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The Levinson Vargas Group is a team of experienced financial advisors who take an active, ongoing interest in the lives of their clients in order to carry out a personalized investment strategy on their behalf. Managing wealth involves much more than reviewing investment portfolios, so we want to know where you've been and where you're going, both financially and otherwise.

With more than a combined 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on the wide range of appropriate solutions we bring to our diverse array of clients: advertising and entertainment professionals, independent business professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, couples, and individuals.

Our goal is to present wealth accumulation strategies with an emphasis on prudent growth and asset preservation, all tailored to meet the investor's long term goals. Life can be difficult to plan for, but we've been by our clients' side through birth, death, graduation, marriage, divorce, inheritance, and much more. If you'd like a complimentary portfolio review, or a conversation about what our team can do for you, click the "Contact Us" button below.

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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

  • Harlan S. Levinson

    Harlan S. Levinson, CRPC

    First Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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      With a personal interest in the lives of his clients, Harlan takes a hands-on approach in developing and implementing investment strategies on their behalf. A strong believer that each client deserves consistent focus and attention, he recognizes that each has worked hard to achieve financial success and he is dedicated to helping them build on and protect that success.

      Harlan prides himself on the wide range of appropriate solutions he brings to a diverse array of clients: advertising and entertainment professionals, independent business professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, couples, and individuals. His goal is to present wealth accumulation strategies with an emphasis on prudent growth and asset preservation, all tailored to help meet the investor’s long term goals. In assisting with issues including those affecting LGBT and domestic partner planning, titling and organization of assets, trusts and estates, generational asset transfer, retirement, and funding special interests, Harlan’s clients appreciate that, in many cases, his experience mirrors their own. He begins each new client relationship with an in-depth discussion exploring many topics including goals, timeline, and risk tolerance. From there, he formulates and presents a custom-tailored strategy for moving forward.

      Prior to joining UBS, Harlan served as First Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley for almost a decade, building on a long-standing career in wealth management that began at Merrill Lynch in 2004. Prior to 2004, Harlan managed acquisitions for a private equity firm. Previous to that, he worked for the Bank of New York, where he co-managed the corporate foreign exchange desk, and for Morgan Grenfell, the British merchant bank, in New York and London, advising corporate treasurers on managing risk. A graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall and Lafayette College, in his spare time Harlan is an avid reader and enjoys weightlifting.

          • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
          299 Park Avenue
          8th, 9th and 11th Floors
          New York, NY 10171
          harlan.levinson@ubs.com
          Harlan S. Levinson, CRPC
          299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10171
        • Louis F. Vargas

          Louis F. Vargas, CPFA

          First Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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            With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Louis has been providing wealth management advice to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. His extensive background in investment strategies, including options trading strategies, financial planning, corporate retirement planning, and risk management, allows him to create tailored solutions to help meet his clients’ diverse financial goals.

            Louis holds a BS in Accounting from Rider University and is a Retirement Plan Consultant. He consistently stays updated with the latest industry trends and regulations in an effort to ensure his clients receive the most relevant and accurate advice.

            Louis believes in a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding his clients’ unique financial situations, goals, and risk tolerances. He creates comprehensive financial plans that encompass investment management, tax optimization, estate planning strategies, retirement planning, and more. His client-centered approach fosters long lasting relationships built on trust, transparency, and open communication.

            Louis’s philosophy is rooted in disciplined and diversified investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of balancing risk/reward while aiming to achieve steady, sustainable growth over time. He customizes client portfolios based on investment preferences, while maintain a long term perspective to navigate market fluctuations.

            Louis’s client base includes entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirees seeking to preserve and grow their wealth. He has experience working with complex financial situations, including intergenerational wealth transfers, business succession planning, and philanthropic endeavors.

                • Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor
                • Retirement Plan Consultant
                299 Park Avenue
                8th, 9th and 11th Floors
                New York , NY 10171
                louis.vargas@ubs.com
                Louis F. Vargas, CPFA
                299 Park Avenue,New York ,NY,10171
              • Kaitlin Weaver

                Kaitlin Weaver

                Wealth Strategy Associate

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                Kaitlin Weaver is a Wealth Strategy Associate. Prior to UBS, Kaitlin served as a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley after graduating with a BA in Finance from Fordham University.

                In her free time, Kaitlin enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her cat, Cannoli.

                      299 Park Avenue
                      New York, NY 10171
                      kaitlin.weaver@ubs.com
                      Kaitlin Weaver
                      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10171

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