Managing Director–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
David is a Managing Director with UBS Private Wealth Management. Originally from New Zealand, he attended Auckland University where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce. David began his career in New York City 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.
His business is focused on identifying 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 moved from New York City to Miami in 2021. 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.
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Team Administrator
With an unshakeable credo and philosophy of commitment to service, Michael leads the Warren Group as a Director with dedication to improving our clients' financial lives. This is accomplished by living out our purpose every day; connecting people for a better world.
Michael is a finance and securities professional with a background in Private Wealth Management and Risk Management. Building on this experience, Michael earned a Master of Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill in addition to being Six Sigma certified. Michael is Series 7, 66, 9 and 10 licensed and registered in multiple states across the nation.
In his free time, Michael enjoys boating, flying planes, and the arts. Michael is passionate about giving back to the community and is involved in the UBS Optima fund, Walk for Wishes, the Chapman Foundation, and formerly was on the Board of the Mint Museum, YAMS and Guys with Ties.
Client Associate
Bertha joins the Warren Group as a Client Service Associate with over five years of financial services operations experience. She began her financial career at Bank of America’s Private Bank working with ultra-high net worth clients. Prior to working in finance, Bertha was a paralegal with a private law firm.
Her primary role is ensuring the team provides a world class client experience by overseeing client relations and facilitating proper execution of administrative processes. Bertha has extensive experience in financial planning, Trusts, and facilitating complex financial transactions.
Bertha was born and raised in Miami, Florida to Cuban and Honduran parents. Her diverse background has ultimately cultivated a desire to learn about different cultures, leading to solo travel excursions beginning in 2016. To date, Bertha has travelled to over fifteen countries and plans to continue to grow that number.