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Located just a few blocks from Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, the Park Avenue Market provides global perspective for clients with sophisticated financial needs. Our team of Financial Advisors, Wealth Management Bankers and Wealth Planning Analysts distinguish themselves not only with decades of broad-based financial experience, but also with exceptional service.

We believe that the best experience begins with the right Financial Advisor. That's why our market leadership team works with our Financial Advisors to create a supportive culture – one that fosters integrity, challenge and collaboration. Our Financial Advisors are consistently recognized as industry leaders and innovators. With access to unparalleled global resources and industry-leading research, they are strongly positioned to help clients pursue their ultimate goals.

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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.

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    Thomas Conigatti

    Executive Director

    Market Director

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    Thomas Conigatti is an Executive Director and Market Director for the 299 Park Avenue office.

     Tom began his career in the financial services industry in 2009 as a banker with JPMorgan Chase. In 2010, Tom joined Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor, guiding individual, institutional, and corporate clients to achieve their most important financial goals with confidence and purpose. 

     Tom quickly ascended and was selected to participate in the firm’s Leadership Development Program, after which he opted to pursue a career in management.

     In 2013, Tom joined UBS as Sales Manager of the Wealth Advice Center (WAC). In this role, Tom led a diverse team of 115 Financial Advisors and Associate Managers in New Jersey and North Carolina. Since its founding, the WAC has grown into a national platform delivering hybrid, digital advice to 300k+ clients with $18 billion in AUM.

     Tom returned to his native New York in 2017 to serve as Assistant Market Head and Branch Manager for industry-leading Private Wealth Management offices in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

     Tom graduated Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He maintains his Series 7, 66, 9, 10, and insurance licenses.

     In addition, Tom holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and University of Chicago Booth School of Business; the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designation from the College for Financial Planning®; and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® designation from the Exit Planning Institute™.

     Tom is proudly born and raised in New York City and currently resides in Fair Haven, New Jersey with his wife, Megan. Tom is passionate about inspiring and igniting the next generation of leaders; he is an ardent supporter of organizations focused on those who serve, veterans, and their families — including No Greater Sacrifice, American Corporate Partners, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

          1285 Avenue Of The Americas
          New York, NY 10019
          thomas.conigatti@ubs.com
          Thomas Conigatti
          1285 Avenue Of The Americas,New York,NY,10019
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          Demie Kommatas

          Executive Director

          Associate Market Executive

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          Demie Kommatas is an Executive Director and Associate Market Executive for the 299 Park Avenue office. 

           Demie guides more than 60 Financial Advisors through training, coaching, and mentoring to help sole practitioners and teams grow their practices, achieve their business goals, and deliver service designed to exceed clients' expectations. Through coaching and development, the advisors that she serves are ultimately better positioned to help UBS clients successfully navigate each phase of their financial lives. Demie also provides guidance to financial advisors and clients on separately managed accounts, mutual funds and ETFs, and has focused her attention to continuing the growth of the branch's investment advisory business as well as delivering the firm. Prior to her current role, Demie served as Administrative Manager where she was responsible for the oversight of over 70 support staff employees on all items relating to supervision, human resources, coaching and development and general business administration. She has held various roles at UBS including Client Service Associate, Branch Office Administrator and Control Analyst. Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Demie began her career at Smith Barney. 

           Demie graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in International Politics and Economics. She maintains her Series 3, 7, 9/10 and 66 securities licenses as well as the New York State life and health insurance licenses. Demie was born and raised in New York City and resides on Roosevelt Island, NY.  In her free time, Demie enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

                1285 Avenue Of The Americas
                New York, NY 10019
                demie.kommatas@ubs.com
                Demie Kommatas
                1285 Avenue Of The Americas,New York,NY,10019
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                Steven Kuzmanoski

                Director

                Associate Market Executive

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                Steven Kuzmanoski is an Associate Market Executive in the Manhattan Market. Prior to joining the Manhattan Market, Steven was on the Financial Advisor Recruiting and Retention Team as a Deal Structurer. He provided insights, advice and guidance on recruiting and retaining top talent. Prior to this role, Steven was part of WM USA Client Advisor Group CFO supporting the West Division as well as National Sales, Field Development & Productivity, Business and Change Management and US CIO. As a finance business partner, he provided advice on business activities, performance, and strategy to optimize the use of the firm's financial resources to drive profitability and shareholder value.

                 Steven joined UBS in March 2017. Prior to UBS, Steven was at Hightower Advisors where he spent 3 years as a Financial Advisor and Senior Analyst after a transition with his team from Merrill Lynch. Steven's main priorities included P&L management, overseeing daily operations, and managing client portfolios. Prior to Hightower, Steven worked at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor servicing the financial needs of affluent families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

                 Steven earned his B.S. in Global Business Studies from William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. He holds the Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. He and his wife Valentina live in New Jersey and have two beautiful children Elliana and Noah.

                      299 Park Avenue
                      New York, NY 10017
                      steven.kuzmanoski@ubs.com
                      Steven Kuzmanoski
                      299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                      Ashleigh Barr

                      Director

                      Admin Manager

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                      Ashleigh Alamo is a Director and Market Administrative Officer serving the NYC Central 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
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                            ashleigh.alamo@ubs.com
                            Ashleigh Barr
                            299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10171
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                            Leland Harris

                            Director

                            Admin Manager

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                                  299 Park Avenue
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                                  leland.harris@ubs.com
                                  Leland Harris
                                  299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                                  Christopher Smith

                                  Director

                                  Supervisory Officer

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                                  Chris Smith is a Director and Market Supervisory Officer for the NYC Central 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 10017
                                        christopher.c.smith@ubs.com
                                        Christopher Smith
                                        299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                                        Carolyn Forman

                                        Director

                                        Supervisory Officer

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                                        Carolyn started in the industry in the early 80’s at Kidder Peabody in Buffalo, NY.  Hired as a Client Service Associate, she was promoted to Operations Manager a short time later.  Having taken time off to get married and raise a family, she returned to the industry as a margin clerk at Prudential Securities.  While at Prudential, she was one of eight employees asked to participate in a manager training program.  Shortly after joining the program Carolyn was promoted to Operations Manager and relocated to Binghamton, NY.  After two years in Binghamton, Carolyn was relocated to Prudential’s Stamford, Connecticut office where she continued to serve as Operations Manager.  In 1998 Carolyn moved to PaineWebber, now UBS, in NYC as Administrative/Compliance manager where she is currently performing duties as a Supervisory Officer in the 299 Park Avenue branch.

                                              299 Park Avenue
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                                              carolyn.forman@ubs.com
                                              Carolyn Forman
                                              299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                                              Fe Bataller-Hall

                                              Director

                                              Supervisory Officer

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                                              Fe Bataller-Hall is Director and Market Supervisory Officer for the NYC Central Market, GWM Americas. Fe leads a team of Supervisory Officers who ensure that all compliance, legal and regulatory matters for the entire Market are communicated and implemented.

                                              In 1988, Fe joined the Rotan Mosle branch of PaineWebber Inc., now UBS Financial Services, in New York City as a New Accounts Clerk. She has performed various roles, such as Branch Technology Liaison, Sales Assistant and Branch Office Assistant. She was offered the role of Compliance Officer in 1997 and continued to develop as Market Supervisory Officer.

                                              Fe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, major in Accounting from University of the Cordilleras in the Philippines. She currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband Gareth. Fe enjoys gardening and volunteering for church and local community groups.

                                                    299 Park Avenue
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                                                    fe.batallerhall@ubs.com
                                                    Fe Bataller-Hall
                                                    299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017
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                                                    Emma Knight

                                                    Branch Office Administrator

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                                                      Emma serves as Branch Office Administrator for the 299 Park Avenue office, joining UBS in April 2025. She works with all members of the 299 Park Avenue office primarily assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks. Prior to UBS, she worked as an Engineering Recruiter outside of the financial services sector.

                                                       

                                                      Emma graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Emma is from Ocean Township and enjoys the beach, reading and Villanova Basketball. She is enthusiastic about philanthropy, and she was a proud member of Alpha Phi Omega, which is a service and philanthropy-based fraternity.

                                                            299 Park Avenue
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                                                            emma.knight@ubs.com
                                                            Emma Knight
                                                            299 Park Avenue,New York,NY,10017

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