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We make a real impact in the lives of our clients by guiding them through major life events and helping them preserve and pass on their wealth. Our customized approach focuses on thoughtful financial planning and wealth management that looks beyond your investments and encompasses all aspects of your financial life.

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.

  • James C. Riley Profile Picture

    James C. Riley, CRPC, CEPA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Jim serves as a Senior Partner for Newport Center Wealth Management.  He has worked in the financial services industry since 1991 and has been managing private client wealth since 1994.  Jim worked at Merrill Lynch for over 20 years as a Senior Financial Advisor and prior to that he worked as an accountant with one of the largest CPA firms in the country. Jim is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach with studies in communications, accounting, and finance.  He also served over four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. Jim is a sportsman and enjoys hiking and spending time in the great-outdoors.  He also enjoys, trail running, mountain biking, and serving his community. 

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

    • California State University, Long Beach, Studies in Communications, Accounting, and Finance
    • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
    • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
    Lending services
    Financial planning
    Estate planning strategies
    Exit planning
    Investing
    Alternative investments
    Multi-generational families
    Business owners
    888 San Clemente Drive
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    James C. Riley, CRPC, CEPA
    888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
  • Travis

    Travis L. Smith, CFP, CEPA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Travis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional focusing on the team’s overall strategy and implementing various wealth management strategies for clients of Newport Center Wealth Management. His holistic approach to integrative financial planning strives to provide clients with confidence and peace of mind. He helps clients achieve their most cherished goals throughout the phases of wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution during and after life.

    Travis began his career in the commercial real estate industry as an industrial and office broker representing property owners and businesses in their real estate needs. In 2011 he joined his father, Steve, at Merrill Lynch and formed the Smith Group before later joining UBS in 2016. Travis received a Division 1 scholarship to play basketball at the University of San Diego and graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in real estate.

    Travis currently resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife Lena, their daughter and son, and their two English Cream Golden Retrievers. He enjoys the great outdoors and staying active, sporting events, traveling, reading, and spending time with his friends and family. 

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

      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      888 San Clemente Drive
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      travis.l.smith@ubs.com
      Travis L. Smith, CFP, CEPA
      888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
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      Adam Koyanagi, CFP, CRPS, CEPA

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Adam has been a professional in the financial services industry since 2001. With a wealth of experience, Adam and his team have honed a process-driven approach to wealth management, placing financial planning at the heart of their practice. Understanding that clients' lives evolve and their needs change, Adam believes in providing holistic and personalized financial planning to instill the confidence necessary for pursuing their life goals.

      Adam holds a degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton, and is a firm believer in lifelong learning. He has achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ professional designations and continues to expand his knowledge through additional education from institutions such as UCI and Yale.

      Beyond his professional endeavors, Adam finds joy in spending time with his wife, Angie, and their dog, Blue. His hobbies include reading, woodworking, golf, and various other interests outside the office. Adam actively contributes to the community and currently serves on the Finance and Investment Committee for the Philanthropic Foundation at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). He is a past president of the CSUF alumni association and has lent support to children's charities focused on current and former foster youth.

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

      • California State University, Fullerton , B.A. in Business Administration
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      Financial planning
      Retirement planning
      Estate planning strategies
      Exit planning
      Investing
      Alternative investments
      Multi-generational families
      Business owners
      888 San Clemente Drive
      Suite 300
      Newport Beach, CA 92660
      adam.koyanagi@ubs.com
      Adam Koyanagi, CFP, CRPS, CEPA
      888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
    • Steve

      Steven L. Smith

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Steve began his career in the financial services industry in 1981 as a pension advisor and became a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in 1983. He brings more than 40 years of financial and wealth management experience to Newport Center Wealth Management. Areas of focus include retirement and income planning, tax advantaged strategies, estate planning services - wealth structuring, transfer, and gifting.

      Steve received a Division 1 scholarship to play football at Utah State and later graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance. He lives in San Clemente, California with his wife. He has four sons and seven grandchildren. He enjoys beach time with family and friends, riding his bike and walking the beach trail, serving his community, and is an avid sports fan.

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

          888 San Clemente Drive
          Suite 300
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          steve.l.smith@ubs.com
          Steven L. Smith
          888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
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          Dean Riley, CEPA, CRPC

          Account Vice President

          Financial Advisor

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          Dean started working as a Financial Advisor in the Intergenerational Advisor Program (IGAP) in July 2021 at UBS’s Weehawken, NJ office. Before joining UBS, he worked in Commercial Real Estate at Lee & Associates for three years, specializing in the central Los Angeles Market. Dean is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and enjoyed his free time skiing and spending time in the mountains of Colorado. Dean and his wife live in Newport Beach and enjoy skiing, hiking, and spending time in the outdoors.

           

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

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          • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
          • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
          Lending services
          Financial planning
          Investing
          Structured products
          Multi-generational families
          Entrepreneurs
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          Securities-backed lending
          888 San Clemente Drive
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          dean.riley@ubs.com
          Dean Riley, CEPA, CRPC
          888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
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          Casey T. Williams, CFP, CEPA, CRPC

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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          Casey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who focuses on wealth management and planning, as well as overseeing the day-to-day team management and operational service for clients of Newport Center Wealth Management. Casey has over 16 years of industry experience and began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2007 and began working with Steve in 2008.

          With his passion for helping clients achieve financial security, Casey is committed to providing personalized solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. He understands the importance of building long-lasting relationships with clients based on trust and communication and always strives to deliver exceptional service using a goals-based approach.

          Casey graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy while focusing on business ethics and law. He lives in Rancho Santa Margarita, California with his wife and daughter, Amanda and Avery, and two rescue dogs. In addition to his professional life, he enjoys playing guitar, playing soccer, reading, and spending quality time with his family.

              • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
              • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
              888 San Clemente Drive
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              casey.williams@ubs.com
              Casey T. Williams, CFP, CEPA, CRPC
              888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
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              Karin L. Jackman

              Authorized Officer

              Wealth Management Associate

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              Karin focuses on the administrative side of the business and providing excellent service to both clients and the team. With a full license and extensive experience in financial services, she brings a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for helping clients and building relationships. She has been married to her husband for 25 years and has raised two wonderful sons. Outside of the office, Karin enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

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                    Lending services
                    Cash management
                    Securities-backed lending
                    Multi-generational families
                    Business owners
                    Professionals
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                    karin.jackman@ubs.com
                    Karin L. Jackman
                    888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
                  • Roubina

                    Roubina Kurkjian

                    NMLS #947868

                    Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

                    Roubina Kurkjian joined UBS Bank USA in 2016 and she is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Orange County Market.

                    Roubina has an extensive background in relationship banking. She is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

                    Professional history

                    Roubina began her career in financial services in 1998. Prior to joining UBS, Roubina was most recently a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.

                    Education and personal information

                    In Roubina’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker her NMLS # is 637447. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, and California Insurance license . She also holds a B.S in Business Management and Operations Management from California State University Long Beach.

                    Outside of the office, Roubina currently lives in Cowan Heights, California with her husband and two children.

                    Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender

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                    Product Specialist OneBank Coverage

                  • Christopher Bryan

                    Executive Director

                    Western Division Head, Portfolio Advisory Group

                    Chris is responsible for articulating and delivering comprehensive, research-driven
                    advice to UBS's ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients. Leveraging the global
                    resources of the firm, he specializes in asset allocation and portfolio construction
                    including customized, product neutral solutions across all asset classes to meet
                    their financial goals.

                    Professional History

                    Currently serving as the Western Division Head, Chris has over twenty-five years of
                    experience within the Financial Services Industry, twenty-three of those at UBS. He
                    has held various roles at UBS including: Product Management and Development,
                    Sales Support, Branch Management and Direct Sales. For the past 14 years he has
                    served as a Senior Portfolio Strategist for the Portfolio Advisory Group servicing the
                    firms UHNW clients.

                    In 2013, he completed the UBS Americas Ascent Program and in 2021 the UBS
                    Leading the Future Program - targeted cross-business top talent programs aiming
                    to develop high potential talent and future leaders in the organization. Also, in
                    2020 he achieved the UBS Wealth Management Americas Sales Leadership
                    Excellence Award.

                    Education

                    He received his B.A. from Susquehanna University and holds his Series 7 & 66
                    licenses.

                    Licenses and Certifications

                    He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation.
                  • Christina Lisowski

                    Head, Structured Solutions Consultant

                    Christina is the Structured Solutions Consultant on the west coast for out Private Wealth and WM Market Areas. In this role, she works extensively with Financial Advisors, field leaders and clients to provide expertise, investment guidance and portfolio strategy with Structured Solutions.

                    Professional History
                    Christina has worked with the top UBS Financial Advisors in the Western Regions since joining UBS in 2003. She first came to the firm as a member of the Municipals team, spending ten years concentrating on HNW client solutions and developing strong relationships in the field.

                    In 2013, Christina joined the Structured Solutions team as a Regional Consultant. With over twnty five years of industry experience, she brings valued understanding of client and Advisor needs across different asset classes. She is based in Los Angerles and continues to cover Private Wealth and West Division Market Areas.

                    Prior to joining UBS, Christina spend six years as  a Portfolio Specialist at Merrill Lynch in Chicago.

                    Education
                    Christina holds a B.A. in both Finance and Marketing from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. She has NASD Series 7, 10, 24, 53, 63 and 66 licenses.
                  • Laura Chooljian

                    Executive Director

                    Senior Wealth Strategist

                    Introduction

                    Laura works with UBS ultra-high net worth clients and their advisors on issues involving estate and tax planning, business succession, wealth transfer and philanthropic objectives. Laura assists families in the development of estate plans that match their personal values and goals for their legacy.

                    Professional History

                    Prior to joining UBS, Laura was a member of the Private Client Services group of the law firm Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman and Machtinger, focusing her practice on estate planning and charitable planning for high net worth individuals. Laura started her career as a member of the corporate department at K&L Gates LLP.

                    Education

                    Laura earned a B.A. from UCLA, a J.D. from UC Davis School of Law and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

                    Affiliations

                    Member, Trusts and Estates Section and Taxation Section of California Lawyers Association
                    Member, Accion Opportunity Fund SoCal Regional Advisory Board

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