UBS Financial Services announced today that Kurt Sylvia, Managing Director- Wealth Management of UBS Private Wealth Management, in Palm Beach, has been named by Forbes as one of the Top 200 Wealth Advisor's in the country. These highly distinctive awards acknowledge Kurt's dedication to his clients' long-term success and commitment to excellence.

Kurt has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is considered a top advisor to families of significant means nationally through the following recognitions: Top 1,200 Financial Advisor's in the U.S. by Barron's magazine (2014, 2015, 2016); Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisor's in the Country (2014, 2016), Top 100 Financial Advisors in the U.S. byBarron's Winner's Circle (2006, 2008); NABCAP South Florida Premier Advisor (2012),Top 1,000 Financial Advisors in the U.S. by Barron's (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) and NABCAP Premier Advisor (2011).

Kurt is a graduate of Providence College in Providence, RI, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. Kurt is active in the Place of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and inSight for Education. Kurt resides in Jupiter, FL, with his wife and two teenaged children.

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UBS Wealth Management Americas provides advice-based solutions through financial advisors who deliver a fully integrated set of products and services specifically designed to address the needs of ultra high net worth and high net worth individuals and families. It includes the domestic US business, the domestic Canadian business and international business booked in the US.