Career history

Jeff’s passion for the industry began at an early age. After graduating from college in 1991 Jeff began his career at UBS, formerly PaineWebber, in the downtown Chicago office. He later moved to Boston, where he officially formed The Swett Wealth Management Group at UBS. The team has grown to seven members and over $1 billion in assets under management.

With over 28 years of experience, Jeff is responsible for the group’s overall investment strategies and personalized client solutions. Jeff builds relationships with clients to fully understand their financial needs, and to ensure their plan aligns with their values. Clients turn to Jeff for financial advice on a range of topics that may include portfolio management, retirement planning, business planning and succession, credit and lending, insurance, income management, estate planning, and charitable giving.

Credentials that build confidence

Jeff is a frequent media contributor on a variety of topics including financial education, investment strategies and market trends. He has appeared in numerous print and online publications including Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Boston Business Journal, Forbes, CNBC and others.

Jeff has been the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgments throughout his career, including most recently being ranked as #19 in Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, as well as past recognition on Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors. He has also been a member of UBS Chairman's Council for nine years.

Community & Outside activities

Jeff is a former board member of The Hingham Sports Partnership and former board member of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. He is a mentor for American Corporate Partners, where he assists veterans in their career transition. Jeff also serves as the Head Sponsor for a person financial education program at a local high school. Within the community, his team is a corporate sponsor for the Boston Civic Symphony and partner of Harvard University.

He resides in Hingham, MA with his wife, two sons and one daughter. 

Focus areas:

• Portfolio evaluation & review
• Equity Compensation Planning
• Concentrated stock planning
• Tax minimization strategies 
• Customized asset allocation planning

Accomplishments:

• Managing Director of Wealth Management 
• Certified Financial Planner
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
• Member of UBS Chairman’s Circle
• Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
• Financial Times Top Advisor 2014
• Forbes Best-In-State Advisor (#44 in 2018 & #19 in 2019, #20 in 2020)

Licensing:

• Series 7, General Securities Representative
• Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• Series 65, Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination
• Series 31, Future Managed Funds Examination
• Massachusetts Insurance License

Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV

Dave is a Financial Advisor, and Partner, of The Swett Wealth Management Group at UBS in Boston, MA.

With over 10 years of industry experience, he helps clients organize their financial lives by providing comprehensive financial planning and tailored investment management.  

David obtained a BA in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, and a MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Boston University Questrom School of Business.

He is an active member of his community and is involved in numerous charities such as March of Dimes, The Jimmy Fund, and Samaritans. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing golf. David resides on the South Shore of Boston, MA with his wife and three children.

Focus Areas:

• Business development and marketing
• Financial planning and discovery
• Customized portfolio evaluation and review
• Risk management solutions
• Lending optimization
• Tax minimization strategies 

Accomplishments:

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ 
• Wealth Planning Associate Program
• Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
• MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship 

Licensing:

• Series 7, General Securities Representative
• Series 66, Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• Massachusetts State Health, Life and Variable Annuity Insurance
• Massachusetts Long Term Care Insurance
• Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS ID #1859482)

Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV

With almost 30 years of financial industry experience, Steve brings a seasoned approach to the wealth management process. He focuses on providing comprehensive, holistic wealth management and financial planning services to a select group of clients and their families. Steve takes pride in working closely with his clients to build investment portfolios based on clearly defined goals and personal comfort level.

Steve began his career in 1990 and spent time at PaineWebber and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2008. He was appointed Executive Director in 2004 and has also earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification. He has been in branch management for 24 of those 29 years.

Steve earned his Chemistry degree from University of Rhode Island in 1986. He has qualified for both the UBS's Director's Council, for the past two years as a Financial Advisor, and the UBS Field Leadership Council as a Branch Manager in 2010 & 2017. In his free time he enjoys scuba diving, road biking and traveling. He resides in North Kingstown, RI with his wife Debra.

Registered States:
AK, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

Tasha began her career in financial services over a decade ago at UBS in San Francisco and has been working alongside Jeff and his clients since 2010. She has an exceptional combination of professional experience and a broad knowledge of financial planning. Over the years Tasha has focused on client education and providing total wealth solutions. By understanding client goals and risk tolerance, she creates custom asset allocation models and investment recommendations. Using a proactive approach, Tasha prioritizes what is most important to her clients and identifies the effective solutions. She is currently on the Boston Steering Committee for UBS's All Bar None, a group focused on providing networking, mentoring, and leadership opportunities that encourage professional development for female employees.

In her free time she enjoys traveling, running, reading, and cheering for her favorite sports teams.  She currently lives in Boston with her husband and daughter.

Focus areas:

Tasha's focus is on financial planning, investment analysis and implementation.

Additionally, she provides expertise in the following areas:

• Empowering women to protect & grow their wealth
• Sustainable Investing strategies & charitable giving
• Retirement plans & equity compensation 
• Healthcare planning structures
• Multigenerational planning

Accomplishments:

• Undergraduates degree in Business Finance
• UBS Advisory Training Program
• Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant

Licensing:

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)   
• Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist  
• Series 7, General Securities Representative
• Series 66, Uniform combined state Law Examination
• Series 31, Future Managed Funds Examination

Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV

Karen is the first point of contact for clients’ support and administrative needs. She began her career in 1996 at the UBS Portland Maine office before relocating to Boston in 1999.

Karen handles all client administrative tasks and her goal is to provide exceptional customer service in a timely manner. With her oversight of the group, she can be counted on to effectively handle all customer requests. Her vast knowledge of UBS systems and procedures is key to keeping the team running smoothly.

She currently resides north of Boston with her husband. When she is not in the office she can be found at her favorite vacation place, Walt Disney World.

Focus areas:

• Client education on account services
• Client on-boarding leader
• Account documentation
• Asset transfers
• Banking services
• Tax reporting
• Online support

Accomplishments:

• Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
• Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP)   
• UBS Service Excellence Award First Quarter 2017

Licensing:

• Series 7, General Securities Representative
• Series 66, Uniform combined state Law Examination
• Insurance Licensed

Registered States:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV

Lauren joined the team back in 2015. Her primary responsibilities as the Business development Specialist include client concierge services, strategies for group development, and extensive project management.  

Lauren works to consistently improve the business process and client experience, review market research, and oversees the team’s customer relationship management services.

Prior to joining the team, Lauren spent time working as a Client Service Associate for a Boston based insurance management company, and additionally as a travel nanny, assisting families with their vacations worldwide.

In her free time she enjoys volunteering at an animal shelter, traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with her dog Roscoe.

Focus areas:

• Client concierge services
• Website and Social media management
• Brand promotion and advertising
• Event planning and sponsorships
• Client Financial Education Program
• Team Community Service leader
• Media Strategy 
• Client service satisfaction development projects

Deborah's focus is primarily on customer interface. She takes great pride in her knowledge of the financial services industry and UBS operational procedures.

With the administrative oversight of the group, she can be counted on to effectively handle all customer requests, including retail trades. Deb started in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch in 1993 and has held positions at Smith Barney prior to joining UBS in 2009. She holds her Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Deb has been awarded UBS's Culture Carrier award for the past consecutive three years and has also earned the UBS Outstanding Service Award in 2018.

Deb resides in West Boylston, MA and loves vintage shopping, boating and visiting the New England Beaches.

Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI