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Andrew has been with UBS for 6 years and serves as the Branch Manager of the Northbrook office. His career at UBS began in the firm's Graduate Training Program, and after 2 years of rotating through various areas of the firm, took on his first assignment as a Business Strategist for one of the firm's Divisional Directors. Two years later he began his field management career as an Assistant Market Head of the Chicago Market that included offices in Downtown Chicago, Northbrook, Oakbrook, Barrington, Naperville, and Madison, Brookfield & Milwaukee Wisconsin. 

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Andrew graduated from Bucknell University where he earned a B.S. in Economics and was a member of the school’s men’s varsity lacrosse team. He currently resides in Chicago, IL. 

Kerry is currently Director and Market Administrative Officer –the Chicago Market.

She is responsible for all Administrative responsibilities for the market area; including managing and leading our Client Service Associates. Kerry brings over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She joined us from Morgan Stanley in downtown Chicago, where she held a similar position in one of the largest headcount branches in the country (235 employees). She joined Smith Barney, in 2006, and became part of the eventual joint venture with MS.

Kerry received an outstanding education from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. Her leadership skills blossomed early as she captained the Buckeye tennis team for three of her four years on the team.

Kerry began her professional career on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) working with commodities, options, and S&P traders. She traded bonds off the floor for a few years before moving to an office manager position with a proprietary trading firm where she spent seven years before joining Smith Barney.

Kerry lives in Northbrook with her husband, Andy,  twin daughters, Sammi and Lexi, & son, Zack. She enjoys sports, including all things Chicago. In addition to being an active mother and sports fan, Kerry likes to travel and read.

Edward (Ed) Samano is Director and Supervisory Officer for the Metro Chicago Market. Ed brings a rich history of experience and wisdom to the market. Most recently, Ed served as Morgan Stanley's Complex Risk Officer at their 70 West Madison Chicago office.

Ed has spent 35 years in the financial services business. His tenure includes activity as a foreign currency options broker, at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's Index and Options Market, and as an independent trader on the Chicago Board of Trade. After his trading days, Ed joined AXA Advisors in Northbrook as an Investment Advisor Rep, ironically in our current building at 5 Revere Drive! At AXA, Ed ultimately became the Controls Director for more than 210 Advisors. In 2013, Ed joined Morgan Stanley's as a Complex Risk Officer.

Rounding out Ed's resume, is his experience with both internal and FINRA audits. Ed has a BA and a MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago. He resides in Park Ridge with his wife Donna and five children. He has lived in Park Ridge for 20 years. In his free time, Ed enjoys spending time with his family, biking, swimming and watching his children play sports.