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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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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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    Benedict Tarantino

    Managing Director

    Market Director

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    Ben assumed his current role at UBS as Market Director in February of 2020, bringing with him over 39 years of industry experience. Starting out as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Syracuse, NY, Ben shifted into a management roll in 1993 when he was appointed Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA. Ben’s most recent role at Morgan Stanley as Regional Director of the South Central Region ended in 2006 when he joined UBS as Mid-Atlantic Regional Director in Washington, D.C. Since then Ben has held various managerial positions with UBS, most recently as the Dallas, TX Market Head from 2016-2020. Ben earned his BA from Niagara University and then went on to complete a master’s program in Executive Finance with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Ben and his wife Kathleen have raised four wonderful children together and currently reside in Skaneateles, NY. In his free time Ben enjoys golfing, fishing and skiing.

          400 Linden Oaks
          Rochester, NY 14625
          ben.tarantino@ubs.com
          Benedict Tarantino
          400 Linden Oaks,Rochester,NY,14625
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          Gary Vengelen

          Director

          Associate Market Executive

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          Gary has been in the industry since 1992. He has been a Financial Advisor, Training officer, Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Complex Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Assistant Market Executive. In this role he is critical in the running of the day to day activities of the Rochester Branch. 

          Prior to joining the Financial Services Industry, he served as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, NC. Gary is a graduate of Airborne School, Jumpmaster School and Jungle Warfare School. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal (for service in the Gulf War) and the Master Parachutist Badge among others.

          Gary is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson. An avid runner, he has run seven marathons and numerous Half Marathons. He holds a Second Degree Black Belt in Shorin Ryu Karate, and a Red belt in Yamani Ryu, an Okinawan Weapons discipline.

          Gary lives in Fairport, NY .

                400 Linden Oaks
                Rochester, NY 14625
                gary.vengelen@ubs.com
                Gary Vengelen
                400 Linden Oaks,Rochester,NY,14625
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                Peter Bishop

                Director

                Admin Manager

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                Peter collaborates with market administrative leadership and team associates to enable them to deliver memorable service experiences to both internal and external clients. He does this by leveraging his experience in leadership, coaching, management, and sharing best practices. Peter joined UBS in 2008 as an Associate Director with responsibilities also including operations management and supervisory/compliance duties. Prior to this, he was with Citi-Smith Barney in the metro NYC area for seven years as a risk aversion specialist responsible for partnering with Sales Management and Citibank channel financial advisors to grow and protect their businesses. Peter has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He also holds a life and health insurance license. Peter currently resides in the Rochester area.

                      400 Linden Oaks
                      Rochester, NY 14625
                      peter.a.bishop@ubs.com
                      Peter Bishop
                      400 Linden Oaks,Rochester,NY,14625
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                      Linda Ashton

                      Branch Office Administrator

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                        Linda brings 35+ years of experience in the financial services industry, starting in 1980 with Merrill Lynch then in 1985 proceeding to PaineWebber which was acquired by UBS Financial Services in 2000. Currently she provides administrative and operational support to the Rochester, Syracuse, and Watertown branches as well as assisting the Market Director for those branches. Linda enjoys working on DYI projects, card crafting, and spending time with family and friends. She currently resides in Rochester, NY and has a son, stepdaughter and two step grandchildren.

                              400 Linden Oaks
                              Rochester, NY 14625
                              linda.ashton@ubs.com
                              Linda Ashton
                              400 Linden Oaks,Rochester,NY,14625

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