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Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, sits down with Linda Selvin, Executive Director of the Appraisers Association of America, to discuss why appraisals matter throughout the lifecycle of a collection. The conversation addresses the key types of appraisals – retail replacement, fair market value, marketable cash value - that collectors might need, what it means to be USPAP‑compliant, and the various factors that influence an artwork’s value.

Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, Matthew Newton, sits down with John S. Matthews, Head of UBS Private Wealth Management, to discuss Leading insights from "The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026 by Arts Economics" and what that means for investors and art enthusiasts in the US.

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with David Galperin, Vice Chairman, Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s, to explore how a marquee evening sale is built. From sourcing trophy works to managing strategy, Rachel and David bring awareness to the multitude of consideration that are refined before an auctioneer takes the podium. Together, they explore how an evening sale is built, curated, and refined. And lastly, David highlights insights into the upcoming May 2026 auctions, including the impressive Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart evening sale.

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with Emily Kaplan, Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist, Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie’s, to dive deeper on how auction estimates, reserves, and guarantees are set and used strategically. They examine bidder psychology and key valuation factors supported by notable examples. The episode closes with spring 2026 season highlights, led by three works from Agnes Gund’s collection and a major minimalism collection.

Jeremy Langlois of iCapital discusses juggling his hockey career while developing Mirador with CEO Joe Larizza, the value of consolidated reporting and data mining for family offices today, ways the industry is evolving and more with UBS Client Specialist Kristen Liller.

When does it make sense to have a dedicated policy for your fine art collection? Should you itemize your artworks? How should you approach valuation? Bradly Taylor of HUB International joins Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, to discuss top questions collectors have around fine art insurance, especially in light of the 2025 LA wildfires and nationwide floods.

Dan Cassidy hosts Jennifer Lan and Chelsea Rubio, who discuss an assortment of year-end planning ideas. Jennifer is a Senior Wealth Strategist based in Dallas. Chelsea is a Senior Wealth Strategist based in Washington, D.C.

In honor of Cyber security Awareness Month, this episode of the Family Office Solutions podcast explores the rising threat landscape facing family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Host Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Specialist for Family Office Solutions is joined by Sarah Rosen, Managing Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships at Blackcloak, a cyber security and privacy firm within the UBS Professional Network. Together, they unpack the unique vulnerabilities family offices face, from fragmented digital footprints to personal device risks, and offer actionable strategies to build a robust cyber security framework. Whether you're just beginning to explore cyber security or looking to strengthen existing protocols, this episode provides essential insights to protect both institutional and personal assets.

Advanced Planning Senior Wealth Strategists, Todd Mayo and Jacqueline Denton and Associate Wealth Strategist, Chelsea Rubio, sit down with Dan Cassidy to discuss meaningful planning insights from this year’s guide.

In the Advanced Planning Group’s latest podcast, Senior Wealth Strategists, Casey Verst and Joanna Morrison, sit down with Dan Cassidy to discuss what makes planning for the LGBTQ community unique.

Dan Cassidy sits down with Jaqueline Denton and Laura Chooljian who discuss various estate tax, income tax, charitable, and other planning strategies that individuals may wish to consider in light of the recent federal tax law changes. Jacqueline is a Senior Wealth Strategist based in Nashville, and Laura is Senior Wealth Strategist based in Los Angeles.

Patrick McCurry, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, and Mark Tepsich, UBS Family Office Design and Governance Strategist, continue their exploration of common types of long-term compensation plans for family offices and their key executives. The conversation considers different compensation strategies as well as the overall process.

Patrick McCurry, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, and Mark Tepsich, UBS Family Office Design and Governance Strategist, discuss common types of long-term compensation plans for family offices and their key executives. The conversation considers different compensation strategies as well as the overall process.

Kirby Rosplock, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Tamarind Partners, talks with Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for UBS Family Office Solutions. They discuss how education and family governance go hand in hand, especially when it comes to preparing the next generation for the responsibilities of managing significant wealth and complexities that come with it.

Why should family offices have an in-house general counsel? What qualifications should family offices consider when seeking to hire an in-house general counsel? Eskor Edem, Director at Major & Africa, and Mike Gabrail, General Counsel at Crossroads Group, discuss these and other important dynamics of the general counsel in family offices with Mark Tepsich, Family Office Design and Governance Strategist for UBS Family Office Solutions.