Experience Makes all the difference

We understand that entrepreneurs are different than most other people. They offer a fresh approach or a new solution that the rest of us never knew we needed. We get it because we started out as entrepreneurs ourselves.

Our team offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management, whether you‘re looking to manage existing liquid assets you have already accumulated, are still building capital and growing your business, are selling your current business, or transferring wealth. By working exclusively with entrepreneurs, CEOs and their families, we have honed the process for helping you make thoughtful, informed decisions about reaching your personal and business goals.

  • Exceptional advice and support at every step
  • Comprehensive coordination of your entire financial life freeing you to focus on your passions
  • A commitment to multigenerational planning

Kenneth J. Shapiro, CRPC®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
212-821-2729

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With over a decade of experience advising ultra high net worth entrepreneurs and their families, Ken is one of  just 300 advisors at UBS, out of 6,700 total, selected to be part of our prestigious Private Wealth Management Group. All the advisors in this group are exclusively focused on working with UBS's wealthiest families. Ken focuses his practice on a select number of sophisticated clients, enabling him to dedicate more time to delivering the service and expertise that managing substantial wealth demands. He is a passionate and creative problem solver, and provides critical insight and solutions for his clients’ complex wealth management needs. Through his expertise and client focus, Ken has distinguished himself as an industry leader as demonstrated by his being named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list for New York in 2019 and 2020..

Prior to starting his career in private wealth management, utilizing his entrepreneurial abilities, Ken was in his clients’ shoes as a successful serial entrepreneur who took public and/or sold various businesses he co-founded before joining UBS in 2009 after seven years at Merrill Lynch. Ken received his M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Brown University.  This background gives us unique insight into many of the challenges and risks our clients face, and enables us to provide value-added solutions that help in our pursuit to preserve and conservatively grow their wealth.

Ken lives in Westport, CT, with his wife, Patricia, and their two children, Alex and Andre. He enjoys travel, Brazil, speaking Portuguese and spending time with his family. Additionally, Ken coaches youth soccer and basketball and supports the American Cancer Society, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and Swim Across America. He is the founder of the Strategic Advisory Board and co-founder of the Media & Technology Advisory Group.


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AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, UT, WA


Thomas Livaccari, CFP®, CRPC®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
212-821-2730

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Tom began his career in wealth management in 2002 with the mission of bringing a different perspective to managing the financial affairs of ultra high net worth clients. Chosen to be part of UBS's Private Wealth Management Group, an elite group of 300 advisors out of the 6,700 at the firm, Tom focuses on providing clients with holistic financial planning, sound advice and an investment strategy tailored to fit the specific objectives of each client. Tom has distinguished himself as an industry leader as demonstrated by his being named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list for New York in 2020.

Tom began his career as an accountant and later a technology consultant at Arthur Anderson. He later co-founded and helped build one of the world’s first end-to-end internet consulting firms and was part of the senior management team that took public and then sold the business to a major telecom company. Tom's background in accounting, consulting and as an entrepreneur, gives him a unique perspective on the needs of clients and their families.

Tom has an M.S. in accounting from the NYU Stern School of Business and a B.S. in finance from Boston College's Carroll School of Management. Tom lives in New Rochelle with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two daughters, Anna and Christina. He enjoys skiing, triathlons, sailing and coaching travel soccer. Tom supports the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and Swim Across America. He is a board member of the Boston College National Alumni Association, former President of St. Augustine Church, former board member of Larchmont Shore Club and co-founder of the Media & Technology Advisory Group.


Registered States:
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, UT, WA


Emily Kramer Rubin, CFP®, CEPA®, CRPC®

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
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Emily's highly focused and detailed-oriented approach to wealth management enables her to gain a deep understanding of her clients' personal, professional and family needs. She leaves no stone unturned and works tirelessly to find the right solutions for our clients. Her dedication and personal touch help her build strong relationships with the different generations of each family to bring continuity to their long-term objectives.  Through her expertise and client focus,, Emily has distinguished herself as an industry leader as demonstrated by her being named by both Barron's and Forbes as one of the top Wealth Advisors in the United States. She also has been featured on several financial news televisions shows, including CNBC and Bloomberg.

Emily entered the financial services industry with UBS in 2002. At UBS she successfully expanded and transitioned her family business and has since merged with the Entrepreneurs Group, bringing her unique insight and experience to our team and clients. Prior to UBS, she worked as a management consultant at McKinsey and Company, where she advised senior executives facing complex business challenges. Emily is a member of the UBS Pinnacle Council and has the distinction of being a Family Office Consultant and part of UBS’ prestigious Private Wealth Management division.

Always striving to increase her knowledge base and enhance her value to clients, Emily has earned her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations. She has an M.B.A. from Dartmouth College's Amos Tuck School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Emily lives in Greenwich, CT with her husband, Steven, and their two children, Ryan and Alexandra. She is an active member of her community and enjoys a good round of golf.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA


Todd W. Ives, CFP®, CEPA®, CRPC®

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
212-333-8919

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Todd has several areas of focus for the team: financial planning, investment analysis and client management. Each client that wants a financial plan goes through in-depth goal setting, asset location, allocation, income, expense, estate and insurance analysis process that allows us to model how the future may play out for them and their families. This initiates more meaningful conversations about the future, what clients assets can do for them and keeps market movements in perspective of life goals.

Each client also has unique investments tailored to their needs, goals and risk appetite. Todd reviews all investments, meets with portfolio managers performing the team's due diligence, and risk assessment through the Aladdin software. The team continuously reviews all investments and doesn't subscribe to a single investment philosophy of all active or all passive. The right mix of investments for each client provides a balanced risk-adjusted return that lets clients sleep well at night.

Todd meets with clients regularly to review their portfolios, financial plans and any potential issues that may arise. Todd holds Series 7, 31 and 66 securities licenses, as well as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations. He graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Business Administration. He is also an avid supporter of his local NY sports teams, the Yankees and the Giants.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT


Daniel F. Barrett

Vice President - Wealth Management
212-821-2732

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Dan brings deep experience to The Entrepreneurs Group at UBS Private Wealth Management.  Dan advised private and public executives with regard to capital raisings during his 15 years at leading, global investment banks.  More recently, Dan spent four years focused on asset allocation strategy advising chief investment officers and portfolio managers at institutional investment firms, hedge funds and family offices.  Dan collaborates on the execution of the team's proprietary investment and financial planning processes, as well as analyzing alternative investment opportunities for clients.  

Dan graduated from College of the Holy Cross as did his wife, Patti.  After graduation,  Dan and his wife participated in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp from 1993 - 95 working with at-risk populations in Oakland and Sacramento, CA.  Dan is also founding member of the Cristo Rey High School Advisory board, co-founder of the Holy Cross Entrepreneurs Group.  Dan and his wife reside in Chatham, NJ with their four children.


Registered States:
AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT


Tarah R. Borchert

Associate Director
Financial Advisor
212-821-2116

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Tarah joined The Entrepreneurs Group at UBS Private Wealth Management in 2019, following a decade of experience in the wealth management industry that included serving as the U.S. Business Manager of the UBS Optimus Foundation and an Investment Analyst at Merrill Lynch. 

As a partner on The Entrepreneurs Group, Tarah leverages her deep experience in philanthropic planning for impact-minded entrepreneurs, wealthy families and altruistic investors. Tarah and her partners are among a select group of elite advisors at UBS chosen to be part of the prestigious Private Wealth Management Division that exclusively works with the firm’s wealthiest families.Tarah and her team deliver unbiased, independent advice to help guide clients through important financial decisions in each phase of business and life, aimed at their long-term financial well-being and exciting, lasting legacies.

Tarah received her bachelor's degree from the George Washington University. She enjoys traveling, skiing, and living in New York City with her husband, Chris, dog, Cosmo, and cat, Zoey. Tarah is a member of the New York Associate Board of Covenant House and the Sustaining Board of Youth Inc. 


Kevin Elmore

Associate Director
Wealth Strategy Associate
212-821-2047

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Kevin is a Wealth Strategy Associate and manages all operational duties for the Entrepreneurs Group.  Kevin joined UBS PaineWebber in 2002, and most recently served as the Operations Manager and Associate Director for the 299 Park Avenue office. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities including Investment Associate and Senior Registered Client Service Associate.

Prior to UBS, Kevin was an Assistant Vice President at ING Furman Selz Capital Management LLC. His principal function was to support a team of portfolio managers who managed money on a discretionary basis. Kevin has his Series 7, Series 66 and has passed the General Securities Sales Supervisor Series Options Module Series 9, General Securities Sales Supervisor General Module Examination Series 10 and National Commodity Futures Exam (Series 3).

Kevin earned a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University at Bloomington and a Master of Music from DePaul University, Lincoln Park. Kevin currently resides in New Jersey with his wife Diane and their sons Jimmy and Jaden.  An accomplished oboist, and published poet, in his free time Kevin enjoys practicing martial arts with his children and competing in Triathlons.


Registered States:
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, UT, WA


Samantha Clarke Wagner

Client Service Associate
212-821-7145

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Samantha is a Client Service Associate with The Entrepreneurs Group at UBS Private Wealth Management. Samantha is a primary point of contact for clients for all service and day-to-day operational needs as well as managing the new client onboarding process. Prior to UBS, Samantha was a Junior Talent Consultant at Careers for Women, an HR consulting & recruiting firm. While at CFW, Samantha worked closely with senior executive clients advising them on recruiting opportunities.  She also planned and executed events and led the company's social media marketing campaign efforts, areas that she will also undertake for The Entrepreneurs Group. 

Samantha is a Boston College class of 2018 graduate, where she received a B.A. in Political Science and Management & Leadership. Originally from Pacific Grove, CA, Samantha is now almost a year in to living in New York City. Samantha's enjoys traveling, going on runs throughout New York, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.


Spenser Yeager, CFP®, CRPC®

Authorized Officer
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
212-333-8802

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Spenser is focused on client service and the day-to-day operations of the team. He holds his Series 7, 66 securities licenses, insurance license, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designations. Prior to joining the team, he was with UBS in our home office focusing on Structured Products, Taxable Fixed Income and Municipal Bonds. Spenser graduated from Longwood University with a degree in Business Administration.

Graduated from Longwood University with a degree in Business Administration.


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AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA


Stacey M. Betsch

Investment Associate
212-333-8882

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Stacey has been with the team and UBS for over 10 years, playing a key role in day-to-day operations and implementation of investment plans. Her dedication and loyalty is unmatched. She focuses on providing the highest level of client satisfaction and is committed to ensuring every client is given the attention they deserve. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is working towards her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation. Stacey lives in Brooklyn, where she enjoys yoga and spending time with family and friends.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA