UBS On-Air: Conversations

A roundtable discussion on growing global demand and application trends in renewable energy and infrastructure, along with a look at technological innovations and investment considerations associated with these themes. Tiffany Agard, from the UBS CIO Investment Management Sustainable & Impact Investing team, is joined by Jay Dobson, UBS CIO Energy & Utilities Equity Strategist, and Chris Leslie, Senior Managing Director, Green Investments, at Macquarie Asset Management.

Sustainable investing is entering a new era, one where outcomes, resilience, and real-world impact sit at the center of portfolio construction. From equities to fixed income to alternatives, 2026 brings both structural challenges and compelling opportunities. Tiffany Agard and Andrew Lee, from the CIO Sustainable & Impact Investing team, share how investors can navigate these themes, where fundamentals are strengthening, and what it means to build portfolios equipped for the world we’re heading into.

The UBS Women and health reports examines the gender health gap - what it is, and how it affects women’s lives and financial wellbeing. We discuss these topics and highlight the rapid growth over the last few years in awareness around women’s health and in the startup scene of companies try¬ing to provide solutions. Featured is Marianna Mamou, Head of Advice Beyond Investing, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Our conversation spotlights an important retirement savings change taking effect in 2026 as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act. For certain high wage earners, catch-up contributions will be required to be made on a Roth basis, which means they’ll be taxed at the time of contribution rather than at withdrawal. Tune in to learn about what’s changing, why this matters, and what to do about it. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, and Justin Waring, Head UBS Wealth Way Strategy & Solutions. Host: Daniel Cassidy

In this episode of the Family Office Solutions Podcast, host Mark Tepsich, a family office design and governance strategist, speaks with Rishi Bali, founder and CEO of OPCO.AI. The discussion focuses on how family offices can modernize their operating core without replacing existing systems. Rishi explains how an intelligence layer can unify fragmented platforms, operationalize investment policy statements (IPS) in real time, and reduce key-person risk. He also shares his background and the journey that led to creating OPCO.AI, offering insights into innovation and strategic partnerships for family offices navigating complexity.

Jennifer Lan and Chelsea Rubio from the UBS Advanced Planning Group join UBS Conversations to outline planning considerations to be mindful of as we approach year end, including income tax planning, wealth transfer planning, trust planning and administration, and charitable giving. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Join Justin Waring, Head of UBS Wealth Way Strategy and Solutions, as he outlines year-end planning priorities and what’s on the horizon for retirement and tax strategies in 2026. Whether you are decades away from retirement, getting ready to transition to retirement, or already enjoying your retirement years, the end of the year is an ideal time to review your plan for both risks and new opportunities. Host: Daniel Cassidy

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this episode of the Family Office Solutions podcast explores the rising threat landscape facing family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Host Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Specialist for Family Office Solutions is joined by Sarah Rosen, Managing Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships at Blackcloak, a cybersecurity and privacy firm within the UBS Professional Network. Together, they unpack the unique vulnerabilities family offices face - from fragmented digital footprints to personal device risks - and offer actionable strategies to build a robust cybersecurity framework. Whether you're just beginning to explore cybersecurity or looking to strengthen existing protocols, this episode provides essential insights to protect both institutional and personal assets.

A look at longer-term investment themes, portfolio construction considerations, and how to measure climate impact. Pus, a look at critical conversations had during Climate Week in New York. Featured is Tiffany Agard, Sustainable and Impact Investing Strategist, UBS CIO Global Investment Management, & Jens Peers, CIO of Sustainable Equities, Mirova.

Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is reshaping philanthropy. Host Isaac Chota (UBS) and guest Gil Nusbaum (National Philanthropic Trust) discuss new charitable giving rules like the 0.5% AGI threshold, a 35% cap on itemized deductions, updates to corporate giving and SALT limits, and the evolving role of donor-advised funds. Learn what these changes mean for donors and advisors. Featured: Isaac Chota, Donor Advised Fund Product Manager, and Gil Nusbaum, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, National Philanthropic Trust.

Advanced Planning Senior Wealth Strategists, Jacqueline Denton and Laura Chooljian discuss various estate tax, income tax, charitable, and other planning strategies that individuals may wish to consider in light of the recent federal tax law changes.

In this episode, Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for UBS Americas, is joined by Josh Gentine. Josh is the founder of Bench Consulting, a family enterprise governance consulting firm. The discussion is in regard to Family Participation Plans, which is based off an article Josh recently wrote for the UBS Family Office Quarterly.

Join Evan Brown, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy and Portfolio Manager for UBS Asset Management, for an assessment of the current macro and geopolitical environment. Recorded on 25.07.01

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.

Join Evan Brown, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy for UBS Asset Management, for an assessment of the macro environment as we head into the mid-point of 2025. Recorded on 25.06.09

Jeremy Langlois of iCapital discusses juggling his hockey career while developing Mirador with CEO Joe Larizza, the value of consolidated reporting and data mining for family offices today, ways the industry is evolving and more with UBS Client Specialist Kristen Liller.

Learn about how retirees can manage taxes when withdrawing from their accounts in retirement to ultimately improve their after-tax growth potential. Featured are Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, & Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

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

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