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.

David Hersh

Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

David has been in the financial services industry since May of 1997. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in Boca Raton, FL where he was introduced to his current partner, James Mucciaccio. They decided to form their own team, Hersh Mucciaccio Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley four years later. After 14 years with Morgan Stanley, David and his partner joined UBS in September 2015 to take advantage of their global resources.

David moved from Long Island, NY to South Florida in 1975, where he grew up in Coral Springs, FL. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.

David has lived in the Wellington, FL area since 2009. He and his wife, Tamara, have been married since 2002 and have 4 children, Lindsay, Justin, Ryan, and Taylor.

Experience to guide you forward

– Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, UBS, 2015 – present

– Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley, 2001– 2015

– Registered Sales Associate, Merrill Lynch, 1997 – 2001

My professional achievements and education

– Series 7, 31, 63, 65 securities licenses

– Life and Variable, Health, and Long-Term Care licensure

– B.S.B.A., Finance, University of Florida

Making a difference in my community

– Member of the Palm Beach County Gator Club and University of Florida Alumni Association

– Coaches children in the Wellington youth sports programs

Outside the office

– David enjoys playing golf, working out, and cycling

 

 

 

 

Registered States:
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX

Education

  • University of Florida, B.S.B.A., Finance

Credentials

  • Portfolio Manager
1800 North Military Trail
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431

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James Arthur Mucciaccio Jr.

Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

James has been in the financial services industry since 1992. Right out of college, he started his career on the floor of the NYSE. Then, he joined Putnam in Boston, MA in 1993.  A year later, he was one of the youngest advisors hired at Merrill Lynch in Boca Raton, FL where he first met his current partner, David Hersh. In 2001, they decided to start their own team at Morgan Stanley. After spending 14 years with the investment bank, Morgan Stanley, they moved their business to the largest wealth management firm, UBS, in 2015 to focus on Financial and Estate Planning.

James grew up in Randolph, MA and attended Stonehill College in North Easton, MA where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a major in Management and a minor in Computer Information Systems.

He has lived in Deerfield Beach since 1999. His oldest son, James III, was awarded the highest GPA in the Business Community at Florida Atlantic University for the 2015-2016 school year and his younger son, Joseph, is an "A" student at Pompano Beach High School Magnet Program.

Experience to guide you forward

– Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, UBS, 2015-present

– Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley, 2001-2015

– Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, 1994-2001

– Broker Operations Specialist, Putnam Investments, 1992-1994

– Floor Broker, Lajoya, 1992

My professional achievements and education

– Series 6, 7, 31, 63, 65 securities licenses

– Life and Variable, Health, and Long-Term Care licensure

– B.S.B.A., Management, minor C.I.S., Stonehill College

Outside the office

– James enjoys playing golf, working out, going to the beach,

   watching movies and spending time with his family

 

Registered States:
  • CO
  • FL
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX

Education

  • Stonehill College, B.S.B.A., Management, minor C.I.S.

Credentials

  • Portfolio Manager
1800 North Military Trail
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Shirley Pastor

Senior Client Associate

Shirley began her career as a Client Service Associate in 1998 at Merrill Lynch. In 2009 she moved to Morgan Stanley and in 2014 she joined UBS.

As an integral member of our client-service team, Shirley serves as a Senior Client Service Associate. Her responsibilities include client support, account inquiries, and administrative duties. Clients describe Shirley as "terrific", as she follows up consistently and is readily available to assist clients with their administrative needs.

Originally from New York City, she has been a resident of Florida since 1999. She brings 19 years of Financial Services Industry experience and professionalism to our team. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Shirley has four beautiful children and resides in Coral Springs, FL.

1800 North Military Trail
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431

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