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Five Advisors Managing $1.3 Billion Join UBS in New York City and Paramus, NJ

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UBS Wealth Management USA has welcomed five new Financial Advisors to its New York City and Northern NJ markets, managing $1.3 billion in client assets. This team includes industry veterans like Peter E. Murray and David W. Peeler, both previously with Merrill Wealth Management. UBS emphasizes its commitment to recruiting top talent and enhancing its wealth management capabilities, aiming to provide exceptional service for high-net-worth clients. The addition of these advisors is part of UBS's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that five Financial Advisors managing $1.3 billion in client assets have joined in the firm’s New York City Central and Northern NJ Wealth Management Markets. The advisors are Peter E. Murray, David W. Peeler, Andrew V. DiPaola, Gregory J. Amerkanian, and Michael C. Gogliormella.

“We continue to focus on recruiting and retaining the most productive Financial Advisors in the industry,” said Elizabeth Sieghardt, Branch Manager of 299 Park Avenue at UBS Wealth Management USA. “We believe we have the strongest platform for Financial Advisors, and with our suite of high-net-worth capabilities, these talented professionals will be able to deliver the full power of UBS to their clients.”

Peter, David and Andrew will be based in the firm’s 299 Park Avenue, NYC branch office, and Gregory and Michael will be based in the Paramus, New Jersey branch office.

“On behalf of UBS, we are incredibly excited to welcome Greg, Mike, Peter, David, Andrew and their team to the firm,” said Adam Kamm, Branch Manager of the Paramus, NJ office at UBS Wealth Management USA. “Our firm prides itself on a culture of collaboration between Financial Advisors and their clients. When we can bring together the industry’s best talent and combine that with the capabilities of UBS, we are able to create a truly differentiated experience for clients.”

Peter E. Murray is a founding member of the MPD Park Avenue Group and brings more than 40 years of wealth management industry experience to UBS. He focuses on providing private and institutional clients with personalized solutions that address their unique goals and investment objectives. Prior to joining UBS, Peter spent the last 24 years at Merrill Wealth Management. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.

David W. Peeler is a founding member of the MPD Park Avenue Group and is responsible for the team’s strategic direction and business development for both institutional and private clients. He oversees the team’s approach to private equity, portfolio companies, and hedge funds. Prior to UBS, David spent the last 11 years at Merrill Wealth Management. He earned the C(k)P® Certified 401(k) Professional Designation, and holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University.

Andrew V. DiPaola is a founding member of the MPD Park Avenue Group. He is responsible for the team’s investment due diligence and asset allocation models. Andrew focuses on providing successful business owners and clients with solutions that help achieve their goals with a premium placed on their financial and emotional capital. He also helps employees connect their life priorities to their finances, allowing them to pursue what matters most to them. Prior to joining UBS, Andrew spent the last 13 years at Merrill Wealth Management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and holds the Certified Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) designation, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.

Gregory J. Amerkanian is a founding member of AG & Associates and has nearly three decades of experience advising high-net-worth families and individuals. He focuses on providing clients with retirement forecasting, asset allocation modeling, asset preservation and estate tax minimization strategies. He also counsels small-to-medium-sized companies, not-for-profit organizations, and charitable endowments in cash management, investments, and retirement plans. Prior to UBS, Gregory spent the last 29 years at Merrill Wealth Management. He is a designated CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross.

Michael C. Gogliormella is a founding member of AG & Associates and brings more than 20 years of industry experience to UBS. He provides high-net-worth individuals and families with personalized attention and solutions that address each client’s unique priorities, following a customized, goals-based wealth management process that helps them achieve the financial lifestyle that is most meaningful to them. Prior to UBS, Gregory spent the last 19 years at Merrill Wealth Management. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University.

The MPD Park Avenue Group includes Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Joseph DeLasho, Senior Registered Client Service Associate Jane Ward, and Registered Client Service Associate Drew Hanff.

AG & Associates includes Senior Registered Client Service Associate Christine Matos and Client Service Associate Kristin Favaloro.

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About UBS

UBS convenes the global ecosystem for investing, where people and ideas are connected and opportunities brought to life, and provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as to private clients in Switzerland. UBS offers investment solutions, products and impactful thought leadership, is the leading global wealth manager, provides large-scale and diversified asset management, focused investment banking capabilities, and personal and corporate banking services in Switzerland. The firm focuses on businesses that have a strong competitive position in their target markets, are capital efficient and have an attractive long-term structural growth or profitability outlook.

UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in more than 50 regions and locations, with about 30% of its employees working in the Americas, 29% in Switzerland, 20% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 21% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs more than 72,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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Source: UBS Wealth Management USA

FAQ

What recent recruitment announcement did UBS make regarding Financial Advisors?

UBS announced the hiring of five Financial Advisors managing $1.3 billion in client assets in New York City and Northern NJ.

Who are the new Financial Advisors that joined UBS?

The new Financial Advisors are Peter E. Murray, David W. Peeler, Andrew V. DiPaola, Gregory J. Amerkanian, and Michael C. Gogliormella.

How much in client assets do the new UBS Financial Advisors manage?

The five new Financial Advisors manage a total of $1.3 billion in client assets.

What is UBS's strategy regarding Financial Advisors?

UBS focuses on recruiting and retaining top Financial Advisors to enhance its wealth management capabilities.

Where will the new UBS Financial Advisors be based?

Peter, David, and Andrew will be based in the 299 Park Avenue NYC branch, while Gregory and Michael will be at the Paramus, NJ branch.

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