Consulting for retirement plans and organizations.

Managing multigenerational wealth

Trillium Partners

Financial advisory services for individuals and institutions

When it comes to your family, your employees or your organization, you have important goals and specific concerns. You need the guidance of an experienced advisor or Institutional Consultant, backed by the resources of a global wealth manager.

Whether you are a wealth management client or an institutional plan sponsor, Trillium Partners operates under the golden rule: your success is our success. The core focus of our team is our clients, and we strive to help them reach their goals.

Our team can address a broad scope of sophisticated financial needs while offering high-touch client service. We draw on our own knowledge and industry designations, as well as the full capabilities of UBS, to design creative strategies that reflect your unique situation.

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Pursuing your goals together

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.

  • Harris Gignilliat Profile Photo

    Harris Gignilliat, CIMA, CRPS, C(k)P

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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    Harris works with institutional clients to provide financial benefits to members and employees. He specializes in the complexities of trusteed assets and provides sophisticated advice for individuals and fiduciaries. As an Adjunct Instructor for Augusta University, he teaches courses to students and professors. He also leads seminars at colleges, trade organizations and district meetings.

    Harris is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and serves as a partner of Trillium Partners after joining in 2000. He has earned numerous prestigious industry certifications, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from the Wharton School of Business and the Chartered Retirement Plans designation from the College for Financial Planning. Additionally, Harris has attained a PlanSuccess Certification in Behavioral Finance from the Center of Behavioral Finance.

    Outside of work, Harris volunteers his time and resources to Habitat for Humanity, the Ron Clark Academy, the Atlanta Mission, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2015
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 50 Institutional Consultants, 2020The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4. 
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

    • University of Georgia
    • Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    Retirement planning
    Retirement Plan consulting
    3560 Lenox Rd NE
    28th Floor
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    harris.gignilliat@ubs.com
    Harris Gignilliat, CIMA, CRPS, C(k)P
    3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
  •  Laura Wellon Profile Photo

    Laura Wellon, CEPA, PMP

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • UT
    • VA
    • WA

    Laura joined UBS in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Leveraging her natural strengths of listening and problem solving, she offers highly personalized service. She specializes in helping clients who are 'suddenly single': divorced or widowed, and couples entering retirement. By putting herself in the client’s shoes, Laura is able to provide customized solutions to help them meet their goals. Her passion for personal, tailored service and ability to efficiently handle specific needs help set her and the team apart. Dedicated to providing holistic financial and retirement planning for complex situations, Laura helps with all facets of a client’s financial picture.

    Laura holds the Certified Exit Planner® (CEPA®) designation and seeks to help business owners and their families benefit from their lives’ work. Within the firm, she is a Portfolio Management Professional (PMP®). In addition to these achievements, Laura holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Georgia. Laura has been recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for the state of Georgia, Forbes Top 200 Women Wealth Advisors, Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors, and Working Mother Magazine's Top Wealth Advisor Moms. 

    Laura serves as chairman of the board for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s legacy advisor board. She is also actively involved with organizations such as the MIT AgeLab, Arete, Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), The Women's Collective advisory board, and the Atlanta Athletic Club (AAC) Finance Committee. She and her husband, Rob, have four children— Parks, Tyler, Porter and Carson—and make their home in Peachtree Corners, GA. Her passions outside of work include playing tennis, reading, CrossFit, and spending time with her family on Lake Oconee.

    • Barron's Top 100 Women Advisors, 2015The Barron's rating is awarded annually in June and is based on information from the Q1 of the award year.
    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
    • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2021The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.
    • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • University of Georgia, B.S. Psychology
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    3560 Lenox Rd NE
    28th Floor
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    laura.wellon@ubs.com
    Laura Wellon, CEPA, PMP
    3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
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    Cheryl L. Fairbanks, CTFA, CDFA®

    Financial Advisor

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    Cheryl joins us from Wilmington Trust where she spent the past 15 years, most
    recently as a Wealth Advisor. With over 20 years of industry experience, she also has experience
    as a Portfolio Officer at BNY Mellon under her belt. Cheryl is a Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor
    and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Over the next couple of months, Cheryl will be integrating herself into our team and pursuing her industry licensing exams. 


    During her time as a Wealth Advisor, Cheryl worked closely with clients to provide the highest
    level of service. She focused on developing close relationships with clients, including assisting
    and preparing the next generation of family stewards. She acted as a liaison between her clients
    and their other trusted professional advisors, creating a better and more efficient experience for
    all. Cheryl strives to deliver personalized financial and fiduciary advice through anticipating the
    unique circumstances of every individual, family, or institutional business client.


    Cheryl is an Atlanta Native through and through and attended the Southern Polytechnic State
    University. She has a passion for her philanthropic endeavors and volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, including the Special Olympics of Georgia, the US Special Olympics, and
    the Atlanta Humane Society. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her two
    sons and 2-year old dog, Piper.

        • Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor
        • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
        3560 Lenox Rd NE
        28th Floor
        Atlanta, GA 30326
        cheryl.fairbanks@ubs.com
        Cheryl L. Fairbanks, CTFA, CDFA®
        3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
      • Justin Patteson Profile Photo

        Justin Patteson, CFP, CPWA

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

        CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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        Originally from NC, Justin moved to Atlanta and joined UBS in 2006. Through his 18 years in the financial services industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to serve clients. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) professional and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) professional. Justin is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. Economics and B.A. Management and Society. He holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.

        Justin develops and builds relationships with high net worth individuals and families. The foundation for these relationships is built through listening and understanding the uniqueness of each client’s needs and circumstances. He provides comprehensive financial planning as a service to bring all aspects of their lives together. In addition to financial planning Justin specializes in asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk management, and investment manager selection and evaluation.

        Justin, his wife and three children reside in Atlanta with their black lab. Outside of the office he enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He also volunteers his time as a coach for his kids’ sports teams.

          • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. Economics, B.A. Management and Society
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          • Private Wealth Advisor
          3560 Lenox Rd NE
          28th Floor
          Atlanta, GA 30326
          justin.patteson@ubs.com
          Justin Patteson, CFP, CPWA
          3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
        • Elizabeth Johnson Profile Photo

          Elizabeth C. Johnson, CFP, CFS, CRPS

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

          CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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          Betsy is a native of Atlanta and joined Trillium Partners in 2010. Betsy works with high net worth individuals and families by helping them manage every aspect of their financial picture. As a  CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Betsy develops and maintains comprehensive financial plans. Betsy customizes each plan for each client, taking into account their unique situation, goals, and needs. She plays an essential role in onboarding new clients, and servicing important long-standing relationships. Betsy also lends her expertise by providing education to our 401(k) plan participants. In addition to earning her CFP® from the University of Georgia, she attained the Certified Fund Specialist (CFS®) designation from the Institute of Business and Finance. Outside of work, Betsy enjoys spending time with her husband Steve and their son, Warren. Betsy serves on the Primrose Parent's Advisory Council and is passionate about multiple local charities, including the Humane Society of Forsyth County.

              • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
              • Certified Fund Specialist®
              • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
              3560 Lenox Rd NE
              28th Floor
              Atlanta, GA 30326
              elizabeth.johnson@ubs.com
              Elizabeth C. Johnson, CFP, CFS, CRPS
              3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
            • Cory Sellers Profile Photo

              Cory Sellers, CFP, CRPS

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

              Institutional Analyst, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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              Cory works with institutional clients to address communication needs, including employee education, retirement transitions and executive financial planning. As part of the team, he helps provide personalized service and investment management experience. With complicated benefits packages, there can be potential for complex tax consequences and plans sponsors need specialized advice. After spending 6 years as a public accountant, Cory joined UBS. He has experience in multiple areas including corporate & non-profit audits, individual, entity, trust, and estate taxation. Cory has earned the  CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation, the Chartered Retirement Plans designation from the College for Financial Planning and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Georgia. He received his B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting) as well as his Master of Accountancy from Auburn University. Outside of work, Cory is an active leader in his church where he serves as the music leader for Sunday services. Cory and his wife, Carrie, live in Dunwoody, GA with their three children Nathan, Evelyn and Caleb.

                • Auburn University, BS in Business Administration (Accounting)
                • Auburn University, Master of Accountancy
                • Institutional Analyst, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
                • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
                • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
                3560 Lenox Rd NE
                28th Floor
                Atlanta, GA 30326
                cory.sellers@ubs.com
                Cory Sellers, CFP, CRPS
                3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
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                Julie Holton

                Team Administrator

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                Julie started her career in 1985 at Essex Company, later bought by J.C.
                Bradford & Co., in her hometown of Macon, GA. She was known as the "Bond Girl" as she
                spent her early days in municipal bond trading and underwriting. J.C. Bradford & Co. would
                later be acquired by PaineWebber, which then was acquired by UBS Financial Services.


                In 2008 Julie came to Atlanta as a Sales Manager for all the UBS offices in Georgia and then
                became the Assistant Complex Manager of UBS in Atlanta. This was followed by her move to
                Charleston, SC in 2012 where she managed two local branches for UBS. Julie later
                transitioned into the Asset Management & Distribution side of the financial industry but
                missed working with advisors and helping clients with their goals. This led her to her next
                career transition where Julie spent the past two years as a Regional Business Development and
                Teaming Coach at Janney Montgomery Scott prior to returning home and joining UBS once
                again as a member of the Trillium Team.


                Julie earned her BBA from Georgia College and State University and has been in the industry
                for 38 years. She plans to use her experience, and skills as a Pareto Certified Coach, to assist
                our team in delivering the best client experience and service to our clients. Outside of work,
                Julie cheers for the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys spending time with
                her family, which includes four grandchildren.

                      3560 Lenox Rd NE
                      28th Floor
                      Atlanta, GA 30326
                      julie.holton@ubs.com
                      Julie Holton
                      3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
                    •  Karen Dozier Profile Photo

                      Karen Dozier

                      Client Associate

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                        Karen joined UBS in 2016 and has over 17 years of financial industry experience, along with 25 years in retail management, sales, training, and event planning. After attending The American College for Applied Arts for Fashion Merchandising, Karen went on to work for luxury retailers – Christian Dior, Estee Lauder, and Neiman Marcus. As an accomplished professional and a proven facilitator, Karen sets high standards and expectations for both the Wealth Management and Institutional Consulting sides of our team, by providing white glove treatment to our clients in a timely, friendly, and proactive manner. Karen is a bibliophile of historical fiction and non-fiction and an avid history buff who enjoys spending time with her husband Calvin, their two children, their three awesome grandchildren, and any beach with a sunset.

                          • The American College for Applied Arts, Fashion Merchandising
                            3560 Lenox Rd NE
                            28th Floor
                            Atlanta, GA 30326
                            karen.dozier@ubs.com
                            Karen Dozier
                            3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
                          • Jasmine

                            Jasmine Guerra

                            Client Associate

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                            • VA
                            • WA
                            • WI

                            Jasmine began her career at UBS in June 2021 as a client service associate. She is a recent graduate from Georgia Southern University where she was a Parker Business Scholar and graduated with two BBA degrees in Finance and Business Management. She now holds her Series 7 and 66 licenses, as is currently a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 candidate. As a Client Service associate, Jasmine works closely with the advisors and team to make the investment process as smooth as possible all while building relationships with clients by anticipating their needs, solving problems, and delivering exceptional service. In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys visiting gardens, going to art museums, and spending time with her friends and family. She is also very passionate about spreading financial literacy to underserved communities.

                                  3560 Lenox Rd NE
                                  28th Floor
                                  Atlanta, GA 30326
                                  jasmine.guerra@ubs.com
                                  Jasmine Guerra
                                  3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326
                                • Austin king

                                  Austin Byers-King, CRPS

                                  Client Associate

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                                  Austin is a recent graduate of The University of Tennessee, where he graduated with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. He currently holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses, is a Licensed Insurance Agent in the state of Georgia and also currently holds Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designation. In addition to his professional education, Austin also participates in the community as a member of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) and ForbesBLK. If you are familiar with Austin you already know that he is very passionate about teaching financial literacy and creating more equitable economies in underserved communities. He also enjoys studying investment markets and publishing interesting economic concepts in a way that is digestible for the masses.

                                   

                                    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.A. Economics
                                    • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                                    3560 Lenox Rd NE
                                    28th Floor
                                    Atlanta, GA 30326
                                    austin.byersking@ubs.com
                                    Austin Byers-King, CRPS
                                    3560 Lenox Rd NE,Atlanta,GA,30326

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