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
      • Sonia Alexis

        Sonia Alexis

        Associate Director

        Team Administrator

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        • CA
        • HI
        • NV
        • OR
        • WA

        Sonia Alexis is our Team Administrator and is originally from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She has always been a very detail oriented person who enjoys creating efficient solutions to streamline processes. Her love of interacting with people and solving puzzles makes her uniquely suited to her role at UBS.  Sonia has worked in various capacities in the banking and financial services industry for over 25 years, and holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as Life and Health Insurance Licenses.

        Sonia has been with UBS since 2008 and also serves as a regional and firm-wide training resource for administrative staff in her capacity as a Team Associate Coach.

        Outside the office, she enjoys working out, dancing and spending time with her husband, sisters and family.  Sonia is an avid performer and regularly participates in local theatre productions as well as various musical performances

              925 Fourth Avenue
              31st and 32nd Floors
              Seattle, WA 98104
              sonia.alexis@ubs.com
              Sonia Alexis
              925 Fourth Avenue,Seattle,WA,98104
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            In the first 100 days of a second Trump administration, policy uncertainty continues to dominate. Do you have questions about the impact of tariffs, inflation and geopolitical developments on your investment strategy?

            We’re here to help you make sense of it all and move forward with confidence. Make sure your portfolio is prepared for ongoing market volatility.

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