Experience Makes all the difference

Our team’s process for creating relevant financial solutions is built on a detailed understanding of your financial goals, the knowledge and experience to offer practical solutions and the wisdom to help you make the right decisions. With a depth of insights that gives us a clear perspective on the markets and life, we deliver independent, objective financial guidance to a select group.

Stephen White

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
310-734-2405

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Regardless of their source of wealth, Steve tactfully guides his clients through the complex decisions that arise when designing their lives. Navigating his clients through multiple market cycles, Steve maintains a laser focus on wealth preservation, enabling his clients to maintain and build upon what they've worked so hard to earn. His ability to cut through the complexities to what truly matters, and his thoughtful planning and disciplined execution, touch upon many aspects of his clients' financial world. By earning his clients’ trust, Steve builds deep, close, and long-standing relationships.

As a former business owner, Steve keenly understands the unique needs of entrepreneurs, and is able to distinguish what they are going through at each phase of their wealth accumulation. With direct access to the global resources of UBS, he works to delivers what his clients need. Beyond portfolio management, he collaborates with his clients’ estate and tax attorneys , providing timely guidance on business succession planning, risk management, multigenerational wealth transfer and philanthropy.

Playing golf has been central in his life. He started competing at age 11 and feels golf taught him "humility, perseverance, performance under pressure and, most of all, commitment." He believes his clients appreciate that about him, in addition to his calm and steady demeanor. Steve strives to bring a loyal group of exceptional families wise and prudent advice that will make a real and lasting impact.

Experience

  • UBS, 09-2008 - Present
  • Lehman Brothers, 11/2004 – 10/2008
  • Deutsche Bank, 04/2000 – 11/2004
  • Merrill Lynch, 07/1998 – 04/2000
  • Apparel Company Founder and Principal, 1990 – 1998

Achievements

  • UBS Portfolio Management Program certified
  • B.A., political science, Stanford University
  • FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and insurance licenses CA 0C48943

Life

  • Won the California State Junior Championship (1985)
  • Earned a golf scholarship to Stanford University and competed all four years
  • Values spending time with his four children: Madison, Robert, Ryan and Jocelyn
  • Continues to enjoy playing golf at a competitive level


Registered States:
AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, MD, MI, NV, NY, OH, TX, WA, WI


Kevin Kramer

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Portfolio Manager
310-734-2406
310-344-4398

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With more than 25 years of experience, Kevin has made a real impact in the lives of successful families by developing long-term plans that address a wide range of complex wealth needs. He is dedicated to helping a select group of clients in all aspects of their financial lives, providing the kind of investor education and tailored strategies that help them sleep well at night.

Kevin understands that with the demands of business, family and other pursuits, his clients rely on him and the team to simplify their financial world. That’s why they trust him to oversee the various moving parts of their finances—especially identifying and mitigating their risk—freeing them up to focus on what they do best. It’s the honesty and integrity Kevin brings to each relationship that has turned many of his clients into lifelong friends.

Experience

  • Began his career in 1994 with JPM Private Bank in Wilmington, DE
  • Moved Los Angeles in 1995
  • Lehman Brothers, 2004
  • Joined UBS in 2008
  • Deep private banking and brokerage experience

Achievements

  • UBS Portfolio Management Program certified
  • B.S., accounting, Villanova University
  • Series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses and insurance licenses

Life

  • Wife, Cathy, and two children, Chase and Kennedy
  • Lives in Manhattan Beach
  • Enjoys fishing, camping and snowboarding with his family


Registered States:
AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, MD, MI, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI


Kelly Chavira

Team Administrator
310-734-3883

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I have been in this industry for more than 30 years, in various roles and divisions. From sales to operations to branch management, client service has been my most enjoyable role. It’s also essential to building and strengthening our relationships. Everything I’ve learned over the years, along with my passion for helping people, contributes to the success of our clients and our team.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, MA, MI, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY


Bradley Sochowski

310-734-2434

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My role as a client service associate includes working on timely client requests as well as portfolio analysis. It is rewarding for me to establish relationships with our clients and assist them in tackling life's obstacles together, as a team.  I enjoy the combination client interaction as well as the analytical side of creating, modifying and monitoring investment portfolios. I believe that the experience, expertise and passion of our team is what contributes to our success in serving our clients. 


Registered States:
CA, NM, WY