Experience

Makes all the difference

We take a financial plan-based approach with our clients, taking time to understand your unique situation. We aim to deliver valuable advice and exceptional service, and to give our clients a personalized experience you would recommend to your family and friends.

To help our clients achieve their financial goals, we offer intuitive wealth planning and advice that is tailored to meet your unique needs. We offer a broad range of capabilities and services that are adaptable to changes in your lives and empower you to make your financial goals a reality.

With a combined 45 years of experience in the financial services industry, we have successfully managed money through the challenges in bear markets and opportunities in bull markets, while remaining focused on our clients best interests. We are committed to partnering with you so we can consistently deliver valuable advice and exceptional service with a personal touch that gives you the confidence to achieve each of your individual financial goals and help you enjoy the lifestyle you have worked so hard to earn.

Russell J. Weber, CFP, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.

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

Education

  • Western Maryland College, B.S. Economics and Business Administration

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
307 International Circle
4th Floor
Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Email Me

russell.j.weber@ubs.com
Russell J. Weber, CFP, CEPA
307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030

Ariana Shaffer, CFP, CIMA, AWMA

Account Vice President

Financial Advisor

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.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI
  • WV

Education

  • Johns Hopkins University, B.S. Economics; B.S. Cognitive Science

Credentials

  • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst
307 International Circle
4th Floor
Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Email Me

ariana.waitkavicz@ubs.com
Ariana Shaffer, CFP, CIMA, AWMA
307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030

Meredith Mighty, CDFA

Wealth Strategy Associate

Meredith Mighty is a wealth strategist with The Weber Group at UBS Financial. With a background in institutional fund analysis and management, family office services, and trust administration, she brings a diverse set of skills and experience. Meredith began in research and project management at Legg Mason Capital Management, worked at a private family office, and served as an investment officer at Argent Financial Group. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Emory University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. In addition, she has earned both the AIF (Accredited Investment Fiduciary) designation as well as the CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) designation. Meredith volunteers her time with Junior League of Baltimore. AIF designation does not imply assumption of fiduciary responsibility

Registered States:
  • MD

Credentials

  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
307 International Circle
4th Floor
Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Email Me

meredith.mighty@ubs.com
Meredith Mighty, CDFA
307 International Circle,Hunt Valley,MD,21030

Kim Barefoot

Client Associate

307 International Circle
4th Floor
Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Email Me

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

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