Clarity for where you are. Confidence for what comes next.

Intentional planning, built around you.

Your life doesn't stand still

You have your focus where it matters—your work, your family, and the decisions shaping what comes next.
Your planning should keep up.

At The Weber Group, we work with individuals and families to bring clarity and structure to the opportunities and challenges that come with an evolving financial life. We start by listening—understanding your priorities, your concerns, and what you’re building toward—so every recommendation reflects your situation.

Whether you’re preparing for a transition, exiting a business, planning for legacy, or navigating a shift in your financial life, we provide thoughtful guidance designed around you. Our goal is to help you make confident decisions at every stage, supporting you and your family over time.

Many of the individuals and families we work with are navigating moments of change, opportunity, or increasing complexity.

We work closely with:

  • Individuals and families approaching or in retirement looking to turn what they’ve built into dependable income, simplify complexity, and make confident decisions for themselves and future generations
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs managing growth, transitions, liquidity events, and the relationship between their business and personal wealth
  • Women navigating significant financial transitions whether through career evolution, business ownership, or life events such as divorce, loss, or inheritance—seeking clarity, organization, and a steady partner in decision-making
  • Athletes and entertainers at all stages of their careers establishing financial security, navigating NIL opportunities, managing variable income, and planning for life beyond peak earning years

Whether you're preparing for retirement, navigating a major transition, or planning for future generations, we provide personalized guidance to help you make confident financial decisions at every stage of life.

- Russ Weber

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We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

  • Russell J. Weber

    Russell J. Weber, CFP, CEPA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Insight grounded in experience

    Russell is a seasoned financial advisor with over 31 years of experience guiding clients through every stage of their financial journey.  A graduate of Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), he earned a dual major in Business Administration and Economics with a minor in Mathematics in 1993. 

    Credentials that build confidence 

    As both a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Russell specializes in working with high-net-worth families and business owners, providing multigenerational strategies that align wealth with purpose and legacy.  His approach combines deep technical knowledge with a personalized, relationship-driven philosophy.

    Outside of UBS

    Russell is a dedicated member of the community and serves on the Board of Trustees at the Friends School of Baltimore.  He and his wife, Keri, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents to their daughter, Analiese, and son, Hudson.

    Outside of his work, Russell, is an avid fly fisherman, golfer, and cyclist, and he cherishes time spent with his family.  He maintains a personal apiary and has been a passionate beekeeper for over a decade.

     

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.

    • Western Maryland College, B.S. Economics and Business Administration
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    307 International Circle
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    Hunt Valley, MD 21030
    russell.j.weber@ubs.com
    Russell J. Weber, CFP, CEPA
    307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030
  • Ariana Waitkavicz

    Ariana Waitkavicz, CFP, CIMA

    Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Insight grounded in experience

    In a practice focused on tailoring recommendations to each client’s specific situation, Ariana specializes in identifying individual needs and the solutions to meet those needs. She understands how to bring in the right resources to execute on a plan, and how to adapt to the needs of the individual and the changing circumstances in their lives. Drawing on experience from her previous role as a UBS Wealth Planning Associate, she concentrates on all levels of planning.

    Growing up, Ariana’s mother consistently stressed the importance of financial education and being financially secure for the short and long term. The opportunity to help people with their own financial journeys, so that they are able to achieve what is most important in their lives, is what motivates Ariana in her work. She fuels her motivation with the discipline and perseverance she learned from her time as a competitive swimmer.

    Credentials that build confidence

    Ariana joined UBS in 2017 as a Wealth Planning Associate for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Since June of 2019, she has been a Financial Advisor with The Weber Group.

    She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the AWMA® designation. She also maintains her life and health insurance licenses along with her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

    Ariana graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in 2017 with a double major in Economics and Cognitive Science. Her work in various industries sharpened the communication and problem-solving skills she puts to use for The Weber Group’s clients.

    Outside of UBS

    Ariana swam competitively for 13 years, and still has a deep interest in any activity that involves being on or in the water. Recently she has also discovered a passion for spin class, and she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

    It’s also important for Ariana to give back to her alma mater, The Johns Hopkins University, where she recently joined the alumni council.

      • Johns Hopkins University, B.S. Economics; B.S. Cognitive Science
      • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst
      307 International Circle
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      Hunt Valley, MD 21030
      ariana.waitkavicz@ubs.com
      Ariana Waitkavicz, CFP, CIMA
      307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030
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      Client Associate

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              307 International Circle
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              Hunt Valley, MD 21030
              kim.barefoot@ubs.com
              Kim Barefoot
              307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030

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