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Darren Lederfine

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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

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

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.
  • 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.

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

80 South 8th street
29th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Email Me

darren.lederfine@ubs.com
Darren Lederfine
80 South 8th street,Minneapolis,MN,55402

Jessica Wright

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • 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
80 South 8th Street
Suite 2900
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Email Me

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

Cynthia Pikala

Authorized Officer

Team Administrator

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.

 

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • IL
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • ND
  • NV
  • NY
  • SC
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI
80 South 8th Street
Suite 2900
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Email Me

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

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