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My financial services career began in 1988 with Smith Barney followed by four years at Prudential Securities. After nearly sixteen years at Oppenheimer & Co. I joined UBS in 2013. I served four years in the United States Air Force prior to receiving a B.S. degree in Engineering Science from Pennsylvania State University. This prepared me well for the mathematical tools and analytics used in portfolio management.

In 2002 I completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and am certified as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) by Fi360. Both certifications mark a commitment to ethical and fiduciary excellence. I'm FINRA registered and the securities licenses I hold include the Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 Licenses in addition to Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance Licenses.

My motto is simple. It takes years to gain someone's trust, but only seconds to lose it. I engender trust with clients by educating them on a broad range of investment products, by being transparent on how an investment solution was determined, and encouraging them to become engaged in their own wealth management. With this mutual understanding, I ensure that clients have both realistic expectations and an understanding of the risks and rewards inherent in their investments. At the core of my wealth management philosophy is that "all roads lead to retirement". By utilizing both short and long-term financial planning strategies, my goal is to provide my clients with a roadmap to a worry free lifestyle.

Bertha is an industry veteran with years of experience in the financial services operations, client service and compliance. She began her financial career at Bank of America’s Private Bank working with ultra-high net worth clients. Prior to working in finance, Bertha was a paralegal at a private law firm.

 In her role as a Client Service Associate on our team, Bertha is responsible for overseeing client relations and ensuring the proper execution of administrative processes.  She will be able to assist you with many service areas, including account setup and maintenance, cash management and reconciliation, online account access and much more.  

Bertha was born and raised in Miami to Cuban and Honduran parents and enjoys learning about different cultures. In 2016 she began her solo travel adventures and has been to over 16 countries her favorites being Italy and Switzerland.

Marcelo joined UBS in 2023 as a Client Service Associate. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he obtained a B.S. in Systems Engineering. After graduation, he served as a naval officer for five years in San Diego, CA, Sasebo, Japan, and Norfolk, VA. His service directly transfers to his role with UBS; he is committed to providing outstanding client and administrative support with the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail. He looks forward to assisting the team in developing investment solutions that align with your financial goals.