Experience

Makes all the difference

Employing a comprehensive, yet focused, approach to your financial situation, the Brookfield team provides customized investment strategies designed to help you pursue your individual needs and goals. We view this as an in-depth approach to your investment and financial life, taking into account your total asset and liability needs.

Damian Hedley

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Private Wealth Advisor

Developing stability for the future

When I sit down with my clients and their families, I see all the details of their life's work, then bring a new perspective to manage risk and reduce volatility. Working closely with select individuals, our team is focused entirely on understanding every detail of our clients' financial lives. I’m the steady hand helping you navigate to calmer waters after significant windfalls or life changes. My role is to identify your needs and create the best strategies to meet them. Your wealth represents a lifetime of work and sacrifice. You deserve a tailored approach.

A seat at the table for everyone

It's an honor to be part of these important conversations, and I’m driven by the trust our clients place in us. I've focused on private wealth management, especially for families, supporting them through both booming and challenging economic times. I keep my highly select client base small to provide personalized attention. My work with clients is very personal, often involving deep engagement with their ambitions and goals. I pride myself on truly understanding my clients' needs, fears, and aspirations. Private wealth management is not just my job; it's my passion.

The most exciting part of my work with families is the chance to educate the rising generation about money. Sitting around a table with family members, planning together for the future, is one of the most fulfilling roles I can have.

Previous experience

• UBS Private Wealth Management, Senior Vice President
• Bank of America, The Private Bank, Vice President
• Fly fishing guide

Outside of UBS

• Passionate Fly fisherman, skier and mountain biker
• Coach to lacrosse teams for both my sons
• Spend family time in the outdoors or traveling
• Board Member, Ross Valley Lacrosse Club

“Wealth Management is a deeply personal and often complex engagement. There’s no substitute for experience and a steady hand to help you navigate the myriad of complexities”

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • HI
  • ID
  • LA
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021The 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

  • B.A., University of California—Berkeley, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Series 7 and 65

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
555 California Street
32nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Email Me

damian.hedley@ubs.com
Damian Hedley
555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104

Anthony Patrick "Tony" Brookfield

Senior Vice President

Private Wealth Advisor

When I started in the business over 30 years ago, I immediately recognized the opportunity to offer true comprehensive wealth management.

Understanding the nature of growth

There's something magical about the crisp, cool air of a mountain trail and the clear ripples of a stream. Nature's beauty is remarkable, and I believe we're here to take care of it. I think managing finances is a lot like preserving nature through conservation. Both are vulnerable to things we can't control, but with some smart planning and understanding of risks, we can navigate through the ups and downs. I work closely my clients so we can build stability and consistency over the years.

A steady hand managing all the details

When I entered the financial field over 30 years ago, I saw the need for real, comprehensive wealth management. I've been through booming markets and painful downturns, which taught me the importance of helping people “live today, and plan for tomorrow”, as the saying goes. My career has been all about providing multi-generational wealth planning that meets the financial and philanthropic goals of my clients and their families. I work with successful entrepreneurs who want to give back and make the world a better place. Having an advisor helps them achieve those goals: one who manages their portfolio, coordinates with their outside tax and legal advisors, and understands every detail of their financial life.

I know successful wealth planning isn’t one-size-fits-all. I am usually the first call my clients make when their life changes: a job, a child, a new adventure. So, I spend a lot of time getting to know my clients, their risk tolerance, expected gains, stability, and above all, their values. Everyone deserves personalized advice and dedicated attention to their goals.

When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me out in nature, skiing, fly fishing, and mostly focusing on preserving our waterways for future generations. But above all, I live for my three boys, Colby, Clayton, and Carter, instilling in them the same love and respect for the outdoors that I have.

Previous experience

  • • UBS Private Wealth Management, Senior Portfolio Manager
  • • Credit Suisse Private Banking, Executive Director
  • • Bank of America Private Bank, Managing Director

Education and credentials

  • • M.B.A., Columbia Business School, Finance and International Business
  • • B.A., University of California, Davis, Economics
  • • ESG Certification, Columbia University Earth Institute
  • • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • • Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
  • • Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)

Outside of UBS

  • • Trout Unlimited, National Board of Trustees (2023-Present)
  • • Keep Fish Wet, Vice Chair (2020-2022)
  • • California Trout, Board (2005-2018). Chairman of the Board (2010-2012)
  • • Columbia Business School Ambassador (1996-Present)
  • • UC Davis Capital Campaign Committee
  • • Squaw Valley Alpine Foundation (2018-2020)

Quote from advisor

“I spend a significant amount of time with my clients, something they really value.”

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • NJ
  • OR
  • SC
  • SD
  • TX
  • UT

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The 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

  • Columbia Business School, M.B.A. concentrating on Finance and International Business
  • University of California, Davis, B.A. Economics

Credentials

  • Private Wealth Advisor
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Senior Portfolio Manager
555 California Street
Suite 3200
San Francisco, CA 94104

Email Me

tony.brookfield@ubs.com
Anthony Patrick "Tony" Brookfield
555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104

Pema Lakar

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Following tenures at firms such as Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse, I joined UBS Private Wealth Management in 2015 and have over 15 years of extensive experience in the financial industry.  Since joining UBS Private Wealth Management, I have been an integral part of the Brookfield team, specializing in serving both domestic and International (Asia-centric) ultra-high net-worth clients.  As our team continues to evolve, we remain dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of our clients comprising of ultra-high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families within the robust domestic market.  As a Sr. Wealth Strategy Associate, I oversee the teams daily operations and portfolio management including portfolio rebalancing, lending solutions, FX transactions, 10b5-1 planning and Syndicate.

I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a BA in economics.  In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, yoga and travelling.  I currently reside in the east bay with my husband and son.

Certification and education

  • Series 7 and 66

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

Education

  • University of California, San Diego, B.A. Economics
1255 Treat Blvd
Suite 1000
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Email Me

pema.lakar@ubs.com
Pema Lakar
1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597

Emma Carey

Wealth Strategy Associate

Since joining UBS in 2017, Emma Carey has made it her mission to help clients feel comfortable when it comes to discussing their finances. It’s an approach that stands out in an industry that can feel intimidating and overwhelming. It also shows wisdom: by being approachable and easy to talk to, clients tend to open up to Emma, which results in better communication and, ultimately, more informed financial planning.

As the first point of contact, Emma plays a crucial role—helping clients solve problems, understanding their goals and concerns and facilitating the execution of financial plans. Her role in onboarding is essential to building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. “We are not here to sell clients products and short-term success,” she says. “We want to build a lifelong relationship and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.” 

Emma is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and currently resides in New Jersey on a small riverside farm with her husband and one year old son.

Certification and education

  • Series 7 and 66

 

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
555 California Street
Suite 3200
San Francisco, CA 94104

Email Me

emma.carey@ubs.com
Emma Carey
555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104

Our resources

  • Shinda Bickham

    Senior Strategist

    Portfolio Advisory Group

    Responsibilities

    Currently serving as the Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Northwest Region, Shinda 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
    Having worked for 20+ years in the financial services industry, Shinda has amassed extensive experience in portfolio management, hedging, and risk management.

    He most recently spent 9+ years at BlackRock, where he both led Portfolio Management teams and served as lead Portfolio Manager for several key assignments in EMEA and the Americas. There his assignments included leading the firm’s derivatives-based completion fund and foreign exchange hedging efforts, as well as its systematic macro and style factor suite of funds - books with over £60BB and $30BB in AUM, respectively.

    Shinda also has extensive experience with manager research and selection across all asset classes and styles for both institutional and private clients. He is based in San Francisco and will split time between Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area.

    Education

    Shinda received his B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and holds his Series 7, 65 & 66 licenses.
  • Stephen Dohler

    NMLS #947868

    Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

    Current role and areas of expertise

    Stephen joined UBS Financial Services, Inc. in 1999 and was one of the original UBS Bank USA employees when the bank established in 2003.  He is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the San Francisco & UBS International Pacific Markets

    Stephen 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

    Stephen began his career in financial services in 1999. His various roles included Underwriting and heading-up the Banking Solutions Sales Desk.  Stephen has spent the bulk of his career partnering with Financial Advisors and their high-net-worth clients to provide lending solutions.

    Education and personal information

    In Stephen’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 1226605. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses along with a BS in Business Administration from The Towson University.

    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.

  • Shawna Hamilton

    Senior Strategist

    Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services

    Professional History

    As a Senior Strategist, Shawna co-leads Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services for the West Division. Shawna works closely with advisors to support families on achieving their goals in optimizing money, centering values, and living their philanthropic intent. The Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team serves as a thought partner to advisors and their exceptional client families on wealth transitions, family governance, family office strategies, and philanthropy.

    Shawna joined UBS in 2021 from Pacific Foundation Services where she was a Senior Program Officer and Philanthropy Advisor. Before that, Shawna had two roles within Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The first was in fundraising, the second was guiding a global Habitat for Humanity grant program and providing advisory support to Cisco Systems' employees worldwide. Prior to her service in philanthropy, Shawna lived in New York, spending time at a hedge fund and co-launching an Ethiopia-based education nonprofit.

    As a native of Santa Barbara, California, Shawna’s family spans across the West. She is an active volunteer to several community organizations and lives in San Francisco.

    Education
    Shawna received a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from The New School, and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from California State University Northridge.
  • Rebecca Sterling

    Director

    Senior Wealth Strategist

    Introduction

    Rebecca works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Rebecca focuses on developing and helping clients implement comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients’ wishes. She reviews clients’ tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately reflects the family’s goals and objectives while maximizing tax efficiencies.

    Professional History

    Prior to rejoining UBS in 2021, Rebecca worked at First Republic Private Wealth Management, where she advised clients on tax and estate planning matters. Rebecca also previously worked at UBS as a Senior Wealth Strategist from 2015-2020. Rebecca began her career as a trusts and estates attorney at Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles.

    Education

    Rebecca earned a B.A. in Spanish and Art History from Georgetown University, a J.D. from Temple University School of Law (cum laude), where she was an editor of the Temple law review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws in Taxation) from NYU School of Law, where she was a graduate editor of the tax law review, and she earned the Harry J. Rudick award for excellence in taxation, and the David H. Moses prize for the highest GPA in the LL.M. program.

    Licenses and Certifications

    Rebecca is licensed to practice law in both New York and California
  • Jennifer Van Nest

    Executive Director

    Equity derivatives specialist

    Jennifer Van Nest is an Executive Director and heads UBS's OTC Equity Solutions team in the Americas, focusing on providing high net worth clients and family offices with creative equity derivative strategies to achieve their goals. She consults on equity situations that clients encounter, such as stock concentration in a portfolio, shares received in an M&A / IPO / SPAC / inheritance situation, and building equity stakes in a passive or activist manner. She provides solutions that span acquiring, hedging, leveraging, selling, and enhancing yield, on publicly traded stocks and various equity-linked securities.

    Professional History

    Ms. Van Nest joined UBS in 2010 covering UBS's corporate clients, and has since transitioned her coverage to UBS's high net worth and family office clients. Ms. Van Nest has worked in equities and equity derivatives for over 20 years, and her extensive experience spans designing, marketing, and executing innovative solutions for clients' equity situations.
    Prior to joining UBS, Ms. Van Nest worked in consulting for corporations in Silicon Valley, and in the Equity Capital Markets Group at Citigroup in New York.

    Education

    Ms. Van Nest holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University in Ontario Canada, and a bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics from Western University.