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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 strengthened its Walnut Creek office with the addition of veteran Financial Advisor Shahan Avakian and Client Service Associate Jennifer Argento-Khashabi. The team, joining from Morgan Stanley, brings specialized expertise in:
- Managing investments for non-profit organizations
- Serving homeowners' associations
- Traditional retirement planning for individuals, families, and business owners
Avakian brings 25 years of experience as a Financial Advisor and has successfully guided clients through three recessions using disciplined investment strategies. A graduate of California State University Hayward with a BS in Business Administration-Finance, he joins the UBS Walnut Creek office under Market Director Joshua Breeden's leadership.
This strategic hire reflects UBS's commitment to enhancing its client offerings and building lasting relationships in the Walnut Creek market. Breeden emphasized that Avakian's extensive industry experience and client dedication will be valuable assets to the team.
UBS has announced a significant upgrade to its Workplace Wealth Solutions business through a new partnership with insightsoftware. The collaboration introduces Equity Plan Services Plan Admin Pro, a cloud-based platform for managing equity awards globally.
The new solution combines insightsoftware's technological capabilities with UBS's expertise in corporate client services, featuring AI-enabled data analytics and private market capabilities. This platform aims to provide enhanced transparency, regulatory compliance, and customizable solutions for equity plan administration.
UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions, which includes Equity Plan Services, Retirement Plan Services, and Financial Wellness, currently serves nearly 3 million plan participants and manages over $180 billion in assets. The initiative is part of UBS's broader growth strategy, reinforcing its position as a global wealth manager with $6.1 trillion in invested assets as of Q4 2024.
UBS Private Wealth Management announced that Adam Epstein, a Private Wealth Advisor at the firm's 1285 Avenue of the Americas office, has been named to the Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list for 2025. As the founding member of Epstein Partners, one of UBS's largest advisor teams, Epstein provides sophisticated investment consulting and private wealth services.
The team specializes in investment, tax, and estate planning strategies, focusing on multi-generational wealth preservation. Epstein, who joined UBS in 2015, holds both Family Office Consultant and Institutional Consultant designations, along with the CIMA® certification. This marks his sixth consecutive year (2019-2025) on the Forbes Top Wealth Advisors list.
UBS has announced that seven financial advisors from its Southeast Wealth Management Region have been recognized on the 2025 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list. The recognized advisors, operating under Regional Director Julie Fox's leadership, are located across various cities including Charlotte, NC (Greg Cash, Mitchell Wickham), Mt. Laurel, NJ (Mark Fendrick), Naples, Florida (Joseph Matina, Jason Stephens), Nashville, TN (Kent Kirby), and Washington, D.C. (Keith Apton).
This marks the tenth annual edition of the prestigious Forbes ranking, which features 250 top advisors who collectively manage approximately $2 trillion in assets. The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including interviews, compliance records, and revenue generation for their firms.
UBS Wealth Management USA has appointed Matt Benson as Market Director for the McLean, VA office, expanding his current leadership role that includes Richmond, Norfolk/VA Beach, and Roanoke offices. The appointment aims to strengthen UBS's presence across Virginia, which represents a significant growth opportunity for the firm.
In his expanded role as Market Director for Virginia, Benson will be responsible for recruiting and developing financial advisors across all Virginia offices, focusing on delivering premium wealth management services. With over a decade of experience at UBS, including positions in Weehawken, NJ, Singapore office, and institutional sales & trading, Benson brings extensive expertise to support the firm's growth initiatives in the region.
UBS Wealth Management US announced that Jason E. Stephens, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director in Naples, Florida, has been recognized on two prestigious Forbes lists for 2025: America's Top 250 Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.
This marks Stephens' ninth consecutive year on the Forbes America's Top 250 Wealth Advisors list (2017-2025) and eighth consecutive year on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list (2018-2025). His team, The Stephens Group at UBS, has provided comprehensive wealth management services to ultra-high-net-worth clients in southwest Florida for over 25 years.
The 2025 Forbes rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, evaluate advisors based on qualitative criteria and quantitative data. The Best-In-State advisors collectively oversee $16.7 trillion in assets, while the Top 250 Wealth Advisors manage $2 trillion combined.
UBS Wealth Management US has announced that Michael J. Lundon, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director in the Naples, Florida office, has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2025. Lundon, who has over 26 years of financial services experience and joined UBS in 1999, works with The Stephens Group at UBS providing portfolio management solutions and comprehensive financial planning.
The Stephens Group at UBS has maintained its position on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management team list for three consecutive years (2023-2025). The 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Advisors collectively oversee $16.7 trillion in assets. The ranking is developed by SHOOK Research using both qualitative criteria through interviews and quantitative data including revenue trends and assets under management.
UBS Wealth Management US has announced that David Schachter, a Financial Advisor in the Los Angeles office, has been promoted to Managing Director – Wealth Management. With over 32 years in financial services, including 21 years at UBS, Schachter leads The Endurance Artist Management Group, specializing in ultra-high-net-worth individuals, particularly artists, entertainers, and athletes.
Schachter, recognized with the Athletes and Entertainers Consultant (AEC) UBS business designation, provides comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment banking, estate planning, and life insurance strategies. He works with industry-recognized artists, songwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, digital talent, and executives.
UBS Wealth Management USA has announced the hiring of Ryan Stevens as a Financial Advisor in their Billings, Montana office. Stevens joins Montana Wealth Advisors, a nine-person team managing over $1.5 billion in client assets, under the Pacific Northwest Market leadership of Rob Giordano and Joe Hertig.
Stevens brings with him $85 million in client assets and over 17 years of wealth management experience. Previously working at Ashton Thomas as a Managing Wealth Advisor and Wells Fargo Advisors, Stevens specializes in helping families create and maintain generational wealth. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Information Systems from Montana State University in Billings.
UBS has announced that 65 financial advisors in its Florida Wealth Management Market have been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2025. Notable achievements include Christopher Aitken ranking #1 in Jacksonville, while Naples-based advisors Joe Matina and Jason Stephens were recognized among the top 250 advisors nationally.
The Florida market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf under Regional Director Julie Fox's Southeast Region, showcases advisors across multiple locations including Aventura, Boca Raton, Clearwater, Miami, Naples, Orlando, and Palm Beach. The Forbes ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, evaluates advisors managing a collective $16.7 trillion in assets based on qualitative criteria through interviews and quantitative data including revenue trends and assets under management.