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At Swiller Lederfine Wealth Management, we understand not only what it takes to build, preserve and pass on wealth, but also how these decisions can impact the future well-being of our clients—successful business owners, executives and most important—families. Our advice and solutions are based on much more than investments—on people, their financial concerns today and how we can make a difference in their lives across generations.

We’ll focus on your financial world, so you don’t have to. Given our experience managing wealth in every environment, our team is dedicated to providing the planning and wealth management guidance you need to weather difficult markets and pursue the goals that matter most.

We’ve created a family office environment where service comes first and our advice is integrated to address all of your family’s financial goals and concerns. We’re committed to earning your trust so that you can comfortably focus on the other areas of your life knowing we’re dedicated to helping you.

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    Darren Lederfine

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • FL
    • GA
    • HI
    • IA
    • IL
    • MA
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MT
    • NC
    • ND
    • NH
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
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    • TX
    • VA
    • WA
    • WI

    Experience to guide you forward

    His law school background prepared Darren with strong problem-solving skills. Today, with over 25 years of experience helping clients solve their problems, Darren delivers highly personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and families. In addition, his analytical training as an attorney has given him an even broader perspective and understanding of the complexities of wealth and estate planning.

    Trustworthy, empathetic and hard-working, Darren has built long-term relationships by understanding that every client is unique. A strong proponent of financial planning, Darren understands that a comprehensive plan sets the investment strategy. Clients look to Darren to be their "personal CFO" who is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

    Education and professional achievements

    • Selected to join the UBS Wealth Advisor Program—this attests to Darren’s intensive training to address complex client needs with comprehensive wealth management solutions

    • Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022

    The Forbes rating is awarded annually in January or February and is based on information from June of the prior year to June of the award year. The rating 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

    • B.A., history, University of Wisconsin–Madison

    • J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

    Outside of UBS

    Darren is involved in various philanthropic activities on both a local and national level. He and his wife, Lauren, enjoy traveling, eating at great restaurants, exercise and spending time with their dogs.

    CA insurance license # 0F87474

    • 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.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

        80 South 8th street
        29th Floor
        Minneapolis, MN 55402
        darren.lederfine@ubs.com
        Darren Lederfine
        80 South 8th street,Minneapolis,MN,55402
      • Jessica Wright

        Jessica Wright

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • CT
        • FL
        • GA
        • IA
        • IL
        • MI
        • MN
        • MT
        • NC
        • ND
        • NE
        • NH
        • NV
        • NY
        • OH
        • OR
        • PA
        • SC
        • TX
        • VA
        • WA
        • WI

        Jessica's wealth management career began with Merrill Lynch in May of 2000. Jess has been focused on delivering superior personalized service and developing customized strategies for her clients.  She has forged long lasting relationships based on listening, caring, and trust. 
         
        Jessica served 9 years with the Minnesota Air National Guard which helped create her work ethic, attention to detail, and ardent focus on helping people.
         
        When Jessica is not “triple checking” everything at work, she and her husband Andy are busy chasing around their two littles to various activities in Shakopee.  Jessica loves spending time with family and friends, running, reading and travel.

              80 South 8th Street
              Suite 2900
              Minneapolis, MN 55402
              jessica.wright@ubs.com
              Jessica Wright
              80 South 8th Street,Minneapolis,MN,55402
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              Cynthia Pikala

              Authorized Officer

              Team Administrator

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              • AZ
              • CA
              • CO
              • FL
              • IL
              • MI
              • MN
              • NC
              • ND
              • NV
              • NY
              • SC
              • TX
              • WA
              • WI

              Cindy is a long-time UBS employee who joined the Swiller Lederfine team in 2016. She has held a variety of positions in her long tenure with the firm and comes to us with an extensive background in serving high net worth clients. She holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. Cindy is married to her husband Dan; they have two adult children and live in Glenwood MN. In their free time they enjoy traveling, spending time with their family, camping and hiking.

               

                    80 South 8th Street
                    Suite 2900
                    Minneapolis, MN 55402
                    cynthia.m.pikala@ubs.com
                    Cynthia Pikala
                    80 South 8th Street,Minneapolis,MN,55402
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