Steven West, Cfp®
About Steven West, Cfp®
Steven West, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President at UBS, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in financial services, having previously served as a Financial Advisor at Legg Mason and holds multiple professional designations.
Work at UBS
Steven West has been serving as Senior Vice President at UBS Financial Services, Inc. since June 2016. In this role, he leads The West Group, a team he transitioned from Legg Mason. His responsibilities include managing client portfolios and providing financial planning services. West's tenure at UBS has spanned eight years, during which he has utilized his extensive experience in the financial services industry to support clients in achieving their financial goals.
Previous Experience at Legg Mason
Before joining UBS, Steven West worked at Legg Mason as a Financial Advisor from 1999 to 2006. During his seven years at Legg Mason, he advanced to the positions of Vice President and First President. West played a key role in transitioning clients during the acquisition of Legg Mason by Smith Barney and the subsequent joint venture between Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley.
Education and Expertise
Steven West graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Economics and Business Administration, and minoring in Accounting from McDaniel College. He began his studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point before transferring after one year. West has also earned several professional designations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1997, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) in 2003, and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) in 2012.
Professional Certifications
Steven West holds multiple professional certifications that enhance his expertise in financial planning. He earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 1997, although he is currently a non-practicing CPA. He also obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation in 2003 and the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) designation in 2012. Additionally, West has passed numerous securities industry examinations, including FINRA Series 7 and 66, and holds insurance licenses.
State Registrations
Steven West is registered to conduct business in multiple states across the United States. His registrations include states such as California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Texas, among others. This wide geographical coverage allows him to serve a diverse clientele and provide tailored financial services based on individual client needs.