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Investments that meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become one of the most significant trends in the financial world. The Sustainable Trends Group–led by Paul Walker and Richard Suss–has the expertise, capabilities and open architecture to help our clients align their financial assets with their personal and philanthropic ESG goals.

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    Richard A. Suss, CFP

    Executive Director

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    Richard Suss is an Executive Director and Institutional Consultant of UBS Wealth Management.  With over 30 years of wealth management and banking experience, Richard brings experience and understanding to the private and institutional clients we serve.

    Richard and his team, Biscayne Wealth Management, have been together since 2010.  Their advisory and institutional consulting practice is focused on asset management, estate and financial planning, and the business banking needs of entrepreneurs.  Richard also specializes in not-for profit organizations as an Institutional Consultant for UBS.  He provides insight and advice to investment committees and governing bodies of diverse not-for-profit clients—foundations, endowments, institutions and associations—to help them navigate their fiduciary challenges with greater confidence and ease. 

    Richard is an Executive Director at UBS and has served in various leadership roles for the firm.  During his tenure, he has achieved national recognition multiple times as a member of UBS Leadership Council  and twice has been named UBS Branch Manager of the Year (2013, 2015). 

    In his community, Richard served the Board of Broward College Foundation (Honorary), University of Florida's Parent & Family Philanthropy Council, UF Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Board, and the Centered Heart Foundation.

    Richard is a graduate of the Warrington Business School at the University of Florida, having earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration, and was honored with selection into the prestigious leadership honorary, Florida Blue Key.  Also, he completed the Certified Financial Planning Program at Barry University and has been a Certified Financial Planner since 2006.

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    • Sustainable Trends Group  
    • Broward College Foundation (Honorary)
    • University of Florida Parent & Family Leadership Council
    • University of Florida Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Advisory Board
    • Centered Heart Foundation
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The 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.

    • Warrington Business School at the University of Florida, B.S. degree in Business Administration
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
    • Endowment & Foundation Consultant
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    Barry Schwartz

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Barry is a 40-year veteran of the financial services industry and joined UBS in 2013.  From his experience helping wealthy multi-generational families, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and business owners over the years, Barry has developed a deep and varied expertise across all areas of wealth management that enables him to deliver pragmatic, proven advice for his clients' unique financial needs and goals.  He also has an extensive background in qualified corporate retirement plans, having built a national 401k practice which he ultimately sold to Nationwide Insurance.

    Barry uses a disciplined, yet intuitive approach to Wealth Management, with a keen focus on delivering sound solutions and strategies that preserve assets while creating growth opportunities.  He enjoys building fulfilling relationships with his clients, and looks forward to his interactions with them every day.  Barry takes great pride in his ability to add value to his clients' lives by maintaining a high standard of support, collaboration, and knowledge in every one of his relationships.

    Barry is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Economics.  He has been married for 47 years and has two grown children and three grandchildren.  He is very dedicated to supporting his community.  Barry is a Past President of Temple Judea in Coral Gables, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Friends of WLRN, Inc., Treasurer of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation and past President of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity.  He currently serves on the Community Advisory Board for radio/TV of the Miami-Dade Public School system, and the Board of Trustees of Hillel for Palm Beach/Broward Counties.  A Viet-Nam era Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Barry also has a Commercial pilot's license.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The 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.

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        Luz A. Gil

        Client Associate

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          Luz Gil is a Registered Branch Office Administrator with UBS Financial Services in Miami, Florida. As BOA, she works with both the Management Team and Financial Advisors. Luz develops, maintains, and executes various strategies to provide operational support to clients from both a management and administrative perspective.

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                Avrum Gutis

                Team Administrator

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                Avi has been working in the financial services industry since 2005 and joined UBS in 2019.  He is highly motivated and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated track record of experience in asset management, investment account management, trade coordination, daily cash flows and rebalances, records administration, and client services. As the Team Administrator for Biscayne Wealth Management, Avi’s background is invaluable in communicating with our clients, implementing portfolio strategies, as well as coordinating with the UBS operations team. His previous industry experience includes: Kayne Andersen, NWQ and Merrill Lynch.

                Avi is a graduate of California State University at Northridge, majoring in Political Science.  He is married and has three young children. Avi holds a Series 7, 66, 9/10 securities registration as well as being licensed for life and health insurance and variable annuities.

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