Experience Makes all the difference

As a result of getting to know our clients intimately and providing advice well beyond investing we earn the privilege of becoming trusted advisors to our select clients. Our team has over 20 years of experience working primarily with individuals and families experiencing a liquidity event through the sale of a business, an IPO, or other significant change in financial position. We focus on gaining a thorough understanding of our client's overall situation - we ask the right questions and listen to our clients describe how they view their wealth, what is truly important to them, and how they want to live their lives. With this in mind, we develop a customized investment plan so that their lifestyle, estate planning and philanthropic goals are aligned. We measure our success by the length of our client relationships and the confidence our clients have referring others to our team.

Mark S. Elias

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Private Wealth Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
713-350-8070

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As a CPA, Attorney and Private Wealth Advisor, Mark's entire career has been focused on advising clients on complex financial and business matters. Mark graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.B.A. in Accounting and was a Silver Spur, a men's honorary service organization. He worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. and became a licensed CPA before earning his J.D. from the University of Houston. Mark practiced law with Fulbright & Jaworski and Weil, Gotshal & Manges. He was recruited to join Morgan Stanley's new Private Wealth Management Group in 1997 and has been with UBS since 2003. Mark resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Courtnay, and their three boys.


Registered States:
CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY


Bryan L. Charles

Authorized Officer
Investment Associate
Wealth Management Analyst
713-350-8067

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Bryan graduated from Texas State University with a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics where he was active in the Financial Management Association Honor Society and Sigma Nu Fraternity. He worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2010. Bryan concentrates on investment analysis and ensures client portfolios are consistent with the group's investment direction. He assists in portfolio construction and monitors performance, continuously using performance based analytics to review and compare investment selections. Bryan is also the group's research liaison, conveying investment ideas along with market and portfolio updates. Bryan enjoys hunting, fishing, fitness, and Texas hold'em.


Registered States:
CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, PA, TX, UT, VA, WY


Lori J. Sommer

Authorized Officer
Investment Associate
713-350-8069

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Lori began her financial services career with Gibraltar Savings in Fort Worth, TX, while she was in high school. She graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, became a Registered Representative in 1984, and moved to Houston to work as a Financial Advisor with Gibraltar Savings/ISFA Corporation.  Lori later returned to client service in 1987 with Kidder Peabody, and joined UBS in 2008.  Lori's focus is on operational and administrative matters and ensuring an outstanding client experience.  Lori is a Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and has served as a Committee Volunteer since 2003.  She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, and entertaining family and friends.


Registered States:
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NY, TX


Lynne Andrews

Client Service Associate
713-350-8073

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Lynne graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. She has already begun the process of becoming a Registered Associate. Lynne is an avid football enthusiast and volunteers regularly for the Houston Food Bank. She is also a staunch supporter of the Girl Scouts of America. 


Registered States:
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NY, TX