Experience Makes all the difference

Colin Hawkes

Market Head
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Colin began his career in 1999 as a Financial Advisor for UBS in Bellevue, Washington.  He spent six years as a successful Financial Advisor and became the Branch Manager for the UBS Anchorage office in 2006.  Two years later, he returned to manage the Bellevue office and in 2009 became the Bellevue Complex Director.  He was next promoted to the role of Market Head of the Mountain Pacific Market, which included nine offices located in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.  He is currently the Market Head of the Pacific Northwest Market, which includes the twelve offices located in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. 

Prior to joining the financial services industry, Colin served as an officer in the United States Army.  This leadership experience is what attracted him to become a Branch Manager. 

He received a B.S. in accounting from Gonzaga University and an M.B.A with a finance focus from Tarleton State University. 

Colin lives in Clyde Hill with his wife Lauren and two daughters, Katie and Kellie.  Outside of the office he coaches the Eastside Running Club and also volunteers as a Big Brother for an eleven year old named Dan.  Colin also enjoys running, skiing, golf, and traveling with his family.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI


Kristine Babbitt

Market Administrative Officer
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Kris Babbitt is the Market Administrative Officer for the Pacific Northwest Market and is responsible for the operations, compliance and administrative areas of the Market. Kris has been in financial services for over 18 years. She spent 10 years at Merrill Lynch as both a Client Associate and then the Client Relationship Manager before joining UBS in 2014. Kris is FINRA registered and holds the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities license as well as her WA State insurance license.

Kris lives in Lakewood and has a grown daughter, Kaitlyn, who is a Kindergarten teacher in the Tacoma area. In her free time Kris enjoys reading, running and spending time with family and friends.


Registered States:
AK, ID, MT, OR, WA


Carla Novak

Assistant Market Head
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Carla is the Assistant Market Head for the Pacific Northwest Market.  Her primary responsibilities include acting as deputy to the Market Head as well as resolution of all escalated issues.  She joined UBS in 2008. Prior to her current role, Carla worked as the Market Supervisory Officer for the Mountain Pacific Market. She holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is the co-chair for the Greater Seattle Chapter of All Bar None, the women's network at UBS.

After spending the majority of her life in the NY/NJ area, Carla currently resides in Washington with her sons Jacob and Connor. Away from work she enjoys reading, yoga and hiking.


Registered States:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY


Gary Grossblatt

Assistant Market Head
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As a Wealth Management Advisor and CFP® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Gary helps clients determine long-term financial goals and implements customized investment strategies.

Gary also holds a CRPS® (Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist) certification, helping corporate clients establish and administer 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.

In addition to completing his Series 9/10 (options and general securities principal) management licenses, Gary is also the Assistant Market Head for all 12 Pacific Northwest UBS offices. Before joining UBS in 2008, Gary was a Producing Sales Manager for Merrill Lynch. Gary started his career at UBS as a financial advisor in 2004.

Prior to his career in financial services, Gary worked in the department store business for 18 years, most recently as a Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for the Macy's Northwest Division.

Gary has a B.A. in political science from San Diego State University.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, MA, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA


David Wright

Administrative Manager
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David Wright is the Administrative Manager for the Pacific Northwest Market and is responsible for the operations, compliance and administrative functions of the Market. David has been in the financial services industry over 10 years and joined UBS in 2016. He holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Washington. David also holds FINRA licenses Series 7,66, 9 and 10 as well as Washington State insurance licenses.

David grew up in Jamaica, migrated to the United States in 2000 and currently resides in Bellevue, Washington. He enjoys snowboarding, playing football, hiking and traveling.


Registered States:
AK, ID, MT, WA


Jenny Brook Gordon

Supervisory Officer
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Jenny Gordon is a Supervisory Officer for the Pacific Northwest Market. Her primary responsibilities include business risk management and compliance for the market. Jenny joined UBS in 2013. Her prior roles at UBS include Market Service Manager and Senior Client Service Associate. Jenny graduated from the University of Montana with a B.A. in Finance and Marketing.  She holds her Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 securities licenses.

Jenny lives in downtown Seattle and in her free time he enjoys exploring the city and spending time with family and friends.


Registered States:
WA


Danielle Moore

Executive / Team Assistant
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Danielle is a graduate of the University of Washington and started working in the wealth management industry in 2015. She works in close coordination with the twelve offices of the Pacific Northwest Market and is responsible for the day-to-day business operations, development planning and community engagement. While in her role she has developed a strong passion for philanthropy and leads a number of charitable projects in her community and the Pacific Northwest Market. In 2018, she helped launch the local chapter of the UBS women's networking and mentorship organization, All Bar None.

Outside of the office, Danielle enjoys spending her free time with loved ones as well as cooking, traveling and reading motivational books.