Experience Makes all the difference

Employing a comprehensive, yet focused, approach to your financial situation, we can provide customized investment strategies designed to help you pursue your individual needs and goals. We view this as an in-depth approach to your investment and financial life – taking into account your total asset and liability needs.

David G. Sawyer

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
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After a successful career in the technology industry, David decided to move his family back to the Napa Valley. He began his career with UBS in one of the equity market's most tumultuous months on record-and since 1998 David has helped clients manage their wealth through good times and bad. David emphasizes asset allocation and total portfolio management with a focus on retirement planning. David has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Sacramento State University. He and his wife live with their two children in Napa.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, TX, VA, WA, WV


Misty Jones

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
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Originally from Sonoma County, Misty began her career in the investment industry in 1996.  In 2004, Misty partnered with Henry Gundling as a UBS Financial Advisor.  Misty focuses on wealth planning for individual clients and their families through financial planning resources available at UBS.  She genuinely enjoys helping clients achieve their goals through planning and integrating personalized investment portfolios.  Misty lives in Napa and has been involved with various community service organizations during her career including Rotary, New Technology High Interact, and the California Dressage Society.  Misty is FINRA registered and holds Series 7,63 & 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance, and variable annuities.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Phoenix.  In her free time, she enjoys equestrian activities and spending time with her two sons.


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AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WV


Ron L. Herring

Financial Advisor
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
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From a very early age Ron has been fascinated by the financial world. He entered the financial services industry full time when he was 18 years old, and for the last 31 plus years he has worked with UBS as a Financial Advisor.  Ron has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations manage their wealth. He focuses on long- term planning issues along with portfolio strategy and management. He has an A. A. degree from Sacramento City College,  a B.B.A. degree from National University, and a CRPS designation from the College of Financial Planning. While at UBS his studies have centered around: Practical Economics, Equity Valuation, Fixed Income Concepts and Tools, Asset Allocation, and Portfolio Management. He holds series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses along with life and health insurance licenses.

Ron is a Past President of the Active 20-30 Club; Founding Member and Chairman of the Cycle for Sight; Co-Founder and Head Coach of the Napa Valley Basketball Alliance; Associate Head Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball at Napa High; and he has coached numerous youth basketball, baseball and soccer teams.

On a personal note Ron enjoys camping, kayaking, volleyball, basketball, research, and spending time with family and friends.


Registered States:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV


Pamela Thompson

Vice President - Wealth Management
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Pam brings more than 25 years of financial services experience to the Compass Financial Group. Pam develops customized solultions for corporate retirement plans and focuses on implementing customized financial strategies to help puruse clients' short and long-term goals.  She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  practitioner.  She holds Series 7,31, 63 and 65 securities licenses as well as life and health insurance licenses.  Pam earned her B.S. in organziations, leadership and management from the University of San Francisco. 

In her spare time, Pam enjoys birdwatching and volunteering for the Audubon Society, Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WV


Amy Mitchell Knopka

Registered Client Service Associate
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Amy Knopka joined the UBS team in 2013. Amy works with Kerrie to coordinate all administrative functions in the service of our clients. Amy, a graduate of Wake Forest University, brings a wealth of customer service skills and experience to the role.  FINRA registered, Amy holds Series 7 & 66 securities licenses.  Prior to taking time off to raise her sons, she led and managed a team serving international clients in the forest products industry. Amy resides in Napa with her husband and two sons.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, WA


Tiffany C. Walls

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
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Tiffany has 12 years of industry experience, including 8 years with UBS. She supports the Compass Financial Group by providing excellent client service and coordinating with the team on all administrative functions. She holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as licenses for life and health insurance and variable annuities. Tiffany resides in Napa with her husband and has spent the last five years on the board for Napa High Athletic Boosters. She enjoys watching their daughter play volleyball and softball and traveling to San Luis Obispo to visit their son.


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CA