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We help families and business owners grow, preserve, and efficiently transfer their wealth to the next generation. Our team combines deep market knowledge with a blue-collar work ethic, offering tailored solutions for complex estate planning strategies, tax strategies, and investment management. We prioritize family legacy, personal service, and innovative approaches, helping to ensure clients’ financial goals are met while building lasting relationships across generations.

  • John Sofranko

    John (Jay) F. Sofranko, III CRPS, CEPA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    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.

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    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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, 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, 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.

      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist
      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
      john.sofranko@ubs.com
      John (Jay) F. Sofranko, III CRPS, CEPA
      2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143
    • Don

      Donald Healy

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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            2200 Georgetowne Drive
            Suite 600
            Sewickley, PA 15143
            donald.healy@ubs.com
            Donald Healy
            2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143
          • James Marnell

            James (Jim) E. Marnell

            Associate Financial Advisor

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            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.

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

                  Perry R. Ninness

                  Authorized Officer

                  Associate Financial Advisor

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                  Perry Ninness works closely with individuals and families to help them navigate important financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals. He believes that while markets and headlines change, discipline, perspective, and thoughtful decision-making remain essential to long-term financial success.

                  Perry's connection to the team began in 2015 when he joined John Sofranko's business as a college intern. Since then, he has built experience across wealth management, client service, and leadership within the firm. After returning to the team as a Client Service Associate, he later served as Western Pennsylvania Administrative Officer within UBS's Greater New England Market. In July 2026, Perry returned to the Sofranko Team as an Associate Financial Advisor.

                  A lifelong Pittsburgh-area resident, Perry grew up in the South Hills and has lived in downtown Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Outside of work, he enjoys strength training, traveling with his wife, and attending motorsports events around the world.

                        600 Grant Street
                        Suite 4650
                        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
                        perry.ninness@ubs.com
                        Perry R. Ninness
                        600 Grant Street,Pittsburgh,PA,15219
                      • Andy

                        Andrew Frost

                        Client Associate

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

                                Kelly Harrington

                                Team Administrator

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                                      2200 Georgetowne Drive
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                                      kelly.harrington@ubs.com
                                      Kelly Harrington
                                      2200 Georgetowne Drive,Sewickley,PA,15143

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