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Our Mission

VAULT Wealth Management Partners delivers highly customized advice to high net worth families and institutional investors for preserving, enhancing, and transferring significant wealth. Our mission is to preserve and enhance our clients' wealth through informed advice and exemplary service. We do so by focusing on a personalized goals-based approach to Liquidity, Longevity, and Legacy for each client we serve. We view ourselves as your allies and partners. Our ongoing discussions form the basis of our relationship. That’s how we learn what you would like your wealth to accomplish now and over time. VAULT was built and based upon: Valued Advice and Understanding and Lifetime Trust. We would be pleased to put our experience to work for you.

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A plan to simplify your financial life

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Creating a legacy for your family’s future

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Retirement planning

With the complexity of today's markets and uncertainty about tomorrow's economy, good financial advice is more important than ever. As a team of dedicated Financial Advisors, we're committed to helping you organize your finances around your short term needs, your longer-term goals and what you envision for generations to come. Our knowledgeable perspective, good judgement and broad experience can help you meet your challenges and seize opportunities.

A leader in wealth management

Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

#1

for High Net-Worth clients

Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey (peer review), 2015-2022

Financial strength

Driving confidence.
A-  Standard & Poor’s
A  Fitch
A3
  Moody’s


UBS AG, long-term senior secured debt rating. As of 03/31/2024

$5.9+ trn

UBS Group invested assets
As of 06/30/2024

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    Richard K. Schneider, CFP®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    For over 25 years, Richard has effectively helped manage his clients’ financial futures. In fact, Richard is one of a small number of UBS Financial Advisors who has earned the designation of "Wealth Advisor;" as a Wealth Advisor, he is eminently qualified to provide highly personalized Wealth Management services.  Richard earned his B.S. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, NJ. He is also a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and a Senior Portfolio Manager. These accolades have earned Richard a listing in the Guide to America's Top Financial Planners. He has also been featured on WCBS News Radio discussing Financial Planning concepts. Richard relocated, with his wife Dr. Wendy Miller-Schneider and his children, to Arizona from NYC in 2005 and resides in Paradise Valley. Outside of the office Richard enjoys hiking, bike trips with his family and yoga. He is a former Board Chairman for New Way Academy and member of the parent advisory board for T-Gen's Center for Rare Childhood Disorders.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 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.

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.S. in Accounting
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Wealth Advisor
    • Retirement Plan Consultant
    14624 N Scottsdale Road
    Suite 150
    Scottsdale, AZ 85254
    richard.schneider4@ubs.com
    Richard K. Schneider, CFP®
    14624 N Scottsdale Road,Scottsdale,AZ,85254
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    James M. "Jaime" Engel, CFP®, CMFC®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Jaime has more than 34 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held positions at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, General Foods Corporate and Benton & Bowles Advertising Agency. Jaime uses his knowledge to assist clients with their wealth management needs. He has a breadth of experience in the development of retirement, educational, risk management and estate planning investment strategies. Furthermore, Jaime specializes in designing investment solutions that attempt to enhance returns while minimizing risk; managing risk is an important component of his investment philosophy. Jaime earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a Minor in Physics from Clarkson University, and received an M.B.A. in Finance from the NYU Stern School of Business. Furthermore, Jaime has also been awarded the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor™ (CMFC®) designations. He has been a guest on CNBC programs and has taught as an adjunct mathematics lecturer at Baruch College for over 12 years. Jaime enjoys sports, science, history and numismatics.

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

    • New York University - Stern School of Business, M.B.A. in Finance
    • Clarkson University, B.S. in Mathematics
    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
    • Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor℠
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Wealth Advisor
    299 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
    james.engel@ubs.com
    James M. "Jaime" Engel, CFP®, CMFC®
    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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    Katrina M. Hanks

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Katrina has worked in financial services for over 23 years. She began working in the financial industry in 1998 after attending Utah Valley University. She has a diverse background in the industry which includes management positions. Katrina maintains her Series 3,7, 9, 10, and 63 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities.

    Katrina has a passion for working with clients to define their goals and help guide them through financial planning. She overseas wealth management and client relations. She also works with our clients in conveying updates on the market, investment strategies and portfolio performance.

    Katrina has been married to Jason for over 25 years and they have two adult daughters. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and cooking. She is actively involved in their church where they reside in Gilbert.

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

    • Utah Valley University
      2575 East Camelback Road
      Suite 900
      Phoenix, AZ 85016
      katrina.m.hanks@ubs.com
      Katrina M. Hanks
      2575 East Camelback Road,Phoenix,AZ,85016
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      Kirk M. Johnson

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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      Over the past 43 years Kirk has helped clients manage their wealth throughout good times and bad. Kirk joined UBS in 2014 after 36 years at Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley.

      With our clients, Kirk emphasizes asset allocation and total portfolio management with a focus on retirement income planning; he also helps clients with education funding and estate planning. Kirk maintains his Series 3, 7, 8 and 63 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities.

      Kirk graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from University of Colorado and his MBA from Arizona State University. Kirk is a life member of the Scottsdale Charro's. He and his wife reside in Scottsdale where they raised their four children.

      Kirk has been involved with many community endeavors including serving on boards of charitable foundations and chairing the Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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, 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.

      • Arizona State University, MBA
      • University of Colorado, Bachelor's Degree in Finance
        2575 East Camelback Road
        Suite 900
        Phoenix, AZ 85016
        kirk.m.johnson@ubs.com
        Kirk M. Johnson
        2575 East Camelback Road,Phoenix,AZ,85016
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        Robin P. Allen

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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        Robin has been a Financial Advisor with UBS (formerly PaineWebber) since August of 1979. A pioneer in utilizing a comprehensive approach to wealth management, Robin has been instrumental in the attainment of her clients' financial goals. It is important to Robin to practice a personalized approach customizing the educational, retirement, estate, multi-generational planning and legacy planning to each of her client's needs. A Nebraska native, Robin moved to Arizona after attaining a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Soon after her arrival in Arizona she joined the firm where she has stayed the duration of her career. Robin is an active supporter of community philanthropic programs and outside the office she enjoys spending time with friends and family.  

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

        • University of Nebraska - Lincoln, B.A. in Business Administration and Economics
          14624 N Scottsdale Road
          Suite 150
          Scottsdale, AZ 85254
          robin.allen@ubs.com
          Robin P. Allen
          14624 N Scottsdale Road,Scottsdale,AZ,85254
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          Kelly Stubblefield

          Registered Client Associate

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          Kelly is a registered client service associate for VAULT Wealth Management Partners. She joined UBS in 2015 and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.

          Kelly is highly skilled at handling client issues, including managing administrative and operational activities, handling day-to-day workflow, and addressing client administrative requests.

          Kelly currently lives in Ahwatukee with her husband Lee and her daughter Savannah.

          In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and attending her daughter's softball games.

                14624 N Scottsdale Road
                Suite 150
                Scottsdale, AZ 85254
                kelly.stubblefield@ubs.com
                Kelly Stubblefield
                14624 N Scottsdale Road,Scottsdale,AZ,85254
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                Ricci A. Reyes

                Client Associate

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                  Ricci joined UBS Financial Services November of 2016 and has been in the Client Service Associate role for over six years. With a diverse background in office administration and customer support, she has a wide-range of experience working with clients in a multitude of capacities.

                  Ricci is passionate about providing the highest level of service possible to our clients. She understands the importance of building connections and works diligently to earn the trust of those we are fortunate enough to work with.

                  Ricci currently lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband Jaime, children Audrey and Cruz.

                  In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking and taking trips to the zoo and local museums.

                        2840 E. Skyline Drive
                        Tucson
                        Tucson, AZ 85718
                        ricci.reyes@ubs.com
                        Ricci A. Reyes
                        2840 E. Skyline Drive,Tucson,AZ,85718
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                        Jonathan A. Schneider

                        Client Associate

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                          Jonathan joined UBS and VAULT Wealth Management in 2021. He earned his B.S. in Communication from Arizona State University as well as his certification in public speaking from The Dale Carnegie School of Public Speaking. He has interned at UBS in Scottsdale as well as Northwestern Mutual Life in New York City where he achieved his Life, Accident, Health and Long Term Care licenses.

                          Jonathan enjoys public speaking, playing the piano, singing, and participating in obstacle races. He has volunteered with Alpha Phi Omega, a national, co-educational service fraternity at the University of Arizona and was a participant on the Teen Advisory Board for TGEN in Phoenix.

                            • Arizona State University, B.S. in Communication
                              4800 N Scottsdale Road
                              Suite 4500
                              Scottsdale, AZ 85251
                              jonathan-za.schneider@ubs.com
                              Jonathan A. Schneider
                              4800 N Scottsdale Road,Scottsdale,AZ,85251

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