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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.

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    Emilio "JJ" Valdes III

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    JJ is a Senior Vice President-Wealth Management and Wealth Management Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc. He graduated from the George Washington University with a Bachelors of Accountancy in 1988 and a Masters in Taxation in 1989. He was at Merrill Lynch from 1992 to 2015. JJ joined UBS Financial Services in September, 2015.

    JJ focuses on developing and executing strategic solutions based upon the risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs and overall investment goals for complex financial needs of high net worth individuals. His other area of proficiency is establishing and managing retirement plans for small and mid-size businesses.

    JJ is continually improving his skills as a Wealth Management Advisor through continuing education. In 2005 he earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. In addition, JJ earned his designation as a CHARTERED RETIREMENT PLANNING COUNSELORSM in 2010. Both the CFP® ® and CRPC® ® allow him to focus on the pre and post retirement needs of individuals.

    JJ and his wife, Chris, have two boys and live in Media, PA. He enjoys playing basketball, snowboarding and spending time with his family.

    Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and CFP® in the U.S. which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

    CRPC® and CHARTERED RETIREMENT PLANNING COUNSELORSM are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning.

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      Benjamin Valdes

      Financial Advisor

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      Benjamin Valdes is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Benjamin graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2020.

      After graduating, he joined UBS’ Wealth Advice Center in Weehawken, NJ where he earned his Series 7 and 66 licenses and gained crucial knowledge about UBS and the fundamentals of being a UBS Financial Advisor.

      He then transitioned onto a team where he supported the top advisors of the Wealth Advice Center. He worked directly with clients and provided white glove service and assistance. Benjamin was quickly promoted to the Core Financial Advisor Team, where he provided clients with financial advice and guidance.

      As a Financial Advisor with The Valdes Wealth Management Group, Benjamin provides insight and support through financial planning and asset management.  He brings a new perspective to the team and will build on the team’s mission to provide quality strategies customized to your needs.

      He currently lives in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoys running, skiing and spending time with his family and friends.

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          Client Associate

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