$5.8+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 03/31/2024
Planning for your family’s entire financial needs
Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7609
After earning his business degree while a four-year letterman in football, Scott began his investment career in 1993 and worked at Smith Barney and its predecessor firms until April 2009.
Scott joined UBS in April 2009 and works with high-net-worth individuals and families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts and foundations. As Senior Portfolio Manager, he is responsible for the day to day operations of the group's proprietary investment models.
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
Tom joined PaineWebber/UBS in 2002 after a tenured career in the wireless communications industry. He served in several executive management positions and played a key role with the start-up and turn-around of several regional and national wireless providers.
Tom, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner under the CFP® Board of Standards, has also obtained the Accredited Investment Fiduciary* (AIF®) designation and works with high-net-worth individuals and families, endowments, and corporate retirement plans. Tom focuses on client relationships, endowment and corporate retirement plan responsibilities, portfolio and risk management, tactical strategy generation, and assists with our financial planning services. Tom provides a unique process of organizing the complex financial decisions and documents that are a part of the planning done by affluent individuals and families to help mitigate financial risk. PLANADVISER recognized Tom as one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers in the country in 2012. Also, Tom serves as a NFL Players Association Registered Financial Advisor.
The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from January to March of the award year. The rating 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
*Designation does not imply assumption of fiduciary responsibility
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.
Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
After graduating from Rollins College in 2006, Peterson moved to Martha's Vineyard and began working with Walter Cronkite's Maritime Foundation. In addition, he started his own Marine Consulting business and earned his USCG Captain's license. After leaving the foundation, he worked as a Strategic Business Consultant in the distribution industry where he assisted FedEx and UPS with their needs.
Peterson began his career in the financial services industry in 2011 when he began working with Morgan Stanley, specializing in Fixed Income & Cash Management. In 2017, after 6 successful years with Morgan Stanley, he was recruited to UBS.
Peterson is very generous with his time and serves the community on various non-profit boards. He currently serves on the boards of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club. He is also the Treasurer of the Downtown Chattanooga Rotary and on the McCallie School Alumni council. In 2016, he was named as one of Chattanooga's Top 20 under 40.
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.
Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7622
Jeffery began his investment career as a wealth management specialist at a regional bank in 2013. He was recruited to UBS in 2015 as a Wealth Planning Analyst for the Tennessee & Kentucky region.
In 2017, he joined the team to focus on the comprehensive financial planning needs of our clients. In this role, he supports the team with process oriented and detailed financial planning. He is well versed in charitable giving strategies, employee benefits, as well as estate and multigenerational transfer strategies. Jeffery stays immersed in the continuous learning of the advanced financial planning technology UBS offers to best meet our clients’ individual needs.
In his time with the firm, Jeffery has become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ under the CFP ® Board of Standards. He also holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as life, accident, health and variable contracts insurance licenses.
Prior to joining UBS, he earned his civil engineering degree and worked as an engineering consultant, before transitioning into sales for seven years for top-selling brands in the outdoor industry. Throughout the course of his sales experience, covering the Southeastern U.S. territory, he consulted with many business owners to help them maximize business opportunities.
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
615-750-8137
Ben's passion for markets and investing has been a lifelong journey, beginning with his participation in an investment club in sixth grade.
With over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and holding the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, Ben works closely with clients to craft personalized financial plans and build diversified investment portfolios designed to navigate even the most challenging market conditions. His focus on creating diversified portfolios is a key strategy in enhancing the resilience of his clients' assets.
Outside of his professional life, Ben is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Jelena, are raising three children together. Ben’s interests extend beyond finance; he is a private pilot with a passion for aviation, an avid tennis competitor, and a nature enthusiast. In 2019, Ben founded TopFlight Aviation, Inc., a Nashville-based flying club, where he serves as president, further fueling his love for the skies.
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.
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
After earning degrees in both finance and economics, Melissa began her financial services career in 1995 working in the trust department of AmSouth Bancorp for nine years. While there, she served as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer responsible for client service and client relationships. In April 2012, Melissa was awarded the Certified Financial Planner practitioner™ under the CFP® Board of Standards designation.
She has been working with Scott since 2004 while he was at Smith Barney. She came with Scott and his retired business partner when they joined the Chattanooga office of UBS in April 2009 and continues to be responsible for client service and internal operations.
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.
Wealth Management Associate
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
615-750-8080
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7609
After earning his business degree while a four-year letterman in football, Scott began his investment career in 1993 and worked at Smith Barney and its predecessor firms until April 2009.
Scott joined UBS in April 2009 and works with high-net-worth individuals and families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts and foundations. As Senior Portfolio Manager, he is responsible for the day to day operations of the group's proprietary investment models.
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
Tom joined PaineWebber/UBS in 2002 after a tenured career in the wireless communications industry. He served in several executive management positions and played a key role with the start-up and turn-around of several regional and national wireless providers.
Tom, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner under the CFP® Board of Standards, has also obtained the Accredited Investment Fiduciary* (AIF®) designation and works with high-net-worth individuals and families, endowments, and corporate retirement plans. Tom focuses on client relationships, endowment and corporate retirement plan responsibilities, portfolio and risk management, tactical strategy generation, and assists with our financial planning services. Tom provides a unique process of organizing the complex financial decisions and documents that are a part of the planning done by affluent individuals and families to help mitigate financial risk. PLANADVISER recognized Tom as one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers in the country in 2012. Also, Tom serves as a NFL Players Association Registered Financial Advisor.
The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from January to March of the award year. The rating 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
*Designation does not imply assumption of fiduciary responsibility
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.
Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
After graduating from Rollins College in 2006, Peterson moved to Martha's Vineyard and began working with Walter Cronkite's Maritime Foundation. In addition, he started his own Marine Consulting business and earned his USCG Captain's license. After leaving the foundation, he worked as a Strategic Business Consultant in the distribution industry where he assisted FedEx and UPS with their needs.
Peterson began his career in the financial services industry in 2011 when he began working with Morgan Stanley, specializing in Fixed Income & Cash Management. In 2017, after 6 successful years with Morgan Stanley, he was recruited to UBS.
Peterson is very generous with his time and serves the community on various non-profit boards. He currently serves on the boards of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club. He is also the Treasurer of the Downtown Chattanooga Rotary and on the McCallie School Alumni council. In 2016, he was named as one of Chattanooga's Top 20 under 40.
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.
Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7622
Jeffery began his investment career as a wealth management specialist at a regional bank in 2013. He was recruited to UBS in 2015 as a Wealth Planning Analyst for the Tennessee & Kentucky region.
In 2017, he joined the team to focus on the comprehensive financial planning needs of our clients. In this role, he supports the team with process oriented and detailed financial planning. He is well versed in charitable giving strategies, employee benefits, as well as estate and multigenerational transfer strategies. Jeffery stays immersed in the continuous learning of the advanced financial planning technology UBS offers to best meet our clients’ individual needs.
In his time with the firm, Jeffery has become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ under the CFP ® Board of Standards. He also holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as life, accident, health and variable contracts insurance licenses.
Prior to joining UBS, he earned his civil engineering degree and worked as an engineering consultant, before transitioning into sales for seven years for top-selling brands in the outdoor industry. Throughout the course of his sales experience, covering the Southeastern U.S. territory, he consulted with many business owners to help them maximize business opportunities.
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.
Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
615-750-8137
Ben's passion for markets and investing has been a lifelong journey, beginning with his participation in an investment club in sixth grade.
With over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and holding the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, Ben works closely with clients to craft personalized financial plans and build diversified investment portfolios designed to navigate even the most challenging market conditions. His focus on creating diversified portfolios is a key strategy in enhancing the resilience of his clients' assets.
Outside of his professional life, Ben is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Jelena, are raising three children together. Ben’s interests extend beyond finance; he is a private pilot with a passion for aviation, an avid tennis competitor, and a nature enthusiast. In 2019, Ben founded TopFlight Aviation, Inc., a Nashville-based flying club, where he serves as president, further fueling his love for the skies.
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.
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
423-757-7610
After earning degrees in both finance and economics, Melissa began her financial services career in 1995 working in the trust department of AmSouth Bancorp for nine years. While there, she served as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer responsible for client service and client relationships. In April 2012, Melissa was awarded the Certified Financial Planner practitioner™ under the CFP® Board of Standards designation.
She has been working with Scott since 2004 while he was at Smith Barney. She came with Scott and his retired business partner when they joined the Chattanooga office of UBS in April 2009 and continues to be responsible for client service and internal operations.
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.
Wealth Management Associate
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Private Wealth Management
615-750-8080
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.
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.
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.
Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.
Talking about future financial responsibility can be an emotional and challenging topic for families. Whether you’re discussing an inheritance, insurance, a business transition or wealth transfer, an open, honest discussion among family members makes the process more rewarding for everyone. Let us show you how.
We can help you build a comprehensive financial plan by bringing together all the resources you need under one roof. We make it easy and efficient to do business, access solutions and get clear answers to make informed decisions.
In a world of uncertainties, how can you move forward with confidence? A Liquidity strategy can help. It’s designed to provide cash flow for expenses over the next 3-5 years, so you can be ready for what comes your way.
For more than 160 years, UBS has proven its strength and guided clients through a wide range of market opportunities and financial challenges. Time and again, we’ve been tested and proven resilient, and our clients continue to put their trust in us and our wealth management expertise to help them achieve their goals. Today, UBS is stronger than ever.
What’s really important to you—today and for the long term? UBS Wealth Way starts with questions and discussions that can help you organize your financial life into three key dimensions: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own.
UBS Wealth Way is an approach incorporating Liquidity. Longevity. Legacy. strategies that UBS Financial Services Inc. and our Financial Advisors can use to assist clients in exploring and pursuing their wealth management needs and goals over different time frames. This approach is not a promise or guarantee that wealth, or any financial results, can or will be achieved. All investments involve the risk of loss, including the risk of loss of the entire investment. Time frames may vary. Strategies are subject to individual client goals, objectives and suitability.
We’re committed to understanding what wealth means for you.
At UBS, excellence comes from nurturing the best of our heritage, mastering the details and delivering the expertise you need to turn your financial vision into a reality. The result? Financial advice that is finely crafted for what matters most to you.
As we enter 2024, the questions on the top of investors’ minds center around whether history will repeat itself: Will the former president be the next president? Will the Fed cause another recession? Will we face a new deficit crisis? Will AI be as transformative as the internet? Can China break through the middle income trap? Will the new normal for interest rates be like the old normal?
Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.
Our process takes you from the initial stages of exit or succession planning all the way through the transaction close. We develop a personalized strategy to help manage the proceeds and achieve your future financial goals—and life goals after you step away.
What defines family success? A business, property, or is it more elusive: traditions, values, ethics? And how will you pass it on to the next generation with forethought, clear goals and careful execution? Too often, before sharing assets, we neglect the actual communication of wishes, plans and expectations. Let’s change that.
For more than 160 years, UBS has proven its strength and guided clients through a wide range of market opportunities and financial challenges. Time and again, we’ve been tested and proven resilient, and our clients continue to put their trust in us and our wealth management expertise to help them achieve their goals. Today, UBS is stronger than ever.
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$5.8+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 03/31/2024
Global leader
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