Experience

Makes all the difference

You’ve worked hard for your assets. And now you want to preserve those assets so they can continue to work hard for you and your family. Finding the right solutions through careful planning, as well as ongoing professional portfolio management and monitoring, is essential to your financial welfare. The Willenbrock Group at UBS provides a personal relationship in an increasingly impersonal world. No matter what the markets doing, we will help you invest wisely at a risk level that is comfortable for you.

Tad Willenbrock, CIMA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Tad has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and is a graduate of the Executive Education Program at the Wharton Business School, is a member of the Investment Management Association (IMCA), and has received the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.

He began his career as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in 1984. From 1988 until 1994, Tad held the position of Assistant Branch Manager in the downtown office. From 1990 to the present, he has held a position as an arbitration panelist for the New York Stock Exchange.

He joined the Wealth Management Division of UBS Financial Services in 2009 as a Senior Vice President. Tad is among a small number of UBS Financial Advisors who have earned the designation of “Wealth Advisor,” and has also been recognized with the "Senior Portfolio Manager" title. As a Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager, Tad has extensive access to various specialists, scarce resources and select offerings necessary to serve high net worth clients.

Tad graduated with a B.S., Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 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.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.
  • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

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

  • University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, B.S. Business Administration
4600 South Ulster Street
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237

Email Me

tad.willenbrock@ubs.com
Tad Willenbrock, CIMA
4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237

Elizabeth Willenbrock

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Wealth Advisor

Elizabeth has been in the financial services industry for over 40 years. She began her career as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in 1984.

While at Morgan Stanley, she completed the requirements to become a designated Retirement Planning Specialist. She joined the Wealth Management Division of UBS Financial Services in 2009 as a Senior Vice President.

She is a graduate of the Executive Education Program at the Wharton Business School. She also holds the designation of Wealth Advisor. She earned a B.S. Degree in business administration from Arizona State University.

Tad and Elizabeth have two sons and enjoy being involved in the Denver community. They are proud to partner with UBS in supporting numerous charities.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.

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

  • Arizona State University, B.S. Business Administration

Credentials

  • Wealth Advisor
4600 South Ulster Street
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237

Email Me

elizabeth.willenbrock@ubs.com
Elizabeth Willenbrock
4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237

Scott Ansel

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Scott is a Wealth Advisor focusing on fixed income securities. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Scott began his career in the financial services industry by specializing in municipal bonds and bond portfolios with Piper Jaffray. Upon the acquisition of Piper by UBS in 2006, Scott continued working with municipalities, non-profit organizations, as well as families to assist in private banking activities and investment strategies. Now a Wealth Advisor, Scott has been assisting families for the past 33 years with preparing for and transitioning into retirement, in addition to managing reserve accounts for numerous Home Owner's Associations around Colorado.

Outside of the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelle, and is the proud father of two children. His hobbies include golfing, running, skiing, reading, and giving back to the community through philanthropic pursuits.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The 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.

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

4600 South Ulster Street
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237

Email Me

scott.ansel@ubs.com
Scott Ansel
4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237

Adam Ness, CRPC®, AWMA®

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Adam is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate on The Willenbrock Group team at UBS, providing thoughtful, comprehensive advice for clients on the development as well as ongoing monitoring of their financial plans and wealth management strategies.  Prior to joining UBS, Adam began his career as an advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Colorado Springs.  He holds his Series 7, Series 66, Colorado Health/Life/VA insurance licenses, as well as the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA®) designation and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™SM (CRPC®) accreditation.

Born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri, Adam earned his degree in Psychology & Management from the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio, where he also served as President of Sigma Nu fraternity.  Upon graduation, Adam moved to Colorado in early 2016, and has since been joined by his parents, older sister, brother-in-law, and nephews.

Outside of the office, he enjoys hiking with his wife, Valerie, golfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, fly fishing, SCUBA diving, and playing with his Golden Retriever, Hobbes.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WY

Education

  • Miami University (OH), B.S. Psychology and Management: 2011 - 2015

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
  • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Education planning
Legacy planning
Long-term care planning
Retirement planning
Retirement Plan consulting
4600 South Ulster Street
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237

Email Me

adam.ness@ubs.com
Adam Ness, CRPC®, AWMA®
4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237

Barbara Adams

Client Associate

Barb brings more than 20 years of executive-level administrative and human resources experience to the Willenbrock Group. A Series 7 license holder, she has been an integral part of the team for five years, building trusted relationships with clients and helping ensure their needs are understood and met with attentive, personalized service.

Before joining UBS, Barb spent much of her career as a human resources director, where she developed a strong foundation in relationship management, organizational support, and thoughtful problem-solving. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to helping others continue to shape the care she provides to clients and colleagues.

A third-generation Colorado native, Barb enjoys spending time with her young grandchildren, gardening and canning, playing the piano, and hiking in the mountains. Her deep Colorado roots and appreciation for family and community bring a warm, personal perspective to her work.

Registered States:
  • CO

Credentials

  • Series 7 license
4600 South Ulster Street
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237

Email Me

barbara.adams@ubs.com
Barbara Adams
4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237

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