Sam graduated with honors from Cornell University. After growing up in upstate New York, he has been a Central Florida resident for the past 27 years. He has been a fully licensed investment professional for the past 20 years having earned a FINRA Series 7, Series 65, Series 63 and insurance license. In addition, he also carries a FINRA Series 3 (commodity license). Sam uses his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(tm) designation to build tailored portfolios for his clients.As a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS, he works directly with individuals to help them achieve their investment and retirement goals. Sam does not subscribe to the "group" approach to financial planning where important decisions or implementation may be left to newer associates. Sam takes full responsibility and oversight for every minute detail of his clients' investment plans. He personally provides financial planning and investment advice, monitors asset allocation and conducts performance reviews.Sam and his wife, Kristen, live in Longwood, Florida with their daughters, Elise and Abby.