Lasting relationships

Understanding what matters most to you

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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

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Pursuing your goals together

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

  • James Tarantino

    James Tarantino

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Market Director

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    • 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
    • SC
    • SD
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WI
    • WY
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024, 2025The 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.

        200 Clocktower Place
        Suite 150
        Carmel, CA 93923
        james.tarantino@ubs.com
        James Tarantino
        200 Clocktower Place,Carmel,CA,93923
      • lisa monica

        Lisa Monica

        Director

        Admin Manager

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        • AL
        • AZ
        • CA
        • DC
        • FL
        • HI
        • IN
        • MA
        • MD
        • ME
        • MI
        • MT
        • NE
        • NH
        • NJ
        • NY
        • OK
        • OR
        • PA
        • SD
        • TX
        • UT
        • VT

        Lisa began her financial services career at Crowell, Weedon & Co in 2009 before moving to Ameriprise Financial Services in 2012 where she held various positions such as Operations Leader, Registered Sales Assistant where she created and managed a paperless office.  Moving to UBS in 2016, Lisa is passionate about supporting her teams and ensuring excellent client service.  Lisa love dogs- specifically her 16-year-old, Spike, and outside of the office she enjoys motorcycle riding,  NASCAR and all auto racing.

              3011 Townsgate Road
              Suite 300, 3rd Floor
              Westlake Village, CA 91361
              lisa.monica@ubs.com
              Lisa Monica
              3011 Townsgate Road,Westlake Village,CA,91361
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            Turn possibilities into a plan

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            Support and resources

            Our UBS Optimus Foundation in the US is directly supporting emergency response, relief and reconstruction activities in Texas through our partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon. You can support these organizations and pool funds, together with Optimus, to increase their ability to support communities in Texas. In addition, any client donation to one of our Optimus partners will receive a 10% match from UBS.

            Learn how you can get involved and make an impact through the UBS Optimus Foundation.

            The UBS Optimus Foundation is a global network of separately organized and regulated, tax-exempt, charitable organizations, founded and managed by UBS, that make grants and other financial contributions to implementing partner organizations aligned with their values and objectives.

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