Knowledge, experience, leadership And the confidence to pursue your goals
Jim joined UBS in 1997 and has since acquired many accreditations and awards for his dedication to clients and exceptional leadership. He has been ranked the #1 UBS Financial Advisor in Pennsylvania by Barron's in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
He focuses on high net worth individuals, business owners, retirement plans, asset allocation strategies and complex financial planning strategies. He also lends his experience to the community, serving on the boards of trustees and committees for various organizations.
Jim lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters. He enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf.
Professional Experience
Company |
Title |
Location |
Duration |
UBS Financial Services Inc. |
Managing Director, Financial Advisor |
- Present |
|
Merrill Lynch |
District Finance Manager and Financial Advisor |
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|
PNC Bank |
Relationship Manager |
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Accomplishments
- Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors (years 2009 through 2013). Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors (2014 through 2018).
- Financial Times Top 400 Advisors (2013 through 2015 and 2017 through 2018)
- Member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA)
- Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS)
- Corporate Services Financial Advisor (CSFA), Managed Account Consultant (MAC)
Education
- M.B.A. with a concentration in Strategic Planning and Finance, University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
- B.S. Business with a Minor in History, Miami University of Ohio
Licenses
- Series 7, General Securities Representative
- Series 63, Uniform Securities State Agent
- Series 31, Managed Futures Representative
- Series 65, Investment Advisor Representative
- Life, Health, Long-Term Care, Variable Life Insurance and Variable Annuity Licensed: AL, FL, GA, IL, MI, MO, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WV
Personal & Community
- Pittsburgh Symphony: Member of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and Chair of Jack Heinz Society
- Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church: Member of the Board of Trustees, Policy Committee, and Ordained Elder
- Longue Vue Club: Member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and past Chair of the Membership Committee
- Coalition for Christian Outreach: Member of the Board of Directors and Investment Committee
Registered States:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV