Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team has the resources and experience to fully understand the markets and build highly customized, comprehensive solutions. Our consultative process helps clients clarify their current financial situation, identify challenges and create a comprehensive plan.

John (Jay) F. Sofranko, III CRPS

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Jay is a proud alumnus of Allegheny College, where he earned a dual major in econometrics and political science. Growing up in Moon Township, Jay has called Sewickley home for the last 6 years and is an active member of St. James Church.

Before joining UBS two decades ago, Jay built, managed, and sold multiple successful businesses. This entrepreneurial journey instilled a deep appreciation for hard work and creative enterprise. Jay brings a wealth of real-world business experience, combining deeply-rooted values, ethics, and principles to help clients view and invest their wealth differently.

Jay’s approach centers on fostering enduring relationships, built on a firm foundation of experience and knowledge. This commitment has enabled Jay to excel as an advisor, guiding clients to grow their businesses and their family’s wealth,  always putting clients’ needs first.

Outside of work, Jay enjoys boating, fly fishing, competitive sport clays, spending time outdoors, gardening, and cherishing moments with friends and family. By far, Jay’s greatest success story is his son, Jay IV.

CA Insurance License No. 4206296

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2025UBS 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Education planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Retirement Plan consulting
401(k) plan services
2200 Georgetowne Drive
Suite 600
Sewickley, PA 15143

Email Me

john.sofranko@ubs.com
John (Jay) F. Sofranko, III CRPS
2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143

James (Jim) E. Marnell

Wealth Strategy Associate

Jim earned his B.S. in Finance from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining The Sofranko Group as a Wealth Strategy Associate, Jim spent the first part of his career with Nationwide Securities, LLC as an Investment Advisor. Jim is also a strong believer in community involvement and philanthropy. In his spare time, he is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, enjoys golfing and skiing, and is constantly found reading military history books.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WV

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Long-term care planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Retirement Plan consulting
401(k) plan services
2200 Georgetowne Drive
Suite 600
Sewickley, PA 15143

Email Me

james.marnell@ubs.com
James (Jim) E. Marnell
2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143

Andrew Frost

Client Associate

Andrew is an alumnus of Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and a proud graduate of Moon Area High School. He currently resides in West Allegheny for the last 20 years with his lovely wife, Christine, and their three amazing children, Brayden, Delaney, and Emerson.

Before joining us, Andrew had a career overseeing a multimillion-dollar portfolios, delivering customer experiences, and achieving above average financial results for Hilton and Marriott as a Regional Director of Sales for two decades. His extensive background includes managing teams, properties, and accounts in numerous states to maximize results for clients and investors. In fact, Andrew has had a professional relationship with our team for 20 years before joining the team to continue delivering the best possible customer experiences for our clients.

Outside of work, Andrew is an outdoor enthusiast and loves to stay active. You will often find him biking, hiking, playing sports, skiing, gardening, and enjoying the great outdoors as much as possible. He has also been actively involved in the community, coaching soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball for 15 years.

2200 Georgetowne Drive
Suite 600
Sewickley, PA 15143

Email Me

andy.frost@ubs.com
Andrew Frost
2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143

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