UBS On-Air: Conversations

On this episode of the ARTicle Podcast, Matthew Newton sits down with Bradley Taylor of HUB International to unpack the evolving complexities of insuring fine art collections in an era of heightened risk. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode offers timely insights and practical steps to safeguard your collection.

A discussion around the impact of President Trump's tariffs on climate-related investments. Featured are Tiffany Agard, Sustainable and Impact Investing Strategist Americas with the UBS Chief Investment Office, and Glen Yelton, Global Head of Sustainable Investing Services with Invesco. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Justin and Ainsely outline the considerations for adding annuity income as part of one's retirement strategy, along with explain the current appeal of annuities, and steps investors can take in order to make a plan. Featured is Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, & Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

John Mathews and Neil Malik from K1 Investment Management had a conversation on various topics, including the inception of K1, key lessons learned early in Neil Malik's career, and the biggest trends shaping the enterprise software space in the next 5-10 years. Additionally, they touched on the current environment for exits, volatility and risk strategies, and the impact of AI on their firm and the enterprise software space.

John Mathews had an insightful conversation with Chris Davis, Chairman and Portfolio Manager of Davis Advisors. During their discussion, Chris Davis shared his perspectives on market volatility, geopolitical events, emotion-based investment decisions, and intergenerational wealth transfer.

In the wake of International Women's Day on Mar 8, Amantia Muhedini from the UBS Chief Investment Office was joined by Will Pomroy of Federated Hermes for a discussion around US companies pulling back workforce diversity and inclusion policies, along with how investors are separating noise from actual change at the company level. Featured is Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Will Pomroy, Head of Impact Engagement - Equities and Lead Engager Small & Mid Cap Equities, Federated Hermes. Host: Daniel Cassidy

This conversation focuses on how a financial advisor's upbringing can influence client service, as well as how consumerism plays a key role in wealth disparities for Black Americans. UBS Financial Advisor, Harry LaRosiliere, shares insight into possible solutions for this issue. Host: Shiavon Chatman

Many investors want to know the possibility of changes to federal income tax policies, and what the changes might mean for their personal tax burden. However, it's not just the future of taxes and tax policy that matters, it's where your income level falls along the income brackets that ultimately matters. We identify where you can focus your attention so that you can better manage your lifetime tax burden and discuss strategies to help you improve your after-tax wealth potential. Featured are Justin Waring, Total Wealth Strategist, and Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Tune in monthly to hear from UBS Asset Management's multi-asset team for thoughts on the global macro environment, and markets.

We discuss the European Union Omnibus regulations, along with Trump administration executive orders that have attracted attention to the sustainability landscape. Featured in-studio are Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas with the UBS Chief Investment Office, and Dan Roarty, Chief Investment Officer of the Sustainable Thematic Equities team at AllianceBernstein. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Advanced Planning Senior Wealth Strategists, Todd Mayo and Jacqueline Denton and Associate Wealth Strategist, Chelsea Rubio, sit down with Dan Cassidy to discuss meaningful planning insights from this year's guide.

Tune in monthly to hear from UBS Asset Management's multi-asset team for thoughts on the global macro environment, and markets.

With a new year underway, Ainsley and Justin rejoin the conversation to explain what retirees, along with those preparing for retirement, should know in 2025. These considerations span social security and Medicare, to long-term care costs, estate planning, and more. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, and Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Hear from top portfolio managers and business heads from UBS Asset Management's Muni, Taxable Fixed Income, and Liquidity teams. They share views on the markets and what they believe you should be focused on within the fixed income space.

Tune in monthly to hear from UBS Asset Management's multi-asset team for thoughts on the global macro environment, and markets.

Hear views on the US equity markets from Jeremy Zirin, Senior Portfolio Manager of the House View Equity Portfolios, and Head of the Private Client US Equity Team, and Dominic Schagar, Senior Equity Investment Specialist.

Hear from top portfolio managers and business heads from UBS Asset Management's Muni, Taxable Fixed Income, and Liquidity teams. They share views on the markets and what they believe you should be focused on within the fixed income space.

Tune in monthly to hear from UBS Asset Management's multi-asset team for thoughts on the global macro environment, and markets.

We spotlight the latest Modern Retirement Monthly publication which breaks down the associated costs of long-term care, along with solutions to consider. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, and Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

On this episode, Andrew Lee and Lucy Thomas preview the upcoming COP29 (2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference) in Baku, Azerbaijan, including a look at the top agenda items that will be covered at this year's conference, namely Climate Finance. Featured are Andrew Lee, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing for the UBS Chief Investment Office, and Lucy Thomas, Head of Sustainable Investing for UBS Asset Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Hear views on the US equity markets from Jeremy Zirin, Senior Portfolio Manager of the House View Equity Portfolios, and Head of the Private Client US Equity Team, and Dominic Schagar, Senior Equity Investment Specialist.

Tune in monthly to hear from UBS Asset Management's multi-asset team for thoughts on the global macro environment, and markets.

Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist sits down with Patrick McCurry, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, to discuss common types of long-term compensation plans for family offices and their key executives. The conversation compares and contrasts different compensation strategies and the overall process and key considerations.

Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist sits down with Patrick McCurry, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, to discuss common types of long-term compensation plans for family offices and their key executives. The conversation compares and contrasts different compensation strategies and the overall process and key considerations.

Hear from top portfolio managers and business heads from UBS Asset Management's Muni, Taxable Fixed Income, and Liquidity teams. They share views on the markets and what they believe you should be focused on within the fixed income space.

Hear views on the US equity markets from Jeremy Zirin, Senior Portfolio Manager of the House View Equity Portfolios, and Head of the Private Client US Equity Team, and Dominic Schagar, Senior Equity Investment Specialist.

The UBS Advanced Planning Team has just released their 2024 Year-End Planning Strategies whitepaper. Join Senior Wealth Strategist, Jennifer Lan, and Wealth Strategist, Premini Scandurra as they highlight specific topics within the whitepaper, including, charitable giving, the Corporate Transparency Act and a few others of intertest. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Tune in to hear Ann Bjerke, Head of the UBS Advanced Planning Group, speak with Senior Wealth Strategist, Rebecca Sterling, about the scheduled sunset of various income tax laws.

A monthly check on US equity market performance and positioning considerations with Jeff Hans, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Dominic Schagar, Senior Equity Investment Specialist with UBS Asset Management.

Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for Family Office Solutions sits down with Seth Gardner, former COO of a single family office and senior advisor to the family's first generation wealth creator. Together, they discuss the importance of the role of an Expert Generalist and how that role truly understands the interconnectedness of every aspect of a family office, from the balance sheet to the family's values.

We outline considerations when it comes to how to address company stock within a financial plan, including a review of risks, and guidance on how to navigate behavioral bias. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, and Katie Williams, Discovery Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office.

This month's episode focuses on the reasons for and benefits of investing in people, along with the opportunities and challenges that exist within this ever-evolving landscape. Featured are Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas with the UBS Chief Investment Office, and Jennifer Anderson, Head of ESG with Lazard Asset Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for Family Office Solutions, sits down with Eskor Edem, Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa and Mike Gabrail, General Counsel at Crossroads Group, to discuss the value add of sourcing an in-house general counsel and the qualifications family offices should look for when seeking to hire an in-house general counsel for the family office.

Leora Zach, Client Solutions Specialist for UBS Family Office Solutions sits down with Operating Advisor for Humankind Capital, Charles Soriano, to discuss how family offices can use a strategic planning framework for a wide range of purposes.

This conversation is focused on the unique set of challenges the LGBTQIA+, specifically the transgender community, faces and how everyone, including financial advisors can mindfully engage and support. Featured is Erica Seremeta, Head of DEI Client Engagement at BlackRock. Host: Shiavon Chatman

In this episode, Erik Seeney, UBS Wealth Planning Strategist, is joined by Nick Francia and Keith Apton, of The Capitol ESOP Group at UBS, who share insights for business owners considering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of their exit planning strategy. From this episode you will gain a better understanding of: How Employee Stock Ownership Plan works for business owners, their employees, and families. The advantages of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for flexibility, diversification, and tax strategy. The five characteristics of businesses that are good candidates for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

In the Advanced Planning Group's latest podcast, Senior Wealth Strategists, Casey Verst and Joanna Morrison, discuss what makes planning for the LGBTQ community unique. Host: Daniel Cassidy

For this month we focus on the 2024 proxy season, including a review of expectations, a look at some notable trends and themes, along with comparisons to what 2023 delivered. Featured are Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Amy O'Brien, Global Head of Responsible Investing with Nuveen. Host: Daniel Cassidy

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Matthew Newton, is joined Fritz Dietl, Founder and President of Dietl International Services and Delaware Freeport, to discuss the fine art shipping and storage industry and important considerations collectors often need to make when it comes to maintaining a collection.

In recognititon of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we are joined by Soulpaws to better understand how eating disorders can impact a person's day-to-day life, and how animal therapy can help. Featured is Shannon Kopp, Founder of Soulpaws. Host: Shiavon Chatman

We explore the behavior of action bias, including a look at when it might and might not makes sense for one to adjust their investment approach, along with strategies to consider that can protect against the behavior of action bias. Featured are Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, and Katie Williams, Discovery Strategist, from the UBS Chief Investment Office, along with Mark Halloran, Head of Business Development for Individual Markets with Transamerica. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Leora Zach, Client Solutions Specialist for our Family Office Solutions, sits down with Stefan Zachar and Rebecca Bux from PinnacleCare to discuss why families with significant wealth could benefit from a private health advisor and the current state of the healthcare landscape in the US.

Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for Family Office Solutions sits down with Kirby Rosplock, PhD Founder and CEO of Tamarind Partners to discuss how education and family governance go hand in hand especially when it comes to preparing the next generation for the responsibilities of the wealth they are born in to and the complexities that come with it.

On this episode of 3-Levels, Justin and Ainsley explain the differences between traditional accounts and Roth accounts, including considerations when it comes to contributions, frequency of account reviews, and taxes. Featured are Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, and Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, from the UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

As US taxes are expected to rise (especially for wealthy families), spanning income tax, capital gains tax, and estate tax, Justin and Ainsley join to discuss strategies that investors can leverage in order to prepare. Featured are Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, and Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, from the UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Our conversation focuses on World Autism Awareness Month, an internationally recognized month to bring awareness to neurodiversity and autism. Our guest, Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist with Federated Hermes, shares his personal experience as a father of a son with autism and his philanthropy over the years. Host: Shiavon Chatman

Advanced Planning Senior Wealth Strategist, Joanna Morrison, sits down with Shiavon Chatman to discuss meaningful insights from this year's guide including income tax deductions, the upcoming sunset of increased estate planning exemption amounts and more.

This month we examine the evolution of the green labor market landscape, along with a look at shareholder engagement when it comes to the energy transition. Featured are Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Martin Grosskopf, Vice President & Portfolio Manager with AGF Investments. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Leora Zach, Client Solutions Specialist for Family Office Solutions, sits down with Jennifer Neundorfer, a founding partner at January Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed startups to discuss why family offices should consider emerging managers and how they differ across asset classes.

During Frieze Los Angeles week 2024, Matthew Newton, UBS Art Advisory Specialist, is joined in conversation by three phenomenal leaders in the art world: Erin Christovale, Curator at the Hammer Museum, Bridget Finn, Director, Art Basel Miami Beach, and Mary Rozell, Global Head of the UBS Art Collection at the Hammer Museum. The group discusses emerging art communities using Los Angeles as a lens.

Join us as we explore a new provision that allows excess college 529 assets to be rolled to the 529 beneficiary's Roth IRA. Isaac Chota, UBS 529 and Donor-advised fund program manager and George Walsh, UBS IRA program manager, from the UBS Chief Investment Office, discuss the possibilities and limitations of such rollovers. Host: Daniel Cassidy