Intelligent decisions. Meaningful impact.

Private Wealth Management

It’s never been more important to have an experienced team of Financial Advisors working on your behalf.

Year after year, successful families, entrepreneurs, executives and foundations have chosen The Hilton Group to help them make more intelligent decisions, mitigate risk and pursue their most important long-term financial goals. They have also come to us with questions about their lives—beyond their investments. We believe they trust us for our advice, but even more important, they know how much we care. 

Our global firm. Your boutique experience.
We‘re an experienced team that understands the challenges our sophisticated clients face. Accessing the extensive global resources of the Private Wealth Management division of UBS, we deliver tailored strategies that integrate all of your complex investing, planning and financing priorities at each stage in the life cycle of your wealth. We offer clients a boutique firm experience and our complete commitment to making a meaningful impact in your life. We’re here to help you and your family feel confident about the future.

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Recognized as an industry leader

Pursuing your goals together

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.

  • James Hilton

    James Hilton

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AR
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DC
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • HI
    • ID
    • IL
    • IN
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • NC
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NV
    • NY
    • OR
    • PA
    • PR
    • RI
    • SC
    • TN
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    • UT
    • VA
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    James “Jamie” Hilton, CEPA is a private wealth advisor in UBS’ Northeast Private Wealth Management market. He operates his own practice, The Hilton Group at UBS Financial Services.

    He continues to be recognized with this prestigious industry achievement for his long-standing commitment to providing ultra-high net worth clients with the highest quality of service.

    His mission is to help affluent investors make smart decisions with their money so they can spend more time doing what they love. He enjoys providing comprehensive advice and tailored solutions as a ‘personal CFO’ to a select number of successful families, entrepreneurs, private clients, foundations, and individuals regarding investment management, wealth preservation, tax efficiency, capital markets, charitable planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, and exit planning in his capacity as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor.

    Prior to establishing The Hilton Group in 1991, Jamie worked on the floor of the COMEX, one of the world’s largest commodities exchanges in New York.

    A life-long maritime enthusiast, Jamie races various classes of sailboats and yachts in regattas and competitions throughout the world. Being on the water teaches self-reliance, how to make decisions under difficult circumstances, and how to think on one’s feet which he considers to be great metaphors for life.

     

    Experience 

    The Hilton Group at UBS Private Wealth Management, Managing Director, 2013-present
    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and predecessor firms, Senior Vice President, 1991 – 2013
    Institutional Brokerage Corp., Floor Manager, COMEX, 1984 – 1991 

    Community Involvement

    University of Rhode Island Sailing Advisory Council
    International Yacht Restoration School of Technology and Trades
    National Sailing Hall of Fame

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2013The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors, 2026The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March based on information from the prior year Q3.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026The 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.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024, 2025, 2026UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      130 Bellevue Ave.
      Newport, RI 02840
      james.hilton@ubs.com,hana.couture@ubs.com,anthony.cerino@ubs.com
      James Hilton
      130 Bellevue Ave.,Newport,RI,02840
    • Kara Museler

      Kara Museler

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      • CA
      • CO
      • CT
      • DC
      • DE
      • FL
      • GA
      • HI
      • ID
      • IL
      • IN
      • MA
      • MD
      • ME
      • MI
      • MN
      • MO
      • NC
      • NH
      • NJ
      • NV
      • NY
      • OR
      • PA
      • RI
      • SC
      • TN
      • TX
      • VA
      • VT
      • WA

      Kara joined The Hilton Group in 1996 and has been working with high net worth families and individuals for more than 20 years.

      She is focused on a client centric approach to truly understand her client's deepest values and goals, translating that knowledge into wealth management solutions and strategies that will with stand the tests of time and market volatility.

      Kara has earned the elite title of Certified Financial Planner. Her career includes serving as Producing Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley from 1996-2013.

      A life-long sailor along with her husband, the Museler family spends time sailing along the eastern seaboard of North America and the Caribbean. Her skills in sailing have been recognized with titles including four-time U.S. Collegiate All-American and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee at the College of Charleston.

      Kara's experience as a mother of three, world class sailor, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner and Branch Manager give her experience professionally that transcends that of many of her peers.

       

      • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2020The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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.
      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
      • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
      • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2020The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

        • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
        130 Bellevue ave.
        Newport, RI 02840
        kara.museler@ubs.com
        Kara Museler
        130 Bellevue ave.,Newport,RI,02840
      • Anthony Cerino

        Anthony Cerino

        Financial Advisor

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        • CA
        • CO
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        • DC
        • DE
        • FL
        • GA
        • HI
        • ID
        • IL
        • IN
        • MA
        • MD
        • ME
        • MI
        • MN
        • MO
        • NC
        • NE
        • NH
        • NJ
        • NV
        • NY
        • OK
        • OR
        • PA
        • PR
        • RI
        • SC
        • TN
        • TX
        • VA
        • VT
        • WA

        Tony joined The Hilton Group Wealth Management at UBS in 2014. His main areas of focus include providing financial planning advice to individuals, retirement savings planning, investment reporting, and investment research and analysis. 

        He works with entrepreneurs, business owners, athletes, individuals, and other high net worth clients as part of The Hilton Group team. He often speaks with high school and college students about financial literacy and basic investing topics to help them become more proficient in consumer finance. 

        Tony grew up in Mystic, Connecticut and is a resident of Newport, Rhode Island. He thoroughly enjoys spending his free time on the water. Other interests include spending time with family, hockey, golf and fishing.

        Charitable work includes serving as vice chair of the James Patrick Stowe Foundation which works to aid research for testicular cancer, on the board of directors at the Fort Adams Trust, as well as volunteering for the ALS Rhode Island Chapter.

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

        • Salve Regina University, Financial Management: 2010 - 2014
        • Salve Regina University, Masters in Business Adminstration: 2014 - 2015
        • Certified Financial Planner™
        130 Bellevue ave.
        Newport, RI 02840
        anthony.cerino@ubs.com
        Anthony Cerino
        130 Bellevue ave.,Newport,RI,02840
      • Katherine

        Katherine Farnham

        Senior Registered Client Associate

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • CT
        • DC
        • FL
        • MA
        • MD
        • NJ
        • NY
        • PR
        • RI
        • SC
        • VA

        Katherine graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Denison University (Granville, Ohio) in 1987. She began her career in the financial services industry as a Registered Sales Assistant for Smith Barney in Boston in 1989. Subsequently, she worked for various companies in Boston, Connecticut and Rhode Island prior to joining The Hilton Group in 2021.

        In her current role, she oversees account administration, operations, and helps maintain client relationships and manage accounts for three Financial Advisors. She holds her Series 7, 63 and 65 FINRA securities licenses.

        Katherine's outside passions include boating, running, beekeeping and skiing. She served on the Board of Trustees for the Norman Bird Sanctuary. She has two grown children and lives in Portsmouth, RI.

              130 Bellevue ave.
              Newport, RI 02840
              katherine.farnham@ubs.com
              Katherine Farnham
              130 Bellevue ave.,Newport,RI,02840
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              Hana Couture

              Client Associate

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              • CO
              • CT
              • DC
              • FL
              • MA
              • MD
              • NJ
              • NY
              • PR
              • RI
              • SC
              • VA

              Hana graduated from Salve Regina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management and a minor in Business Administration. She received her MBA at Salve Regina University, where she was a member of the Pell Honors Program during her undergraduate studies. She is currently working towards a Master's in Taxation at Bryant University. 

              In the summer of 2022, Hana expanded her academic horizons by studying at the University of Oxford in England, where she completed two MBA courses.

              Hana plays a pivotal role in assisting the team with client relationships, managing accounts, and performing research, analysis, and administrative duties. She also collaborates with the firm’s public relations and marketing agency to coordinate digital and other communications.

              In addition to her professional and academic pursuits, Hana is deeply committed to helping others. Through her work with The Mahana Magic Foundation, she strives to provide comfort and support to children facing the challenges of having a loved one with cancer.

              When she is not working, Hana enjoys traveling both domestically and internationally. She also spends her leisure time hiking, mountain biking, and paddle boarding with her family in their Vermont homestead.

                • Salve Regina University, Financial Management: 2018 - 2022
                • Salve Regina University, Masters in Business Administration: 2022 - 2023
                  130 Bellevue ave.
                  Newport, RI 02840
                  hana.couture@ubs.com
                  Hana Couture
                  130 Bellevue ave.,Newport,RI,02840
                • Roger Kraus

                  NMLS #821627

                  Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA, N.A.

                  Current role and areas of expertise

                  Roger joined UBS Bank USA in securities licenses role and and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Greater Boston and Northern New England Markets.

                  Roger 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

                  Roger began his career with UBS in 2006, first as a Client Service Associate in Wealth Management NY, then Private Wealth NY.  In 2009, his team moved to Credit Suisse, and in 2010, Roger moved on his own to JPMorgan Private Bank and started a career as a Financial Advisor in their Law Firms Group, working with top lawyers and law firms in New York.

                  Education and personal information

                  In Roger’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 821627. He holds permissive Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and has a degree in English Literature and Performance.  He enjoyed a 15+ year career as a professional actor in New York City and nationally before starting his career in finance.  He currently lives in Boston's historic South End.

                  Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, N.A., Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

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                  Julie Binder

                  Executive Director

                  Senior Strategist, East Division - Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services

                • James Jack

                  Managing Director

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                • Refine your trust and estate strategies with your tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
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                • Finalize your trust and estate strategies 
                • Work with us to interview and select the investment banker that works best for you
                • Finalize your exit plan and focus on getting the best deal for the sale
                • Coordinate with your investment banker to help create competitive tension among prospective buyers and meet potential acquirers, review offers and negotiate the sale
                • As needed, prepare employees and managers for the transition
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