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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.

Steven H. Hughes, CFP®, CIMA®

Senior Vice President - Investments
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting
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Steve has been a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services and its predecessor firms PaineWebber and Kidder Peabody, since 1993. Steve is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).  Steve has a particular expertise in asset allocation using independent money managers or funds, often utilizing alternative investments for his clients.

He received a AB from Bowdoin College, and a MBA from the University of Kansas.  He is a passionate sailor, and particularly enjoys sailing the Coast of Maine, traveling and reading.  Steve has spent almost 2 years building a wooden rowboat bound for Maine.   He is also active with not-for-profits, having served as a Board of Director on several organizations including Pembroke Hill School, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Quality Hill Playhouse, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival of Kansas City,  and Young Audiences.   He has also served on the capital campaign for the Nelson Atkins Museum, and served on the Bowdoin College Alumni Board.

Steve grew up in Kansas City.   He and his wife, Kate, have been married for 33 years, and have 2 grown children.


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James D. "Jay" DeGoler

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Jay began his career in the wealth management business in 1986.  He has been an advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc. and its predecessor firms PaineWebber, and Kidder, Peabody, & Co.  Jay received his Bachelor's degree in Personnel Administration from the University of Kansas and subsequently earned his Series 7, 8 and 66 licenses.  He has achieved recognition through UBS and predecessor firms for both the PaceSetter's and President's Council, as well as being named to Forbes Best-In-State for the State of Missouri – 2020.

Through the years, he has been active in his church, his college fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, and as a mentor for American Corporate Partners (ACP) which helps military personnel integrate into the private business sector.  He has also served on the Boards of Bethany Medical Center and Kingswood Senior Living Community.

Jay and his wife, Janie, live in Leawood, Kansas.  They are proud parents of three children, a son-in-law and daughter-in-law, and one grandchild.  Jay enjoys both fresh water and salt water fishing in the Florida Keys.  He also enjoys hunting duck, upland game, and turkey, as well as, playing golf, traveling and spending time with his family.


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William Hunter Wolbach, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Portfolio Manager
Wealth Advisor
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Hunter Wolbach is a Senior Vice President - Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services.  He has been with UBS or its predecessor company, Piper Jaffray, since 2002.  He and his team provide concierge level advanced financial planning for a select group of succesful families.  Hunter has been named one of the top financial advisors in the country by both Forbes Magazine and Barron's Magazine. 

Hunter has a history degree from DePauw University as well as a law degree and master's degree from the University of Kansas.  He also serves on the endowment investment committees for the Pembroke Hill School, Children's Mercy Hospital and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.

Hunter and his wife, Hillary, have three daughters under the age of 10. 


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Matt W. Tucker, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Senior Portfolio Manager
Wealth Advisor
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Matt Tucker has worked in the financial planning and investment management industry since 1995.  His entire career in this field has been spent with UBS Financial Services Inc. and its predecessor, PaineWebber.  Matt attended the University of Kansas where earned a BS degree in Business Administration.  He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity while there. 

Matt's current title is Senior Vice President – Wealth Management.  He serves many roles for the Plaza Wealth Management Group practice.  He has earned the following UBS designations: Senior Portfolio Manager, Wealth Advisor and Retirement Plan Consultant.  He earned the respected CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation in 2000 and has served as the financial planning specialist for the clients of his team.  Matt believes balancing assets between tax-deferred, after-tax and Roth accounts is one of the most impactful actions one can take to enhance a family's prospects for a prosperous future. 

He served several terms as the Treasurer for the Lancer Gridiron Club which is the fundraising entity for the Shawnee Mission East High School football team.  Matt and his wife, Angie, were married in 1995 and live in Leawood, Kansas with their four children.  They like to travel, and especially enjoy vacationing to Laguna Beach, California and Colorado.


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David DeGoler

Financial Advisor
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David joins Plaza Wealth Management to provide a fresh perspective on issues that affect clients and their families.  He is passionate about working with younger clients to achieve their long-term goals.  Previously, David has worked in Corporate Finance and as an analyst in the Financial Services Industry.  David received his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

David and his wife, Jenny, live in Fairway, Kansas. David enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.


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Tina Michelle Davis

Wealth Management Associate
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Cheryl Swift

Registered Client Service Associate
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Jennifer Elaine Dunklin

Client Service Associate
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Alison D. McCallum

Senior Client Service Associate
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