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Wight Auer Group

Auer & Associates is a New York-based team, with a national presence, backed by the global resources of UBS. We are committed to each generation of your family, providing comprehensive wealth management and personalized investment guidance.

We’ll work closely with you to meet the challenges you face at each stage of life. With a compassionate and consultative process, our commitment forms the foundation of our values.

We have a simple and elegant process that keeps your needs as our priority. We pride ourselves on matching your goals and objectives with a highly personalized financial plan and investment strategy.

- Hans Auer

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.

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    Hans Auer

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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    Hans serves as the leader of the Auer & Associates group for UBS Financial Services, Inc. in Jamestown, New York office.  Together with his team, Hans focuses on providing customized wealth management solutions to successful families and business owners to address their four biggest concerns: wealth preservation, mitigating taxes, taking care of their heirs and protecting their assets.

    A lifelong area resident and graduate of Saint Bonaventure University, Hans has over two decades of experience as a Financial Advisor and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designations.  Always active in community affairs, Hans has served as a board member and Treasurer for the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, as a Trustee for Saint Mary of Lourdes Parish, as past President of Moon Brook Country Club and as past campaign chairman and board member for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.  Currently, Hans serves as member of the Board of Directors for the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation.

    Hans and his wife Kari make their home in Bemus Point, NY and have two grown children, Grace, and Peter.

      • St. Bonaventure University, B.S. in Business Administration
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      201 West 3rd Street
      Jamestown, NY 14701
      hans.auer@ubs.com
      Hans Auer
      201 West 3rd Street,Jamestown,NY,14701
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      Kristie Jo Peppy

      Team Administrator

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      Kristie Peppy is the Team Administrator for Auer & Associates at UBS Financial Services, Inc.. Kristie is a Pittsburgh native and a graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville, PA receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She brings a depth of experience to her clients having worked in both the financial operations and retail environments. She is committed to building strong personal relationships by delivering financial clarity and confidence.

      Kristie currently lives in Bemus Point, New York with her husband Dr. Anthony Peppy. Together, they have two adult children, Michael and Christina. An avid running family, Kristie continues to be an active member of the Bemus Point Track Club and Maple Grove Cross Country Team. In addition, she is currently serving on The Resource Center Finance Committee and is a member of WIN (Women In Networking) Chautauqua. Kristie has previously held board positions on a national and local level supporting the Alliance of American Dental Society, UPMC Chautauqua Hospital Auxiliary, The Creche Inc., and Jamestown Public School System PTAs. 

        • Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics
          201 West 3rd Street
          Jamestown, NY 14701
          kristie.peppy@ubs.com
          Kristie Jo Peppy
          201 West 3rd Street,Jamestown,NY,14701
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          Tonie Wirsen

          Senior Client Associate

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          Tonie joined UBS in 2009 and serves as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate, working closely with our most valued clients to help simplify their financial lives.  Tonie has been in the financial industry working with her team for over 28 years.  She holds her series 7 and 66 licenses and is registered in multiple states.

           

          Tonie lives in Jamestown, New York with her boyfriend, David.  Together they have 4 children. Emma, Ethan and Emilia live in Buffalo, NY and Ellie, who lives in Wilmington, NC.  She is the founder and President of the All for Amy Golf Tournament which started in 2005 and provides scholarships to young people in our community.  She enjoys golfing, reading, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

              • Senior Registered Client Associate
              201 West 3rd Street
              Jamestown, NY 14701
              tonie.wirsen@ubs.com
              Tonie Wirsen
              201 West 3rd Street,Jamestown,NY,14701
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              Alex Grace

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

              Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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              Alex Grace joined the Auer & Associates group in July of 2022 as a Client Service Associate.  Since joining the team, Alex has worked diligently to take on the role of a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate.  With his attention to detail and understanding of individual goals and objectives, he takes pride in working with clients to help them achieve financial success.  Alex is FINRA licensed (Series 7/Series 66) and has obtained the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist(SM) (CRPS™) certification.  

              Previously, Alex worked for Northwest Bank in Buffalo, NY where he held management responsibilities and gained valuable experience as a credit risk analyst. 

              As a proud member of the local community, Alex sits as a cabinet volunteer on the United Way team of Southern Chautauqua County.  He currently resides in Bemus Point, NY with his wife Katie.  In his free time, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and friends and trying to play the game of golf.  

                  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                  201 West 3rd Street
                  Jamestown, NY 14701
                  alexander.t.grace@ubs.com
                  Alex Grace
                  201 West 3rd Street,Jamestown,NY,14701

                A focus on personalized access and service

                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 consultative process

                A step-by-step process to help simplify your financial life. Our in-depth process results in an integrated wealth plan that serves as a road map for meeting your personal and professional goals.

                • Discovery
                  We learn about you through a full discussion of your goals, your values and your current financial concerns.
                • Planning
                  We present a comprehensive plan with our evaluation and recommendations.
                • Commitment
                  We review the details of our recommended investment approach and confirm our commitment to our working relationship.
                • Follow-up
                  We help simplify your life by familiarizing you with the reports, tools and full complement of services available from our team.
                • Progress
                  We offer ongoing reviews with our team and our network of specialists to track, monitor and optimize your plan.

                 

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