Advice Built on experience

The Drake Financial Group is dedicated to assisting owners, executives and employees in the petrochemical and medical industries with a wide range of financial needs, including retirement income planning.

We have unique access to exclusive research and unmatched global resources through UBS.  We draw on our insight and vast resources to craft a plan that is clear and achievable, with a goal of withstanding uncertain markets and economic cycles.  We are committed to working with you to not only create a plan, but to engage world-class solutions, bringing the full resources of UBS to bear on your financial goals. 

Thomas rejoined UBS in February of 2015 after six years at Merrill Lynch and is currently a Vice President-Wealth Management.  This homecoming was part of opening a new branch for UBS where Thomas had previously worked from 2000 until 2009.  Tom earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst CIMA®, designation and his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC® certification.  Thomas is FINRA registered and holds series 7, 9, 10, 66 as well as licenses for life and variable annuities.  He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from California State University.

Professional Experience

Company

Title

Location

Duration

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Vice President - Wealth Management

Houston River Oaks

February 2015 - Present

Merrill Lynch

Vice President - Wealth Management

Clear Lake

January 2009 - February 2015

UBS

Vice President - Wealth Management

Houston River Oaks

January 2000 - January 2009

Accomplishments

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC®
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst, CIMA®

Education

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from California State University

Licenses

  • Series 7, 9, 10, 66 (AZ, CA, DC, FL, NC, PA, TX, VA)
  • Life, Health and Annuity License (AZ, CA (OD21788), DC, FL, NC, PA, TX, VA)

Personal & Community

  • Wing Shooting
  • Fly Fishing

Registered States:

CA, CO, DC, FL, IN, LA, NC, PA, TX, VA