Knowledge Powered by experience

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Justin applies his extensive experience in the derivatives markets to the portfolio design process.  Focusing on pre-liquidity planning, he believes that careful planning precedes portfolio construction and manager analysis.  Prior to joining UBS, Justin served as a Vice President with Bear Stearns in New York City and with the Private Client division of CIBC Oppenheimer.

Justin earned a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in finance from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.  He attended New York University's School of Professional Studies, focusing on international finance and financial planning.  He is a graduate of Columbia University's ACPM Program earning the Certified Portfolio Manager designation. 

A native of San Luis Obispo, California, Justin and his family manage a working cattle ranch and avocado grove on the central coast.  As a licensed pilot, Justin volunteers with Angel Flight West as a Command Pilot and is also a member of the board.  The organization arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs.

Justin is a career-path mentor to military veterans as part of American Corporate Partners, which aims to ease the transition from the military to the civilian workforce. ACP is the only nonprofit organization engaged in national corporate career counseling for our returning military.

Recognized for his career accomplishments, Justin was named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors*, 2019.  He is also a distinguished member of the UBS Pinnacle Council for 2019, which represents the top 2% of Financial Advisors in the firm.

*Accolades are independently determined and awarded by their respective publications. Accolades can be based on a variety of criteria including assets under management, revenue, compliance record, length of service, client satisfaction, type of clientele and more. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor its employees pay a fee in exchange for these ratings. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For more information on a particular rating, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures.

Professional Experience

Company

Title

Location

Duration

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Managing Director

Los Angeles, CA

November 2007 - Present

Bear, Stearns & Co.

Vice President

New York, NY

January 2003 - November 2007

CIBC Oppenheimer

Financial Advisor

New York, NY

June 1999 - January 2003

Accomplishments

  • ACPM Certified Portfolio Manager

Education

  • Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

Licenses

  • Series 66, Investment Advisor Representative & Uniform Securities State Agent
  • Series 7, General Securities Representative
  • Series 31, Managed Futures Representative

Personal & Community

  • Command Pilot and Board Member, Angel Flight West
  • Mentor, American Corpoarate Partners
  • Forbes Best-in-State Top Advisor, 2019

Registered States:

AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY