New York, April 27 – Each year, Barron's magazine publishes their annual "Top 100 Financial Advisors" ranking. On this year's list, 17 ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Financial Advisors made the grade.

"It is inspiring to see so many of our Advisors recognized for their commitment to helping clients achieve their life's goals," said Brian Hull, Head WM USA. "Congratulations to each of them on this well-deserved recognition."

Our ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Advisors on this year's list:

Name

City & State

Douglas Braff

New York, NY

Andrew Burish

Madison, WI

Christopher Errico

New York, NY

Drew Freides

Los Angeles, CA

William Greco

Hartford, CT

Martin Halbfinger

New York, NY

Michael Jefferies

Kansas City, MO

Jason Katz

New York, NY

Jeffrey Kobernick

New York, NY

Steve Levine

Los Angeles, CA

Louis Paster

Chicago, IL

Russell Rabito

New York, NY

Robert J. Sechan II

New York, NY

L Marc Shegoski

Princeton, NJ

Scott Stackman

New York, NY

Gary Tantleff

Warren, NJ

Paul Tashima

Chicago, IL

METHODOLOGY:
Barron’s Top 100 criteria is based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Portfolio performance is not a criterion because most advisors do not have audited track records. Neither ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these rankings. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Co.

Notes to Editors:

About ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Wealth Management Americas

Wealth Management Americas is one of the leading wealth managers in the Americas in terms of Financial Advisor productivity and invested assets. Its business includes ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ’s domestic U. S. and Canadian wealth management businesses, as well as international business booked in the U.S. It provides a fully integrated set of wealth management solutions designed to address the needs of ultra high net worth and high net worth clients.

About ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of the Group is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: Wealth Management, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ's strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates, in order to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets.

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 54 countries, with about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 18% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 13% in Asia Pacific. ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Group AG employs approximately 60,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Media Contact

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