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We recognize today is a different world where people value wisdom over information. That's why it's so important for clients to choose a financial advocate who can offer the advice they need to confidently embrace the future. Our team of seasoned Advisors and service professionals are committed to listening to every client, assessing their priorities and developing a clear, actionable plan for ensuring each wealth-related decision works together toward the goals they've set. Equally important, though, are the relationships we build–our clients are truly our most valued assets.

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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.

  • Ryan Holleander

    Ryan Hollaender

    Executive Director

    Market Director

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    • AK
    • AL
    • AR
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    • 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
    • OK
    • OR
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    • RI
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    Ryan is the Market Director for UBS Financial Services' Newport Beach office. His role is to work with Financial Advisors and their teams in developing business strategy as well as providing access to the tools and intellectual capital they need to better serve their clients. Ryan is passionate about finding creative solutions to solve the ever-expanding sophistication and complexity of client needs.

    He began his career in financial services in UBS' Beverly Hills office in 2008 and has held various roles in the firm before being promoted to Market Director in January of 2023. Ryan served in the Assistant Market Head role from 2019 thru 2022 until his promotion. Prior to these leadership roles, he was the Market Supervisory Officer for UBS' West LA and Los Angeles Markets, where he worked with large advisor teams to manage risk and find solutions to complex issues for some of the firm's wealthiest clients.

    Ryan graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration. Fight on! He was born in New Jersey and currently resides in Newport Beach. Ryan holds his 3, 7, 66, 9, and 10 securities licenses.

          888 San Clemente Drive
          Suite 300
          Newport Beach, CA 92660
          ryan.hollaender@ubs.com
          Ryan Hollaender
          888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
        • Rodelyn Kupfersmid

          Rodelyn Kupfersmid

          Director

          Admin Manager

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          • CA
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          Rodelyn Kupfersmid is a distinguished financial services professional with more than 30 years of expertise in wealth management and client relationship management. Her career encompasses positions at leading institutions including Ameriprise, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, and Merrill Lynch. Born in Seattle but raised in California, Rodelyn has spent the majority of her career in the San Francisco Bay Area, while also broadening her perspective through professional experience in Washington state and Alaska. This diverse background affords her a comprehensive understanding of client needs across various markets.

          She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from St. Mary’s College of California and an MBA in Management from the University of Arizona. Rodelyn maintains Series 7, 63, 65, 9, and 10 securities licenses, and holds a California life and health insurance license. Proud of her Filipino American heritage, she currently resides in Orange County and works in Newport Beach. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Rodelyn is passionate about spending time with her family, experiencing Southern California’s coastal amenities, culinary pursuits, world travel, and contributing to her community through service initiatives.

          CA license # 0C62596

                888 San Clemente Drive
                Suite 300
                Newport Beach, CA 92660
                rodelyn.kupfersmid@ubs.com
                Rodelyn Kupfersmid
                888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
              • Chris

                Chris Nugent

                Director

                Supervisory Officer

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                Chris is a Supervisory Officer for the Pacific Desert Market. In this role, Chris is responsible for supervising and maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, guiding Financial Advisors and their team to meet compliance and risk requirements, and monitoring overall risk functions for the branches he oversees.

                Chris started his career in the financial services industry with UBS in 2017 after graduating from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to this role, Chris served as a Client Service Associate in the UBS Newport Beach and Irvine offices and then moved to Los Angeles to accept a position as Supervisory Manager with J.P. Morgan. He rejoined UBS in 2022.

                In his free time, Chris enjoys traveling with his wife to Tahoe for skiing, cycling, and hiking.

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                      chris.nugent@ubs.com
                      Chris Nugent
                      Home Worker CA,Home Worker CA,CA,000
                    • Supervisory Officer

                      Michael Giuntini

                      Director

                      Associate Market Executive

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                      • NC
                      • NM
                      • NY
                      • SC
                      • TN
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                      • WA
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                      • WY

                      Michael Giuntini is a Associate Market Executive in the Pacific Desert Market of UBS.  As an AME, Michael is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of our business at a market level and partnering closely with Financial Advisors, Team Associates, and local leadership to help solve problems, deliver results, and win business.  Based in Newport Beach, CA, Michael is a resource for the entire market footprint, with primary responsibility for our Orange County, San Diego, and Hawaii businesses.

                      Prior to this role, Michael was Administrative Officer in the Pacific Desert Market, where he oversaw client service and business operations for the Newport Beach and Brea offices.  In his role, he collaborated closely with Team Associates, Financial Advisors, and Market Management to deliver UBS’s full suite of products and services to their clients.  He also brings additional depth to this role through his prior supervisory and operations experience.  In 2018, he joined UBS as a Supervisory Officer, where he partnered with Financial Advisors and their teams to manage business risk and regulatory compliance, while also supporting business growth.  Prior to UBS, Michael spent four years at Wells Fargo Advisors in their Los Angeles market, where he coordinated branch operations and client service in their Westwood office.  Acting as a key liaison between Financial Advisor teams and home office partners, he focused on resolving time-sensitive requests and supporting Financial Advisors and their high-net-worth clients.

                      Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designee.  Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael lives in Orange County, CA, with his wife (Lauryn) and son (Noah).  He enjoys travelling, competing in endurance races, and finding opportunities to cheer on his hometown sports teams.

                            888 San Clemente Drive
                            Suite 300
                            Newport Beach, CA 92660
                            michael.a.giuntini@ubs.com
                            Michael Giuntini
                            888 San Clemente Drive,Newport Beach,CA,92660
                          • Casey Verst

                            Advanced Planning Group -Executive Director

                            Senior Wealth Strategy Consultant

                            Introduction
                            Casey works with high net worth clients to help develop estate plans that achieve personal goals, while simultaneously leveraging their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth. Casey also helps review clients' current estate plans and coordinates with clients' advisors to ensure each client's estate planning goals are being achieved in a tax efficient manner.

                            Professional History
                            Prior to joining UBS, Casey practiced law with the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on estate and tax planning for high-net worth individuals.

                            Education
                            Casey received his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, and his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.
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                            Brian Clarke

                            Associate Director

                            Digital Specialist

                          • Roubina

                            Roubina Kurkjian

                            NMLS #637447

                            Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA

                            Roubina Kurkjian joined UBS Bank USA in 2016, and she is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Orange County Market.

                            Roubina has an extensive background in relationship banking. She is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients a variety of cash management resources along with banking solutions that may complement their overall wealth management objectives.

                            Professional history

                            Roubina began her career in financial services in 1998. Prior to joining UBS, Roubina was most recently a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.

                            Education and personal information

                            In Roubina’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker her NMLS # is 637447. She holds permissive Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She also holds a B.S in Business Management and Operations Management from California State University Long Beach.

                            Outside of the office, Roubina currently lives in Cowan Heights, California with her husband and two children.

                            Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender

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