Experience Makes all the difference

Christopher Robert Black

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Portfolio Manager
713-350-8078

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Chris understands how to simplify the complexity of today’s global markets for his clients through clear, actionable strategies. He believes in building confidence by providing access to the firm’s deep resources and by bringing clients together through informative networking groups.


“My focus has always been on running a first-class business in a first class way. What gives our clients a clear sense of confidence is our knowledge, insights and transparency.”


As the founding partner of Black/Huthnance, a Private Wealth Management team at UBS, Chris focuses on portfolio management oversight through thoughtful allocation of liquidity and risk across asset classes and markets. However, his advice focuses on much more than investing—from estate planning strategies and family advisory to lending and private equity.

Experience

  • Director, Private Bank, Credit Suisse
  • Executive Director, Private Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley & Co.
  • Investment advisor, boutique pension consulting firm
  • Captain, United States Army

Credentials

  • Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2019
  • Barron’s Top Financial Advisor, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012
  • UBS Pinnacle Club member, a distinguished group of the firm’s most successful Financial Advisors
  • M.B.A., University of Houston, Bauer School of Business
  • B.A. degree, economics, Southern Methodist University

Life

  • Wife, Julie
  • Three children
  • Active with veterans support
  • Enjoys mountaineering and upland bird hunting


Registered States:
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WY


William Word Huthnance

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Portfolio Manager
713-350-8077

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For more than 20 years, Will has been helping clients solve complex financial challenges by anticipating their potential opportunities and concerns. Working with a small, select group of clients, Will’s attention to detail and his highly personalized experience has resulted in long-lasting relationships. As Will likes to put it, he’s helping his clients sleep well at night.


“As a kid, I watched my father work hard every day to support our family. I did everything from bagging groceries to mowing lawns. This work ethic is still a part of everything I do to this day.”


An ally, advisor and mentor, Will’s guidance helps his clients confidently face their decision-making process. As a founding partner of his practice, he focuses on client development and portfolio analysis, integrating risk and liquidity management with estate, philanthropic and other special considerations to deliver a complete solution.

Experience

  • Director, Private Bank, Credit Suisse
  • Vice President, Private Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley & Company
  • Financial analyst, EDS (acquired by Hewlett Packard)

Credentials

  • Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2019
  • UBS Pinnacle Club member, a distinguished group of the firm’s most successful Financial Advisors
  • M.B.A., McCombs School of Business, University of Texas
  • B.A., finance, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas

Life

  • Wife, Dinah, and three children
  • Active with Chapelwood United Methodist Church and community
  • Texas Longhorns fan
  • Loves to travel, especially in Europe


Registered States:
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WY


Rachel Pack Nolan

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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Rachel Nolan joined our team and UBS in 2020 subsequent to extensive experience in energy public and private equity investment management and research.  Rachel was an Executive Director of Research with Tudor, Pickering , Holt & Co an Energy focused investment bank, prior to this position Rachel was a Senior Analyst with RR Advisors, LLC, an energy private equity and investment management firm.  Before that, she served as an equity research analyst for Simmons & Co covering E&P equities.  She began her career with Deloitte & Touche in the Financial Advisory Services Group followed by a position with Standard and Poor’s as a senior associate in the Corporate Value Consulting Group.  Rachel focuses on portfolio analysis and client relationship management.  She is a graduate of Texas Tech University, BBA in Finance.


Registered States:
AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WY


David Andrew Scott Jr.

Wealth Strategy Associate
713-350-8083

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Andrew joined UBS in 2018. He assists with portfolio management, relevant research on behalf of clients and special projects. Before joining the team full time, Andrew interned with UBS in the summer of 2017.


“I enjoy working alongside my co-workers and finding the best ways to help our clients meet their needs.”


Credentials

  • B.B.A., finance, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University
  • Series 7 securities license

Life

  • Avid sports fan
  • Plays golf, tennis and basketball


Cheryle Lynne Schmidt

Senior Client Service Associate
713-350-8078

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For nearly 40 years, Cheryle has been working to gain the trust of clients by providing exceptional service and timely solutions tailored to their individual needs. She recognizes that true client care is so much more than investment advice—it’s about helping to find solutions to all the challenges that come with significant wealth.


“I value the opportunities I have had with clients, to understand who they are as people and families and to find the best ways to help with the challenges they face.”


Cheryle’s qualifications and experience have given her the skills to help facilitate all administrative and regulatory considerations for the team’s clients. With the integrity and well-rounded perspective born of years of service, she takes the time to fully understand how clients have built their wealth so she can continually deliver excellence.

Experience

  • Senior Client Associate, Private Bank, Credit Suisse
  • Senior Assistant, Private Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley & Company

Credentials

  • Series 7, 9, 10, 63 and 66 securities licenses

Life

  • Children and grandchildren are her passion


Registered States:
AL, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WY