Sinéad Faughnan
Sinéad Faughnan is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Senior Vice President at UBS Private Wealth Management, where she has dedicated her career to helping
individuals and families navigate all aspects of their financial lives. With deep expertise in asset management, trust and estate planning, philanthropy, and purpose-driven wealth strategy, Sinéad’s approach is personal, comprehensive, and empowering.
Known for her ability to translate complex financial topics into actionable and digestible insights, Sinéad has a special passion for working with women – coaching them through volatile markets, guiding them through life transitions, and celebrating financial milestones. She earned
her Bachelor of Business Administration from Berkeley College with a concentration in International Business, and her Certificate of Financial Planning from Fordham University.
Beyond her role at UBS, Sinéad is a proud Irish-American and active community leader. She serves as treasurer and board member of the Aisling Irish Center in Yonkers, NY. She has participated in panels and hosted events with organizations like 100 Women in Finance and the Irish Business Organization. Her achievements include The Ireland Funds as Young Leader of the Year (2018), and most recently, she was named one of Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2025.
Born in Brosna, Co. Kerry and raised in New York, Sinéad maintains strong ties to her heritage, frequently returning to visit her family in Ireland. Today, she resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband Donald, and three children, Gráinne, Gavin and Georgette.
