BRIAN J. LEITNER, CFP®, ChFC, MST
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EXPERIENCE
UBS Financial Services, Inc, Weehawken, NJ 2004
Present
Director 2008
Present
Developed and delivered “Financial Planning Process & Skills” training to UBS senior management
across UBS’s Wealth Management platform for 2009 field implementation and execution.
Manager for the Preferred Planning Group. Responsible for creating customized financial plans for
High Net Worth clients.
Member of 2008 2009 Key Talent Program. This program is designed for selected “Key Talent” to
develop relationships with senior management across business areas of UBS to further career growth
and participate in a mentoring process.
Participate in Financial Advisor recruitment activities to attract new talent.
Associate Director
2005 2008
Created and executed various training to credentialed Financial Advisors across the country. Provided
training on income tax issues, estate planning strategies, philanthropic planning, and executive
compensation planning.
Constructed comprehensive cash flow financial plans for clients with a net worth of $2M $10M.
Member of the Ultra High Net Worth Group, a one year assignment, to create financial plans for
clients with a net worth in excess of $10M.
Worked with software developers to customize software per UBS’s specifications, i.e., summaries and
detailed cash flow schedules.
Divisional Vice President 2004 2005
Worked with Wealth Management Consultants and clients to develop solutions regarding stock option
planning, concentrated equity positions, wealth transfer and philanthropic planning.
Centura Personal Financial Services, Inc. New York, NY 2002 2004
Financial Planner
Created and presented fee only financial plans to High Net Worth clients to provide holistic financial
planning advice.
Analyzed and created investment portfolios for High Net Worth clients and evaluated third party
money managers.
Ernst & Young, LLP, New York, NY 1999 2002
Consultant
Conducted financial planning consultations with executives of Fortune 500 companies regarding their
stock options, retirement planning, and estate planning objectives.
Advised Smith Barney Financial Consultants on tax planning for their High Net Worth clients.
Conducted financial planning seminars to educate corporate clients on financial planning and their
employee benefits.
Relationship Manager and Lead Planner for several corporate client engagements involving various
aspects of financial planning and project management..
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Brown Brothers, Harriman, New York, NY 1998 1999
Investment Administrator
EDUCATION
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ 2009
Masters of Taxation, Silberman School of Business
New York University –School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1999 2000)
Certificate in Financial Planning
Oneonta State University, Oneonta, NY 1998
B.S., Business / Economics with minor in Finance
Dean’s List 1997
Certifications & Licenses:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
FINRA Series 24, 7 & 66
Financial Planning Software Packages: NaviPlan, Sungard, Money Guide Pro, Wealthtec
APPEARANCES
CNBC’s Power Lunch Discussed investment management/financial planning issues.
NYC Bar Association Conducted financial planning lectures as part of the NYC Bar’s Continuing
Education Program.