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Your financial life is unique. The same should be true of your financial plan. We take the time to get to know you, your family and all your most important priorities. As your circumstances change over time and as new opportunities arise, we'll work with you to adjust your plan to help keep you on track. When you look to the future, you should like what you see.

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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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    Daniel Shepler

    Managing Director

    Market Director

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    • AR
    • CT
    • FL
    • MA
    • NJ
    • NY
    • PA
    • UT
    • VA

          299 Park Avenue
          8th, 9th, 11th Floors
          New York, NY 10171
        • Ashleigh

          Ashleigh Barr

          Director

          Admin Manager

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          • MA
          • NJ
          • NY

          Ashleigh Alamo is a Director and Market Administrative Officer serving the Manhattan Market of UBS Financial Services.  Prior to her current role, Ashleigh was the Complex Administrative Manager (2015-2016), the Business Risk Specialist (2013-2015), and served as the Branch Office Administrator/Executive Assistant (2009-2013). 

          Ashleigh holds her BA in Communications from State University of New York College at Oneonta.  She maintains her Series 7, 63, 9, 10, and 3 securities licenses as well as the New York Life and Health licenses.  Ashleigh currently resides in New York City.  In her free time, she enjoys CrossFit and spending time with her friends and family.

                299 Park Avenue
                New York, NY 10171
              • Stephen

                Stephen Bannon

                Executive Director

                Associate Market Executive

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                • NJ
                • NY

                Stephen is an Assistant Market Executive for the Manhattan Market - tasked with developing business strategy while working with internal and external partners to deliver tools and resources that Advisors (and their teams) need to best grow their business and serve their clients.

                Stephen returns to UBS after spending 2.5 years at Merrill as a Sales Manager in New Jersey.  Prior to his most recent experience, Stephen was with UBS for 5 years, originally joining as a Financial Advisor in the Wealth Advice Center in 2014 and then joining the WMA Training and Development team as the Lead Trainer and Team Integration Specialist for our Next Generation Programs in the Northeast and Private Wealth Management.  Prior to joining UBS in 2014, Stephen worked with Merrill Lynch for 4 years as an Advisor in Hopewell, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

                Stephen earned his BS in Business Management from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL.  He holds the Series 7, 66, 9 and 10, has earned his CRPC & AWMA designations, and continues to pursue further designations in support of his professional development.

                Stephen strives to stay active through participating in exercise and sports, loves to travel, and is open to every opportunity to explore new places alongside his wife of 6 years, Christine.  They have two beautiful children Lilliana (3) and Liam (1) and reside in Middletown, NJ.

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                      New York, NY 10171
                    • Tom

                      Tom Clarkson

                      Associate Director

                      Associate Market Executive

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                      • IL
                      • NJ
                      • NY

                      Tom is a Associate Market Executive for the Manhattan Market - tasked with developing business strategy while working with internal and external partners to deliver tools and resources that Advisors (and their teams) need to best grow their business and serve their clients.

                      He joined UBS in 2018 as a member of the Wealth Management Graduate Talent Program, rotating through six different business areas, learning the wealth management business and UBS’ resources. Most recently he was a Business Strategist on the East Divisional Team where he supported of all of the branch offices along the U.S. East Coast, from Maine to Virginia, totaling 12 states, including cities such as Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington D.C.

                      Tom is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and holds his FINRA Series 7, 9, and 66.  

                      Originally from Massachusetts, Tom is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Mathematics and Economics. He currently lives New York City with his girlfriend Stephanie, In his free time, he enjoys Boston sports, Peloton & WHOOP fitness, golfing, and exploring NYC restaurants.

                            299 Park Avenue
                            New York, NY 10171
                          • Chris

                            Christopher Smith

                            Director

                            Supervisory Officer

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                            • NY

                            Chris Smith is a Director and Market Supervisory Officer for the Manhattan Market.

                            Chris leads a team of Supervisory Officers who ensure that all compliance, legal, and regulatory matters for the entire market are adhered to.   

                            He has had various supervisory and operational manager roles with UBS and Merrill Lynch.

                            Chris earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of Scranton. He is FINRA registered and holds Series 3, 4, 7. 24. 53, 63 & 65 as well as the New York Life and Health insurance licenses.

                            Chris currently resides in Manhattan. In his free time he enjoys traveling, exercise, and spending time with his family.

                                  299 Park Avenue
                                  New York, NY 10171
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                                  Lauren A. Castan

                                  Director

                                  Admin Manager

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                                  • MA
                                  • NJ
                                  • NY

                                        299 Park Avenue
                                        New York, NY 10171
                                      • Sabrina

                                        Sabrina Katwaroo

                                        Associate Director

                                        Digital Specialist

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                                          Sabrina is the Digital Specialist for the 1251 AOA office. She acts as an internal consultant to provide Financial Advisors and Team Associates with personalized in-person and remote support for all digital tools used at UBS. She works closely with the rest of the management team to determine a comprehensive plan that promotes technology and serves advisors, their teams and clients. Sabrina also speaks with clients to enhance their understanding and usage of the digital tools available at UBS.

                                          Prior to joining UBS in May 2018, Sabrina was in retail banking for 11 years. She was previously an Assistant Branch Manager at PNC Bank where she managed a team and conducted face to face meetings with clients on a daily basis. Sabrina earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Kean University. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, concerts and reading mysteries and biographies.  Sabrina currently resides in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

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                                                4th Floor
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                                              • Josh

                                                Joshua Ruiz

                                                Wealth Planning Associate

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                                                • AL
                                                • AR
                                                • AZ
                                                • CA
                                                • CO
                                                • CT
                                                • DC
                                                • DE
                                                • FL
                                                • GA
                                                • HI
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                                                • ID
                                                • IL
                                                • IN
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                                                • KY
                                                • LA
                                                • MA
                                                • MD
                                                • ME
                                                • MI
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                                                • NH
                                                • NJ
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                                                • NV
                                                • NY
                                                • OH
                                                • OK
                                                • OR
                                                • PA
                                                • PR
                                                • RI
                                                • SC
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                                                • TN
                                                • TX
                                                • UT
                                                • VA
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                                                • VT
                                                • WA
                                                • WI
                                                • WV
                                                • WY

                                                Joshua is focused on financial planning and specifically, helping our clients achieve their financial goals within the context of their investments. Joshua actively listens to clients' needs, utilizing resources to regularly review, assess, and propose wealth management opportunities and tailored financial advice. He leverages the firms platform to lead financial planning discussions and make recommendations based on potential opportunities (e.g., inadequate insurance coverage, unmet lending needs, etc.)

                                                Joshua began his career at UBS in 2019 as a Financial Advisor at the UBS Wealth Advice Center. Prior to joining the team as a WPA, he worked as an Analyst on the UBS-International Sales and Business Development team.

                                                Joshua earned his BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He is FINRA registered, holding the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

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