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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.

  • Wagner

    Eric Wagner, CRPS

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2025The 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, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

    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

    • Penn State, Bachelor's of Arts, Pre-Law Studies
    • Brooklyn Law School, Doctor of Law
    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
    • Retirement Plan Consultant
    • Portfolio Manager
    Financial planning
    Retirement planning
    Asset allocation
    Multi-generational families
    Alternative investments
    401(k) plan services
    Financial Services professionals
    Corporate executives
    299 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
    eric.m.wagner@ubs.com
    Eric Wagner, CRPS
    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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    Richard Abrams

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

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    Donna is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and Operations Manager for The Wagner Abrams Group.  With over 18 years of experience with the team, she oversees all daily operational matters, ensuring seamless efficiency and client satisfaction.  In addition to Donna's expertise in wealth management, Donna specializes in insurance, annuities, banking and lending. Before joining UBS Financial Services, she spent 13 years as an options trader, gaining experience in financial markets.  Donna resides in Staten Island with her husband, Charles, their two children, Isabella and Charles Jr., and their family dog, Penny.

    • Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in May based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2012The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022The 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 Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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, 2023, 2024, 2025The 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.

    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

    • Tufts University, Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering
      Financial planning
      Legacy planning
      Asset allocation
      Multi-generational families
      Professionals
      Financial Services professionals
      Corporate executives
      299 Park Avenue
      New York, NY 10017
      richard.abrams@ubs.com
      Richard Abrams
      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
    • Donna

      Donna Martorelli

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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      Donna is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate and Operations Manager for The Wagner Abrams Group.  With over 18 years of experience with the team, she oversees all daily operational matters, ensuring seamless efficiency and client satisfaction.  In addition to Donna's expertise in wealth management, Donna specializes in insurance, annuities, banking and lending. Before joining UBS Financial Services, she spent 13 years as an options trader, gaining experience in financial markets.  Donna resides in Staten Island with her husband, Charles, their two children, Isabella and Charles Jr., and their family dog, Penny.

        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

            Banking
            Lending services
            Securities-backed lending
            Long-term care planning
            299 Park Avenue
            New York, NY 10017
            donna.martorelli@ubs.com
            Donna Martorelli
            299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
          • Vish

            Eric Vishnevetsky

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

            CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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            Eric is a key member of The Wagner Abrams Group, where he leads investment due diligence and serves as the team’s Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), ensuring every financial strategy is tailored to meet the complex needs of our clients. His deep expertise in portfolio analysis and holistic planning, combined with his focus on fostering relationships with the next generation of clients, positions him as a critical asset to the team’s success.

            Since joining UBS in 2014 through the firm’s prestigious Graduate Talent Program, Eric has worked closely with senior leadership and top advisors, gaining a wealth of experience across the firm before joining the Wagner Abrams Group in 2019. His commitment to delivering best-in-class service and solutions is rooted in his desire to help clients navigate their financial futures with confidence.

            Beyond his professional role, Eric is passionate about giving back, having raised over $140,000 for Memorial Sloan Kettering. He remains actively involved in his alma mater, Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, where he is pursuing a role on the Alumni Society Board. He also serves on the Young Wall Street Board for UJA.

            Outside of work, Eric enjoys discovering new restaurants and art in New York and Philadelphia, and traveling with his fiancée, Jenna, with whom he lives in Hoboken. An avid supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State Nittany Lions, Eric brings the same passion to his client relationships as he does to his personal pursuits.

              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

              • Penn State, Bachelor's of Science, Finance
              • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
              Financial planning
              Asset allocation
              Multi-generational families
              Investing
              Alternative investments
              299 Park Avenue
              New York, NY 10017
              eric.vishnevetsky@ubs.com
              Eric Vishnevetsky
              299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
            • JGK

              Jena-Grace Kole

              Associate Director

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Jena-Grace brings 15 years of valuable experience to the team, with a deep understanding of the wealth management industry and UBS’s client facing platforms.

              She began her career in 2010 as a Client Service Associate at Smith Barney before joining UBS in 2014 in the same capacity.  Eager to expand her expertise, Jena-Grace transitioned to UBS’s Digital Solutions Platform team, where she mastered best practices in delivering seamless technology services and enhancing the client experience across the tri-state area.

              Armed with these skills she returned to a client-facing role, her true passion, helping individuals navigate financial challenges and help achieve their goals.  In 2020, she joined The Wagner Abrams Group where she focuses on optimizing the client onboarding experience and helps to maintain the team’s multigenerational client relationships.  Additionally, she leads key development initiatives for the team. 

              Outside of work, Jena-Grace enjoys traveling, attending live music and stand-up comedy performances, and spending time with her extended family and friends.

              She maintains her Series 7, 66 & 9 as well as NY Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Jena-Grace holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. in Finance & Financial Management Services.

                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

                • Iona College, Master's of Business Administration, Financial Management
                • Manhattan College, Bachelor's of Science, Finance
                  299 Park Avenue
                  New York, NY 10017
                  jena-grace.kole@ubs.com
                  Jena-Grace Kole
                  299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
                • Thomas Healey

                  Thomas Healey

                  Wealth Strategy Associate

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                  Tom is a Registered Client Service Associate with a strong background in financial operations and client support.  He graduated from Fordham University in 2020 and has been a valued member of The Wagner Abrams Group since April 2022.  In his role, Tom is responsible for opening new accounts assisting with client asset allocation reviews, and managing various operational tasks.  Outside of work, Tom residues in Manhattan with his girlfriend, Julia.  He is an avid golfer, an enthusiastic beginner skier, and a passionate supporter of the New York Jets, New York Knicks and the New York Yankees. He also enjoys exploring New York City’s dynamic culinary scene.

                    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

                    • Fordham University
                      299 Park Avenue
                      New York, NY 10017
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                      Thomas Healey
                      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                      Cooper Hancock

                      Registered Client Associate

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                      Cooper is a Registered Client Associate with a strong foundation in business and finance. He earned a degree in Economics from the University of the South in 2023 and joined The Wagner Abrams Group in December of the same year.  In his role, Cooper specializes in relationship management, account operations, trade execution, and private banking services, ensuring exceptional client support and operational efficiency. 

                        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

                            299 Park Avenue
                            New York, NY 10017
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                            Cooper Hancock
                            299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
                          • Lauren

                            Lauren Castan

                            Director

                            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                            Lauren brings over 12 years of experience at UBS to her role as Team Business Manager with The Wagner Abrams Group. She began her career at UBS as an intern and after graduating in 2014 from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Business Management, Lauren joined in the 299 Park Avenue Management Team as a Branch Office Administrator.

                            In 2016, Lauren was promoted to be an Administrative Officer within the Manhattan Market, where she played a key role in managing and developing Team Associates, collaborating with Financial Advisors and their businesses, while working closely with Senior Leadership to drive firm initiatives. Lauren’s leadership and expertise led to her to nomination and membership on the UBS Administrative Management Advisory Council from 2022 to 2024. With a strong background in business development, strategic initiatives, and organizational leadership, she is committed to supporting the client experience and the overall success of the team.

                            Lauren holds the Series 7, 66, 9 & 10 FINRA Licenses, as well as, her NY State Life, Accident & Health License and continues to pursue further designations in support of her professional development

                            Outside of the office, Lauren resides in Manhattan and enjoys traveling, museums, running in Central Park, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family & friends.

                              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

                                • Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
                                299 Park Avenue
                                New York, NY 10017
                                lauren.castan@ubs.com
                                Lauren Castan
                                299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                                Jack McCombe

                                Director

                                Equity, ETF & Options Specialist

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                                Gregg Arum, CFP

                                Executive Director

                                Structured Solutions Consultant

                                Gregg serves as a Structured Solutions Consultant for the New York City and Northern New Jersey Market Areas, and Private Wealth Management; responsible for the positioning of Structured Products across all asset classes. Gregg works closely with Financial Advisors and their clients, helping them understand the risks and rewards of structured products, and how both portfolio and tactical ideas can fit into a client’s overall portfolio strategy.

                                Professional History
                                Gregg joined UBS in 1998 and has held a variety of positions in Capital Markets. In his previous role, he served as a Municipal Bond Portfolio Specialist on the Northeast Municipal Bond Desk. Prior to that, he worked in Unit Investment Trusts as a member of the Equity Advisory Group. He has also served as a Financial Advisor in New York City.

                                Education

                                Gregg holds a B.A from the University of Florida.

                                Licenses and Certifications

                                FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65
                                CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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                                Elizabeth Cribbs

                                Executive Director

                                Senior Strategist - Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services

                                Professional History
                                As part of the UBS Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team, Elizabeth serves as a thought partner to advisors and their client families on wealth transition, family governance, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy.

                                Prior to joining UBS, Elizabeth served in a dual capacity as President of the Neuberger Berman Foundation and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility from 2012 to 2019, leading all aspects of Neuberger Berman’s global philanthropic efforts, with a focus on education, workforce development and employee engagement. In 2018 she launched the firm’s client Philanthropic Advisory Services practice and co-chaired the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory committee from 2012 to 2016. She also served as a board member of the Neuberger Berman Foundation from 2009 – 2019.

                                Prior to this, Elizabeth worked at Lehman Brothers as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy with a focus on the arts and strategic community partnerships. Before this, Elizabeth spent ten years at HSBC North America, where she served in various leadership roles in strategic planning; internal consulting; and community and philanthropic services. Elizabeth began her career in the audit group at Coopers & Lybrand LLP as a Certified Public Accountant. Liz is also Series 7 and 63 licensed.

                                Community Leadership
                                Elizabeth serves as Vice Chair of the New York City Youth Board, which advises the Department of Youth and Community Development on its programs. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of Enterprise Community Partners New York Advisory Board, whose mission is helping families find safe, affordable housing, connected to opportunity.

                                Education

                                Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
                              • Michael

                                Michael Ury

                                NMLS #947868

                                Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

                                Current role and areas of expertise

                                Michael joined UBS Bank USA in 2017 and he is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Manhattan Private Wealth Management Market.

                                Michael has an extensive background in relationship banking. He is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives. 

                                Professional history

                                Michael began his career in financial services in 1998. Prior to joining UBS, He has had successful prior careers with The Private Bank at Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Merrill Lynch.  His various roles included Private Banker, Regional Manager and Head of Business Development.  Michael has spent the bulk of his career partnering with Financial Advisors and their high-net-worth clients to provide lending solutions.

                                Education and personal information

                                In Michael’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker his NMLS # is 398130. He holds his Series 7, 24, 56 and 66 securities licenses. He also holds an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Corporate Finance in Teaneck, NJ.

                                Outside of the office, he enjoys coaching his kids' sports teams and skiing.

                                Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

                              • Stephen Darby

                                Executive Director

                                Alternative Assets

                                Steve is an Executive Director with UBS Wealth Management where he oversees Alternative Investments Distribution for the Metropolitan Region.

                                Professional History

                                Steve rejoined UBS Wealth Management in 2015 after spending four years in ETF distribution with Russell Investments and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management. During his previous 14 years at UBS Wealth Management Steve held several sales roles including, Regional Sales Manager, Co-Head of Non-Discretionary Sales  based in Zurich, Switzerland and Assistant Branch Manager in the Private Wealth Office in Stamford, CT.

                                Education

                                Steve is a graduate of Bucknell University and he holds a BSBA in Business Management

                                Licenses and Certifications

                                Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 66 licensed

                              Insights

                              Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

                              Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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                              A plan to simplify your financial life

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                              The good news is, you’re succeeding

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                              Turn possibilities into a plan

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                              Legacy planning

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                              Estate planning strategies

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                              Approach your financial future with confidence

                              You. Connected.

                              As a UBS Private Wealth Management team, we connect you to firmwide experts, thought leaders and premier resources to address your most important goals.

                              You. Connected.

                              Simplify your financial lives

                              Sustainability

                              Simplify your financial lives

                              Wealth planning across generations

                              Wealth Planning

                              Wealth planning across generations

                              Advanced planning

                              Advanced planning

                              Advanced planning

                              Sustainability

                              a. Discovery–We take a different view when it comes to wealth management: your view. We’ll step into your shoes, listen to your goals and help you get control of your finances

                              b. Planning–Beginning with the end in mind, we will review and update your financial plan on an ongoing basis to ensure we meet your goals

                              c. Consolidation – We help make your life easier by consolidating accounts where appropriate and providing a view of your total financial picture in one place.

                              Wealth Planning

                              Our team has experience helping families create a plan to pass on both their wealth and their values to their children with the goal of sustaining wealth over generations.

                              Understanding the family dynamics that can accompany multigenerational wealth, we are experienced in working with you and your family to develop a strategic plan to guide your decisions.

                              Our approach helps foster family communication and provide education across generations to help define and support your long-term vision.

                              Advanced planning

                              We understand that planning is an integral part of a well thought out financial roadmap. We can help guide you through the process, working with you to craft a plan that aligns with your priorities and challenges, while allowing to you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and life changes.

                              As part of the planning process, we can also draw on network of professionals, as well as the highly specialized resources of UBS’s Advanced Planning Group.

                              Fausto

                              Tariffs, volatility and your portfolio

                              Are you ready?

                              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.

                              A leader in wealth management

                              Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

                              $6 trn

                              UBS Group invested assets
                              As of 12/31/2024

                              Global leader

                              UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager

                              #1

                              for High Net-Worth clients

                              Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey (peer review), 2015-2022

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