Ten advisors managing $2.85 billion join UBS in Washington, D.C.

September 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT

UBS today announced that ten advisors have joined the firm in Washington, D.C., managing $2.85 billion in client assets.

Private Wealth Advisors William Slater, James (“J.J.”) King, Scott Fitzenreiter and Ryan Shuler have joined the firm’s Northeast Private Wealth market, managed by Julie Fox, reporting to Branch Manager Brendan Graham. William, J.J., Scott, Ryan will be joined by Carey Greenauer, Gigi Peterson, Gregory Porter, Amanda McKenna, Nancy Robinson and Jim Ball.

Financial Advisors Kevin Murphy, Michael Brennan, George Seals, Daniel Shannahan, John Green and Elliott Warren have joined UBS’s Mid-Atlantic Wealth Management market, managed by Ellen Pierce, reporting to Branch Manager Dan Egbert.

“These advisors bring an unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate complex financial needs and we are proud to welcome them to UBS,” said Julie Fox, Northeast Market Head at UBS Private Wealth Management. “UBS has a strong footprint in Washington, D.C. and is committed to growing its wealth management business in the region.”

The advisors joined UBS from Merrill, where they advised high and ultra high net worth families and institutions.

“Providing our high net worth and ultra high net worth clients with the highest levels of customized, tailored advice and services continues to be our top priority,” said John Mathews, Head of UBS Private Wealth Management. “The collective experience and expertise of these talented advisors greatly strengthens our local presence and will make an immediate impact with our clients.”

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About UBS

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