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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.

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    Taylor Wan

    Executive Director

    Market Director

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      Taylor Wan is a distinguished leader in the wealth management industry with nearly two decades of experience driving growth and excellence at the world’s premier financial institutions. Taylor is a Market Director and oversees offices in Danville, Incline Village and Walnut Creek. Throughout his career, Taylor has established a reputation for building high-performing teams, cultivating top-tier talent, and delivering sophisticated, holistic financial solutions to affluent individuals and multi-generational families.

      Taylor’s career began with five years as a Financial Advisor, providing him with a foundational "client-first" perspective that has informed his leadership style since 2012. Prior to joining UBS, Taylor served as Complex Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors, where he oversaw advisor teams across the strategic East Bay markets of Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and San Francisco. His leadership tenure also includes significant roles as Market Director of Wealth Management for the East Bay at J.P. Morgan, as well as Regional and Branch Manager positions at Charles Schwab.


      A staunch advocate for a planning-based philosophy, Taylor holds both the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS®) designations. He is committed to a comprehensive approach that addresses the full complexity of a client’s financial life. At UBS, he remains dedicated to this vision while continuing his passion for mentoring the next generation of industry leaders.


      A Bay Area resident for over a decade, Taylor lives in the region with his wife, Jasmin, and their two sons. Together, they enjoy exploring the local landscape and maintaining their family tradition of annual travel.

            1255 Treat Blvd
            Suite 1000
            Walnut Creek, CA 94597
            taylor.wan@ubs.com
            Taylor Wan
            1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597
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            Azeem Shah

            Director

            Associate Market Executive

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            Azeem Shah is the Associate Market Executive supporting Wealth Management Advisors and Teams across the San Francisco Market. Azeem brings leadership experience across wealth management, coaching, compliance, and market supervision. He has served as an ADP Market Leader at Merrill Lynch, where he led a team of 35 advisor trainees, partnered closely with all lines of business, and played a key role in advisor development and recruitment.

            Prior to that, Azeem held roles at both Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch in market supervision and risk management, including Complex Risk Officer and Market Supervision Manager. He also, spent time as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill where he managed a book of about 200 clients. His experience spans advisor coaching, risk oversight, regulatory compliance, sales development, and client relationship management.

            Born in Walnut Creek and now residing in Antioch, Azeem is passionate about leadership, problem-solving, and helping teams grow with both discipline and creativity. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling overseas, spending time with family, and cheering on Georgia football—Go Dawgs!

                  1255 Treat Blvd
                  Suite 1000
                  Walnut Creek, CA 94597
                  azeem.shah@ubs.com
                  Azeem Shah
                  1255 Treat Blvd,Walnut Creek,CA,94597
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                  Philip Topacio

                  Director

                  Market Administrative Officer

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                  Philip serves as the Market Administrative Officer for the San Francisco Market. He has been with UBS since 2016 and has over 18 years of management experience in the financial industry.

                  Throughout his financial career he has held various roles including Complex Operations Manager, Compliance Specialist, and Complex Supervisory Officer.  In his current role as Market Administrative Officer, Phil is responsible for managing the Market Team Associate Staff, as well Business Manager across the Market. 

                  Phil enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth sports. He is a graduate of Heald College with a degree in Business Administration. He holds his Series 3, 7, 66, 9 and 10 securities licenses.

                        555 California Street
                        32nd / 33rd / 34th Floor
                        San Francisco, CA 94104
                        philip.topacio@ubs.com
                        Philip Topacio
                        555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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                        Barbara Fain

                        Director

                        Market Supervisory Officer

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                        Barbara serves as the Market Supervisory Officer for the San Francisco Market. She has been with UBS since 2004 and has over 16 years of management experience in the financial industry.

                        Throughout her financial career she has held various roles including Operations Manager, Administrative Manager, Associate Market Executive and Client Experience Director.  In her current role as Market Supervisory Officer, Barbara is responsible for managing compliance and business risk, as well as implementation and education of firm policies and procedures across the Market. 

                        Barbara enjoys spending time with her family, dabbling in DIY projects and gardening. She is a graduate of Sierra College with a degree in Business Administration and General Science. She holds her Series 3, 7, 66, 9 and 10 securities licenses and is Insurance licensed.

                        CA Insurance License # 0M28906

                        UBS Insurance Agency License #0512985

                              3001 Douglas Boulevard
                              Suite 160
                              Roseville, CA 95661
                              barbara.fain@ubs.com
                              Barbara Fain
                              3001 Douglas Boulevard,Roseville,CA,95661

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