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Kristen Zaharski

Account Vice President

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Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 2005. She worked as an orthopaedic research specialist at Shriners Hospital for Children and subsequently received her law degree in 2012 from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. As an attorney, she concentrated her practice in representing physicians and hospitals in actions alleging medical negligence and was selected as a Leading Lawyers “Emerging Lawyer” in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Kristen joined Northstar Partners at UBS in 2020. She adds value for her clients by recognizing the importance of liquidity, longevity, and legacy. She helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals by constructing individualized portfolios and creating comprehensive financial plans that are unique to each client. By understanding their needs, and the relationships most important to them, Kristen strives to ensure the financial wellbeing of all her clients.

Kristen enjoys spending time with her daughter, Samantha, attending the ballet, and cheering on her alma mater at the Big House.

CA License Number: 4149532
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The 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.
- CA Insurance License 4149532
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

kristen.zaharski@ubs.com

Kristen Zaharski

One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
Drew Dombrowski

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
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One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

drew.dombrowski@ubs.com

Drew Dombrowski

One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606

Kristen Zaharski

Account Vice President

CA Insurance License 4149532
View bio Industry recognition
- AK
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KY
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- OH
- PA
- SC
- SD
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- WA
- WI
Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 2005. She worked as an orthopaedic research specialist at Shriners Hospital for Children and subsequently received her law degree in 2012 from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. As an attorney, she concentrated her practice in representing physicians and hospitals in actions alleging medical negligence and was selected as a Leading Lawyers “Emerging Lawyer” in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Kristen joined Northstar Partners at UBS in 2020. She adds value for her clients by recognizing the importance of liquidity, longevity, and legacy. She helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals by constructing individualized portfolios and creating comprehensive financial plans that are unique to each client. By understanding their needs, and the relationships most important to them, Kristen strives to ensure the financial wellbeing of all her clients.

Kristen enjoys spending time with her daughter, Samantha, attending the ballet, and cheering on her alma mater at the Big House.

CA License Number: 4149532
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The 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.
- CA Insurance License 4149532
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

kristen.zaharski@ubs.com

Kristen Zaharski

One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606
Drew Dombrowski

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
View bio
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- IL
- KY
- MA
- MI
- MO
- MT
- NC
- NV
- OR
- TX
One North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

drew.dombrowski@ubs.com

Drew Dombrowski

One North Wacker Drive,Chicago,IL,60606

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