make what they need done the easiest for them to do.” 

                          Amy lives with her husband and three sons. They enjoy afterschool sports and activities and doing Crossfit together.

                              • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™
                              925 Fourth Avenue
                              31st and 32nd Floors
                              Seattle, WA 98104
                              amy.kerr@ubs.com
                              Amy L. Kerr
                              925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
                            • Jenaige Lane

                              Jenaige C. Lane

                              Wealth Management Associate

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                              Jenaige entered the financial services industry in 2001 and joined UBS in 2008. She holds the Series 6,7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life and health insurance licenses. Outside the office, she enjoys singing with the West Seattle Big Band, playing guitar and most of all playing with her two children and their two Havanese puppies. She regularly leads worship with her husband at their church and has recorded an original song demo in Nashville, Tennessee. Jenaige earned a B.A. degree in communications and marketing from Western Washington University in Bellingham.

                                • Western Washington University in Bellingham, B.A. degree in Communications and Marketing
                                  925 Fourth Avenue
                                  31st and 32nd Floors
                                  Seattle, WA 98104
                                  jenaige.lane@ubs.com
                                  Jenaige C. Lane
                                  925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104

                                The proof is in our numbers

                                $2.2 Billion

                                Assets under management

                                203

                                Collective years of experience


                                A leader in wealth management

                                Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

                                Global leader

                                UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager

                                $5.9+ trn

                                UBS Group invested assets
                                As of 06/30/2024

                                A focus on personalized access and service

                                Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

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                                Building multicultural wealth, together

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