UBS Financial Services Inc. and Pearson Patterson Smith Wealth Management Group have announced that Chad Pearson has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor certification, according to a news release.

Pearson is a financial adviser and serves as senior vice president – wealth management of the firm. He has been part of the UBS team in Wilmington for 12 years.

The certification "is an advanced professional certification for advisors who provide the breadth of specialized skills required to meet the needs of high-networth clients," stated the release.