Experience

Makes all the difference

Lauren Gorsche

Managing Director

Market Executive

Lauren Gorsche serves as the Market Executive for the Los Angeles Market. Her coverage includes Los Angeles Private Wealth Management (PWM), Manhattan Beach PWM, Newport Beach PWM, San Diego PWM, Las Vegas PWM, La Jolla PWM, Beverly Hills PWM, and Century City WM. She oversees 132 Financial Advisors while managing $100+ billion in assets and $400+ million in annual revenue.   
 
Before assuming her current role as the Market Executive, she was the Complex Director for the Los Angeles County PWM Office and was promoted to Market Head of the LA Metro Region in 2022. Having spent 20 years in various roles at UBS, Lauren leverages her extensive knowledge of the firm to bring the best of UBS to our Private Wealth Advisors and their clients. Lauren Gorsche was previously the Chief of Staff for US Wealth Management, supporting a business with over 6,000 Advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets. She has also acted as Chief of Staff for the Global Investment Platforms and Solutions business, and as Corporate Secretary for the US Wealth Management Committee. Prior to her Chief of Staff position, Lauren spent 12 years with the Banking group in multiple advisor-and client-facing roles, including Head of Sales Strategy, Senior Wealth Management Banker, and managing the Banking Solutions desk. 
 
Lauren graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University with a degree in English. Lauren holds her 3, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 66 securities licenses and is registered in all 50 states.    

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
2000 Avenue of the Stars
7th. Floor North
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Kreg Pearless

Executive Director

Market Director

Kreg originally joined UBS in 2005 and has been part of the West Los Angeles Complex for UBS since 2020. As Market Director, Kreg's role is to work with Financial Advisors to offer all of the firm's capabilities, expertise, and solutions to high net worth clients. Kreg is passionate about understanding a client's total balance sheet and delivering on the unique needs of each family. Prior to joining the West Los Angeles Complex, Kreg spent nine years with UBS Private Wealth Management in Texas & Boston, serving in various capacities including Branch Manager and Assistant Market Head. Previously, Kreg held Analyst positions at the Private Banking & Investment Group at Merrill Lynch and with an Independent RIA. A Boston, Massachusetts native, he originally worked for UBS (Peabody, MA) for three years after college.

Kreg and his wife Kathleen reside in South Bay. They are both avid supporters of land conservation and fighting food insecurity. With his free time Kreg enjoys golf, cycling, downhill skiing, running and almost anything outdoors. Kreg received a B.A. in Finance from Babson College in Wellesley, MA.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
1999 Avenue of the Stars
36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Graham Parsons

Associate Director

Business Analyst

Graham is the Business Analyst for the Los Angeles Market.  

Graham joined the Los Angeles Market in December of 2021. Prior to his current role, Graham was the Field Partnership Manager for the Wealth Advice Center. Graham began his career at UBS and has held many roles including Training Financial Advisor and Field Partnership Analyst.  

Graham graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's degree in international business management. He currently holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.  

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
2000 Avenue of the Stars
7th. Floor North
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Jennifer Thompson

Director

Market Supervisory Officer

Jennifer serves as the Market Supervisory Officer for the Los Angeles Market. Her coverage includes Los Angeles Private Wealth Management (PWM), Manhattan Beach PWM, Newport Beach PWM, San Diego PWM, Las Vegas PWM, La Jolla PWM, Beverly Hills WM, and Century City WM.  
 
She brings more than twenty years of industry experience and has held various roles within the firm including Financial Advisor, Administrative Manager, and Market Administrative Officer. 
 
Jennifer graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Finance. She holds her 3, 7, 63, 66, 9 and 10 Securities licenses.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • CA
  • FL
  • MA
  • UT
  • WA

Education

  • Salisbury University, Finance: 1996 - 2000
525 Okeechobee Blvd.
Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Laura Schaefer

Director

Market Administrative Officer

Laura serves as the Market Administrative Officer for the Los Angeles Market. Her coverage includes Los Angeles Private Wealth Management (PWM), Manhattan Beach PWM, Newport Beach PWM, San Diego PWM, Las Vegas PWM, La Jolla PWM, Beverly Hills PWM, and Century City WM.   
 
Before assuming her current role as the Market Administrative Office, she was the Administrative Manager for the West Coast Private Wealth Management Market. Having spent 10+ years in various roles at the firm, Laura leverages her extensive knowledge of the firm to bring the best of UBS to all Financial Advisors, support staff and their clients.   
 
Laura graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in international studies and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She was born in Ohio and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Laura holds her 7, 9, 10, and 66 securities licenses and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation.  

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
2000 Avenue of the Stars
7th. Floor North
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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