Your lasting legacy

Three generations in the front yard

Your legacy is about more than finances. It's about the values, people and causes you care about. So when it comes to legacy planning, we strive to understand what matters to you and how you hope to be remembered. With these insights, we can then work with you and your other professional advisors to structure a plan for leaving behind a legacy that lasts for generations.

STS & MS

Steven Smith

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Steve advises a select group of ultra-high-net-worth clients, helping them understand, map, and deploy their wealth effectively. He offers a multi-generational perspective that addresses client priorities while supporting their vision and values for future generations. Steve has extensive experience advising Section 16 officers, Private Equity/Venture Capital partners, and private business owners about the opportunities and challenges inherent in their unique circumstances. He is particularly skilled in portfolio construction and analysis, concentrated stock management, tax minimization strategies, risk analysis, wealth transfer and protection, and long-term wealth strategy.

Analytical and thorough by nature, Steve seeks to help families enact thoughtful strategies to preserve their wealth and avoid the pitfalls that can accompany substantial success. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Steve began his career in 1999 at Deloitte and Touche, working in the Assurance and Advisory Services division, attaining the CPA designation.  In 2003, Steve joined Merrill Lynch, working most recently with their Private Banking and Investment Group as a Private Wealth Advisor.

Steve is an active fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society. He and his siblings also lead a charitable venture called “Team Smitty” supporting families in need on Cape Ann. Steve and his wife Dabney live in Wenham, Massachusetts, with their two children, Sydney and Zachary.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • University of Massachusetts
  • MS MBA in Accounting, Northeastern University

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
One Post Office Square
33rd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
  • (617) 439-8161

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  • Steven Smith

    Steven Smith

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AL
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DC
    • FL
    • GA
    • IA
    • ID
    • IL
    • LA
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • MN
    • MT
    • NC
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • RI
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI
    • WY

    Steve advises a select group of ultra-high-net-worth clients, helping them understand, map, and deploy their wealth effectively. He offers a multi-generational perspective that addresses client priorities while supporting their vision and values for future generations. Steve has extensive experience advising Section 16 officers and venture capital partners about the opportunities and challenges inherent in their unique circumstances. He is particularly skilled in portfolio construction and analysis, concentrated stock management, tax minimization strategies, risk analysis, wealth transfer, and long-term wealth strategy.

    Analytical and thorough by nature, Steve seeks to help families enact thoughtful strategies to preserve their wealth and avoid the pitfalls that can accompany substantial success. Steve began his financial services career in 1999 at Deloitte and Touche, working in the Assurance and Advisory Services division, attaining the CPA designation.

    In 2003, Steve joined Merrill Lynch. Steve is an active fundraiser for Boston Children's Hospital and the American Cancer Society. He and his siblings lead a charitable venture called “Team Smitty” supporting families in need on Cape Ann. Steve and his wife Dabney live in Wenham, Massachusetts, with their two children, Sydney and Zachary.

    • 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.

    • University of Massachusetts, BS: 1998
    • Northeastern University, MS/MBA: 2000
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
    • Portfolio Manager
    One Post Office Square
    33rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02109
    steven.t.smith@ubs.com
    Steven Smith
    One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109
  • Marc Smith

    Marc Smith

    Client Associate

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    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • GA
    • IL
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • NC
    • NH
    • NY
    • OR
    • PA
    • RI
    • SC
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA

    Marc joined UBS full time in 2023 after graduating from Bryant University with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Finance and Minor in Communications.  While there, Marc served as a security analyst for Bryant’s student-managed investment fund, Archway Investment Fund, focusing on the InsurTech and FinTech sectors.  In 2022, Marc completed the UBS Wealth Management Internship program gaining valuable experience to provide exceptional client service and operational support to our clients. Marc holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.

    Marc grew up in Gloucester, MA and resides in Boston's North End. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.

      • Bryant University, Bachelors Degree in Finance
        One Post Office Square
        35th floor
        Boston, MA 02109
        marc.smith@ubs.com
        Marc Smith
        One Post Office Square,Boston,MA,02109
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