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If you’re like most business owners and entrepreneurs, a substantial portion of your family wealth is invested in your company. This comes with its own unique challenges. We bring an experienced perspective and level of understanding of the complex opportunities and challenges that come at each stage of the business life cycle. Are you optimizing the value of your company—and potentially your next venture? Our involvement in the very early stages of your business planning can add important insight into helping you build, grow and exit strategically.

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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.

David Warren

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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- CA
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OR
- PA
- TX
- VA
David is originally from New Zealand. He attended Auckland University where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce. David began his career working as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 1995. In 2008, he moved to Merrill Lynch where he had worked until joining UBS in 2016 as a Senior Vice President.

His business is focused on finding outperforming investment solutions that meet his clients risk tolerance and investment objectives. This involves comprehensive Financial Planning. He specializes in working with high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices. Additionally he has an expertise in helping C-Suite Technology Executives navigate their personal finance transition from private to public company. David's business incorporates design and management of retirement plans for companies and institutions. Business succession planning, estate, and generational planning are important parts of his practice.

David resides in Miami, FL and in his spare time enjoys vintage cars, yoga, traveling, surfing and playing tennis. He has a passion for food, delicious restaurants and socializing with friends and family. David loves giving back to the community and supports The Optimus Foundation - Ukraine, Charity: Water and the Robin Hood Foundation. He is also an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
Financial planning

Education planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

401(k) plan services

Business owners

Entrepreneurs

Corporate executives

100 SE 2nd Street
Suite 2500
Miami, FL 33131
Michele Fritz

Senior Client Associate
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- CA
- CT
- FL
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- VA
Michele joined UBS in 2002, and continues to bring her 20 years of experience in financial services industry to the Warren Group as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate.

Her primary role is to ensure that the team provides a world class client experience. Her knowledge of UBS's capabilities and systems enables her to quickly address client questions and identify the right solutions for their account needs. Michele holds her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66.

Prior to working at UBS Michele worked for Universal Music Group where she was the Manager of the Production Department. In her free time, Michele enjoys walking, seeing the sights in New York City, and reading. In addition, Michele spends time in Fire Island with her husband and friends in the summer.

Michele is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Mckenna Niell, CRPC®

Wealth Strategy Associate
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- CA
- CO
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- OR
- PA
- VA
McKenna joined UBS in 2018 and is a Registered Wealth Strategy Associate for The Warren Group. McKenna plays an integral role in retirement planning. She works in concert with the team's Senior Vice President, David Warren, in developing customized solutions for clients' financial plans. McKenna addresses client questions and identifies solutions for specific account needs.

McKenna holds the College of Financial Planning Designation as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. She graduated from the Business Honors program at Mercy College, magna cum laude, where she studied Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing.

McKenna resides in the lively neighborhood of East Village in New York City. In her spare time, she enjoys learning about wine, hiking and practicing reformer Pilates. McKenna recently summited Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, and Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York State. She has an affinity for nature-- both outdoors and indoors as she is the proud parent of many houseplants.

She gives back to her community by volunteering for Cards for Kids and Virtual Enterprise International (VEI).
- Mercy College Business Honors, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, magna cum laude: 2015 - 2018
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Michael Pear

Client Associate
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- CA
- CT
- FL
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- VA
Michael joined UBS in 2020 and is a Registered Client Service Associate for The Warren Group. Michael plays an integral role in providing an exceptional level of service in order to satisfy the sophisticated financial needs of clients. He also directly addresses client questions in real-time, identifying solutions tailored to meet specific account needs.

Michael holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. He graduated from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, magna cum laude, where he studied Finance with a concentration in Value Investing. Michael was a member of the Fordham Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) where he undertook the role of Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Fixed Income sector.

Michael combines his passion for giving back to children in the community with his love for hockey as a volunteer with the UBS Hockey Team's joint initiative with 43 Oak Foundation. This special youth ice hockey organization makes it their mission to help underrepresented, diverse student athletes pursue their academic and hockey dreams. Michael is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility programs as well as the UBS Young Professionals Network.

Michael resides in Ridgewood, NJ and in his spare time he enjoys playing men’s league ice hockey, guitar and golf. He is a member of Arcola Country Club in Paramus, NJ.
- Fordham Gabelli School of Business, Bachelor of Science, Finance with a concentration in Value Investing, magna cum laude: 2017 - 2021
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Brad Dillon

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategist - Advanced Planning

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Introduction

Brad works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Brad focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients' wishes. He reviews clients' tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately and holistically reflects the family's philosophy and needs while maximizing tax efficiency.

Professional History

Prior to joining UBS in January 2020, Brad worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, where he advised families on their tax and estate planning objectives. Brad began his career in private legal practice, most recently at Milbank in New York City, where he practiced in the firm's trusts and estates department. Brad is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where he teaches courses on trusts and estates.

Education

Brad earned a B.A. in mathematics and philosophy from Indiana University (summa cum laude), a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law Review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from NYU School of Law.

Publications, Speeches, and Media

Brad is a frequent lecturer and author. He has published several articles on tax and estate planning in industry-leading journals, such as Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, and Trusts & Estates Magazine. He has given dozens of lectures to lawyer and non-lawyer audiences throughout the United States, including for the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and various tax conferences. In addition, Brad is regularly quoted on tax and estate planning issues in the news media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and Barron's.
Christine Cronin

Managing Director

Head of Tailored Lending East

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Global Wealth Management Americas Banking Group
Christine Cronin leads the Tailored Lending Team, East team and focuses on marketing and structuring of tailored lending solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.

Professional History

Christine is a Managing Director within the Tailored Lending Unit within Global Wealth Management reporting to Anthony D'Andrea where she partners with Steve Marotta in developing the tailored lending business. Christine has in excess of 22 years of experience in the financial services of which 21 were spent in the private bank lending business. Christine joined UBS from Credit Suisse where she served as a Regional Lending Specialist for 5 ½ years. Prior to Credit Suisse she held roles within the Private Bank at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank.

Education

Christine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics-Finance from Bentley University and her MBA in Investment Management from Pace University.

Licenses and Certifications

Series 7
Series 24
Series 66
Matthew Fleming

Executive Director

Structured Solutions Consultant

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OTC Equity Solutions Group

Professional History

Matt is an Executive Director in the OTC Equity Solutions Group and focuses on the marketing and structuring of over-the-counter equity derivative solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. Working with holders of concentrated single stocks, he helps clients think through the various hedging and monetization alternatives available to reduce risk, generate liquidity and enhance yield on these positions.

Before joining UBS in 2019, Matt spent five years at Goldman Sachs as a senior member of the Equity Solutions Group within Private Wealth Management, focusing on providing bespoke investment and risk management solutions to the ultra-high net worth space, including concentrated stock hedging solutions and structured investments. Prior to Goldman Sachs, he was one of four founding partners at Varick Asset Management, a derivatives asset management firm, and was responsible for product development and marketing of the firm's investment offerings. Prior to that, he was a Director in the Investor Solutions group at Barclays Capital and served as the senior marketer for over-the-counter derivatives and structured investments for family offices, high net worth investors, private banks and registered investment advisors. Matt spent the first ten years of his career at Lehman Brothers, where he was a Senior Vice President in the Structured Equity Solutions group, running the firm's single stock risk management business.

Education

Matt received his B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University and his M.B.A. from the NYU Stern School of Business. He holds his Series 7 and 63 licenses.

David Warren

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- CA
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OR
- PA
- TX
- VA
David is originally from New Zealand. He attended Auckland University where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce. David began his career working as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 1995. In 2008, he moved to Merrill Lynch where he had worked until joining UBS in 2016 as a Senior Vice President.

His business is focused on finding outperforming investment solutions that meet his clients risk tolerance and investment objectives. This involves comprehensive Financial Planning. He specializes in working with high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices. Additionally he has an expertise in helping C-Suite Technology Executives navigate their personal finance transition from private to public company. David's business incorporates design and management of retirement plans for companies and institutions. Business succession planning, estate, and generational planning are important parts of his practice.

David resides in Miami, FL and in his spare time enjoys vintage cars, yoga, traveling, surfing and playing tennis. He has a passion for food, delicious restaurants and socializing with friends and family. David loves giving back to the community and supports The Optimus Foundation - Ukraine, Charity: Water and the Robin Hood Foundation. He is also an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.
Financial planning

Education planning

Retirement planning

Estate planning strategies

401(k) plan services

Business owners

Entrepreneurs

Corporate executives

100 SE 2nd Street
Suite 2500
Miami, FL 33131
Michele Fritz

Senior Client Associate
View bio
- CA
- CT
- FL
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- VA
Michele joined UBS in 2002, and continues to bring her 20 years of experience in financial services industry to the Warren Group as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate.

Her primary role is to ensure that the team provides a world class client experience. Her knowledge of UBS's capabilities and systems enables her to quickly address client questions and identify the right solutions for their account needs. Michele holds her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66.

Prior to working at UBS Michele worked for Universal Music Group where she was the Manager of the Production Department. In her free time, Michele enjoys walking, seeing the sights in New York City, and reading. In addition, Michele spends time in Fire Island with her husband and friends in the summer.

Michele is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility program.
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Mckenna Niell, CRPC®

Wealth Strategy Associate
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- CA
- CO
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- OR
- PA
- VA
McKenna joined UBS in 2018 and is a Registered Wealth Strategy Associate for The Warren Group. McKenna plays an integral role in retirement planning. She works in concert with the team's Senior Vice President, David Warren, in developing customized solutions for clients' financial plans. McKenna addresses client questions and identifies solutions for specific account needs.

McKenna holds the College of Financial Planning Designation as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. She graduated from the Business Honors program at Mercy College, magna cum laude, where she studied Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing.

McKenna resides in the lively neighborhood of East Village in New York City. In her spare time, she enjoys learning about wine, hiking and practicing reformer Pilates. McKenna recently summited Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, and Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York State. She has an affinity for nature-- both outdoors and indoors as she is the proud parent of many houseplants.

She gives back to her community by volunteering for Cards for Kids and Virtual Enterprise International (VEI).
- Mercy College Business Honors, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, magna cum laude: 2015 - 2018
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019
Michael Pear

Client Associate
View bio
- CA
- CT
- FL
- IL
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- VA
Michael joined UBS in 2020 and is a Registered Client Service Associate for The Warren Group. Michael plays an integral role in providing an exceptional level of service in order to satisfy the sophisticated financial needs of clients. He also directly addresses client questions in real-time, identifying solutions tailored to meet specific account needs.

Michael holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. He graduated from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, magna cum laude, where he studied Finance with a concentration in Value Investing. Michael was a member of the Fordham Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) where he undertook the role of Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Fixed Income sector.

Michael combines his passion for giving back to children in the community with his love for hockey as a volunteer with the UBS Hockey Team's joint initiative with 43 Oak Foundation. This special youth ice hockey organization makes it their mission to help underrepresented, diverse student athletes pursue their academic and hockey dreams. Michael is an active participant in the UBS Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility programs as well as the UBS Young Professionals Network.

Michael resides in Ridgewood, NJ and in his spare time he enjoys playing men’s league ice hockey, guitar and golf. He is a member of Arcola Country Club in Paramus, NJ.
- Fordham Gabelli School of Business, Bachelor of Science, Finance with a concentration in Value Investing, magna cum laude: 2017 - 2021
1285 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10019

Brad Dillon

Executive Director

Senior Wealth Strategist - Advanced Planning

View bio

Introduction

Brad works with ultra-high net worth families, helping them achieve their tax, estate planning, and philanthropic objectives. Brad focuses on developing and implementing creative and comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that align with clients' wishes. He reviews clients' tax and estate planning documents to ensure that each plan accurately and holistically reflects the family's philosophy and needs while maximizing tax efficiency.

Professional History

Prior to joining UBS in January 2020, Brad worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, where he advised families on their tax and estate planning objectives. Brad began his career in private legal practice, most recently at Milbank in New York City, where he practiced in the firm's trusts and estates department. Brad is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where he teaches courses on trusts and estates.

Education

Brad earned a B.A. in mathematics and philosophy from Indiana University (summa cum laude), a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law Review, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from NYU School of Law.

Publications, Speeches, and Media

Brad is a frequent lecturer and author. He has published several articles on tax and estate planning in industry-leading journals, such as Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, and Trusts & Estates Magazine. He has given dozens of lectures to lawyer and non-lawyer audiences throughout the United States, including for the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and various tax conferences. In addition, Brad is regularly quoted on tax and estate planning issues in the news media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and Barron's.
Christine Cronin

Managing Director

Head of Tailored Lending East

View bio

Global Wealth Management Americas Banking Group
Christine Cronin leads the Tailored Lending Team, East team and focuses on marketing and structuring of tailored lending solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.

Professional History

Christine is a Managing Director within the Tailored Lending Unit within Global Wealth Management reporting to Anthony D'Andrea where she partners with Steve Marotta in developing the tailored lending business. Christine has in excess of 22 years of experience in the financial services of which 21 were spent in the private bank lending business. Christine joined UBS from Credit Suisse where she served as a Regional Lending Specialist for 5 ½ years. Prior to Credit Suisse she held roles within the Private Bank at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank.

Education

Christine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics-Finance from Bentley University and her MBA in Investment Management from Pace University.

Licenses and Certifications

Series 7
Series 24
Series 66
Matthew Fleming

Executive Director

Structured Solutions Consultant

View bio

OTC Equity Solutions Group

Professional History

Matt is an Executive Director in the OTC Equity Solutions Group and focuses on the marketing and structuring of over-the-counter equity derivative solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. Working with holders of concentrated single stocks, he helps clients think through the various hedging and monetization alternatives available to reduce risk, generate liquidity and enhance yield on these positions.

Before joining UBS in 2019, Matt spent five years at Goldman Sachs as a senior member of the Equity Solutions Group within Private Wealth Management, focusing on providing bespoke investment and risk management solutions to the ultra-high net worth space, including concentrated stock hedging solutions and structured investments. Prior to Goldman Sachs, he was one of four founding partners at Varick Asset Management, a derivatives asset management firm, and was responsible for product development and marketing of the firm's investment offerings. Prior to that, he was a Director in the Investor Solutions group at Barclays Capital and served as the senior marketer for over-the-counter derivatives and structured investments for family offices, high net worth investors, private banks and registered investment advisors. Matt spent the first ten years of his career at Lehman Brothers, where he was a Senior Vice President in the Structured Equity Solutions group, running the firm's single stock risk management business.

Education

Matt received his B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University and his M.B.A. from the NYU Stern School of Business. He holds his Series 7 and 63 licenses.

A focus on personalized access and service

Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

Business transition and succession planning

Estate planning strategies

Family offices

Our Process

No one wants to outlive their money.
But you also don’t want to live with untapped potential.

A wasted resource is one that simply isn’t used. One of the things we pride ourselves on is helping our clients not only take care of their loved ones now and later, but recognize their potential for impact and influence through charitable giving and fueling causes aligned with the causes they’re most passionate about.

Who we work with

With the attention of a boutique family office and access to resources across the firm, we offer select clients comprehensive services that look well beyond their investment needs.

Multigenerational families. Managing wealth spanning many generations requires a careful approach. As your Private Wealth Advisors, we have the experience and strategies to help address these challenges.
Corporate executives. Our team brings discipline and strategic planning during your wealth-building years as well as when the time comes to transition out of corporate life.
Entrepreneurs. We will introduce you to an extensive network of professionals and the right investment relationships to provide innovative yet pragmatic solutions.

Philanthropy

Selling your business: Proceed with passion

UBS Business Transition Services can help unlock the possibilities

Too many business owners don't plan in advance for when they’re ready to exit. We can provide guidance, along with UBS Business Transition Services, to help you prepare early for the transition and what comes next.

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A global leader in wealth management

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In invested assets globally
As of 06/30/2022

51 countries

Our global footprint

Global leader

UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

Tailored wealth advice

Experience that inspires confidence

Pursuing your goals together

David Warren

Michele Fritz

Mckenna Niell, CRPC®

Michael Pear

Brad Dillon

Christine Cronin

Matthew Fleming