Laura Gurgel

About Laura Gurgel

Dynamic and dedicated Financial Services Professional with a proven track record of…

Experience

1. Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

   UBS

   Jun 2016 — Present

   Strategic partner to Financial Advisors overseeing ~$500MM in UHNW assets, strengthening governance standards and portfolio implementation across complex cross-border relationships.• Execute and oversee multi-asset portfolio implementation across equities, fixed income, structured products, and alternative strategies.• Lead regulatory onboarding and cross-border governance processes across multi-state jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with FINRA, SEC, and internal risk frameworks.• Manage high-value international asset transfers and banking activity within strict compliance and risk control frameworks.• Oversee complex client lifecycle management for UHNW relationships ($5M+), maintaining high-touch service standards.• Prepare and deliver portfolio analytics and performance materials supporting advisory strategy and client reviews.• Resolve escalated client and regulatory matters requiring discretion, judgment, and cross-functional coordination.Team Associate Coach:• Mentor and develop Wealth Strategy Associates, elevating technical proficiency and advisory execution standards across the team.• Strengthen team performance standards and workflow consistency.Technology Pilot Contributor:• Selected to test new advisory platform enhancements prior to firm-wide rollout.• Identify workflow gaps and provide implementation feedback enhancing scalability, governance alignment, and risk controls.