Experience

Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. 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.

Donald Tynion

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Don has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.  He prides himself on finding out all he can about his clients so he can create a holistic approach to addressing their financial needs. Don works with individuals, families, and businesses to create customized financial plans and provide valuable advice relating but not limited to financing education, charitable interests, retaining wealth, estate planning strategies, and the sale of a business. Don is dedicated to helping his clients as they transition through all stages of life including the death of a loved one, divorce, retirement, and the complex needs of a parent or child with special needs.

Education

Don is a graduate of Saint Michael's College and earned a B.S. in economics.

Life outside UBS

Don is active in both his church and community. He serves as a Knight of Columbus 3rd degree, Boy Scout Leader, and former Little League coach. He is also a third-generation member of both the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in NYC. Because of his love of the outdoors, you can oftentimes find Don golfing and fly fishing with his son, and sailing with his daughter. He and his family enjoy skiing and spending time at their cabin in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

CA License #0K49047

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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

  • Saint Michael's College, B.S. in Economics
38 Eastwood Drive
Suite 400
South Burlington, VT 05403

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Sara Cheeseman

Senior Client Associate

Sara has been working in the financial services industry since 1986 and with UBS Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Sara is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate providing the Tynion Financial Group with superb operational support and exceptional client service.

Education

Sara grew up in Burlington, Vermont attending Burlington High School. She graduated from Proctor Academy and Champlain College.

Life outside UBS

Sara now resides in Williston, Vermont with her husband and children. She is passionate about gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and many pets.

Registered States:
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • VT
  • WA

Education

  • Proctor Academy
  • Champlain College
38 Eastwood Drive
Suite 400
South Burlington, VT 05403

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