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A Financial Advisor since 1995, James calls upon the global resources of UBS to help define, execute and monitor financial strategies that are customized to fit the unique needs and goals of corporate, not-for-profit and entrepreneurial clients.

Building upon his background in institutional investment vehicles, fixed income management, property development and real estate financing, James realized that the best way for him to serve clients and build his business around them would be to join a leading integrated Global Bank with an emphasis on international wealth management.  The choice was simple – in early 2010, he moved his practice to UBS.

James received an M.B.A. in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Graduate School) and a B.A. in Economics from Lake Forest College. He is a member of the CFA Society of Washington, D.C. and has held regulatory, senior management and investment advisory positions at the NASD/NASDAQ, Sallie Mae, Connie Lee, New York Life and Ryan Labs Inc. James has served as a Trustee of Lake Forest College and the Abruzzo-Molise Heritage Society. He has also served on various committees for local community groups, including the Special Olympics, Washington University and Cheshire Academy. He is active duty qualified in the Virginia State Guard (VDF). James and his wife, Nancy, live in Great Falls, Virginia and have three grown children who all live in Greater Washington, DC.

With 30 years of continuous investment experience at leading Wall Street firms, Geoffrey has maintained his clientele throughout bear and bull markets alike.  As the team technician and Senior Portfolio Manager, he advocates respect for relative valuations, sentiment and market cycles.

Geoffrey graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1991 with a B.S. in Economics and minors in History and Finance.  He was selected to study International Banking and Finance at The London School of Economics.  In early 1992, he joined Merrill Lynch, where he worked for 17 years advising clients on investments, culminating as Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor. As a committed student of investment markets, Geoffrey recognized that the best way to serve his clients would be to join a leading international wealth management firm with strong research and service platforms; he joined UBS as a Vice President - Investments in 2008

Geoffrey is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and has particular knowledge in retirement planning strategies and laws.

Geoffrey and his wife, Susan, live in Vienna, Virginia and have 3 grown children.

Jim is a registered client service associate with over 10 years of experience.  Prior to joining UBS, he was a Wealth Management Associate for the Graystone Institutional Consulting team at Morgan Stanley.  Jim is Series 7, Series 66, and life and health insurance licensed.

Jim graduated from Marymount University in Arlington, VA with a degree in Business Administration.  He also was on the soccer team while attending Marymount and is the school's 5th leading scorer in history.  He and his family recently relocated to Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton, FL.