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John E. Landers, CIMA®, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
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John joined UBS’ predecessor firm, PaineWebber, in 1991.  Prior to that, he was associated with such prestigious firms as E.F. Hutton, Texas Commerce Bank, and Sumitomo Bank. Now, as a financial advisor, John serves the needs of high net worth individuals and families, as well as business owners and other professionals. His areas of focus include tax-free investing and retirement planning.

John graduated with a B.B.A. in economics from Baylor University and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. In addition to his securities and insurance licenses, John holds advanced designations, including Certified Financial Planner and Certified Investment Management Analyst.

John and his wife, Carol, have two children. John enjoys teaching children at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and playing golf at Royal Oaks Country Club.


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CA, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA


Mark D. Howell

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
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Mark joined UBS in 2008, following his association with Shearson Lehman, Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch.  He works with high worth individuals and families, as well as business owners and other professionals.  In addition to advising clients on retirement planning and tax-free investing, Mark brings a comprehensive knowledge of financial markets--with insights on the effects of monetary and fiscal policies on business cycles.

Mark has a special talent for educating others--providing answers about the current state of our economy, as well as on steps needed to return the economy to sound footing.  He is frequently requested to speak to hedge funds, private equity, and executive groups on macroeconomics and their effects on secular investment trends.  Additionally, Mark has assisted various groups in preparing for presentations to members of Congress.

Mark graduated in 1981 with a BBA in accounting from Texas State University in 1981, has two children and enjoys hunting and fishing.


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MT, PA, TX, VA


Mary "Mimi" Foerster, CFP®

Associate Director
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
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Mimi began her career at UBS in 2005, where she has held management and advisory positions.  Mimi received a B.S. in Sports Management from Texas A&M University and a MBA with a finance concentration from The University of St. Thomas.

Mimi is a holder of the 7, 66, 9 and 10 securities licenses, life insurance license, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® practitioner.

In addition to her career at UBS, Mimi is actively involved in the Houston community.  She is a Past President of The Junior League of Houston, Inc. and serves as a Sustaining Advisor for the organization.  Mimi is a Lifetime Member of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, serving on the International Wine Competition Committee.  She also active at her children's schools - Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and The Regis School of the Sacred Heart.

Mimi and her husband, Jarrod, reside in Houston with their daughter and son.


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CA, CO, DC, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA


Dawn Irene "Dawn" Jensen

Senior Client Service Associate
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