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Walter Ricker III

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

In 2019 I returned to working full time as a Financial Advisor after serving for over seven years as Branch Manager for UBS in Spokane. My educational background includes a BA degree from Colgate University, and an MBA in Finance from Florida State University. Additionally, I hold the CFP® financial planning designation. I have worked in financial services for over 20 years, and prior to that gained experience in corporate finance, management consulting and corporate acquisitions. Away from work I enjoy fly fishing, skiing, and family time with my wife Sandi and our two sons.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OK
  • OR
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WV

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

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

  • M.B.A. Finance, Florida State University
  • B.A. Political Science, Colgate University

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Senior Portfolio Manager
601 West Riverside Avenue
Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201

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