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    William Cholawa

    Managing Director

    Market Executive

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    Bill joined UBS in June of 2014 to assume the role of CNE Complex Director. Bill started in the industry in 1987 and spent the next 10 years as a Financial Advisor and Assistant Manager at Prudential Securities. In 1997, Bill moved to Advest Inc. where he ultimately became COO and Head of the Private Client Group. In 2005, Advest was acquired by Merrill Lynch and Bill assumed the role of Regional Director in New England. In 2011 he was asked to take on responsibilities as the Head of Capacity and Initiative Management for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, in New York City.

    Bill received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut in 1985 and was a four year letter winner in Football.

    Bill volunteers his time with Foster Buddies in Hartford, Connecticut.

     

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          Ryann Kilgore

          Executive Director

          Market Director

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                Providence, RI 02903
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                Benedict Tarantino

                Managing Director

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                      Gabriel D'Amica

                      Executive Director

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                            Robert E. Lane, CPWA

                            Executive Director

                            Financial Advisor

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                                  Michael Abraham, CFP®

                                  Director

                                  Financial Advisor

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                                  Mike started in the Wealth Management industry in 1996 and joined UBS in 2006.  He has been a Financial Advisor, a trainer of new Financial Advisors, Sales Manager, and assumed the role of Branch Manager for the Syracuse and Watertown branch offices in 2015. 

                                  Striving to create a culture of collaboration and excellence, the part of his job Mike enjoys the most is working with his Financial Advisors to improve the lives of clients and helping them create legacies that matter.

                                  When not having his wealth management hat on, Mike is an American History enthusiast, avid reader, runner and struggling golfer.

                                  In addition to holding the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, Mike earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John Fisher, and his MBA from Medaille College. 

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                                        Robert Swanson

                                        Executive Director

                                        Market Director

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                                        Robert is an Executive Director and Branch Manager responsible for leading the UBS wealth management businesses in Buffalo and Jamestown, NY. Robert joined UBS in 2006 and held a variety of leadership roles throughout his tenure at the firm. He began his UBS career as an investment analyst in our New York headquarters office working with industry leading Financial Advisors and high net worth clients on investment planning and portfolio construction. Robert then ascended into leadership roles where he served as a Sales Manager and Assistant Complex Director in New York City. In May 2015, Robert was promoted to Branch Manager in Westport, CT and most recently served as the Branch Manager of our Paramus, NJ office.

                                        Prior to UBS, Robert was a regional sales specialist for Dreyfus Investments with responsibilities for mutual fund and separately managed account sales. Originally from Upstate New York, Robert began his career as a Financial Planner at Sagemark Consulting in Rochester, NY. 

                                        Robert received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Science in Finance from Simon Business School at the University of Rochester. 

                                        Robert has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designations. He also holds the Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 63 & 65 securities licenses and state Life & Health Insurance licenses.

                                        Robert lives in Pittsford, NY with his wife, Jaclyn and their two sons. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing and golf. Robert also enjoys giving back to the community in various ways. He most recently served as a mentor with the American Corporate Partners organization which provides mentorship and career coaching to transitioning military veterans.

                                              250 Delaware Avenue
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                                              Andrew Babiak

                                              Director

                                              Associate Market Executive

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                                              Andy is passionate about supporting causes and initiatives focused on children and education. He is Vice President of the Board of Directors of New Haven Reads - an organization dedicated to increasing the literacy skills of children, and also continues to volunteer every week as a tutor. Andy's community leadership also includes the Professional Advisory Council of the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, and the New Haven Promise Advisory Council. Andy values mentorship, and his work as a mentor includes the UBS/ACP Veterans Mentoring Program - assisting veterans transitioning from military careers to the private sector workforce. Andy's mentor work also includes UBS Global Wealth Management Mentoring Program, and the UBS/Strive for College program.

                                              Additionally, Andy is a member of the Yale University Art Gallery, The World Affairs Council of CT, and the New Haven Preservation Trust. Andy values his membership in several UBS organizations devoted to diversity and inclusion: MOSAIC, UBS Veterans Network, All Bar None, and Club17 which focuses on sustainability initiatives.

                                              Originally from New York City, Andy earned his BS in Business from The State University of New York, and resides in CT with his wife Helen, and their 3 children, Erin, Ryan and Drew.

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                                                    New Haven, CT 06510
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                                                    Alex Demetrio CFP® CEPA®

                                                    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                                                    Financial Advisor

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                                                    As not only the branch manager, but also a wealth advisor, I understand the needs of both clients and advisors. By being client-focused and advisor-centric I am committed to making the UBS New London office of choice for high net worth investors and the advisors who serve them. Please feel free to contact me to find out more.

                                                    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

                                                        2 Union Plaza
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                                                        Thomas Butler

                                                        Executive Director

                                                        Financial Advisor

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                                                              Weisner Perez Rodriguez

                                                              Associate Director

                                                              Associate Market Executive

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                                                              Current Role and Professional History

                                                              Weisner Perez is the Assistant Market Head at UBS Financial Services for the Central New England New York State Market. In his role, he helps deliver the open architecture of the firm to financial advisors to help them keep growing their business. He also helps in the day to day management of the Hartford Branch.  Prior to this role, he served in numerous managerial roles within UBS Home Office. He currently hold his FINRA SIE, Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 licenses.

                                                              Education and Personal Information

                                                              Weisner grew up in Berwyn, IL and attended Morton West high school. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and minor in Economics while also being a member of the men’s basketball program. He currently lives in Hartford, CT and enjoys spending time boxing on his free time.  

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                                                                    Gary Vengelen

                                                                    Director

                                                                    Associate Market Executive

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