Advisors and Broker-Dealers

As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers investment advisory services in its capacity as an SEC-registered investment adviser and brokerage services in its capacity as an SEC-registered broker-dealer.

Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business, that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer.

A small number of our financial advisors are not permitted to offer advisory services to you, and can only work with you directly as UBS broker-dealer representatives. Your financial advisor will let you know if this is the case and, if you desire advisory services, will be happy to refer you to another financial advisor who can help you.

Our agreements and disclosures will inform you about whether we and our financial advisors are acting in our capacity as an investment adviser or broker-dealer. For more information, please review the PDF document at ubs.com/relationshipsummary.

For More Information

  • Understanding the ways in which we can conduct business under applicable laws and regulations is essential to the relationship between clients and their Financial Advisors.
  • It is important that you carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to you with respect to the products or services under consideration.
  • While we strive to make sure the nature of our services is clear in the materials we publish, if at any time you would like clarification on the nature of your accounts or the services you are receiving or considering, please contact your Financial Advisor.