Experience Makes all the difference

William A. Cholawa

Market Head
860-727-1527

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Bill joined UBS in June of 2014 to assume the role of CNE Complex Director. Bill started in the industry in 1987 and spent the next 10 years as a Financial Advisor and Assistant Manager at Prudential Securities. In 1997, Bill moved to Advest Inc. where he ultimately became COO and Head of the Private Client Group. In 2005, Advest was acquired by Merrill Lynch and Bill assumed the role of Regional Director in New England. In 2011 he was asked to take on responsibilities as the Head of Capacity and Initiative Management for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, in New York City.

Bill received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut in 1985 and was a four year letter winner in Football.

Bill volunteers his time with Foster Buddies in Hartford, Connecticut.


Registered States:
CT, MA, NJ, NY, RI


Edgar Marita

Director
Assistant Market Head
860-275-8016

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Edgar is the Assistant Market Head for the UBS Central New England Market. In his role, Edgar is responsible for supporting and driving business growth for approximately 190 Financial Advisors and 7 Branch Managers across 8 branch locations.

Prior to his current role, Edgar was the Divisional Business Strategist for the Northeast Division. As the Business Strategist, Edgar collaborated with Field Leaders and Financial Advisors to identify operational efficiencies and leverages firm and external resources to drive business development and growth. Joining UBS in 2010, his first role was with the Equity Plan Advisory Services team where he educated senior executives from various corporations on their Corporate Stock Option plans. In 2011, Edgar joined the Business Acquisition and Integration team, where he assisted UBS Branch Managers and Complex Directors with Financial Advisor recruitment through due diligence and recruit deal structuring.

Edgar graduated from New Jersey City University with a degree in Finance. He currently resides in Farmington, CT.


Registered States:
CT, MA, NY, RI


Stephen Everett Rotondo

Director
Market Administrative Officer
860-727-1530

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Registered States:
CT, FL, MA, NY, RI


Tracy Ellen Anzalotti

Director
Market Service Manager
860-727-4623

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Tracy Anzalotti is the Market Service Manager for UBS Financial Services, Inc. for the Central New England Market. She is responsible for fulfilling AML Risk management, educating and communicating operational efficiencies processes and procedures, overseeing Operational Personnel and partnering with the Market Management Team, FAs and CSAs.  Tracy has been with UBS and its legacy firms for 30+ years.  She maintains Series 7, 63, 9 & 10 securities licenses.   Tracy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with a B.S. in Business /Executive Management .

Tracy resides in East Longmeadow, MA with her husband Robert.

Registered States: CT, DE, MA, MD, NJ, PA, RI, VA


Lori J. Vengruskas

Director
Market Supervisory Officer
860-727-4629

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Lori Vengruskas is the Central New England Market Supervisory Officer at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for the Hartford Market. She is responsible for performing supervisory functions for the Market and ensuring compliance with firm risk management guidelines and policies. Lori joined UBS in 2004 as a Client Service Associate and Branch Office Administrator progressing to the role of Market Supervisory Officer. Lori graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She maintains Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses. She is also licensed in life and health insurance.

 Lori is a Board Member and active volunteer for Wishes on Wheels, which raises money for the Make A Wish Connecticut Chapter.


Registered States:
CT, MA, NY, RI


Ina Goldschmidt

Business Risk Specialist
860-275-8012

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Ina Goldschmidt is the Market Supervisory Officer at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for the Central New England Market. In her role, she reviews and approves various compliance items for the market. Ina joined UBS in 2007 as a Client Service Associate before taking on the role of Branch Office Administrator, Control Analyst and now Supervisory Officer. Ina graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Connecticut State University with her B.A. in Business Management. She maintains Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 security licenses as well as her Health and Life Insurance License. Ina is a German native and resides in Oxford, CT with her husband Mike.


Registered States:
CT, MA, NY, RI


Nicholas Byrnes

Supervisory Officer
203-291-1028

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Nick Byrnes joined UBS in 2018 as Supervisory Officer for the Central New England Market.  He partners with Lori Vengruskas and Ina Goldschmidt on risk and compliance.  Nick is stationed in the Westport office but also visits the Hartford branch each week, and periodically visits all branches within the Market.  He graduated from Fordham University in 2002, where he studied Economics and was captain of the swim team.  After college, he moved to San Diego where he worked as a broker for TD Waterhouse, before returning to the East Coast.  He spent 10 years in New York, working at Morgan Stanley and then HSBC before relocating to Stamford CT and joining UBS.

 


Registered States:
CT, MA, NY, RI


Kathryn Eastwood

Authorized Officer
Executive / Team Assistant
860-727-1517

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Dan Olson

Associate Director
Market Technology Specialist
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
860-275-8068

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Dan is the Market Technology Specialist for the Central New England Market.  Dan is a field-based specialist providing training and support of the WMA technology platform to our financial advisors, field management and support staff; and/or external clients. In addition to one on one coaching Dan conducts presentations and seminars to educate and showcase the features, functionality, and benefits of our technology platform; thereby increasing awareness and utilization; as well as partnering with management to present WMA technology platform to prospective recruits.

In 2006, Dan began his career in the financial services industry, first as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney and then with Merrill Lynch.  Most recently, Dan was a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Edge before being pormoted to Market Sales Manager, where he coached and trained financial advisors.  Dan holds the Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63 and 65 Securities Licenses, as well as the CT Insurance and Annuities License.  Dan has also earned the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).  Dan has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Oregon.  Dan lives in East Hampton, CT and is a proud father of 2 college students, his daughter Ruby and son Cole. Dan is a history enthusiast who also enjoys traveling and hiking in his spare time.