Christopher Pitzak Joins UBS Private Wealth Management in La Jolla, California
UBS Private Wealth Management has welcomed Christopher Pitzak as a Managing Director and Financial Advisor in its La Jolla, California office. Pitzak previously worked at Bernstein Private Wealth Management for 13 years, focusing on high-value clients such as business owners and professional athletes. His entrepreneurial background includes founding successful companies like Downplay, Inc. and Dyad Security Corp. Todd Locicero, UBS's West Coast Private Wealth Management Market Head, expressed excitement about Pitzak's unique perspectives and their plans to grow his business within the firm.
- Christopher Pitzak joins UBS as Managing Director and Financial Advisor, potentially enhancing the firm's client offerings in La Jolla.
- Pitzak's extensive experience with high-net-worth clients positions him well to attract and retain affluent clientele.
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LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Christopher (“Chris”) Pitzak, has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Financial Advisor in the La Jolla, California office.
Chris joins UBS following a 13 year career at Bernstein Private Wealth Management, where he built a successful business focusing on advising business owners, family offices, professional money managers and professional athletes.
“On behalf of UBS, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris to the firm,” said Todd Locicero, West Coast Private Wealth Management Market Head at UBS. “His background as a business owner and as a former professional athlete enables him to bring a unique perspective to his client base. We look forward to partnering with Chris to grow his business here at UBS.”
Prior to joining Bernstein Private Wealth Management in 2007, Chris built a successful career as an entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of Downplay, Inc., a leading mobile media and application provider, and Founder and CEO of Dyad Security Corp, a computer and network security company. Both companies he grew and successfully sold.
Chris is an NCAA National Champion All-American and a former professional volleyball player. He is also an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, a five-time Ironman, and 2013 Ironman All-World Athlete. Chris holds a BS from Brigham Young University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He currently resides in San Clemente, CA with his wife, Jill, and their four children.
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