Experience

Makes all the difference

Gino Stumpo, CFP®, CRPC®

Financial Advisor

Managing Director-Wealth Management

Gino R. Stumpo, CFP®, CRPC® is a Managing Director – Wealth Management, Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at UBS. Priding himself on having founded his career on providing highly personalized wealth management services, Gino has established a reputable practice assisting high net worth individuals with retirement planning and portfolio management. 

The enduring client relationships he has built for nearly 25 years are based on delivering comprehensive advice. As a Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, he has developed his practice by helping individuals create quantified retirement plans. A proponent of increasing one’s “financial IQ,” he frequently conducts informational workshops for employees of Fortune 500 corporations. 

Gino has been featured in the media, including publications such as Forbes, Bloomberg, Long Beach Business Journal, Southbay, Modern Luxury, Bay Window, and Golf Digest. Gino has also been named a Forbes Best-In-state Wealth Advisor for five consecutive years for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. 

Outside of the office, Gino is a sponsor of various charity organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Gino and his wife, Ana Maria, reside in Newport Coast, California with their three children Lucca, Nicco, Gianna and beloved Goldendoodle, Bentley. As a family, they enjoy traveling, discovering new restaurants, hosting family gatherings, and hiking Crystal Cove State Park with friends. 

Education 

Bachelor of Science, finance with a concentration in investments – California State University, Long Beach, 1999 

Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Kaplan University, 2006 


Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), College for Financial Planning, 2012 


Certificate in Financial Management for the Family Office, Pepperdine/Graziadio Business   School, 2019 

Advanced IRA rollover studies, The Broyles-Leadem Institute 
 

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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

Credentials

  • Managing Director-Wealth Management
  • CA Insurance License #:0D04709
3030 Old Ranch Parkway
Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Email Me

gino.stumpo@ubs.com
Gino Stumpo, CFP®, CRPC®
3030 Old Ranch Parkway,Seal Beach,CA,90740

Mark Sikorski

Financial Advisor

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Mark Sikorski is a UBS Financial Advisor based out of the Manhattan Beach branch and has been with UBS for 29 years. His formal title is Senior Vice President – Wealth Management and Senior Portfolio Manager. Mark began his career in 1993 with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. He then joined UBS Financial Services Inc. in 1995. He served in the US Air Force as a non-commissioned officer and was honorably discharged after 6 years of service. He then went on to serve as a Los Angeles Police Officer. 

Although he retired from a career in public service, he appreciates the connections he continues to make and maintain with law enforcement officers. At the start of his career in wealth management, he developed a client niche managing the hard-earned funds of our courageous first responders. It was a natural fit; they trust him because his two brothers, sister, and he have worn the badge. After three decades, he remains dedicated to bringing world-class investment consulting and wealth management services to law enforcement and fire unions. His clientele includes professional peace officer unions, correctional peace officer unions, probation officer unions, district attorney investigators unions, city employee unions, management employee unions, government attorney unions, retired law enforcement, retired fire firefighters, and select private clients.

His experience also extends to developing strategies for insurance and benefit trusts, retiree medical/benefit trusts, benevolent associations, and charitable organizations. 

Mark has been registered with FINRA since 1994 and holds the Series 7, 63, 65, and CA insurance license.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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

Credentials

  • Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
  • CA Insurance License #:0E06352
2121 Rosecrans Avenue
Suite 1300
El Segundo, CA 90245

Email Me

mark.sikorski@ubs.com
Mark Sikorski
2121 Rosecrans Avenue,El Segundo,CA,90245

Claudia Ramirez

Senior Registered Client Associate

CA Insurance License 0F19432

 

Claudia has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including her extensive background in managing client relationships. Her responsibilities are focused on operation, financial reporting, market research and client service initiatives. She takes a holistic approach to anticipate client's needs and believes in developing client relations built on trust and integrity. Her dedication to complex problem solving makes her a valuable asset to clients. She earned her FINRA Securities Series 7, Series 66, and holds a California Insurance license. Away from the office, she loves spending time with her two children and enjoys traveling.

2121 Rosecrans Avenue
Suite 1300
El Segundo, CA 90245

Email Me

claudia.ramirez@ubs.com
Claudia Ramirez
2121 Rosecrans Avenue,El Segundo,CA,90245

Ashlee Buettner

Client Associate

Ashlee graduated in 2018 from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Business Administration & Management. After graduating she was hired on as Business Services Lead to a small company where she worked four and a half years, before joining UBS Financial. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, a lab and a 20lb mix. She loves to travel, swim, free dive, and tackle home improvement projects in her spare time.

3030 Old Ranch Parkway
Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Email Me

ashlee.buettner@ubs.com
Ashlee Buettner
3030 Old Ranch Parkway,Seal Beach,CA,90740

Courtney Fresenius Gerdin

Client Associate

Courtney graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills where she played volleyball and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. Courtney comes to UBS from Public Agency Retirement Services where she worked as a Plan Support Specialist. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys playing with her two daughters and relaxing with her husband and German Shepard.    

3030 Old Ranch Parkway
Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Email Me

courtney.fresenius@ubs.com
Courtney Fresenius Gerdin
3030 Old Ranch Parkway,Seal Beach,CA,90740

Julia Mayuga

Client Associate

As the team's marketing associate, Julia is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the team's strategic marketing and advertising initiatives to drive new business. Julia graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Communications and an emphasis in public relations. After graduating, she worked as an account coordinator at a public relations and marketing agency before joining UBS. In her free time, Julia is a dance teacher in Orange County and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

3030 Old Ranch Parkway
Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Email Me

julia.mayuga@ubs.com
Julia Mayuga
3030 Old Ranch Parkway,Seal Beach,CA,90740

William Genovese

Wealth Strategy Associate

CA Insurance License #:4185764

William "Will" graduated from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, where he pursued his Master's in Applied Finance. He previously worked in the insurance industry after graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder. While pursuing his master's degree, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Quincy Cass Investment Management in Los Angeles. In his free time, Will enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, surfing, and running. 

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
3030 Old Ranch Parkway
Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Email Me

william.genovese@ubs.com
William Genovese
3030 Old Ranch Parkway,Seal Beach,CA,90740

Our resources

  • Christopher R. Bryan, CIMA®, Senior Portfolio Strategist

    Managing Director

    Head, Portfolio Advisory Group – West Division

    Chris is responsible for articulating and delivering comprehensive, research-driven advice to UBS's ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients. Leveraging the global resources of the firm, he specializes in asset allocation and portfolio construction including customized, product neutral solutions across all asset classes to meet their financial goals.

    Professional History
    Currently serving as the Western Division Head, Chris has over twenty-seven years of experience within the Financial Services Industry, twenty-six of those at UBS. He has held various roles at UBS including: Product Management and Development, Sales Support, Branch Management and Direct Sales. For the past 15 years he has served as a Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Portfolio Advisory Group servicing the firms UHNW clients. 

    In 2013, he completed the UBS Americas Ascent Program and in 2021 the UBS Leading the Future Program - targeted cross-business top talent programs aiming to develop high potential talent and future leaders in the organization. Also, in 2020 he achieved the UBS Wealth Management Americas Sales Leadership Excellence Award.

    Education
    He received his B.A. from Susquehanna University and holds his Series 7 & 66 licenses.  

    Licenses and Certifications
    He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.

  • Roubina

    Roubina Kurkjian

    NMLS #947868

    Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

    Roubina Kurkjian joined UBS Bank USA in 2016 and she is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Orange County Market.

    Roubina has an extensive background in relationship banking. She is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

    Professional history

    Roubina began her career in financial services in 1998. Prior to joining UBS, Roubina was most recently a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.

    Education and personal information

    In Roubina’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker her NMLS # is 637447. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, and California Insurance license . She also holds a B.S in Business Management and Operations Management from California State University Long Beach.

    Outside of the office, Roubina currently lives in Cowan Heights, California with her husband and two children.

    Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender

  • Jeff

    Jeffrey Lewis

    NMLS #947868

    Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

    Current role and areas of expertise

    Jeff joined UBS Bank USA in 2013 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Los Angeles market.

    Jeff has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives. 

    Professional history

    Jeff began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to joining UBS, Jeff held management roles at Charles Schwab Bank and PHH Mortgage.

    Education and personal information

    In Jeff’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 646233. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He also holds a BA from the University of Arizona.

    Outside of the office, Jeff lives in Los Angeles and enjoys playing Golf, Basketball, and Hockey. 

    Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

  • Casey Verst

    Executive Director

    Senior Wealth Strategy Consultant

    Introduction
    Casey works with high net worth clients to help develop estate plans that achieve personal goals, while simultaneously leveraging their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth. Casey also helps review clients' current estate plans and coordinates with clients' advisors to ensure each client's estate planning goals are being achieved in a tax efficient manner.

    Professional History
    Prior to joining UBS, Casey practiced law with the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on estate and tax planning for high-net worth individuals.

    Education
    Casey received his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, and his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.

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