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Three UBS advisors in California and Hawaii Named to Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list

SAN DIEGO & HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2026-- UBS Wealth Management US announced today that three of its financial advisors in California and Hawaii in the UBS Pacific Desert Market have been named to the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors rankings list for 2026.

They include:

  • La Jolla, California: Braydon Hamilton, CFP®, CIMA® (also on the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list in 2025 and 2024), with 20+ years of experience, and specializing in financial planning and equity portfolio analysis to help clients build diversified portfolios customized to their unique financial plan.
  • Honolulu: Matthew Megorden, CFP®, CIMA® (also on the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list in 2025 and 2024) and with extensive experience working with high-net-worth entrepreneurs, as well as executives in technology and other sectors.
  • Honolulu: Daniel Shiu, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPS®, CEPA® (also on the list Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors in 2025) specializing in strategic planning for business owners to help business grow through personalized, proactive, and customized advice.

UBS’s Pacific Desert Market region is led by Managing Director and Market Executive Justin Frame.

“We are incredibly proud of these advisors for earning recognition on the 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list,” said Frame. “This distinction is a testament to their exceptional professionalism, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to serving UBS clients. Each of these advisors consistently goes above and beyond to provide thoughtful guidance, build lasting relationships, and help individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with confidence,” said Frame.

The Barron’s Top 1500 Financial Advisors list spotlights the nation’s best wealth managers. The list is compiled based on a variety of criteria including revenue produced for their firm, assets under management, quality of practice, and regulatory record, among other factors.

For the full list and further information, visit: https://www.barrons.com/advisor/report/top-financial-advisors/1000

Notes to Editors: Photos available upon request

About UBS

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. UBS manages 6.1 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2024. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm operates in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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