Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Illinois
40yrs
Michael Risher
Full name on record: Michael Stephen Risher
Financial advisor at UBS Financial Services
Michael Risher is a fiduciary financial advisor in Barrington, Illinois, with 40 years in the industry. After nine years at Citigroup Global Markets, Michael joined UBS Financial Services in 2007, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. UBS Financial Services reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 194 advisors with offices in Barrington, and one of 183 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience40 years (since 1987)
How that compares ?Top 4% by experience in Illinois
Office303 East Main Street 3rd Floor, Barrington, IL 60010
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$693,691
Advisors at the firm9,367
States licensed ?2 states
Services through UBS Financial Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsSecurity ratings or pricingEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- 2007 – nowUBS Financial Services Inc.Current firm
- 1997 – 2007Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
(201) 352-3000Firm headquarters in Weehawken, NJ. Ask for Michael. 303 East Main Street 3rd FloorBarrington, IL 60010Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageUBS Financial Services
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Questions to ask Michael
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call UBS Financial Services at (201) 352-3000 and ask for Michael Risher. Michael works from the Barrington, IL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1987, about 40 years. Top 4% by experience in Illinois.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
UBS Financial Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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