Thirty-three UBS Financial Advisors in Southern California and Hawaii named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list

UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that 33 financial advisors based in the Southern California and Hawaiian areas of the firm’s Pacific Desert Market have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2024. Of the advisors recognized, 14 are based in San Diego, 16 are in Orange County, one is in the Inland Empire and two are in Hawaii.

“I’m proud to see so many of our skilled financial advisors recognized for their commitment to going above and beyond for clients, and I want to congratulate each of them,” said Justin Frame, Pacific Desert Market Executive, UBS Wealth Management USA. “This achievement underscores the professionalism and dedication of our advisors. With strategic financial planning, personalized guidance, and genuine support for families, UBS advisors help clients navigate complex financial landscapes and pursue their long-term goals and aspirations.”

The Advisors named to the 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list include:

Carmel Valley, CA

Newport Beach, CA

San Diego, CA

Jeffrey Adams

James Axelson

Blair Cannon

Steven DeMatteo

Blake Foster

Candice Gleeson

 

Marc Foster

Thomas Krumenacker

Irvine, CA

Brian Gooding

Courtney Liddy

James Chiate

Michael Miremadi

Bryan Thompson

Anthony Guinane

 

Earl Thompson

Sasha Kottmeier

Newport Center, CA

 

Christopher R. Price

Thomas Podmajersky

Rancho Bernardo, CA

 

Barry Porter

Brad Hyldahl

La Jolla, CA

Lynne Sebastian

 

Brian Donaldson

Nicholas Villasenor

Riverside, CA

Andrew Galewski

Ed Levin

Scott Morris

Braydon Hamilton

Jeffery Hamilton

 

Stephen LaFata

James C. Riley

Honolulu, Hawaii

Christopher Radici

 

Daniel Shiu

 

 

Matthew Megorden

The 2024 Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list is comprised of 8,507 Advisors across the country, collectively managing nearly $13.5 trillion in client assets. The ranking, compiled by SHOOK Research, uses quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews, financial data, and compliance records, to rank advisors.

For the full list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/.

Notes to Editors

About UBS

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