Retirement planning. It's about time.

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Retirement isn’t just about the year you stop working, it's about you, your lifetime of hard work, your family and the lifestyle you want to preserve. Most important, it’s about feeling confident about the future – for many years to come. We believe retirement confidence begins with a plan.

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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.

  • Richard-Nelson

    Richard Nelson

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

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    • AK
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • FL
    • ID
    • MI
    • NY
    • OR
    • SC
    • TX
    • WA

    With over 20 years in the industry, Richard has managed our client's futures through ten market corrections and two recessions. He builds long term relationships; he takes the time to understand your unique priorities and creates a personalized plan to help you live life on your terms. Richard graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and has earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designation. Richard enjoys hiking, watching various world soccer teams, gardening, and traveling.

      • University of Washington, Bachelor of Business Administration
      • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
      925 Fourth Avenue
      31st and 32nd Floors
      Seattle, WA 98104
      richard.a.nelson@ubs.com
      Richard Nelson
      925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
    • Carolyn-Nelson

      Carolyn Nelson

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

      Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

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      • AK
      • CA
      • FL
      • ID
      • NY
      • SC
      • TX
      • WA

      Carolyn began her career in financial services in 1996. She joined UBS Financial Services in 2011 after tenures at KeyBank, McDonald Investments, and Barnett Bank. Carolyn focuses on financial planning and analysis for our clients. Carolyn earned her degree in finance and her MBA from Stetson University.   She has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designation.  She is a longtime supporter of Childhaven and volunteers two days a month in their two year old therapeutic classroom. Carolyn enjoys hiking and cheering on the Seattle Sounders, along with spending time gardening and trying new cooking recipes.

        • Stetson University, Finance Degree and MBA
        • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
        925 Fourth Avenue
        31st and 32nd Floors
        Seattle, WA 98104
        carolyn.nelson@ubs.com
        Carolyn Nelson
        925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
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        Randi Sullivan

        Client Associate

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          Randi has been a Client Service Associate at UBS since 2011. She has an excellent knowledge of UBS operating procedures and enjoys helping clients with their administrative needs.

          Randi graduated with a BA degree in Economics from Wheaton College in MA and worked in real estate consulting for several years before relocating to the Seattle area.  Once in the Seattle area, Randi volunteered in her children's schools in many different capacities over the years.  Prior to joining UBS, Randi worked as an accounting administrator for a custom home builder on the Eastside.

          Randi likes to travel and has taken recent trips to Spain, Nepal, Mexico and Cape Cod.  She enjoys spending time with her two adult children who both live in the area.  Favorite activities include skiing, golf and hiking the many trails in the Puget Sound area and beyond.  Other interests include live music, theater and cheering on the Seahawks and Sounders!

            • Wheaton College, BA in Economics
              925 Fourth Avenue
              31st and 32nd Floors
              Seattle, WA 98104
              randi.sullivan@ubs.com
              Randi Sullivan
              925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
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