SNOWDEN CAPITAL ADVISORS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Partner
Aaron is Snowden Lane's Director of Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the administration and efficiency of the firm's branch office daily operations including operations, product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the firm's strategic objectives and regulatory guidelines. Aaron provides leadership, training and support to our advisors and client associates. He executes the firm's strategic initiatives by implementing policies and procedures, establishing operational workflows, and administering supervisory initiatives.
Aaron joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch where he was most recently a Client Service Manager for the Stamford, CT Market. In this role he oversaw daily operations and managed support staff across the Market to ensure the highest level of client service. In addition to his leadership role, Aaron held other client service and operational support positions during his 9 years with the firm. He received a BA in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology from the University of Louisville. Aaron and his wife have two boys and reside in Scarsdale, NY.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Investment Solutions, Private Wealth Advisor
- Vice President of the Investment Products & Solutions Team at Snowden Lane Partners
Alberto Bravo Vice President - Investment Solutions, Private Wealth Advisor Alberto is a Vice President of the Investment Products & Solutions team at Snowden Lane Partners. He has over 10 years of industry experience covering portfolio & trade management, investment due diligence & analysis, and manager research. As part of the Investment Solutions team, Alberto leverages his understanding of the wealth management process to collaborate with advisor teams in providing comprehensive portfolio and investment management solutions for their retail and institutional clients, with considerations to both US and International markets. Prior to his current role, Alberto joined Snowden Lane as an Sr. analyst and relationship manager in 2019 where he oversaw all facets of investment management, analysis, and trading for the Private Wealth Management Group.
Prior to Snowden Lane, he started his career at Merrill Lynch - Global Wealth Investment Management, as an analyst in 2013 and moved on to multi-functional roles as an associate and assistant resident director. Alberto is a graduate from the University of Florida, Heavener School of Business in Finance. He is fluent in Spanish, originally from Lima, Perú, but now resides in Miami, FL, where he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner, Private Wealth Advisor
Alex Arista Partner, Private Wealth Advisor Alex Arista is a Partner and Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane Partners. Previously, Alex was a Senior International Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch. By leveraging his deep understanding of the markets and working closely with each of his clients, Alex creates and implements highly customized and comprehensive strategies that best meet each client's unique needs. He employs a holistic and innovative approach to financial planning and prides himself on providing exceptional, client-focused advice. Alex graduated from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He resides in San Diego, CA with his wife and their 2 children. Alex enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and rescuing abandoned dogs.
Job Titles:
- CIMA®, CRPC®Senior Partner, Managing Director
Alexandra Chan Investment Analyst Alex is an Investment Analyst with Snowden Lane's Veritas Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to Snowden Lane, Alex was a Product Manager at AllianceBernstein where she provided investment updates, capital markets outlooks, portfolio positioning, and asset allocation recommendations to retail & institutional clients, consultants, and due diligence analysts globally. Alex began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2010, where she first worked with teammates, Jesse Clinton and Phil Pedrena. Alex is a CFA Level II candidate and has a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Finance and minor in Economics from Fordham University. Alex lives in downtown Manhattan. She enjoys cooking and exploring all the restaurants New York City has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Alfredo Garcia Senior Partner, Managing Director Alfredo is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners, where he provides investment solutions to his clients. He joined Snowden Lane after 5 years at Wells Fargo Advisors where he was part of the International Private Client Service group. Prior to that, he worked 10 years at Amerant Investments (formerly Mercantil Commercebank Investment Services). Alfredo thrives on achieving his clients' financial goals through the development of investment strategies.
The team he co-founded, "540 Madison Wealth Advisors", specializes in Domestic and International markets. All team members have a proven track record of success and they are passionate about client satisfaction.
Alfredo holds a BA in Economics from East Stroudsburg University and a Juris Doctor from Concord Law. He has been honored to be named "Next generation Wealth Advisors and Best in State " by Forbes magazine. He lives in Bethlehem, PA, along with his wife Jennifer and two children. During his spare time, Alfredo participates as a board member at East Stroudsburg University Foundation and he is an avid golf enthusiast.
Job Titles:
- Alison M. Burkett Senior Partner, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Development
- Founding Team Member of Snowden Lane
- Senior Partner, Enterprise Development
- Senior Partner, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Development
Alison M. Burkett Senior Partner, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Development Alison is a founding team member of Snowden Lane. She ensures that Snowden Lane clients and advisors have a superior experience through consistent service, dynamic technology, and custom investment solutions. As Head of Enterprise Development, she is responsible for the Snowden Lane's operating platform, human resources, advisor transition, and for driving enterprise innovation.
Alison leads efforts to develop next-generation advisor tools and client service models incorporating leading-edge technology. In addition, she plays a central role in the recruitment and transition of advisory teams to Snowden Lane. She brings extensive experience working with ‘advisors in transition', integrating custodial technology and service offerings to support their client and business needs in an independent business model. Previously, Alison held business development and client service positions at Clearbrook Global Advisors. She received her BA in Political Science from Princeton University, and studied finance at New York University's Stern School of Business. Alison holds Series 7, 66, 24, and 79 registrations. Alison and her husband, Erik, have two children and reside in San Diego, CA.
Job Titles:
- Registered Client Relationship Manager
Job Titles:
- Ana Paula O'Keefe Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager
- Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager
Ana Paula O'Keefe Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager Ana Paula is a Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager possessing in-depth knowledge of the wealth management industry and private banking management services to ultra-high net worth families with large, complex investment portfolios and financial planning.
Over 15 years ago, she started her professional career as Client Assistant for JPMorgan International Private Bank in New York where she obtained her FINRA Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. She collaborated actively with top producers in maintaining and acquiring client relationships focusing on the Brazilian ultra-high net worth clients and their family businesses through Investment Bank capabilities as well.
In 2005, she joined UBS International Financial Private Bank in New York as a Senior Client Advisor and an Authorized Officer. Years later she played a key role as UBS-Pactual Brazil Business Manager, responsible for the management of over $800MM in assets. As the main liaison between UBS and the Pactual team in Brazil, she contributed to the successful management programs targeted to highly sophisticate clientele with innovative strategies of products and services including structured notes, private equity and portfolios management.
In 2014, she rejoined JPMorgan as a Financial Advisor Assistant at International Financial Services (IFS) New York. She supported a group of well experienced Financial Advisors with a large Latin American client base. She forged a strong client-advisor relationship that included client acquisition efforts through referrals and cross-sales opportunities. During her tenure at IFS she obtained her Insurance Licensing. In 2018, she joined Wells Fargo Advisors in New York as an International Senior Registered Client Associate along with Financial Advisors peers. She promptly conducted extensive tasks Durant the transition of several key relationships effectively.
Ana Paula was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she graduated with a B.A. in Architecture and Urban Planning. She moved to New York in 1993 and joined the financial industry. She holds several certifications from NYU in Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis. She is well-skilled in interacting with clients and, during her tenure at JPMorgan and UBS Financial, she constantly received rewards for top performance.
Ana Paula enjoys spending time with her family, which includes two dogs, traveling and strolling through the city. She loves opera, art exhibitions, spending time with her friends and following sport evets, such as tennis and football. She is a great supporter of animal shelters and Cure for Cancer.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Armando Ureña Senior Partner, Managing Director Armando is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He spent 15 years as a Private Wealth Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo's The Private Bank. He began his financial services career in 2000 at Lehman Brothers' Private Investment Management Division serving international high net worth and institutional clients. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Armando served as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department working in several embassies, and also spent 3 years with the U.S. Army domestically and in bases overseas. He earned a Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Investment Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Florida International University. Armando is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Armando is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional. Selected as Forbes Best-In-State 2018, 2019, 2020 He is a golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 boys on their sailboat Hebareaux.
Arnaldo Rego Partner, Managing Director Arnaldo joined Snowden Lane Partners in 2019 and has over 35 years of experience working with high net worth individuals, corporate executives and successful business owners in order to help them achieve their investment goals by utilizing his extensive knowledge of the equity and fixed income capital markets, especially emerging markets bonds. Arnaldo started his career with Banco Banorte in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1972. In 1991 he moved to Miami to manage an offshore bank owned by the shareholders of the Banco Banorte. In 1996 he joined Banco Rural in Miami to help develop their international business, and in 1997 he joined Prudential Securities International (which later merged into Wachovia and eventually Wells Fargo). In 2010 he joined Merrill Lynch where he was primarily focused on providing financial advice to South American clients. Arnaldo graduated from Faculdade Metropolitana Unidas (FMU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1972, where obtained a bachelor's degree in Economics, and the University of Westminster in London, England, in 1976, where he obtained a degree in business studies. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and holds several licenses, including Series 7, Series 66 and life insurance license. Arnaldo enjoys spending his spare time with his family, at the beach, paddle boarding, playing golf and riding his motorcycle.
Job Titles:
- Planning and Investment Analyst at Snowden Lane Partners
Jon is a graduate of Cal State San Bernardino with a B.A. in Business Administration, and also holds the designation of CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM). In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors, golfing, working out, watching college football and spending time at the lake. He also has a talent for completing extensive home improvement projects. Jon lives locally with his wife, Endora, and has three children, Ashley, Sarah, and Andrew. His oldest daughter, Ashley graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU). Sarah is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and Andrew is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
Ashley is a Planning and Investment Analyst at Snowden Lane Partners, where she focuses on financial planning, research, and portfolio construction. Ashley graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) in 2015 where she earned her B.A. with a Major in Economics, as well as Minors in Political Science, and Energy Technology and Management. After graduating, Ashley lived in Fort Worth Texas and pursued a career in Oil and Gas, eventually working her way up to being Controller of a Fort Worth based Oil and Gas Operator.
In 2022, Ashley moved from Texas back to California, where she was born and raised, to pursue a career in Financial Advising alongside her father and partner Jon LaMothe. Having grown up surrounded by this business, and looking for a career change, she was confident that becoming an Advisor would be the perfect transition from her previous position. Ashley's familiarity with the financial industry, accounting experience, extensive knowledge of the Energy Sector and fresh take on the goals of the next generation of investors, makes her a great asset to the LaMothe-Gonzalez Team.
Ashley loves to celebrate all occasions big and small. She is well known amongst her family and friends for her love of cooking and throwing elaborate celebrations. In her free time, Ashley also enjoys crafting, reading, attending Orange Theory classes and, most of all, spending time her Golden Retriever, Tallie.
William "Bill" Markel is a graduate of the University of Denver and has been in the financial services industry since 1981. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Bill was a Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management . His achievements include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Bill helps clients determine long-term financial goals and implement customized investment strategies, utilizing when appropriate the services of top money managers throughout the United States. Bill lives in East Aurora, NY with his wife. Bill Markel has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
- Client Relationship Manager for the Private Wealth Management
Arnaldo Rego Partner, Managing Director Arnaldo joined Snowden Lane Partners in 2019 and has over 35 years of experience working with high net worth individuals, corporate executives and successful business owners in order to help them achieve their investment goals by utilizing his extensive knowledge of the equity and fixed income capital markets, especially emerging markets bonds. Arnaldo started his career with Banco Banorte in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1972. In 1991 he moved to Miami to manage an offshore bank owned by the shareholders of the Banco Banorte. In 1996 he joined Banco Rural in Miami to help develop their international business, and in 1997 he joined Prudential Securities International (which later merged into Wachovia and eventually Wells Fargo). In 2010 he joined Merrill Lynch where he was primarily focused on providing financial advice to South American clients. Arnaldo graduated from Faculdade Metropolitana Unidas (FMU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1972, where obtained a bachelor's degree in Economics, and the University of Westminster in London, England, in 1976, where he obtained a degree in business studies. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and holds several licenses, including Series 7, Series 66 and life insurance license. Arnaldo enjoys spending his spare time with his family, at the beach, paddle boarding, playing golf and riding his motorcycle.
Alberto Bravo Vice President - Investment Solutions, Private Wealth Advisor Alberto is a Vice President of the Investment Products & Solutions team at Snowden Lane Partners. He has over 10 years of industry experience covering portfolio & trade management, investment due diligence & analysis, and manager research. As part of the Investment Solutions team, Alberto leverages his understanding of the wealth management process to collaborate with advisor teams in providing comprehensive portfolio and investment management solutions for their retail and institutional clients, with considerations to both US and International markets. Prior to his current role, Alberto joined Snowden Lane as an Sr. analyst and relationship manager in 2019 where he oversaw all facets of investment management, analysis, and trading for the Private Wealth Management Group.
Prior to Snowden Lane, he started his career at Merrill Lynch - Global Wealth Investment Management, as an analyst in 2013 and moved on to multi-functional roles as an associate and assistant resident director. Alberto is a graduate from the University of Florida, Heavener School of Business in Finance. He is fluent in Spanish, originally from Lima, Perú, but now resides in Miami, FL, where he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, friends and family.
Brett Pencar is a Client Relationship Manager for the Private Wealth Management group in our Miami, FL office. He handles the day-to-day maintenance of accounts, to include new account opening, transfers of assets, and any questions or issues relating to the administration and servicing of accounts. He currently holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining SLP, Brett worked at Merrill Lynch's Private Banking and Investment Group as a Financial Analyst. He is a US Navy veteran serving on the Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in Operation Enduring Freedom from 2009-2013. Brett received his bachelor's degree from Barry University, where he majored in Finance and an MBA from Florida International University. In his free time, Brett enjoys spending time with family and friends, going camping in North Carolina, and taking his dogs to the park.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
The more time Caesar spends in this industry, the more he values the time he spends with the people he meets. The proof is in the number of close friendships he has developed with a wide range of clients who have come to know him and Lauren, his wife of 23 years. Caesar believes the hours he spends in face-to-face meetings with clients are just as important as those he devotes to research and portfolio-building on their behalf. With a quick wit and a happy-go-lucky attitude, he is always easy to get to know. The calming effect he has on people helps them gain perspective, while his sartorial sense and sophistication make visiting the DiCiaccio Team a stylish affair. Going the distance isn't something restricted to work for clients, however. Caesar has been in 15 Ironman distance Triathlons as well as the Angeles Crest 100-mile run, week-long mountain bike races, and every Los Angeles Marathon since its inception in 1986. With Lauren and another couple, he co-owns CrossFit Monrovia and helps people with their physical conditioning when he's not helping people with their financial shape. Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor Caesar Cepeda, who began as an Asset Manager in 1986, provides specialized advice for High Net Worth individuals and non-profit organizations.
Job Titles:
- Senior Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane Partners
Carolina Yepez is a Senior Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane Partners. She is dedicated to all her clients and provides excellent operational and administrative duties to assure a seamless client experience. With over 30 years of financial and account management experience, 18 years at JPMorgan Chase and 12 years at Wells Fargo Advisors, she excels in providing excellent customer service and support as well as supporting the financial advisors on her team. Carolina is fully licensed and versed in all trading and advisory functions. She attended Hunter Community College and studied Business Administration. Carolina volunteers with NJ Cares, a non for profit organization to collect food and coats for the less fortunate. With the help of her family in Dominican Republic she sends clothes, food and personal items to be distributed to people in her hometown of Santo Domingo. Carolina and her husband live in New Jersey with their 3 beautiful daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, trying new cooking recipes, and going for long walks with the newest addition to the family, Stilez - their 5 year old Shih Tzu.
Job Titles:
- Executive Chairman, Brinker Capital
- Founder of Brinker Capital
Charles Widger, Executive Chairman, Brinker Capital, representing Brinker Capital, is a Senior Advisor to Snowden Lane and a member of the Advisory Board.
Charles is the founder of Brinker Capital and has over 30 years of experience working with investors in strategic investment planning, and manager search and monitoring. He is a former Chairman of the board of trustees for Gettysburg College and is Chair-Emeritus of the Money Management Institute, the $2.1 trillion dollar managed account industry's association. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Villanova University School of Law Board of Consultors. Brinker Capital is located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- CFP®, AIF®Partner, Director
- Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Chris is a Partner and Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He joins the firm from Merrill Lynch, where he served as a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President. Through over a decade of industry experience, he has developed and refined wealth management processes specifically tailored to help Delta Air Lines pilots, business owners, and institutions reach their financial goals. Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designee. He attended the University of Delaware and Salisbury University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his wife and children.
Clelia is a Partner, Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Clelia was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch with over 14 year of experience, where she offered financial solutions for high net worth individuals and business owners. Her experience and expertise allows her to create customized investment strategies for her clients, designed to help them achieve both their financial and life goals. Clelia's priority is to provide clients with high quality service and build lasting relationships. The confidence they have in her advice is a valuable satisfaction she's developed throughout her career. She is a graduate from CETYS Universidad Campus Mexicali Baja California with a BA in Business Administration and Marketing.
Coe Kerr - Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Coe Kerr is a Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to Snowden Lane, Coe was co-founder of the Upland Group at Morgan Stanley. Coe shares the roles of Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, and works as an investment strategist for the team.
Coe has nearly 40 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry, including portfolio management, investment research and equity analysis. He spent 12 years working for Carret Asset Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager, and President and CEO for six years. Prior to that, he was a Portfolio Manager for H.G. Wellington & Co. working with private clients, and Director of Research for Tucker Anthony, including serving on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. He has also worked as an equity analyst for firms including Lehman Brothers, Kuhn Loeb, Pain Webber Mitchell Hutchins and Dean Witter Reynolds.
Coe graduated from Boston University in December 1972 with a BA in History. He was the Treasurer of the Waterfowl Research Foundation, and enjoys gardening, sporting clays and restoring boats.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
- Client Relationship Manager With Snowden Lane 's Veritas Private Wealth Management Group
Cole Sonner is a Client Relationship Manager with Snowden Lane's Veritas Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Cole spent two years working at Coleman Research, an information services company specializing in networking industry experts. His main responsibilities were connecting hedge funds with targeted industry experts in a wide range of topics.
Prior to Coleman Research, Cole studied International Politics and Economics at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. In his spare time, he enjoys trying new restaurants, going to see the Mets, and spending time with his family's two dogs, Stella and Ruby.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Renowned Financial Advisor
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Cynthia Hewitt is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. For the past 40 years, she has worked with affluent individuals, corporations and endowment funds to help them realize their financial goals through a focused, customized approach. She prides herself on assisting clients with reaching their goals using a thoughtful approach with simplicity, transparency and discipline. Along with her team, her passion is the commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the families and organizations that she serves.
Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Cynthia spent her career as an advisor at Merrill Lynch where she earned numerous recognitions as a top financial advisor in the industry. In 2004 she was named as one of the top twenty women financial advisors in the nation by Research Magazine. She was named one of "America's best financial advisors" by R.J. Shook in his book, The Winner's Circle. In 2016, Barron's recognized Cynthia for being one of only a few women to have been on the list of the top 100 Women Advisors in the country for ten consecutive years. In 2009, Cynthia was named as one of the top 1000 Advisors in the country by Barron's and was named among the 2009 "Top 100 Wirehouse Advisors in America" by Registered Rep. magazine. In 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Cynthia was named one of the top 1200 Advisors in the country and was named #1 in the state of Delaware by Barron's. Additionally, Cynthia was honored as a Distinguished Alumna by The Tatnall School in Wilmington, Delaware.
She is a past member of the Merrill Lynch National Advisory Council to Management. Cynthia is a founder of the Fund for Women in Delaware and is a former participant on the Investment Committee for the Delaware Community Foundation. Since 2013, she has been a trustee of Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library. She currently chairs the Garden Committee, and is a member of the Executive Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Strategic Planning Task Force. Cynthia is a trustee of the Christiana Care Health System and the Library of American Landscape History. She is a former trustee of the Tatnall School and is the former chair of the Investment Committee that oversees Tatnall's endowment fund and continues to serve as a member of the Investment Committee. Cynthia serves on the board of Delaware Wild Lands as well as The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County. Past board memberships include the Ulster Project - Delaware and Delaware Guidance.
Cynthia is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. She earned a Certified Investment Management Analyst designation (CIMA), and is a former member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). Cynthia also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning. In addition, she successfully completed the Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation through IMCA.
Cynthia plays golf and enjoys boating and kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay. She lives in Yorklyn, Delaware with her husband and they have one grown son. They spend their time in Yorklyn and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and in a cottage on the Northeast River in Maryland.
Cindy leads Corporate Development and serves as General Counsel & CCO of Artivest, a fast-growing, tech-driven alternatives platform backed by KKR, the founders of PayPal, and leaders of the fintech community. Cindy was a Founding Partner, General Counsel & CCO of Snowden Lane Partners from inception to 2015. At Artivest, Cindy oversees Corporate Development, including recruiting, human resources, corporate governance, legal and compliance, and serves as General Counsel & CCO. As a Founding Partner, General Counsel & CCO of Snowden Lane Partners, Cindy developed and advised on Snowden Lane's corporate governance structure and coordinated its corporate finance and regulatory functions, creating an operational infrastructure that empowered Snowden Lane to scale to a nationally-branded wealth management firm. Previously, Cindy was Counsel for Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management, where she advised on alternative investment offerings, key client initiatives and investment advisory & brokerage programs. She started her legal career at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Cindy was named one of New York Law Journal's Rising Stars for 2015 and serves on the board of Volunteers of Legal Services. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and Political Science, and was a Chazen Society Felllow in International Business at Columbia Business School, where she earned her MBA; an Articles Editor of the Columbia Law Review; and a recipient of the Milbank, Tweed Fellowship in Law & Economics and the Olin Junior Fellowship in Law & Economics at Columbia Law School, where she completed her JD. Cindy is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey and holds FINRA series 7, 66, 24, 79 and 4 licenses.
Job Titles:
- Private Wealth Advisor, Registered CRM
- Senior Client Relationship Manager With "540 Madison Wealth Advisors" at Snowden Lane Partners
Daniel is a Senior Client Relationship Manager with "540 Madison Wealth Advisors" at Snowden Lane Partners. Daniel brings experience in financial planning for affluent individuals, families, and businesses. He has worked with equity and derivative traders as well as qualified retirement plans both domestic and international. Daniel holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations and has his mortgage origination license. Daniel prioritizes participating in an array of volunteer projects. He's affiliated with the Association of Latin Professionals for America and Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Daniel graduated with his MBA in Finance from Iona College with a Postgraduate Certificate in International Business. He and his wife Emily live in Long Island with their two children. When Daniel isn't enjoying fatherhood and family life, he enjoys snowboarding, sports, and personal development. Daniel is a travel enthusiast who's visited over 30 countries across 6 continent
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane
Dave is a Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane with over 25 years of experience as a financial advisor. He specializes in assisting high net worth individuals and corporate executives to achieve their financial objectives through execution of sophisticated transactions, including Rule 144, risk management strategies and construction of portfolios with an emphasis on wealth preservation. He has extensive experience working with corporate executives on their most complex financial needs, including private equity and tactical investing.
Dave has a degree in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University and earned his MBA from Loyola University Baltimore. Before Snowden Lane, he worked at JPMorgan Securities and Alex Brown and Sons. Married 25 years, Dave and his wife reside in Phoenix, Md. Their daughter recently graduated from University of Maryland. Dave enjoys golf and building furniture out of reclaimed wood as a hobby.
Job Titles:
- Registered Client Relationship Manager
Since joining the Hwang Group in 2018, Dominick has delivered on the group's mission of providing clients with superior wealth management and 401(k) analysis through friendly and focused conversations to develop effective goals-based strategies for each client. Dominick runs all operations for the group and is integral to the team's portfolio-building efforts - incorporating Snowden Lane Partner's exceptional research into customized, goals-based investment strategies for each client. Prior to Snowden Lane, Dominick was a Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management for 3 years. A graduate of University of Miami, Dominick holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance with a Minor in Economics, and the Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Doug Gill - Managing Director
Doug is a Partner and Managing Director. He joined Snowden Lane from an Independent RIA he founded, FullArc. Doug advises a select group of entrepreneurs, families, and foundations on asset allocation, investment management, and all aspects of generational wealth planning and philanthropy. Prior to FullArc Doug spent 17 years as a Private Wealth Advisor in the Investment Management Divisions of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Prior to that Doug was an institutional trader for 20 years, managing risk capital in bonds and currencies in London, Paris, Tokyo, and New York.
Doug earned a BA in Political Economy from Williams College and graduated from the Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia. Doug grew up in Cambridge, on Maryland's Eastern Shore and now lives with his family in Bethesda, Maryland.
Doug is passionate about social impact enterprises and enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs at the Halcyon Social Impact Incubator in Washington, DC. He is a member of the Chesapeake College Foundation Board, and is a patient care volunteer at DC Children's National Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director of the Northeast Region for Snowden Lane
- Managing Director, Northeast Region
Douglas Flaherty is Managing Director of the Northeast region for Snowden Lane based in our New York City office. Doug has direct oversight of the daily operations and growth strategies for the Northeast region and is a member of the senior leadership team. His primary focus is catering to the investment and financial needs of High Net Worth clients and corporations based outside the United States, mainly in Latin America.
Prior to Snowden Lane, Doug was a Senior Vice President and Complex Manager for Wells Fargo Advisors. In his almost 10 years in this role, he oversaw the growth and success of Wells Fargo's international presence in the market and took the NYC office from one of the lowest performers in the firm to the number one office out of 146 in the region in 2019. He earned Premier Manager honors the past three years and ranked second in overall recruiting within all of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018.
Prior to joining Wells Fargo and over his 30 year career in the financial services business, Douglas has held senior sales management and key leadership roles at JP Morgan, Bear Stearns, Citi Smith Barney, Bank of America, Fleet Boston, and Quick & Reilly where he began his career as a financial advisor in Boston, Massachusetts
He holds Series 3, 4, 7, 8, 24, 63, 65 and Life & Health Insurance licenses. He earned his BA in Business and Finance from Saint Michael's College and he and his wife, Tiffany, currently reside in Rye, NY with their two children Thomas and Teaghan.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Eric is a Senior Partner and Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Snowden Lane. Eric started his career in 1993 as a Wealth Management Advisor. Over his three decades as an advisor, Eric has experienced numerous market cycles and challenging financial environments. Eric has earned the qualifications required to build a proprietary portfolio, using all-index and equity investments, and has the ability to manage client accounts on a discretionary basis.
Erin brings 13 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry to the team. Since joining our group from Ameriprise Financial, she works closely with clients and prospective clients. With a primary focus on customized insurance, estate and financial planning, Erin assists clients in protecting and achieving their family's lifestyle, legacy and financial needs. By understanding clients' immediate and long term goals, Erin helps clients in pursuing their goals over a lifetime. She holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and earned a B.A. in Communications from Salisbury University, MD. Erin enjoys traveling and going to the beach.
Job Titles:
- Senior Relationship Manager
Fabian Munoz is a Senior Relationship Manager with more than 12 years of banking and wealth management experience. Fabian is experienced in all facets of client services as well as supporting his Advisory team. He is bilingual and experienced in both the domestic and international markets. He holds a degree in business administration. Prior to Snowden Lane Partners, Fabian worked at JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and most recently Wells Fargo Advisors.
Fabian's passion for the financial industry, his attention to detail, empathy, and professionalism allow him to build long-term relationships with his team and clients. During his spare time, Fabian enjoys his family along with his rescue dog Brooklyn. He enjoys cycling and supporting his local soccer team NYCFC. He also coordinates coat and food drives for his local Bronx community.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Frank is a Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He has more than 12 years of experience in the industry and joined the firm in 2019 after nearly a decade with Merrill Lynch, where he was previously a Senior Portfolio Advisor and International Wealth Advisor. Within his practice he focuses on helping senior executives plan for their retirement, understand their stock option compensation, and define their investment philosophy. Frank also writes a blog at franktheplanner.com aimed at helping folks better understand their finances. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business from Florida International University and is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®). He also holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation from the College for Financial Planning and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) as recognized by the National Association of Plan Advisors. When he isn't working with clients, Frank loves to travel with his wife Melissa and their five year old Belgian Shepherd, Charlie.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship and Marketing Manager With Snowden Lane 's Veritas Private Wealth Management Group
Gabbie Shah Client Relationship and Marketing Manager Gabbie is a Client Relationship and Marketing Manager with Snowden Lane's Veritas Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to Snowden Lane, Gabbie was a Marketing Manager at Wiley. While Gabbie earned her MBA at Fordham University, she worked at Snowden Lane, and is happy to return to the team. Gabbie is a New Jersey native and graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in economics. When she's not working, Gabbie competes competitively in ballroom dancing and has earned US National and World titles.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
George Arias is a Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. With 30 years of experience in the industry he has guided clients through a wide variety of financial markets. He is joining the Snowden Lane Partners firm after 9 years at Merrill Lynch in Miami, FL where he was the Vice President - International Wealth Advisor covering the US and Latin America markets, with a primary focus in Brazil. George began his career with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company Private Banking Group in the mid-80s. In 1990 he moved over to the Deutsche Bank Group in New York as an International Private Banker, where he remained until 1999. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank he spent 4 years in Brazil, from 1993 until 1997, serving as the International Private Banking Representative for Deutsche Bank New York. He resided in both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In 1999 George moved to Miami and joined Wells Fargo as a Vice President for their International Wealth Management Group serving both the US and Latin American clients. In 2010 George made the move to Merrill Lynch as the Vice President - International Wealth Advisor. Prior to starting his successful Private Wealth Management career, George attended Pace University in New York and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration. He holds a Series 7,63 and 66 FINRA Registrations. He was born in New York City and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. He is also a member of the Prestigious Rotary Club, a philanthropic organization.
Job Titles:
- COO
- Managing Partner
- President
- Managing Partner, President and COO of Snowden Lane
Greg Franks is Managing Partner, President and COO of Snowden Lane. Previously, Greg was a Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he was responsible for over 5000 financial advisors, $450 billion dollars in client assets and $4 billion in annual revenue.
Additionally, Greg was Maryland State President for Bank of America where he was responsible for integrating the various lines of businesses into a cohesive platform to better serve the clients of both the consumer and commercial bank and the wealth management business. In his 28 years with Merrill Lynch, Greg held various positions including Western Division Director, Mid-Atlantic Division Director and Regional Managing Director. Greg held positions in London, England where he was Executive Director of the wealth management office and in Dubai, U.A.E., where he was Regional Director of the Middle East.
Huston is Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane Partners with the Ureña Wealth Management Group, supporting the team's mission to manage, preserve and transition clients' wealth. With 10 years of professional experience, Huston brings a unique skill set and breadth of knowledge to serving his clients. Prior to joining the financial services industry he worked in corporate finance at Bacardi USA. He subsequently joined Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative, growing internally into a Relationship Manager. Most recently Huston served as Vice President at Axio Financial, where he customized structured product solutions to enhance client portfolios. Huston earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Penn State University, where he played baseball. He also holds his series 7, 66, 9 and 10 licenses. Huston is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, Huston spends quality time with his wife, Cassie, son Greyson, and two dogs. He enjoys boating and sports, particularly golf and baseball.
Imar is a Partner, Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Imar was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch where his ability to obtain new relationships, establish trust, and create portfolios for clients, helped build his successful career in the industry. He has over 18 years of experience in wealth management, more than 12 of those working with affluent clients from the U.S., Mexico and South America.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Jacobson is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners, where he provides individualized investment solutions to his clients. He joined Snowden Lane with 18 years of industry experience at Wells Fargo Advisors and JPMorgan private client services. He excels in achieving his client's financial goals through the development of tailored investment strategies. He is a founding member of "540 Madison Wealth Advisors", an elite team with over 150 years of expertise in our financial markets. Jacobson works with domestic and international clients. He is fluent in Spanish, French and Haitian Creole. Jacobson is fully licensed, a graduate of the University at Stony Brook where he studied Political Science and Public Policy. He currently resides in New Jersey. He is a firm believer in family first and recently became a first time dad. As a member of La Unidad Latina Foundation, he is part of an organization providing mentorship and scholarships nationally to underserved students and internationally is a volunteer of his time and talents supporting the Waves of Health organization with medical missions in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Jim is a Partner, Managing Director and a Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane partners. He works with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, professional athletes and ultra-high net worth families to assist them in achieving their financial goals. Jim applies his analytical and quantitative skills to achieve those ends. Specifically, he develops equity, fixed income and multi-assetpr investment strategies. In addition, he applies an asset allocation framework for clients to appropriately manage their wealth. Incorporated in these models, he provides analysis on mutual funds, ETFs, Fund managers, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Offerings. Certain clients require more detailed and specific analysis where Jim is able to provide solutions on concentrated stock positions, equity derivatives, and structured products. Previously, he has worked with J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch in their high net worth divisions. Jim received an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a B.A from Harvard University. Jim is an active supporter of The Foundation for Alzheimer's Research, Parkinson's Research, Orphans of the Storm, and the Red Cross. He resides in Wilmette with his wife and three daughters. He is an avid golfer and hockey player.
Job Titles:
- CFP®, CRPC®Senior Partner, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Jessy S. Mogro is a Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners and founding team member of the OSM Global Wealth Management Group. She has over three decades of experience in the financial service industry specializing in wealth management to high net worth international clients.
Jessy has been able to develop comprehensive strategies to help meet her client's unique investment goals and objectives. Helping them to grow and protect their wealth is her commitment as well as delivering consistent and top of the line personalized service.
Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners, Jessy was a Private Wealth Financial Advisor at the International Private Client Service Group at Wells Fargo Advisors, New York catering to domestic and international clients mainly in Latin America and Europe where she provided high-net-worth clients with strategic long-term investment guidance.
In 1990, Jessy began her career at JPMorgan Chase Bank, formerly Chemical Bank, in the International Private Banking and in the Retail Group. She gained extensive experience in sales where she held several positions. After 15 years, she transitioned to brokerage services and became a financial advisor.
Jessy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in International Marketing at Baruch College, City University of New York. She holds Series 7, 63, 65 and Life & Health Insurance licenses.
Jessy grew up in New York City where she continues to reside and spends quality time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director With Snowden Lane Partners
Jim Cannon is a Senior Partner and Managing Director with Snowden Lane Partners. His 25 years in Wealth Management has given him the expertise to formulate comprehensive, unconflicted and bespoke strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals, families, entrepreneurs as well as Non-Profit Institutions. He specializes in Global Tactical Asset Allocation whereby he mitigates risk in both chaotic and calm markets. Jim recognizes that volatility is an inherent asset class therefore he budgets for it and harnesses it accordingly for his client's portfolios. He subscribes to an investment philosophy that protection of principal is paramount as he collaborates with his clients to achieve their financial goals thereby ensuring optimal results. Jim specializes in derivatives as well alternative investments such as Structured Notes and Monetization of Volatility.
Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners, Jim was an Executive Director with JP Morgan Securities. A lifelong Chicagoan, he began his career as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where he learned to be asset class agnostic when it came to identifying opportunities in global markets. A philosophy that he still subscribes to this day. Jim received his MBA from DePaul University as well as a BBA from Loyola University where he played Division I college soccer, he has served on the board of the Chicago Viking Athletic Association, an 85 year old institution as well as 2 Little Fishes, a Chicago Homeless Shelter. His hobbies include global travel, watching live sports, concerts, theater, and international film festivals. He is Series 7, 63 and 66 licensed.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Joe Oliveira is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners and founding team member of the OSM Global Wealth Management Group. As a 21 year veteran of the financial industry, Joe utilizes the consultative approach to portfolio design focusing on each individual client's investment need and tolerance for risk.
Joe immigrated from Portugal in 1970 and became a United States citizen in 1985. He graduated from Daniel Webster College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management. Joe began his professional career with Eastern Airlines and Continental Airlines Sales. Wanting to continue his professional growth, Joe became a crude oil ship broker. He worked with some of the world's largest energy producers in Brazil, Venezuela and the United States.
Joe started his financial career in 2000, obtaining his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses at Paine Webber/UBS. He then continued his career in finance at JP Morgan, focusing on domestic and non-resident wealth management. As an International Financial Advisor, Joe traveled extensively to Latin America and Europe and developed strong knowledge of the international markets and the specific needs of the non-resident clients. Most recently, Joe served as a Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors where he continued to develop his skills.
Joe's consultative approach to wealth management positions the client and their financial needs first and foremost. This collaborative approach to portfolio design results in highly tailored investment solutions. While the markets have rewarded long term investors, strategic and tactical allocations at opportunistic points can help reduce risk and better position portfolios for the long term. Consulting with clients at these key inflection points keeps the client and the advisor focused on their long-term goals.
Joe Oliveira is a married father of two and a longtime resident of Watchung, New Jersey. He enjoys travelling, sports, spending time with family and appreciating all of God's blessings. On occasion, he has been known to frustrate himself playing golf.
Job Titles:
- Investment and Planning Analyst
- Investments and Planning Analyst
Johanna is an Investments and Planning Analyst helping implement client's investment plans through trading, research, and portfolio rebalancing. She began her career in 2007 as a Registered Financial Representative with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. At Merrill Lynch she earned her Senior Associate designation and served as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the firm's Women Exchange group. In 2014 Johanna she joined Wells Fargo Advisors and Urena Wealth Management Group as a Wealth Management Senior Registered Associate. Johanna graduated Cum laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Marketing. She also completed the Certified Financial Planning course work through The University of Miami. Johanna enjoys spending times with her husband Luis and their son Alexander. She likes to stay active both physically and mentally whether it is riding bike together at the park, or taking part in community volunteering, empowering other women within her scope of business, and fashion blogging. Johanna especially enjoys reading a good book, and jogging having successfully completed her first half marathon in 2017.
Welcome to Snowden Lane Partners, where we're transforming financial planning with a client-centric approach. I'm John DiCaccio, the founding partner, and along with my team, we're committed to securing your financial future through a disciplined and repeatable process. Known for generating positive outcomes, we emphasize collaboration and personalized service to ensure we focus on what's truly important - you, the client. Our process helps put all the pieces of your financial puzzle together, creating a comprehensive and customized plan tailored to your unique needs. In my personal life, I'm married to my wife Evie, and together we have three adult children and are blessed with six grandchildren. We're both patrons of the arts, appreciating the creativity and passion behind various artistic expressions. Inspired by my nonna and the fond memories of cooking with her, I've learned to infuse love, creativity, and precision into every aspect of my professional and personal life. I cherish spending time with our grandkids, whether it's passing down generational recipes with our oldest in the kitchen, watching our granddaughter compete in surfing events, or baking treats and reading favorite stories to our youngest grandmoppet. Additionally, I enjoy painting abstractly, an activity that helps me see things from different perspectives and develop creative solutions. This artistic approach translates into my work, allowing me to think outside the box when crafting financial strategies for my clients. Discover our unique "WEALTHY" approach by visiting the Overview tab to the left for more details about our process. Join us for a fresh, heartwarming take on wealth management. Reach out today, and let's focus on building a brighter, more secure financial future for you with the help of our exceptional team and our proven, client-focused process.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- CFP®Senior Partner, Managing Director
- Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Jorge Silva is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners and founding team member of the OSM Global Wealth Management Group. He began his career in financial services in 1994 with Pacific Life Insurance Company in Newport Beach, California. He serviced and marketed their suite of variable annuities to financial advisors located in the southeast and Florida. He obtained the required licensing with the series 7 & 63. At Pacific Life he was exposed to the many facets of financial services, including client service and marketing, global markets and relationship building. He was hooked and realized a career in financial services was the path to follow. Over the past 27 years Jorge has gained extensive knowledge and experience of capital markets, banking and wealth management.
Jorge has dedicated the last 14 years to advising individual clients, families and businesses in accumulating and managing wealth. He brings his experiences as an international advisor to an affluent clientele residing domestically and abroad. Most recently Jorge was a Private Client Advisor in the New York office of Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018. Prior to arriving at Wells Fargo, Jorge was with JP Morgan Securities in their International Financial Services division since 2009. He began his financial advising career with Merrill Lynch through their Paths of Achievement training program.
Above all Jorge values and appreciates the relationships forged with his clients. He understands that if all decisions are guided in their best interests everything else will fall into place.
In 2007 Jorge obtained an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Fordham University. Later that year he sat for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam and obtained the designation in January 2008.
Jorge was born in Mexico and grew up in southern California. He moved to New York City 15 years ago and now resides in Westchester. He's a passionate supporter of the cultural arts and donates to many worthwhile causes. Jorge enjoys traveling with family and friends, hiking, cycling and will admit to being an active political news follower.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner, Managing Director, Head of Investment Solutions
- Senior Partner, Managing Director, Head of Investment Solutions
Joseph joined Snowden Lane Partners in 2015. He has over 17 years of industry experience spanning capital markets, investment due diligence, product sourcing & management, credit analysis, and retail, wholesale & institutional investment sales. As Head of Investment Solutions, he is responsible for Snowden Lane's investment products and securities platform, trading, and research.
Previously, Joseph was Senior Director and Head of Product Management at Icon Investment Group where he managed key functions of a multi-product, alternative investments platform servicing the independent advisor channel. Prior to that role, Joseph originated private debt investments in companies from the energy, manufacturing, transportation, and technology industries. Earlier in his career, he held analyst and capital raising roles at BlackRock and AIG.
Job Titles:
- Investment and Planning Analyst
Mark began his career as a financial advisor in 1987. He is a Senior Partner and Managing Director with Snowden Lane and focuses on investment planning and retirement income. In 2001, Mark partnered with Leah Mills Eller to form the Hogan Eller Group. Their combined skills and style provide investment guidance to individuals and families.
Josh started his career in the financial services industry in 2014. He currently is an Investment and Planning Analyst for the Hogan Eller Group. Josh focuses on retirement planning analysis, investment research, and maintaining technology systems for the team.
Josh graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 2015 with a degree in Business Administration. He currently holds the Series 7 and 66 registrations and a Life and Health Insurance license.
Josh has lived in San Antonio since 1999 and his wife Alysse was born and raised in San Antonio. They have four beautiful children, Violet, Hunter, Beckett, and Vander. Josh enjoys watching sports, esports, movies, and spending time with his friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Director of International
- Director of International Wealth Advisory, Head of Credit & Lending Solutions, and Member of the Products & Solutions Team for Snowden Lane Partners
- Partner, Director of International Wealth Advisory
Alison M. Burkett Senior Partner, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Development Alison is a founding team member of Snowden Lane. She ensures that Snowden Lane clients and advisors have a superior experience through consistent service, dynamic technology, and custom investment solutions. As Head of Enterprise Development, she is responsible for the Snowden Lane's operating platform, human resources, advisor transition, and for driving enterprise innovation.
Alison leads efforts to develop next-generation advisor tools and client service models incorporating leading-edge technology. In addition, she plays a central role in the recruitment and transition of advisory teams to Snowden Lane. She brings extensive experience working with ‘advisors in transition', integrating custodial technology and service offerings to support their client and business needs in an independent business model. Previously, Alison held business development and client service positions at Clearbrook Global Advisors. She received her BA in Political Science from Princeton University, and studied finance at New York University's Stern School of Business. Alison holds Series 7, 66, 24, and 79 registrations. Alison and her husband, Erik, have two children and reside in San Diego, CA.
Juan Carlos is the Director of International Wealth Advisory, Head of Credit & Lending Solutions, and member of the Products & Solutions Team for Snowden Lane Partners in San Diego, CA. Juan Carlos focuses his efforts on Investors and Financial Advisors who have clients both in the U.S. and abroad. The drive is to ensure the delivery of a consistent and competitive offering in the Brokerage and Credit facets of the business in order to help execute on developmental strategies for all clients. Prior to his current role at Snowden Lane Partners, Juan Carlos was an International Banking Advisor in the Credit & Banking division of Merrill Lynch within Bank of America's Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM) Banking group. In this role, he worked with a team that supported and delivered integrated liquidity, cash management, lending solutions and services to Financial Advisors and their deserving clients.<br><br>
Juan Carlos held similar roles with JPMorgan Chase, UBS AG, and Bank of America's International Private Bank in San Diego and New York. During the 26 year span he had cumulative regional and divisional coverage of 194 Advisors and their clients in Northern and Southern California, Southern Arizona, and South Texas serving the Retail Banking, Small Business Banking, Wealth Management Banking, Private Banking and Brokerage units with clients in the U.S., Latin America and Asia.<br><br>
Juan Carlos is also fluent in Spanish, received his BSBA degree from Touro College, holds FINRA 7 and 66 licenses, attainting his certificate from the USC David School of Gerontology. Juan Carlos has an extensive background in Credit, Structuring, Trust, Portfolio Management, Foreign Exchange, International deposit products and mortgages.
Job Titles:
- Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane
Julie is a Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane, where she handles all administrative and day-to-day operations with personal care and first-class service. Julie joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch and has over 34 years of experience serving clients in the financial services industry.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director of the Castleberry Advisory Group at Snowden Lane 's San Antonio
Keary is a Senior Partner and Managing Director of the Castleberry Advisory Group at Snowden Lane's San Antonio, TX office. Since 1994, Keary's wisdom and expertise has enabled him to guide his clients in successfully navigating the myriad of market downturns and reversals. As a fourth generation Texan, Keary attended Baylor University where he earned his BBA in Marketing and Real Estate Finance while becoming a letterman for the University's basketball team. His passion for finance and wealth management goes back to his early middle school years where he would follow the newspaper listing of several stocks in his pretend portfolio. After college, he spent the next 10 years successfully managing the financial systems division of a major computer company. It was at this time that Keary decided to refocus his energy back on his true passion and become a Financial Advisor. Even after all these years, you will still find Keary with his newspaper and the same youthful enthusiasm for investing as when he followed stocks as a young middle schooler. Keary currently holds the Series 7, 63 and 31 registrations as well as Group I and II Life and Health insurance licenses. He resides in San Antonio, TX with his wife Cathy and the youngest two of their four children. Keary and Cathy spend much of their spare time attending sports, dance, art and music events in support of the children when not involved in leadership roles within their local church congregation.
Job Titles:
- Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager With the Castleberry Advisory Group at Snowden Lane 's San Antonio
Lara Sterns is a Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager with the Castleberry Advisory Group at Snowden Lane's San Antonio, TX office. Since 1985 Lara's attentiveness, efficiency and responsiveness has enabled her to develop deep relationships and trust with her clients that go well beyond their finances. In 2013 she joined the Castleberry Advisory Group and has been able to utilize her extensive experience and expertise to manage the group's day-to-day account administration and maintenance, monetary and asset rebalancing, and periodic trading for their clients. The high regard that Lara's clients hold for her is a true testament to her dedication and ability. Lara holds both the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. She was born and raised in San Antonio, TX where she currently resides with her son, who is currently attending Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. In her spare time Lara enjoys travelling, antiquing, attending basketball games and enjoying time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director With Snowden Lane
When we say everybody likes Leah, we're not limiting that to people! In addition to being one of the friendliest, most approachable people you'll meet, she is a dedicated animal rights advocate. She and her husband James always have a dog or two at home and she enjoys helping community animals in various ways. DiCiaccio Team clients who spend time with Leah always appreciate how easy she makes discussing the information we need for their financial plan. They often remark on how calm, patient and caring she is. Those qualities have made her a valued member of civic groups like the Altadena Guild and local Rotary club, as well as orchestras where she plays the viola. While usually calm and collected, she enjoys spirited game nights with friends and the excitement of travelling to unique locations. Senior Partner and Managing Director Leah Thomson Snell joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch, where she began in 1996 while attending UCLA.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Loretta's experience as a Senior Partner and Private Wealth Advisor has helped her to assist her clients in navigating through financial decisions as they approach retirement. She does this by offering independent advisory and investment management, as well as brokerage services. Her clients know she is there for them as life changes which provides them with personal guidance and peace of mind. As a native of Los Angeles, Loretta graduated from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Finance and has been in the financial industry since 1980. Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners, she managed the Arcadia office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She currently hold the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and is a member of the Women's City Club of Pasadena, Women's Civic League, and active member in her neighborhood women's group.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Luis Vegas is Senior Partner, Managing Director. For the last 22 years Luis has provided customized wealth management financial services and investments to clients throughout Latin America, the United States and Europe. Luis applies a holistic approach to his client relationships to understand their distinct needs and priorities. He works closely with them and their other professional advisors to coordinate a multi-faceted approach designed to empower high net worth individuals and families to achieve their objectives. In addition to traditional asset classes, Luis also has extensive knowledge of structured products, hedging and diversification strategies, along with significant expertise in transacting in local markets worldwide.
Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners, Luis worked at J.P. Morgan, Bear Stearns, Glickenhaus & Co in New York and Katana Trading in Spain. Luis received his B.A. in Economics and History from Tufts University, and his M.B.A. in Finance from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Luis lives in Chicago with his wife, son and daughter and enjoys the art of barbequing (specifically Asado Argentino), skiing and paddle. Born and raised in Madrid, he is a devoted Real Madrid soccer fan, but is an awful soccer player.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman of Snowden Lane
- Senior Partner of Left Hand Logic
Lyle LaMothe is Chairman of Snowden Lane. Lyle is Senior Partner of Left Hand Logic, LLC, a business consulting firm focused on the independent financial services industry.
Prior to founding Left Hand Logic, Lyle was head of Merrill Lynch U.S. Wealth Management, responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of 23,000 professionals including 13,500 Financial Advisors entrusted with $1.5 trillion of client assets, generating $9.8 billion in revenue and $2.5 billion in pre-tax earnings through a system of approximately 700 branch offices across the United States. Lyle served as a member of the Global Wealth & Investment Management Executive Committee and Bank of America's Global Diversity & Inclusion Council. A 24 year veteran of Merrill Lynch, Lyle held executive management positions in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Lyle began his career as a financial advisor in San Bernardino, California.
Marcus is a Private Wealth Advisor with Snowden Lane Partners' Strategic Management Group. With over a decade of industry experience, he has a wide breadth of knowledge and extensive experience in Wealth Management.
Beginning his career as a licensed Energy Broker, Marcus worked exclusively with accredited investors and realized that being restricted to the oil and gas investment industry limited his interaction with clients. During a short time working as a New Business Consultant for the San Antonio Spurs, he realized his true passion for building meaningful professional relationships and helping high net worth and ultra-high net worth families pursue their financial goals. Over the following six years at Merrill Lynch, Marcus went on to become one of a few financial advisors to complete the rigorous Practice Management Development Program, where he also earned an Excellence Award for being in the top quintile of that elite group. He served many families as a Global Wealth & Investment Management Financial Advisor and was awarded on three different occasions for collaborating across the organization to provide a wide range of financial solutions for his clients. That desire to help clients succeed led to Marcus being ranked number one in the region among his peers immediately preceding his transition to Snowden Lane.
Marcus works with a select group of clients to deliver "Techtonic Private Wealth Management" which he defines as, "the extensive use of technology and personal attention to cultivate intimate professional relationships and provide a financial advisory experience that is a major shift away from both the boring norm and the robotic trend." He works hard to gain a deep understanding of each family's entire financial situation and what financial success looks like to them. This allows him to provide comprehensive, tailored investment strategies that can be adapted as needed during frequent contact with clients.
Marcus earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Texas A&M University in 2007. As a lifelong San Antonio resident, he is passionate about giving back to his community and has served as a member and President of the San Antonio Airport Rotary Club and also as a board member of the Network for Young Artists. Currently, Marcus focuses his community service as a volunteer first responder with TEXSAR -Texas Search and Rescue, a non-profit organization that provides emergency management support across the state. Marcus enjoys spending down time with his three sons, hiking and watching sports, particularly college football and the Spurs.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Matt Seeman - CFO, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Matt is Chief Financial Officer for Snowden Lane Partners. He oversees the finance and accounting functions and is the Financial and Operations Principal (FINOP) for the firm's broker dealer.
Matt has over a decade of experience in financial planning and analysis. Prior to Snowden Lane, he was a finance manager at a privately held distribution company where he focused on profitability analysis and efficiency initiatives. Matt began his career as an FP&A analyst at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in their wealth management division supporting the Investment Products Group, and later, Merrill Edge. He has an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and a bachelor's degree from Boston College, graduating magna cum laude.
Matthew is a Partner and Director of the Davidson Group in Snowden Lane Partner's New York office. Matthew joined Snowden Lane from Raymond James and holds Series 7, 9, 63 ,65 registration as well as life/accident/health Insurance license. He is a determined individual who understands the importance of servicing his client's unique financial needs. Building on his experience from Raymond James and Merrill Lynch, Matthew developed a specialization in providing comprehensive Wealth Management Services including equity and bond portfolio management, cash flow planning, and retirement planning for high net worth international and domestic clients. Matthew's inspiration comes from a long line of family members who are and have been in the financial services industry spanning two previous generations.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager With Snowden Lane Partners
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
Alex E. Bryer, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Partner, Managing Director Alex is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He provides advisory, brokerage, and investment management services to his Snowden Lane wealth advisory clients. Alex joined Snowden Lane in 2015, after an exemplary 19 years at Merrill Lynch serving both as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Resident Director. Alex helps his clients achieve their planning and financial goals. Alex has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the financial markets, portfolio construction, and planning. Alex has been recognized as a top retirement plan advisor by Financial Times in 2017 and a "Best-in-state Wealth advisor" by Forbes in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023. Alex holds the professional designations of CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) and CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor). He holds the Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 31, 63 and 65 licenses. Alex and his wife Erin live in Bethesda, Maryland with their three children. They are active with local charities and the community.
Matty Callahan is a Client Relationship Manager with Snowden Lane Partners. He grew up in Germantown, MD and currently resides in Chevy Chase, MD. He received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College) in Westminster, MD. Matty played football and was quarterback for the Green Terror. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Matty was with US Express Freight Systems. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, reading, playing chess and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Broker Shifts to a Boutique, Wells Banker Joins RBC in Chicago
Job Titles:
- CFP®Partner, Managing Director
Michael provides wealth management, brokerage and financial planning services to individuals and families. He understands the complexities of inter-generational dynamics through his extensive experience working with families. Michael joined Snowden Lane from Roosevelt & Cross, a municipal bond firm, where he advised clients on their fixed-income investments. He began his career as a municipal bond trader in 1983, and subsequently managed municipal bond portfolios for individuals and family partnerships. Recognizing that fixed-income is one part of a successful investment approach, Michael works with best in class managers having expertise in equities and a variety of alternative approaches. His background in tax-exempt investments informs his approach to his client's entire investment strategy. He and his wife Susan are long-time residents of Summit, New Jersey. Their four grown daughters are spread across the country. He enjoys cycling and skiing in his free time.
Michael J. Kreuzer is a graduate of Middlebury College. Prior to Snowden Lane, he was a Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has worked in the financial services and technology industries since 1996. Michael's focus is on helping individuals and families define their financial goals and grow and preserve their wealth. Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Michael served as President and continues to sit on the Board of the City Honors/Fosdick-Masten Park Foundation. He is a past participant and continued supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, competing in triathlons, and skiing with his three sons.
Job Titles:
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Mike Mahoney is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to that, he served as a Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in the firm's Fairfield, CT office. Mike brings to Snowden Lane more than 20 years of experience in wealth management and is known as a strong advocate for and counselor to his clients. With a focus on estate planning and wealth transfer for high net worth individuals and their families, Mike has developed a wide breadth and depth of knowledge specializing in financial planning based asset management. Mike has a bachelor's of science degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He is an active board member of SmartKids which is a national non-profit organization for children with learning disabilities. He is also an active volunteer with God's Love We Deliver, a New York based non-profit organization providing wholesome meals to sick people in need. Mike also just became an elected official and member of the RTM representing his local community of Fairfield, Connecticut. Besides giving back, Mike and his partner Eric enjoy traveling and exploring new horizons.
Michael Schmatz is a graduate of Ithaca College and has been in the financial services industry since 1994. Prior to joining Snowden Lane as Partner, Managing Director, he was a Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Michael has worked with individuals and corporate clients to review, develop & implement investment strategies to help meet their long term financial goals. He concentrates on current client management and new business development primarily with senior executives, family wealth planning and the 401(k) plan market. Through the College for Financial Planning, Michael has earned the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) Through NAPA, he has also earned the designation of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Michael is very active with volunteering in the WNY community and past Board member of Sister's Hospital Foundation and lives in Amherst, NY with his wife and three children and English Black Lab
A pair of Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers hang in Michelle's office as homage to her grandparents, John and Mary. Part of the greatest generation, they never earned more than $10,000 annually and worked for over forty years at a Converse factory-her grandfather making the rubber soles and grandmother stitching the canvas. While they worked they built and paid for a custom home, took dream vacations once every third year and created a retirement nest egg, supplemented by pensions and Social Security, to live out their retirement dreams. Michelle's early family lessons together with years of professional experience informs her practice today. She understands the interplay between client values, resources and choice with decision making and behavioral finance; making for a unique, tailored client experience-and better outcomes. About Michelle: • CFP®, CIMA® and received a Professional Certification in Financial Therapy from Kansas State UniversityGraduate School of Human Ecology. • Recognized as a 2001 and 2002 "250 Best Financial Advisor" by Worth Magazine • Served as Board Member of the Bergen County YWCA and is a founding member of Women United inPhilanthropy • Resides in Wyckoff, NJ with her husband and two sons and is an avid photographer Recent Publications: Wall Street Journal profile, December 2017: Managing Wealth-and Client Emotions Journal of Financial Planning, March 2018: https://www.onefpa.org/journal/Pages/MAR18-Identify-and-Understand-Clients-Money-Scripts-A-Framework-for-Using-the-KMSI-R.aspx Wealthmanagement.com, May 2018: Married, Female Professional, Out-Earning Spouse; Seeks Support Group
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Mike is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He is a seasoned Financial Advisor and Global Wealth Manager working with families as well as corporations to develop needs based solutions with a disciplined approach.
Mike has over 30 years of global wealth management experience , 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and 18 years with JP Morgan Chase. Mike works with both international and domestic clients giving him a wide range of experience in multiple global markets.
He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career his commitment to excellence by consistently achieving premier advisory status and recognitions. He is founding member of an elite team, "540 Madison Wealth Advisors", that is composed of highly skilled and globally experienced financial professionals that are complimented by a support staff that is unparalleled in the industry. The entire team brings over 150 years of industry experience. This experience leads to an advisory approach that encompasses all aspects of our clients financial goals. Mike graduated with a degree in international business . He was a student athlete throughout his academic life and continues to be active in all type of sports and outdoor activities. Mike and his wife Alba live in Manhattan and have two children. They both enjoy spending time with their entire families that extends 5 living generation.
Job Titles:
- Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Client Relationship Manager
A free spirit who loves nature and camping, Natalie is also one of the most meticulous, detail-oriented people you will ever meet. With "get-it-done" drive she watches out for our clients' interests with a mothering instinct that spills over from the raising of two young girls and an even younger son with her husband Aram. Advocating for clients and finding answers to their questions and solutions to their problems is deep-rooted in this woman whose world is about family, heritage, and traditions. Her ability to organize and prioritize makes her efficient and effective when it comes to taking care of things. She loves to host friends and family at home whenever possible. She loves good food and company and the stimulation of working with different people to challenge herself to learn more. Private Wealth Advisor and Senior Client Relationship Manager Natalie Kazarian came to Snowden from Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in investment strategy in 2006. She previously worked as a business insurance specialist.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
- Client Relationship Manager With the Feldman Group at Snowden Lane 's Pittsburgh
Nichole Leo is a Client Relationship Manager with the Feldman Group at Snowden Lane's Pittsburgh, PA office. Nichole came to Snowden Lane from BNY Mellon, where she spent over 6 years working in client services within the Corporate Trust business. Her experience in the financial services industry has developed her ability to provide excellent customer service to clients who have a broad range of investment knowledge, from retail customers to high-level investment professionals. Nichole was born in Pittsburgh and has lived in the city's up-and-coming neighborhood of Lawrenceville since 2013. She attended Penn State University in University Park, PA and graduated with a BS in Finance in 2011. In her spare time, Nichole enjoys traveling to visit friends and family all over the U.S.
Job Titles:
- Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager
Armando Ureña Senior Partner, Managing Director Armando is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He spent 15 years as a Private Wealth Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo's The Private Bank. He began his financial services career in 2000 at Lehman Brothers' Private Investment Management Division serving international high net worth and institutional clients. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Armando served as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department working in several embassies, and also spent 3 years with the U.S. Army domestically and in bases overseas. He earned a Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Investment Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Florida International University. Armando is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Armando is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional. Selected as Forbes Best-In-State 2018, 2019, 2020 He is a golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 boys on their sailboat Hebareaux.
Omar is a Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager responsible for all client operational support needs. He has over 15 years of experience providing excellent customer service to clients and operational support to financial advisors. Omar began his financial career in 2000 at Washington Mutual Bank and transitioned to brokerage services in 2010 at Wells Fargo Advisors. Before rejoining Wells Fargo Advisors and Ureña Wealth Management Group in 2020, Omar spent 7 years at Raymond James Financial, where he earned an Assistant Vice President designation. Omar earned an MBA degree with a concentration in Finance from Florida International University. Alongside his wife Cristina and 3 boys, Nicholas, Lucas, and Zachary, Omar enjoys spending time camping, boating, and playing sports.
Owen Parr - Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Partner
- Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane
Owen is a Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane. He joined the firm from Merrill Lynch where he was a Senior Vice President, Senior Resident Director - International Wealth Management Advisor, and Portfolio Manager. His experience dates back to 1986 when he started his financial industry career. Owen likes to say that he has seen ‘bull, bear and chicken markets,' in his over 30 year career advising clients. Because of it, he has garnered the experience and knowledge to advice his clients regardless of client's objectives and market conditions. Owen enjoys a varied client base from domestic high-net worth clients and institutions, to international clients in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. When not advising clients, Owen is sitting behind his laptop, plotting out his next best-selling crime mystery novel, five of which have been best sellers with Amazon so far. In this endeavor, he has been awarded various awards. He's a lifelong resident of Miami Beach together with his wife Ingrid and enjoy two married daughters and four grandchildren, oh, and yes two son in laws.
Job Titles:
- Senior Registered Client Relationship Manager
With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Pam strives to ensure that our clients' administrative, trading and operational needs are handled accurately and efficiently. As a Senior Registered Client Relationship manager, she handles the day-to-day maintenance of accounts, to include new account opening, transfers of assets, and any questions or issues relating to the administration and servicing of accounts. Pam also helps plan and coordinate client events and seminars. Her wealth of knowledge in compliance and attention to detail is instrumental in our continued relationships and to the success of our team. Pam graduated from St. Mary's University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing. She currently holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Group I Insurance license. Pam and her husband Mike have been married for 17 years. They enjoy good times with friends and family, traveling, boating, fishing and live music. Their favorite places to travel include Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Nashville, and New York City.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- ERISA Fiduciary Advisor
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane
Phil is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane. Phil started his career in 1996 as a Wealth Management Advisor. Throughout his career, Phil has partnered with business owners and company executives, providing his knowledge and strategic thinking to build and sustain their company's financial success. He specializes in assisting business owners, corporate executives, and nonprofit governing boards by managing risk, consulting on concentrated stock positions, managing corporate cash and exploring financial planning in the case of a liquidity event.
As a section 3(21) ERISA Fiduciary Advisor, Phil provides seasoned advice suited to high-net-worth individuals and business clients with a specialization in working with and servicing Pensions, and Defined Contribution and Retirement plans. Phil keeps their plans competitive through monitoring investments, analyzing record keeping and administration and holding employee education sessions. Owners, executives, and plan participants benefit from Phil's ability to provide comprehensive personal wealth management consistent with their corporate needs. Phil is very dedicated to providing the highest level of boutique style service you would expect from a smaller firm.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
R. Stephen Bartholow Jr. is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to Snowden Lane, Stephen was co-founder of the Upland Group at Morgan Stanley. Stephen shares the roles Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor and works as an investment strategist to help clients meet their objectives. As a result of his time as Chief Investment Officer at Carret Asset Management, and as Portfolio Manager for Cowen Asset Management, a division of Cowen & Co he has extensive experience serving high net worth clients and institutional accounts.
Stephen graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1988 with a BS in Economics and Finance. He is a member the investment committee of the Stony Brook School Endowment Funds, serving as their Chairman for several years. Stephen enjoys tennis, cycling and sporting clays.
Job Titles:
- Board Chair for Project HOPE
After a thirty-five year career, Pete recently retired as a Senior Partner at Deloitte where he was responsible for developing several of the firms most significant global client relationships, as well as serving in a number of cross functional leadership roles in the Americas and Europe, including leading a $ 2.5 billion revenue global life sciences & healthcare practice for a number of years. A strategy consultant by background with a strong client service orientation, his responsibilities grew increasingly to encompass all firm services including business and technology consulting, tax, risk and advisory, cyber, digital, and audit (except attest services).
In addition to his role with Snowden Lane Partners, Pete currently serves as the Board Chair for Project HOPE, a highly regarded global health care NGO delivering life saving programs and disaster relief in over 20 countries around the world. He established and serves as the Vice Chair of HOPEs Swiss International Foundation based in Geneva. He is a strategic advisor to THINKmd, a health care technology company bringing AI based diagnostic capability to maternal and child health care in underserved countries, and as a strategic advisor to the National Math + Science Initiative, an organization with the mission to advance STEM education in America. Pete also serves on the Board of Trustees of Washington & Jefferson College, one of the nation's oldest liberal-arts institutions founded in 1781, where he chairs the Academic Affairs Committee.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Ricardo Leyva is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, Rick was Senior Vice President & International Wealth Management Adviser at Merrill Lynch. Having begun his career in the financial services industry in 1995, Rick is dedicated to providing financial services and investments to clients throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. His career included having worked in the area of Private Banking and Wealth Management for Barclays Bank in London and later through the sale of their international business with the Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, New York and Miami. Advising foreign nationals with investments and business interests in the U.S. as well as U.S. persons with interests abroad, Mr. Leyva works closely with his clients and their trusted advisers, that include Attorneys and CPAs, to implement the most current and compliant wealth structuring solutions. Having access to the broad range of investments and credit and lending solutions in multiple currencies allows Mr. Leyva to advise high net worth individuals and families on thoughtful and appropriate wealth accumulation, preservation and transfer strategies. Mr. Leyva's focus is on forming long-term relationships and helping clients in all aspects of their financial lives. After receiving training and accreditation in several European and Caribbean jurisdictions pertaining to Trust and Estate Planning from Barclays Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada, Rick served as a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ( "STEP") Caribbean Chapter and is currently involved with the STEP Chapters in Los Angeles and San Diego. Rick is TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) title member, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from San Diego State University. Rick resides in San Diego with his wife and two children. He is an avid runner who has competed in several New York City Marathons.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director of the Southeast for Snowden Lane
- Managing Director, Southeast Region / International
Richard Ganter is Managing Director of the Southeast for Snowden Lane located in our Coral Gables Florida office. Richard has direct oversight of the daily operations and growth strategies for the Southeast region and is a member of the senior leadership team.
Richard brings over 30 years of broad financial services experience. He joined Snowden Lane from Wells Fargo Advisors where he oversaw the wealth business line advisors within the Southeast Florida Region. Prior senior leadership roles include Regional Manager of BBVA Wealth, Regional Director at Deutsche Bank and Senior Vice President of US Trust Company of Florida. Early in his career he spent 11 years with Charles Schwab in multiple roles as Regional Branch Manager, East Region Head of Fixed Income and Vice President of Institutional Sales.
Richard and his wife Marinella reside in Miami Florida with their two daughters, Samantha, Cassandra and her husband Huston Lorenzo. The entire family have been actively involved and supporters of several charitable organizations such as Mike Schmidt's Winners Circle for Cystic Fibrosis, New Hope Charities of Belle Glade Florida and The Battier Take Charge Foundation.
Richard West - CCO, Chief Legal Officer
Job Titles:
- CCO
- General Counsel
- Partner
- Senior Partner
Richard is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Snowden Lane. He has more than 20 years of broad legal and regulatory compliance experience. He was General Counsel of Aritas Group, Inc. and as CCO of its broker-dealer subsidiaries, responsible for all legal and regulatory affairs of the company.
Prior to Aritas, Richard was General Counsel, CCO, and a member of the Board of Directors of SecondMarket, Inc. He also served as General Counsel and CCO of The National Research Exchange, Inc.
Richard graduated with a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law and a B.A. degree from Tulane University. He is admitted to the bar in New York and England & Wales. He holds Series 7, 24, 55, 63, 79, and 99 registrations. Richard and his wife, Courtney, have three children and reside in Darien, CT.
Rob is Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Snowden Lane. Rob spent 22 years at Merrill Lynch, in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London.
He was General Counsel and Chief Business Risk Officer of Global Wealth Management and a member of the GWM Executive and Operating Committees. He previously held senior executive positions in International Private Client and the Asia Pacific Region. Rob started at Merrill Lynch in London (Europe, Middle East and Africa Region) and before that worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has a BA from Franklin and Marshall College and a JD from George Washington University. He is Chairman of the Board of Centurion, the oldest organization in the U.S. dedicated to freeing the wrongly convicted, and a founding Board member of the Christina Seix Academy, a residential school for underprivileged inner city children. He is a former Board Chairman and Board member of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey. Rob and his wife reside in Princeton, NJ and have four children.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Bob's passion for the markets as a Senior Partner and Private Wealth Advisor has enabled him to provide timely insight to his clients and give them a comprehensive understanding of the markets and economy. Originally from New York City, Bob graduated from Denver University, Colorado with a B.A. in Finance. He worked on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in New York, and later became an advisor to the cable television industry for 13 years. Bob has been employed in the securities industry since 1988 and currently holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. Bob is actively involved and a member of the Rotary Club of Arcadia.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
Bobby is a Senior Partner and Managing Director of The Feldman Group at Snowden Lane Partners' Pittsburgh Office. He is veteran of the financial industry, joining in 1993. He has found success in his practice by utilizing a clear, transparent, understandable Rules Based Investment strategy. A long-time student of behavioral finance, he understands the importance of controlling emotions in investing. This simple, clear strategy has really allowed Bob to do what is most important - build relationships that will last and be cherished forever.
Robert is a Private Wealth Advisor with Snowden Lane's Sound Advisory Group. Robert's training and experience in money management and financial planning enables him to provide clients with a highly specialized asset management program that directly aligns with their goals. Robert holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. He also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
He received his bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire where he captained the football team and majored in Business Administration. He lives in Cheshire, CT with his wife Kayleigh and daughter Stephanie.
Job Titles:
- Senior Client Relationship Manager and Operations Associate
Keith is a Senior Client Relationship Manager and Operations Associate who brings over ten years of financial services industry experience to his role at Snowden. He provides daily operational support for client accounts and strives to ensure all needs are met timely and accurately. Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners, he was a founding partner of Financial Transition Services (FTS) where he had the opportunity to work with several Snowden Advisor's to ensure a smooth transition of their client's assets. Keith's time in his consulting role has provided valuable insight into client needs and an understanding of the high level of customer service required. In addition to his 10 years of consulting work through FTS, Keith also has 14 years working with the Best Buy company in several positions including, District Services Manager and managing the Geek Squad's Mountain West States Division. Keith is a San Antonio native and resides in Boerne with his wife Betsy and two sons, Hudson and Grayson. His interests include home automation, high-end audio & video and spending time outdoors fishing and camping.
Ryan Kirby, CRPC® has been a trusted advisor to families for over 17 years. He works with accountants and estate attorneys to provide synergies necessary to advise in the most efficient financial planning process. His passion is investments and understanding his client's goals, dreams and risk tolerance. All the while providing historical returns of the market to provide context to the plan. Ryan holds Series 7, 63, 65, 9, 10 & 31 licenses. He lives in Berlin with his wife, Kristen, and three daughters, Rylie, Kennedy and Lily. Ryan serves on the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board and is Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore in Worcester County.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Sam is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners, where he provides advisory, brokerage, and investment management services to Snowden Lane's wealth advisory clients. Sam joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch, where he was a First Vice-President. Sam also held a similar position at Smith Barney from 1994 until 2007. Prior to entering the Financial Services industry, he worked in the New Haven area as an accountant, achieving the Certified Public Accountant designation. Sam has expertise in tax planning, business and retirement plan consulting as well as financial planning. Sam graduated from Gettysburg College in 1988 where he majored in both Business Administration and Classical Studies. He lives with his wife, Laura, in Cheshire, CT with their two children. Sam enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking and birdwatching.
Job Titles:
- Partner and Director of the Feldman Group
Sharon is a Partner and Director of the Feldman Group. She joined the financial industry in 1998. Her experience spans equity research, institutional research sales of Japanese equity, and financial planning. As a Certified Financial Planner™, she focuses on divorce and death of a partner-spouse. Her client base is comprised primarily of medical professionals, business executives and owners, and those in higher education.
Job Titles:
- Senior Client Relationship Manager and Financial Planning Specialist at Snowden Lane Partners
Stephanie Young is a Senior Client Relationship Manager and Financial Planning Specialist at Snowden Lane Partners. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team. Stephanie manages client account maintenance as well new client relationships and operational procedures. She holds the FINRA Series 7, 31, 66 and Health/Life/Annuity Licenses. Prior to Snowden Lane, Stephanie held a similar role at Morgan Stanley for over ten years.
Previously, Stephanie worked in the Financial Aid Department at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Stephanie enjoys gardening, reading, and hiking.
Job Titles:
- President of Working Mother Media
Subha V. Barry is President of Working Mother Media where she oversees Working Mother magazine, workingmother.com, Diversity Best Practices, the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) and Culture@Work.
Subha was SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Freddie Mac, where she served on the firm's management committee and led their Foundation. During her 20+ years at Merrill Lynch, Subha was an MD and Global Head of D&I. She also created a highly successful Multicultural Business Development Group to focus their Wealth Management business on diverse and multicultural communities. She began her career at the firm as a Financial Advisor.
A former adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Subha now serves on a number of boards aligned with her passions - education, cancer research and the advancement of women and girls.
Subha serves on the board of Rutgers University, where she co-chaired fund-raising for the Gloria Steinem Chair for Media, Culture and Feminist Studies and currently chairs the board of IWL - Institute for Women's Leadership. She is Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of Rice360, an internationally recognized Global Health Technologies Program focused on eliminating neonatal mortality rate disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa and a board member of Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Subha serves on the Rutgers Cancer Institute's Director's Advisory Council, where she is the immediate past Chairperson. She is also on the advisory boards of Snowden Lane Partners, an independent wealth advisory firm and Whiterabbitai, an artificial intelligence MedTech company.
She served as Vice-Chair of the Penn Health at Princeton Hospital's board of directors where she chaired the Human Resources Committee and served on the Compensation and Benefits Committee
A native of India, Subha holds a BA from Bombay University and an MBA and MS in Accounting from Rice University. She has two grown children, Tara and Jay, and lives in New Hope, PA with her husband (of 33 years), Jim Barry and a duo of Yorkies - Sophie and Lucy.
Job Titles:
- Senior Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane
Sue is a Senior Client Relationship Manager at Snowden Lane, where she provides clients with best in class customer service on a daily basis - making their investing experience one of a kind. Sue joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch where she worked with the Guth-Fordyce team for 16 years, supporting clients and financial advisors. Prior to her career as a Client Associate, Sue worked in private banking for over 10 years. Sue enjoys spending time with friends and family, and currently resides in Wallingford, Connecticut with her dog Madison.
Tom is a Partner, Managing Director and a Private Wealth Advisor at Snowden Lane Partners. He advises current and former professional athletes, corporate executives and business owners on a host of investment and planning matters. He augments his guidance by simplifying the investment experience, incorporating cost-efficiency with a performance based philosophy that may include alternative investments and structured products investments. Tom has also been instrumental in assisting companies navigate their retirement plans, including defined benefit, profit-sharing, and 401K strategies. Tom provides experience-based perspective to business owners to assist in navigating liquidity events, having founded and sold two businesses to major companies. His interest in finance led him to the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade, where he successfully traded U.S. Treasury Futures. His observations gleaned from trading fixed income paved the way to becoming a resource for high-net-worth families. His background provides the framework to clients, offering streamlined, strategic advice they can rely on to manage their financial affairs. Beginning his investment career at Chicago Corp (later sold to ABN AMRO.). Tom also serviced high net worth clients at William Blair and Credit Suisse, and J.P Morgan Securities. Tom graduated from Chicago State University with a B.A. in Business. He grew up in the Beverly area of Chicago, where he and his wife, Holly, live with their three children, Jack, Grace, and Isabella. He is actively involved in the Blackhawk Alumni Association, an organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the most deserving high school hockey players in Illinois. HE is also a Western Golf Association lifetime member, a past President of the Beverly Country Club. In his free time, Tom enjoys playing golf as well as skating and hockey.
Job Titles:
- Billion Advisor Amid Falling Headcount
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Senior Partner
- Founding Member of "540 Madison Wealth Advisors
- Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners
Wilton is a Senior Partner, Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners. He has been in the financial services industry since 2005. Prior to joining Snowden Lane, he was a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, an International Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan and a Private Wealth Manager at Maxim Group LLC. Wilton is dedicated to helping families, domestic and abroad, meet their financial needs by developing bespoke investment plans around long-term goals and risk tolerance - delivered with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity.
Wilton is a founding member of "540 Madison Wealth Advisors." The team specializes in domestic and international markets and has over 150 years of diverse experience. This enables the team to provide clients customized solutions to meet a variety of financial needs.
Wilton earned a bachelor's degree in International Business/World Trade and Spanish from the University at Buffalo. He and his wife, Maribel, live in New York City with their two young boys. In his spare time, he enjoys basketball, cycling, swimming and snowboarding.