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A planning-based approach with an emphasis on risk management

Our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on your personal and professional life. That means understanding your priorities. Whether your focus is on maintaining your lifestyle, preparing your family to be responsible stewards of wealth or preserving your values and legacy, we’re committed to each generation of your family.

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We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

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    Grant Fortney

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AR
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • IL
    • KS
    • LA
    • MA
    • MD
    • MI
    • MO
    • MS
    • MT
    • NJ
    • NM
    • NY
    • OH
    • OK
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • WA
    • WY

    Grant is a Financial Advisor, Managing Director in the Private Wealth Management division of UBS where he provides advice and guidance to several multi-generational, Ultra High Net Worth families.

    Prior to joining UBS, Grant was a Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston. While at Morgan Stanley, Grant was selected for a leadership position on the Private Wealth Management Council where he worked alongside other successful PWA's from across the country to provide valuable advice and guidance to senior management. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Grant was a Private Wealth Advisor in the Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group.

    Before his career as a Private Wealth Advisor, Grant was an Investment Banker with ABN AMRO in San Francisco where he provided capital markets advice and guidance to senior executives of public and private multi-billion dollar technology companies.

    Grant received his B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and his M.B.A in Finance from Texas Christian University. Grant has served on several executive and advisory boards including Texas Children's Cancer Center, Young Life Greater Houston, and St. Francis Episcopal Church. He is married to Lee Shropshire Fortney of Fort Worth and has two lovely daughters named Claire and Marguerite.

      • TCU, Master of Business Administration: 1998 - 2000
      • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts: 1989 - 1994
      • Portfolio Manager
      Business owners
      Entrepreneurs
      Professionals
      Family Offices
      Multi-generational families
      Corporate executives
      Town Centre One
      750 Town and Country Blvd.
      Houston, TX 77024
      grant.fortney@ubs.com
      Grant Fortney
      Town Centre One,Houston,TX,77024
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      Scott Fortney

      Managing Director–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      • AR
      • AZ
      • CA
      • CO
      • CT
      • DE
      • FL
      • GA
      • IL
      • KS
      • LA
      • MD
      • MI
      • MS
      • MT
      • NJ
      • NM
      • NY
      • OH
      • OK
      • OR
      • PA
      • SC
      • TN
      • TX
      • UT
      • WA
      • WY

      Scott is a Financial Advisor, Managing Director in the Private Wealth Management division of UBS.

      Prior to joining UBS, Scott was a Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley in the Private Wealth Management office in Houston. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Scott was a Private Wealth Advisor for the Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group in Houston 

      Scott received his B.A. from The University of Texas and is involved in many charitable organizations and leadership roles in the community. He has two sons named Walt and Tanner and a daughter named Tatum.

        • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts: 1987 - 1991
          Investing
          Custom portfolios
          Alternative investments
          Business owners
          Family Offices
          Town Centre One
          750 Town and Country Blvd.
          Houston, TX 77024
          mary.patranella@ubs.com
          Scott Fortney
          Town Centre One,Houston,TX,77024
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          Michael Nichley, CFA

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          • AR
          • AZ
          • CA
          • CO
          • CT
          • DE
          • FL
          • GA
          • IL
          • KS
          • LA
          • MA
          • MD
          • MI
          • MO
          • MS
          • MT
          • NJ
          • NM
          • NY
          • OH
          • OK
          • OR
          • PA
          • SC
          • TN
          • TX
          • UT
          • WA
          • WY

          Michael is a Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President in the Private Wealth Management division of UBS.

          Prior to joining UBS, Michael worked for Morgan Stanley in the Private Wealth Management office in Houston where he achieved the designation of Private Wealth Advisor and Family Wealth Director.

          Prior to Morgan Stanley, Michael worked for Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group as a Private Wealth Management Analyst.

          Michael received his B.B.A. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. He is married to Lindsey Nichley and they have a son named Britton and two daughters named Virginia and Eva Jane. Michael holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute. He is also an Eagle Scout.

            • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Business Administration: 2005 - 2009
            • Chartered Financial Analyst®
            • Portfolio Manager
            Business succession
            Asset allocation
            Alternative investments
            Multi-generational families
            Professionals
            Family Offices
            Town Centre One
            750 Town and Country Blvd.
            Houston, TX 77024
            michael.nichley@ubs.com
            Michael Nichley, CFA
            Town Centre One,Houston,TX,77024
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            Tami Grove

            Senior Client Associate

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            • AR
            • CA
            • CO
            • GA
            • LA
            • MT
            • NY
            • SC
            • TN
            • TX

            Tami has been passionate about servicing the complex needs of Ultra High Net Worth families for over 30 years.

            Along with her desire to deliver an exceptional client experience, Tami has honed her extraordinary skill set to cater to the needs of Private Wealth Management clients and their families. These clients ultimately come to rely on her expertise to successfully manage their very busy lives, both personally and professionally. 

            Specifically, Tami has years of experience working with corporate executives of public companies, business owners, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families. In this capacity, Tami often works closely with clients' attorneys, accountants and family offices to facilitate seamless coordination for the client.

            Tami is a native Houstonian and has successfully raised two wonderful and brilliant daughters.

                  Town Centre One
                  750 Town and Country Blvd.
                  Houston, TX 77024
                  tami.grove@ubs.com
                  Tami Grove
                  Town Centre One,Houston,TX,77024
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                  Michael Butler

                  NMLS #947868

                  Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

                  Current role and areas of expertise

                  Mike Butler joined UBS Bank USA in 2019 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Houston Texas and SW International Market.

                  Mike 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

                  Mike began his career in financial services in 2003. Prior to joining UBS, Mike managed a team of Wealth Management Bankers for Merrill Lynch  Wealth Management covering Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

                  Education and personal information

                  In Mike’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 620239. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He also holds a Master of Science in Finance from University of St. Thomas.

                  Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family and traveling the globe.

                  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.

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