Thirty-three UBS Financial Advisors in Southern California and Hawaii named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list

SAN DIEGO & NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that 33 financial advisors based in the Southern California and Hawaiian areas of the firm’s Pacific Desert Market have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2024. Of the advisors recognized, 14 are based in San Diego, 16 are in Orange County, one is in the Inland Empire and two are in Hawaii.

“I’m proud to see so many of our skilled financial advisors recognized for their commitment to going above and beyond for clients, and I want to congratulate each of them,” said Justin Frame, Pacific Desert Market Executive, UBS Wealth Management USA. “This achievement underscores the professionalism and dedication of our advisors. With strategic financial planning, personalized guidance, and genuine support for families, UBS advisors help clients navigate complex financial landscapes and pursue their long-term goals and aspirations.”

The Advisors named to the 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list include:
Carmel Valley, CA	Newport Beach, CA	San Diego, CA
Jeffrey Adams	James Axelson	Blair Cannon
Steven DeMatteo	Blake Foster	Candice Gleeson
	Marc Foster	Thomas Krumenacker
Irvine, CA	Brian Gooding	Courtney Liddy
James Chiate	Michael Miremadi	Bryan Thompson
Anthony Guinane		Earl Thompson
Sasha Kottmeier	Newport Center, CA
Christopher R. Price	Thomas Podmajersky	Rancho Bernardo, CA
	Barry Porter	Brad Hyldahl
La Jolla, CA	Lynne Sebastian
Brian Donaldson	Nicholas Villasenor	Riverside, CA
Andrew Galewski	Ed Levin	Scott Morris
Braydon Hamilton	Jeffery Hamilton
Stephen LaFata	James C. Riley	Honolulu, Hawaii
Christopher Radici		Daniel Shiu
		Matthew Megorden

The 2024 Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list is comprised of 8,507 Advisors across the country, collectively managing nearly $13.5 trillion in client assets. The ranking, compiled by SHOOK Research, uses quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews, financial data, and compliance records, to rank advisors.

For the full list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/.

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