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    Richard Abrams

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

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    California Insurance License Number - 0A00997

    • 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
      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, 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, 2023, 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.

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

      Senior Vice President–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 Management Teams, 2023, 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.

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

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            Banking
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            Donna Martorelli
            299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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            Eric Vishnevetsky

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

            CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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

              Associate Director

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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

                  Client Associate

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                      Thomas Healey
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                      Cooper Hancock

                      Client Associate

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                            Cooper Hancock
                            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.
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                            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

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                          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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                          UBS Year Ahead 2025

                          Roaring 20s: The next stage

                          Our Chief Investment Office (CIO) looks to what awaits investors in the next half of the decade with the 2025 edition of Year Ahead.

                          A dramatic change in US politics, Chinese economic stimulus, ongoing geopolitical developments and falling interest rates are all at play. How should you prepare your portfolio? Let’s talk about how you can move confidently forward in the new year and beyond.

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