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With the complexity of today's markets and uncertainty about tomorrow's economy, good financial advice is more important than ever. As a team of dedicated Financial Advisors, we're committed to helping you organize your finances around your short term needs, your longer-term goals and what you envision for generations to come. Our knowledgeable perspective, good judgement and broad experience can help you meet your challenges and seize opportunities.

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Year-end charitable giving

As we approach the end of the year, you may be thinking about the charitable contributions you’d like to make. Learn how a donor-advised fund (DAF), can support your favorite charities in a flexible, tax-efficient and cost-effective manner.

For personalized service and more information on how a DAF can fit into your charitable giving plans, contact our team today.

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Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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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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    W. Gerry Child

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    After working for several years in the commercial banking industry in Seattle, in 1983 Gerry became a financial advisor with Murphey Favre, also in Seattle. In 1997 he joined Morgan Stanley in Olympia. During his career at Morgan Stanley he was a producing branch manager of both the Olympia office and the Federal Way office for a total of 10 years. In 2011 he was asked to join UBS in their Tacoma office and has the title of First Vice President – Wealth Management, Financial Advisor.

    Gerry grew up in Lakewood. He graduated from Charles Wright Academy in 1973 and Washington State University in 1977. He lives with his wife, Jeri in Olympia and they have two adult daughters.

          1145 Broadway Plaza
          14th Floor
          Tacoma, WA 98402
          gerry.child@ubs.com
          W. Gerry Child
          1145 Broadway Plaza,Tacoma,WA,98402
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          Perry Menard

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          Perry has served clients in the investment advisory industry for 27 years. He began his career with Dain Bosworth before transitioning to Piper Jaffray as a branch manager, and served in that capacity for UBS until becoming a complex director. He stepped away from the management track to advise clients on a full time basis. Perry graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

          Perry and his wife Angela have a daughter Marguerite, and a son Luc. Perry has coached and umpired youth baseball, and is an avid Mariners fan. When not working or involved in baseball, he enjoys watching his daughter play tennis, cycles, and shoots at the range.

                1145 Broadway Plaza
                14th Floor
                Tacoma, WA 98402
                perry.p.menard@ubs.com
                Perry Menard
                1145 Broadway Plaza,Tacoma,WA,98402
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                D. Chris Zocco, CFP®

                Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                Financial Advisor

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                Chris has provided comprehensive financial planning and asset management for over 25 years. He began his career as a financial advisor in 1995 with Piper Jaffray, which later evolved into UBS Financial Services Inc. Chris graduated from Seattle University, gaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He went on to obtain his Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification in 2002 and Master of Science with an emphasis in financial planning in 2007. Chris has participated in the UBS Wealth Advisor training program for elite advisors.

                Chris is an avid mountain bike rider and enjoys spending time with his wife Sheri and two sons Jacob and Brady. He also regularly contributes to the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap County and is a member of the organization's Endowment Investment Committee.

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                    1145 Broadway Plaza
                    14th Floor
                    Tacoma, WA 98402
                    d.c.zocco@ubs.com
                    D. Chris Zocco, CFP®
                    1145 Broadway Plaza,Tacoma,WA,98402
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                    Jacqueline Atherden

                    Authorized Officer

                    Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                    With over eight years of industry experience, Jackie specializes in qualified plans and providing exceptional client experience. Holding Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, she navigates financial complexities with precision and care.

                    Originally from Michigan, Jackie made the move to Washington in 2014. Outside of work, she finds joy in traveling, spending quality time with her dog Duke, and cycling.

                          1145 Broadway Plaza
                          14th Floor
                          Tacoma, WA 98402
                          jacqueline.atherden@ubs.com
                          Jacqueline Atherden
                          1145 Broadway Plaza,Tacoma,WA,98402
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                          Beth Thiesfeldt

                          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                          Beth joined the Soundview Group in January 2024. Her focus is on financial planning and relationship management. She currently holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as her Hawaii State Life and Disability Insurance producer license. She is a CFP® Professional.

                          Originally from Wisconsin, a University of Wisconsin graduate (and a avid fan of all Wisconsin sports), Beth recently Honolulu, HI with her husband, three sons and dog. Beth is a proud military spouse and serves as a Co-Chair of the UBS Veterans Network for the Pacific Northwest. Her husband is an active duty sailor in the US Navy and is stationed at Pearl Harbor. When not working, Beth enjoys playing piano, spending time outside, especially hiking and camping, traveling and cooking.

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                              1145 Broadway Plaza
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                              Tacoma, WA 98402
                              beth.thiesfeldt@ubs.com
                              Beth Thiesfeldt
                              1145 Broadway Plaza,Tacoma,WA,98402

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