Wes has been a senior Financial Advisor for over 26 years. He is a past member of the Corporate Treasury Cash Management Association. Currently, he is a Managing Director of Wealth Management and Financial Advisor. Wes lends his extensive wealth management experience to customize solutions and strategies for individuals, families, corporations and foundations. His areas of focus include asset allocation and portfolio construction, comprehensive Financial Planning, Fixed Income strategies and Corporate Cash Management.

Registered States:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

Experience to guide you forward
Since 2002, Al has dedicated his career to helping affluent families, business owners and corporate executives find the support, guidance, and knowledge they need to pursue their most meaningful financial goals. He focuses on understanding clients’ values and priorities, and works to transform their visions into a clear long-term plan. He understands the complexities that wealth often brings and is here to help his clients achieve both stability and simplicity in their financial lives.

Whether his clients are selling a business, retiring from a lengthy corporate career, or in the prime of their earning years, Al and their team of 7 seasoned professionals stand ready to help in any situation.

When he first joined the Tate Group, Al was a college intern. Nearly two decades later, he continues to be an indispensable senior partner on our team. Today, he helps build financial plans, create customized portfolios, and educate clients’ children on key financial topics, among many other responsibilities.

Professional achievements and education

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s
  degree in finance and economics
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• Series 3, 7, 63, and 66 securities registration holder
• Life and Long-term care insurance license holder

Outside of UBS
Away from the office, Al enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and is an active volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America.

Registered States:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

Experience to guide you forward
Mike helps affluent families, entrepreneurs and business owners find sophisticated, personalized financial guidance. From investment banking and specialty lending to estate and tax planning, he focuses on providing the best solutions possible for every client. No matter how complex their needs and aspirations, clients will have an ally who will help build a plan to achieve their goals.

Mike first joined the Tate Group in 2006 as an intern and has spent his entire career with our team. Today, he focuses on combining his financial planning expertise with the vast resources available through UBS. He especially enjoys helping business owners know when and how to maximize a potential exit from their company.

Ultimately, Mike’s goal is to be clients’ first call whenever they have a financial decision — whether they’re considering their legacy or simply buying a car. He understands that questions can arise at any moment, so he is available when clients need him — no matter the day or time.

Professional achievements and education

• Graduate of Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• Exit Planning Institute member

Outside of UBS
When he's not supporting clients, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons. 

Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Marcy delivers the highest quality customer service by coordinating operational and administrative details.

She has been a member of the Tate Group for over 15 years, and maintains very strong relationships with the group's clients.

Outside of UBS

Marcy lives in a the Western Suburbs of Chicago  and enjoys spending time with her two children.

Experience to guide you forward
Rita brings over 25 years of financial services experience to The Tate Group.  She joined UBS in 2011 as a Registered Client Service Associate. One of two Client Service Associates who manage the day to day operations of client accounts, she helps clients through the on-boarding process and maintains communication between clients, advisors and operational departments. She provides an excellent customer care experience.

Professional achievements and education

• Series, 7 and 66 securities licenses
  
  

Outside of UBS
Away from the office Rita enjoys staying busy with her husband and three children.  Together they enjoy various sports and activities and just being a family.

Registered States:
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, TX

Experience to guide you forward
Anna joined the team in 2013 with more than nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She focuses on banking, mortgages, financial planning and insurance solutions within the Tate Group. She is also the team's marketing specialist, organizing seminar events and coordinating client conferences. Prior to joining the team, Anna worked as a Licensed Personal Banker with JPMorgan Chase and Financial Specialist with PNC.

Professional achievements

• Series 7, 65, 63, and 6 securities licenses as well as life insurance.
  
  

Outside of UBS
During her free time Anna enjoys traveling, cooking, walking with her dog, and spending time with her family and friends.

Registered States:
CA, FL, GA, IL, TX

Experience to guide you forward
Juan joined The Tate Group in 2018 and works closely with his partners to service the business owner community.  His role covers many areas, including financial planning, marketing, helping people in transition and working with internal resources at UBS dedicated to helping entrepreneurs.

Professional achievements and education

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Elmhurst
  University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics

Outside the office
Juan is an active runner even after his collegiate career and enjoys
seeing by foot the many views Chicago has to offer. He also enjoys
practicing martial arts.