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UBS Group AG reports news on a global financial institution built around wealth management, Swiss universal banking, asset management and focused investment banking capabilities. Recurring updates include financial results, client activity, capital ratios, dividend and share-repurchase actions, and regulatory capital developments affecting the group’s balance sheet and capital planning.
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UBS has launched a new initiative under Project Entrepreneur, awarding $25,000 grants to thirty female founders of color to enhance their business prospects. This program aims to tackle the funding disparity faced by Black and Latinx female entrepreneurs, who receive less than 1% of venture capital. Additionally, all applicants will gain access to valuable resources and a supportive community. Applications are open until November 10, 2021, with winners announced in late January 2022.
UBS Wealth Management USA has announced that Caitlin Perry has joined as a Financial Advisor in Rutland, Vermont, managing $125 million in assets. With 10 years of experience and a background as a Combat Medic in the United States Army, she aims to assist clients with retirement planning. UBS is focused on recruiting top financial advisors to enhance client offerings in this key market, according to Brad Miller and Jad Dieterle, senior managers at UBS.
UBS Wealth Management USA has welcomed financial advisors Mike Valenti and Samantha Maley to its Rochester, New York office. With over 25 years of combined experience, they join The Schoff Group, which manages over $3 billion in client assets. Their expertise will enhance services in advising corporations, unions, and ultra-high-net-worth families, particularly regarding Taft Hartley and pension plans. Ben Tarantino, NY State Complex Director, emphasized UBS's focus on attracting top advisors to leverage their comprehensive wealth management capabilities.
UBS Private Wealth Management announced that Jonathan Beukelman, a Managing Director and Financial Advisor in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized in the Forbes/SHOOK Research Top 250 Wealth Advisors list for 2021. This marks his sixth consecutive year on the list, highlighting his expertise in financial advice for high-net-worth individuals and families. His areas of focus include liability management, estate planning, and tax optimization. Beukelman has been with UBS since 2008 and is a member of the UBS Pinnacle Council.
UBS has launched UBS Collectives, a collective philanthropy initiative aimed at addressing critical global issues including child protection, climate change, health, and education. This initiative will connect philanthropic clients, allowing them to combine their expertise and resources to fund impactful projects. Collectives include the Transform Collective, focusing on family care for vulnerable children, the Climate Collective, aiming to mitigate climate impacts, and the Accelerate Collective, enhancing health and education funding. Clients will collaborate over three years to implement and measure these initiatives.
UBS Private Wealth Management announced that Michael Matthews, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager in Bellevue, Washington, has been named to the Forbes/SHOOK Research Top 250 Wealth Advisors list for 2021. With over 30 years of experience, Matthews is recognized for his customized approach to managing client objectives. The annual list highlights top financial advisors shaping the wealth management industry. UBS continues to provide comprehensive services globally, enhancing client financial success.
UBS Wealth Management USA announced that two San Diego-based Financial Advisors, Kalyn Maher Walker and Stephen LaFata, have been recognized in the Forbes/SHOOK Research Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list for 2021. This recognition highlights their commitment to helping clients, particularly business owners nearing retirement, in leaving a meaningful legacy. The Top Next-Gen list features 500 advisors managing over $1 trillion in client assets, underscoring the significance of their contributions to wealth management.
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UBS Private Wealth Management has welcomed a four-member advisory team from Morgan Stanley, managing $2 billion in client assets, to its Newport Beach, California branch. The team comprises Steven and Christopher Weber, along with Brian Weber and Krista Maloney, focusing on family office clients and private foundations in California and the Southwest. This strategic hire aims to enhance UBS's expertise in wealth management and strengthen its presence in the Orange County area.
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