Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
James Palumbo calls upon the global resources of UBS to help define, execute and monitor financial strategies that meet the unique needs and goals of corporate, non- profit and entrepreneurial clients.
After 35 years as a regulator, correspondent banker, financial guarantor, investment adviser, property developer and real estate financing broker, Jim realized that the best way for him to serve his clients would be to join a leading institution with an emphasis on integrated, international wealth management. The choice was simple and in early 2010 he moved his practice to UBS.
Jim earned 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. Jim 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 and clubs, including the Special Olympics, Washington University and Cheshire Academy. Jim is active duty qualified in the Virginia State Guard (VDF). He and his wife, Nancy live in Great Falls, Virginia and have three adult children.
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First Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
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.
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Senior Registered Client Associate
Jim is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with over 15 years of experience who helps individuals and families ensure they receive outstanding service in the form of administrative solutions designed for their individual needs, communicating consistently throughout the process.
He believes the key to providing outstanding service is by understanding each client and their individual needs. Jim strives to build strong personal relationships with each client, earning their respect and confidence by providing tailored solutions to maximize their time to focus and enjoy what each of them value most.
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 live in Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Wealth Planning Associate
Grace comes to UBS with an understanding that every financial decision can have
far-reaching implications for your future and she takes a holistic approach to
planning your wealth. This approach begins with a conversation about where you
are today and all you want to accomplish in the future. Then she puts her
knowledge and experience to work on your behalf, bringing you the expertise and
solutions that make sense for your particular situation—so that you can move
forward with confidence.
A planning approach
Grace plays a key role with helping to create the financial and estate plans that
serve as the cornerstone of the clients’ financial lives. She anchors planning in a
deep understanding of what each client wants to accomplish over the near and
long term. She works closely with clients to build a comprehensive financial plan
and then carefully tracks progress—ensuring that the plan remains aligned with
their overall goals and objectives over time.
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Life
Executive Director
Global Family & Institutional Wealth Americas
Managing Director
Head of Capital Markets and Underwriting, Real Estate Finance
Managing Director
Co-Head of Capital Solutions
NMLS #947868
Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA
Investment Banker
Private Financing Markets & OneBank Coverage, Mid-Atlantic, Texas & Southeast Region
Executive Director
Wealth Planning Strategist