About Michael Cassa
Michael A. Cassa
Senior Vice President
Michael A. Cassa is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and founder of The Catalyst Group at Morgan Stanley. With more than 26 years of industry experience, Michael provides insightful advice and sophisticated strategies for a select group of affluent investors living in the Greater Boston Area and across the country.
Since a fateful Career Day visit from a top Wall Street executive to Michael’s fifth grade classroom in Huntington, NY, Michael has harbored a genuine interest and passion for business and financial markets. After graduating from Bentley University with a B.S. degree in Finance, he began his career at Bear Stearns in 1993. Afterwards, Michael became a cofounding member of the Catalyst group at Morgan Stanley. Life has come full circle for Michael, now speaking at his own children’s school and encouraging young minds to learn more about stocks and the market.
Over the course of his career, Michael has cultivated strong relationships with institutional money managers and industry thought leaders. He has experienced the challenges of working in both bear and bull markets, gleaning invaluable skills and insights from these experiences. With The Catalyst Group, Michael utilizes this extensive industry knowledge and background, and focuses it entirely on assisting his clients in the custom creation and management of their personal investment portfolios.
Michael’s passion for helping clients achieve their goals is equaled only by his dedication to his family and his community. He and his wife, Christine, currently reside in Wellesley with their three daughters, Kate, Jennifer and Sophia. Michael is a former Board Member of the Wellesley Little League and currently serves on the Service Commission Board at St. Johns Church. Outside of working directly with his clients and guiding various organizations, Michael enjoys sailing, lacrosse, and spending quality time with family.
Securities Agent: SD, AZ, TX, FL, WI, VT, SC, NV, NC, HI, MA, GA, CT, CO, OR, VA, NE, MN, IL, CA, AL, WY, PA, NY, MD, OH, NJ, UT, RI, ND, ME, NH, DE, WA, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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