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UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) is a global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland, and its news flow reflects this broad financial footprint. Company news releases highlight UBS Global Wealth Management activities, including recognition of advisor teams that serve sophisticated, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, endowments and foundations across major US markets and other regions.
Investors following UBS news can expect regular updates on wealth management teams, market leadership appointments and organizational changes within the Group Executive Board and Board of Directors. Recent announcements have covered the appointment of new financial advisors and market executives in US offices, leadership changes in technology, operations, compliance and governance, and the nomination of senior executives to board roles.
UBS also issues regulatory and capital markets news. Filings and media releases describe cash tender offers for outstanding notes, reference yields and total consideration for debt securities, and coupon payments on exchange-traded notes such as the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B. These items are relevant for investors tracking UBS’s funding profile and capital structure.
In addition, UBS communicates on regulatory developments in Switzerland, including consultations on amendments to the Banking Act and Capital Adequacy Ordinance and their potential impact on capital requirements for foreign subsidiaries and other balance sheet items. The firm also reports on integration progress following the acquisition of Credit Suisse, including client migrations and reductions in Non-core and Legacy risk-weighted assets.
Because UBS operates in more than 50 markets and combines wealth management, universal banking, asset management and investment banking, its news covers a wide spectrum of topics. Readers who monitor this page can review official UBS announcements, regulatory disclosures and corporate developments that may influence their understanding of the UBS stock and its strategic direction.
UBS Wealth Management US has announced the promotion of Peter Dorfman and Mike Carr to Managing Director – Wealth Management positions. The two advisors, who are part of The Zelniker Dorfman Carr & Heritage Group at UBS, bring over 60 years of combined experience in financial services.
Peter Dorfman, who joined UBS in 2016, specializes in multigenerational wealth management and leads the team's investment committee. Mike Carr, who joined UBS in 2015, focuses on high-net-worth clients, particularly professional athletes and coaches, and is an NFL Players Association Institutional Player Financial Advisor through UBS.
The team, with offices in New York City, Gainesville, and Sarasota, serves successful families, business owners, athletes, and entertainers nationwide. Both advisors have received multiple industry recognitions, including appearances on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list and Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list.
UBS Private Wealth Management has announced the hiring of Financial Advisor Zachary Sobel in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Sobel and his team, who manage over $400 million in client assets, join UBS's Florida Market under Market Executive Lane Strumlauf and Regional Director Julie Fox.
Sobel brings over two decades of experience in financial services, joining from Morgan Stanley where he spent more than 10 years. Previously, he worked at Merrill Lynch and began his career as an institutional trader. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sobel was named to the 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. Senior Client Service Associate Amy Tamblyn joins him in the transition.
UBS Investment Bank has announced coupon payments for its ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: AMUB). The Exchange Traded Note, which trades on the NYSE Arca, will distribute regular quarterly coupon payments to holders. The announcement clarifies that the Current Yield is calculated by annualizing the current Coupon Amount (multiplying by four) and dividing by the Closing Indicative Value of the ETN on its Coupon Valuation Date.
UBS emphasizes that the Current Yield should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future coupon payments, and investors are not guaranteed any coupon or distribution amounts under the ETN.
UBS's Matthews Group, a 19-member advisor team based in Bellevue, has achieved dual recognition on Forbes' prestigious lists: America's Top Wealth Management Teams – Private Wealth 2024 and Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025. The team, managing over $3 billion in client investable assets, specializes in providing comprehensive financial advice to ultra-high net worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families.
The team's recognition is based on SHOOK Research's algorithm evaluating qualitative and quantitative metrics, including revenue trends, assets under management, and compliance records. The Forbes Best-In-State list features over 5,300 teams managing $7 trillion in assets, while the Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth list showcases 100 teams overseeing nearly $1.2 trillion.
UBS announced that 35 advisor teams in its Florida Wealth Management Market have been recognized on the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. The Summit Group from Winter Park achieved the #1 ranking in Florida – North. The recognition spans across multiple Florida locations, including Winter Park, Boca Raton, Miami, Naples, and Tampa.
The Florida Wealth Management Market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf and part of the Southeast Region under Regional Director Julie Fox, demonstrates UBS's strong presence in the state. The recognized teams are part of Forbes' third annual list, which features over 5,300 teams managing more than $7 trillion in assets collectively. Teams were selected based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including interviews, compliance records, and revenue generation.
UBS announced that 35 advisor teams in its Mid-Atlantic Wealth Management Market have been named to the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. The Mid-Atlantic Market, led by Market Executive Brendan Graham, is part of the firm's Southeast Region under Regional Director Julie Fox.
The recognition spans across multiple states including Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington D.C. The teams are part of the third annual Forbes ranking, which features over 5,300 teams collectively managing more than $7 trillion in assets. The ranking is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including interviews, compliance records, and revenue generation.
UBS announced that 32 advisor teams in its South Wealth Management Market have been named to the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. The teams, operating under Market Executive Greg Achten and Regional Director Julie Fox, represent various locations across Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Notable among the recognized teams is Family Office Partners from Nashville, TN, which ranked #1 in Tennessee. The recognition is part of Forbes' third annual list, which features over 5,300 teams collectively managing more than $7 trillion in assets. The ranking criteria included qualitative and quantitative factors such as interviews, compliance records, and revenue generation for their firms.
UBS announced that 23 advisor teams in its South Atlantic Wealth Management Market have been recognized on the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. The market, led by Market Executive Jake Shine under Regional Director Julie Fox's Southeast Region, saw notable recognition including Wickham Cash Partners ranking #1 in North Carolina – West.
The recognized teams span across multiple locations including Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Raleigh, Greenville, Winter Park, Bethesda, McLean, Norfolk, and Richmond. The Forbes list comprises over 5,300 teams managing collectively more than $7 trillion in assets. Teams were selected based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including interviews, compliance records, and revenue generation.
UBS reported a net profit of USD 0.8bn for Q4 2024 and USD 5.1bn for full-year 2024. The bank demonstrated strong client momentum with USD 18bn of net new assets in Global Wealth Management for Q4 and USD 97bn for FY24. Asset Management saw net new money of USD 33bn in Q4 and USD 45bn in FY24.
The company achieved all key integration milestones in 2024 following the Credit Suisse acquisition, delivering USD 3.4bn in gross cost savings for FY24. UBS maintained a strong capital position with a 14.3% CET1 capital ratio and proposed a dividend increase of 29% YoY to USD 0.90 per share.
Looking ahead, UBS plans to repurchase USD 1bn of shares in H1 2025 and aims for up to USD 2bn more in H2. The bank targets an underlying RoCET1 of ~15% and underlying cost/income ratio of 70% by end-2026.
UBS Wealth Management USA announced that The Stephens Group, led by private wealth advisors Jason Stephens and Michael Lundon in Naples, Florida, has been ranked No. 6 in Florida on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025.
The third annual Forbes-SHOOK ranking evaluates over 5,300 teams managing combined assets of $7 trillion, using both qualitative criteria through interviews and quantitative data. The recognition adds to The Stephens Group's impressive track record, with Jason Stephens previously being featured on Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list (2018-2024), Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list (2017-2024), and Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list (2014-2024).