UBS - Leadership updates

UBS today announced that Financial Advisors Mitch Edwards and Jeff Stanley have joined the firm’s Kenwood office from Morgan Stanley. Their team, The Stanley Edwards Group, will be part of the UBS Ohio–Indiana–Kentucky Market, led by Market Executive Andrew Dempsey. "We are pleased to welcome Mitch and Jeff to UBS," said Andrew. "They bring substantial industry experience, a strong commitment to their clients and deep relationships in the Ohio market. Their decision to join UBS reflects our continued ability to attract experienced advisors who value the firm’s global resources, wealth management capabilities and client-first culture." Mitch Edwards joins UBS with extensive experience se

UBS today announced that Rick Penafiel will be joining the firm as Market Executive for South Florida, a newly established market reflecting the firm's continued growth and investment across Florida. Following the conclusion of his notice period, Rick will lead UBS's wealth management business in South Florida, which includes key wealth centers Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach. Rick will report to Julie Fox, Southeast Regional Director, and will be based in Boca Raton. "We are thrilled to soon welcome Rick to our leadership team," said Julie Fox. "His deep expertise, leadership experience and consistent success in building and leading high-performing wealth ma

UBS today announced that Jeremy Autry has joined the firm as a Market Director in the Manhattan Market. He will be based in UBS's 1285 Avenue of the Americas location and report to Manhattan Market Executive Kellie Brady. In his new role, Jeremy will partner closely with financial advisors and teams across the market to drive growth, strengthen collaboration and further enhance the client experience by leveraging the full breadth of UBS's global wealth management platform. "Jeremy is a proven leader with deep experience supporting advisors and helping them deliver thoughtful, client-centric solutions," said Kellie Brady. "His passion for financial planning and strategic leadership makes

UBS Global Wealth Management today announced that Justin Frame, Managing Director and Market Executive for the Pacific Desert Market, has been appointed additional responsibility of the UBS Tucson, Arizona, office. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251203039576/en/Justin Frame, Managing Director and Market Executive for the UBS Pacific Desert Market, has been appointed additional responsibility of the UBS Tucson, Arizona, office. Since June 2020, Justin has led the UBS Pacific Desert Market, comprising of 15 offices across Southern California, San Diego, the Inland Empire, Hawaii, and Arizona. He continues to oversee

UBS Global Wealth Management US today announced that Daniel Holzer has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor. Dan joins the UBS Westport, Connecticut office, which is managed by Market Director Jim Miller and is part of the Greater New York Market, led by Market Executive Mara Glassel. "On behalf of UBS, we're excited to welcome Dan to the firm," said Jim Miller, Market Director at UBS Wealth Management. "His industry experience and dedication to his clients will be a great addition to our business, and we look forward to having him help us continue to expand our client offering in this key market." A dedicated financial advisor for his entire 29-year career, Dan joins UBS after a long

UBS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Rozniakowski as Senior Market Director for Northern New Jersey within the Greater New York Metro Market. Ryan leads UBS's Paramus office, the firm's largest branch in New Jersey, where he is responsible for overseeing strategic growth, driving profitability, and leading a team of more than 130 employees. His appointment underscores the importance of Paramus as a critical business within the Greater New York Metro Market and emphasizes UBS's commitment to high-impact leadership. Ryan's local leadership team includes Christopher Simone, Associate Market Executive. In his career at UBS, Ryan has earned a reputation for leading high-perform

UBS Global Wealth Management US has appointed two new Market Directors in the San Diego region, reflecting UBS's continued investment in leadership, client relationships, and advisor growth in the Southern California market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806312008/en/UBS Global Wealth Management US has appointed two new Market Directors in the San Diego region, reflecting its continued investment in leadership, client relationships, and advisor growth in Southern California. DeAnne Steele will lead the Carmel Valley and Rancho Bernardo offices, and George Towers III will lead the La Jolla and Downtown San Die

UBS Global Wealth Management US today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Kathy) Ferraro, a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience, as the new Market Director for its Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut offices. In this role, Kathy will be responsible for leading advisor development, elevating the client experience and advancing strategic growth across these key markets. Kathy brings more than 30 years of leadership and advisory experience in the financial services industry, most recently at Morgan Stanley, where she was widely recognized for building top-performing teams and delivering exceptional client outcomes. Notably, she served as Morgan Stanley's first female

UBS Wealth Management US today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lombardo as Market Director for its Florham Park, New Jersey office, in addition to leading the firm's offices in Short Hills and Westfield, New Jersey. The move is effective immediately. "We are excited to name Joe as Market Director of Florham Park, in addition to his ongoing leadership in Short Hills and Westfield," said Mara Glassel, Greater New York Metro Market Executive at UBS. "Joe's extensive industry experience, strategic mindset and deep commitment to our financial advisors uniquely position him for expanded leadership responsibilities. Under Joe's leadership, I am confident we will further strengthen our

UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Ryann Kilgore has been appointed Market Executive for the firm's Greater New England Wealth Management Market. Ryann brings nearly 20 years of wealth management experience to the role. She will be based in the Hartford, Connecticut office, and will oversee the firm's financial advisors and market leadership in New York State, Coastal New England, Northern New England and Western Pennsylvania. Ryann's primary responsibilities will also include expanding the firm's business activities in Greater New England, recruiting new financial advisors and coaching team members to maximize performance. "We are thrilled to have Ryann lead the Greater New E

James V. Carideo brings more than 30 years of domestic and international wealth management experience to role, most recently serving as market director in Portland, Oregon UBS Wealth Management today announced that James (Jim) V. Carideo has been appointed Market Director for the firm's San Diego offices, effective January 1, 2024. He will be based in the downtown San Diego office and will oversee financial advisors and support staff in San Diego and additional branches in Rancho Bernardo and Carmel Valley. Jim Carideo has been with UBS for nearly 13 years, most recently serving as Market Director in Portland, Oregon. In that role, Jim oversaw all aspects of the wealth management busine

UBS Private Wealth Management announced today that Mandy Ho has joined the firm in Bellevue, WA. She joins The Matthews Group at UBS, a 19-person, highly experienced team with a practice based on serving clients with dedication and excellence, as a Relationship Manager. In her new role, Mandy will work closely with ultra-high net worth clients in managing their investments and providing strategic planning advice. "We're thrilled to welcome Mandy to UBS," said Todd Locicero, Market Executive, UBS Private Wealth Management. "Her industry experience and long-standing dedication to clients will be a great addition to our business, and we look forward to having her help us continue to expand o

Today, UBS Wealth Management USA announced Mike Mimick has been appointed Market Executive for the firm's Midwest Market. Mike will be responsible for leading UBS's wealth management business and Financial Advisors based in Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. Mike has been with UBS for 18 years and has been a Field Leader since 2007. Prior to his current role, he was responsible for leading the firm's advisors in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mike has also been a five-time Leadership Council award winner, an honor given annually to UBS's top talent in its Wealth Management division. "Mike is dedicated to the Midwest M

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance company designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, today announced it has appointed Jim Young as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), John Littzi as General Counsel, and added Julie Richardson as board member to further accelerate the company's vision to provide security for all. The new hires and board member addition come on the heels of a $250M investment into Coalition in July, boosting the valuation of the company to $5B. "The new additions to our leadership team bring decades of experience building global technology and finance companies, and are proven leaders who will help Coalition t

ZURICH & BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  The UBS (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) Board of Directors announced today that Beatrice Weder di Mauro is not standing for re-election to the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG and UBS AG. She has informed the Board of her decision to step down after serving since 2012. UBS Chairman Axel A. Weber: “We will miss Beatrice’s experience and expertise in international economic and financial matters. She has consistently provided important insight to the Board and to me personally. Over the last year, she has increasingly been called upon to advise international government institutions on the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19. We thank Beatri

ZURICH & BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The UBS (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) Board of Directors announced today that Beatrice Weder di Mauro is not standing for re-election to the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG and UBS AG. She has informed the Board of her decision to step down after serving since 2012. UBS Chairman Axel A. Weber: “We will miss Beatrice’s experience and expertise in international economic and financial matters. She has consistently provided important insight to the Board and to me personally. Over the last year, she has increasingly been called upon to advise international government institutions on the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19.

ZURICH, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  To accelerate and tighten the annual reporting cycle, the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) has decided to hold future Annual General Meetings (AGM) at the beginning of April. The earlier AGM date aligns with UBS’s intention to publish its annual report in early March. UBS's next AGM will therefore take place on Thursday, 8 April 2021, instead of 28 April 2021. For the following year, UBS plans to hold its AGM on 6 April 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic and related restrictions and uncertainty, the Board of Directors has decided to hold the 2021 AGM as a webcast again. Protecting the health of shareholders and e

ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: To accelerate and tighten the annual reporting cycle, the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) has decided to hold future Annual General Meetings (AGM) at the beginning of April. The earlier AGM date aligns with UBS’s intention to publish its annual report in early March. UBS's next AGM will therefore take place on Thursday, 8 April 2021, instead of 28 April 2021. For the following year, UBS plans to hold its AGM on 6 April 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic and related restrictions and uncertainty, the Board of Directors has decided to hold the 2021 AGM as a webcast again. Protecting the health of shareholders and