Matt Benson Appointed Market Director for McLean, Virginia

April 24, 2025 at 15:35 PM EDT

UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Matt Benson has been appointed Market Director for the McLean, VA office, in addition to his existing responsibilities leading the UBS offices in Richmond, Norfolk / VA Beach and Roanoke.

“We are excited to have Matt lead our McLean office, expanding his responsibilities to include our entire Virginia footprint,” said UBS Market Executive, Jake Shine. “Virginia represents a significant growth opportunity for UBS. With Matt's dedicated leadership, I am confident that we will be even better positioned to meet the needs of our clients and advisors in the region.”

As the Market Director for Virginia, Matt is responsible for recruiting and developing the firm’s financial advisors across the Mclean, Richmond, Norfolk/VA Beach and Roanoke offices, delivering a first-class wealth management experience for clients. With his extensive experience, Matt is well-equipped to leverage the firm's resources and capabilities, ensuring that UBS Financial Advisors in the Virginia market can effectively meet their clients' needs.

“I am truly excited to take on this new responsibility,” said Matt. “Our market has a strong culture with talented financial advisors and support teams. I look forward to partnering with and supporting our advisors in McLean and throughout Virgina to further our growth efforts and assist our clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives.”

Originally from Alexandria, VA, Matt has been with UBS for over a decade. He began his UBS career in Weehawken, NJ and also worked in UBS’s Singapore office and in institutional sales & trading before becoming Market Director for Southern Virginia.

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UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 6.1 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2024. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).