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UBS Advisors Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher Named to the America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Lists by Forbes
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UBS Private Wealth Management announced the recognition of Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher as top wealth advisors in 2023. Drew ranked #1 and Michael #7 on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for Los Angeles. They also made the national Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors list, with Drew at #9 and Michael at #80. This marks the eighth consecutive year for Drew and Michael on the national list and the sixth year on the state list. Together, they manage over $7 billion in client assets through Mainsail Wealth Partners, serving ultra-high net worth clients with a comprehensive approach to wealth management, including estate planning and philanthropic strategies.
Lauren Gorsche, UBS Los Angeles Market Executive, praised their dedication to clients, emphasizing their impact within the private wealth space.
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Drew Freides ranked #1 and Michael Kanigher ranked #7 in Los Angeles on Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list.
Drew Freides achieved #9 and Michael Kanigher #80 on Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list.
Drew and Michael have maintained their rankings for eight consecutive years nationally and six years locally.
Mainsail Wealth Partners manages over $7 billion in client assets, focusing on ultra-high net worth individuals.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
UBS Private Wealth Management announced today that Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher, both Private Wealth Advisors and Managing Directors in the firm’s Los Angeles Private Wealth Management Market, have been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors lists for 2023. On the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, Drew ranked #1 and Michael ranked #7 in Los Angeles Private Wealth. On the America’s Top Wealth Advisors list, Drew rose to #9 and Michael rose to #80 nationally.
“I’m proud to see Drew and Mike recognized at the highest level both nationally and locally,” said Lauren Gorsche, UBS Los Angeles Market Executive, “Their dedication to clients and thoughtful approach embody what it means to be a top Private Wealth team, and we congratulate them on this terrific achievement.”
Drew and Michael are founding members of Mainsail Wealth Partners, one of the largest advisor teams at UBS. The team also includes Private Wealth Advisors Steven Westerman and Brendan Carroll, Financial Advisors Melanie Desma and Kate Freeman, and team associates Mark Thompson, Langdon Froomer, Nadine Babiuch, Lise Ly, Corinne Carroll, Gilberto Sanchez, Katherine Whitlock, Amanda Meraz and Qiqi Zhang.
Mainsail Wealth Partners is responsible for managing over $7 billion in invested client assets for ultra-high net worth individuals and families. Their clientele include senior executives at public and private companies and multigenerational families. “As our team continues to grow, we bring the full breadth of UBS to the families we work with” said Drew Freides. “Everything we do is in the pursuit of excellence for our clients and our business,” added Michael Kanigher.
The team delivers a “multi-family office approach,” providing comprehensive wealth management solution, which incorporates liability management, estate planning, tax optimization and philanthropic strategies into their investment advice. They also support families as they navigate complex multigenerational wealth dynamics and legacy planning.
This is Drew and Michael’s eighth consecutive year making the Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors list (2016 – 2023) and their sixth consecutive year making the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list (2018 – 2023).
The 2023 Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list is comprised of over 7,000 Advisors across the country, collectively managing nearly $11 trillion in client assets. The 250 financial professionals on the 2023 Forbes/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisors collectively manage nearly $1.3 trillion in assets. The rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, are based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative measures including phone and in-person interviews, compliance records, and revenue generated for their firms.
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).
Who are the top-ranked wealth advisors at UBS in 2023?
Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher are the top-ranked wealth advisors at UBS for 2023.
What are the rankings of Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher on the Forbes lists?
Drew Freides ranked #1 and Michael Kanigher ranked #7 on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for Los Angeles; Drew ranked #9 and Michael ranked #80 on Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list.
How long have Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher been recognized on the Forbes lists?
Drew Freides and Michael Kanigher have been recognized for eight consecutive years on Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list and six consecutive years on the Best-in-State list.
What does Mainsail Wealth Partners focus on?
Mainsail Wealth Partners focuses on managing assets for ultra-high net worth individuals, providing a comprehensive wealth management approach that includes estate planning and philanthropic strategies.
