An experienced and committed team

As a team with a global footprint and strategic partners across UBS, we have deep experience serving the complex needs of accomplished individuals and families. Our Private Wealth Advisors provide exclusive access to the firm’s resources, deepening the team’s focus on financial planning, investment management, legacy planning and philanthropic strategies.

We build intimate, trusting relationships by delivering comprehensive advice and service. We will work toward the future you envision for your family, and help you create a lasting impact.

Joanne Zhong

Managing Director–Wealth Management

International Private Wealth Advisor, Family Office Consultant

With more than 15 years of experience both in the United States and across Asia, Joanne is an International Wealth Management Advisor, an accreditation that enables her to work with ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs and families living internationally. Specifically, she works with non-U.S. clients and clients with strong ties to Asia by providing comprehensive advice on the complicated risks and regulations associated with doing cross-border business, investment and liquidity solutions, and estate planning.

“I take great pride in helping clients who have created businesses, built substantial wealth and now wish to preserve and pass on those accomplishments to future generations.”

By providing extensive access to the global resources of UBS, Joanne focuses on providing comprehensive private wealth management solutions to individuals, families and their family offices. Joanne and her team have built strong relationships with an extensive network of specialists throughout the firm as well as professionals across the industry and around the globe. Her solutions-oriented approach is built on a clear understanding of her clients’ goals, the knowledge to offer practical strategies and the wisdom to make the right decisions.

Past experience

  • Prior to joining UBS in 2015, Joanne was a Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse Private Banking USA for over 10 years, working with ultra-high net worth clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Asia.
  • She worked in the Venture Services Group at Credit Suisse where she specialized in restricted stock transactions. There she was responsible for the development of strategic relationships with technology companies backed by venture capital and private equity funds in Silicon Valley, Seattle and Asia.

Life

  • Joanne lives in San Francisco with her husband, Doug, and their two children
  • She is active with the Asian Art Museum and enjoys cooking

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • GA
  • MA
  • NV
  • NY
  • TX

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 100 Women Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023The Barron's rating is awarded annually in June and is based on information from the Q1 of the award year.
  • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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 Women Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
  • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award 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

  • U.C. San Diego, B.A. History and Economics
  • U.C. Berkeley, M.A. Asian Studies

Credentials

  • International Private Wealth Advisor, Family Office Consultant
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San Francisco, CA 94104

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Danyi Gu

Authorized Officer

Wealth Management Associate

Danyi supports the mission of the team to provide comprehensive wealth management to an international clientele of ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs, families and their family offices. With deep knowledge about the complex cross-border risk and regulations clients face, she works daily with clients who have strong ties to Asia. Danyi handles international client onboarding, documentation of complex trust and estate structures and fiscal compliance.

“I am focused on helping clients find the right solutions to their financial needs. Every day is different, offering new and exciting opportunities.”

Specifically, Danyi focuses on trading, restricted stock sale and settlement implementation (Rule 144 and 10b5-1 plans), as well as international stock transfers and settlements. Clients count on her for international stock transfer and settlement, cash flow management, complex lending strategies, investment proposals, reporting, onboarding and periodic reviews. Her dedication and attention to detail has made a real impact in the lives of Zhong Wealth Management Group clients.

Past experience

  • Prior to joining the team in 2017, Danyi served as New Accounts Officer in the UBS International Division
  • Before moving to UBS and focusing on wealth management, Danyi worked in corporate banking for more than five years, holding roles as Relationship Manager at Commerzbank in Shanghai and Manager of the German Desk at Deutsche Leasing (China)

Life

  • Danyi moved to San Francisco from Shanghai in 2015 with her husband Michael. They have a young daughter and son
  • She enjoys exploring hiking trails with her family in the Bay area

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • GA
  • MA
  • NV
  • NY
  • TX

Education

  • Shanghai International Studies University, B.A. German Linguistics and Literature
  • University of Bayreuth (Germany), M.B.A.
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32nd/ 34th /46th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

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Bryan Sanchez

Wealth Strategy Associate

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • GA
  • MA
  • NV
  • NY
  • TX
555 California Street
32nd/ 34th /46th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

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Veronica Wang

Client Associate

Veronica strives to bring client service and appreciation to the next level. As a Registered Client Associate, she ensures that activities are organized and running smoothly for her Private Wealth Management team, Zhong Wealth Management Group. She educates clients on account services and wealth management resources, manages service requests and prepares client reports. But her favorite part of her role is building relationships and helping empower clients to make better financial decisions.

“I have always had a deep passion for client service and making a difference in peoples’ lives. One small effort on our part can make an impactful difference.”

Past experience

  • Registered Client Associate, Zhong Wealth Management Group, UBS Private Wealth Management
  • Executive Team Assistant, West Division management team
  • Client Service Associate, San Francisco Private Wealth Management

Life

  • Veronica lives in the East Bay
  • She enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and taking opportunities to learn new things

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • GA
  • MA
  • NV
  • NY
  • TX

Education

  • University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A. Business Management Economics and Linguistics
555 California Street
32nd/ 34th /46th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

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