Anthony Catalano, CRPC®, CDFA®
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(212) 893-6452(212) 893-6452
Toll-Free:
(800) 223-0270(800) 223-0270
My Mission Statement
Helping You See Both the Short Term Intricacies and Long Term Possibilities of Your Financial Goals
My Story
Anthony is often told he has a gift for explaining complex subjects in layman’s terms. While perhaps it’s because the teaching experience and presentation skills he developed as a graduate student, it is almost certainly because he cares deeply about his clients and helping them understand the forces that influence not only the global markets, but their financial lives.
For more than 40 years (30 with Morgan Stanley), Anthony has provided clients with advice and guidance that has helped them weather financial crises as diverse as market crashes, dot.com debacles and economic recessions. He understands it’s not easy to remain steadfast and calm in the face of chaos or stick to a plan when all around you are appearing to abandon theirs. But that’s what he does. And it’s a task made easier when the plan you are following is created with your goals, needs and risk tolerance firmly in mind.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Portfolio Management Director, Anthony manages assets on a discretionary basis, thereby relieving you of day-to-day investment decisions you would rather not make on your own. And although he spends most of his time focusing on Wealth Management and Retirement Planning - as a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, he also offers access to extensive resources and qualified professionals who can help you pursue goals far beyond earning acceptable investment returns.
For more than 40 years (30 with Morgan Stanley), Anthony has provided clients with advice and guidance that has helped them weather financial crises as diverse as market crashes, dot.com debacles and economic recessions. He understands it’s not easy to remain steadfast and calm in the face of chaos or stick to a plan when all around you are appearing to abandon theirs. But that’s what he does. And it’s a task made easier when the plan you are following is created with your goals, needs and risk tolerance firmly in mind.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Portfolio Management Director, Anthony manages assets on a discretionary basis, thereby relieving you of day-to-day investment decisions you would rather not make on your own. And although he spends most of his time focusing on Wealth Management and Retirement Planning - as a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, he also offers access to extensive resources and qualified professionals who can help you pursue goals far beyond earning acceptable investment returns.
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NMLS#: 1282705
NMLS#: 1282705
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Some financial goals can be anticipated; others can sneak up on you. But the good news is: the earlier you begin to plan for them the better your chances for success. I strive to provide my clients with a goals-based financial plan that shows them where they are in relation to their financial and retirement goals and whether or not they can expect to achieve them. If it appears they can’t, I help them understand what’s possible and how to go about maximizing that possibility.
Divorce is seldom easy. Still, certain steps you can take now may make the process less stressful and help simplify your life. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, I can help you understand the issues on which your future financial security might depend. The more you know about your legal and financial options, the better equipped you will be to protect your interests. Remember, though, that a competent attorney is essential. A knowledgeable CDFA® and Financial Advisor can help you deal with the intricacies of planning, both for short-term realities and long term possibilities.
Working With You
Like many Financial Advisors, I began my career advising clients on a transactional basis. Eventually however I learned my they would be better served if I used my experience and knowledge to manage their assets in a more comprehensive and efficient way.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, I manage client portfolios on a fee-based, discretionary basis. My clients depend on me to make day-to-day investment decisions they have neither the time nor desire to make. It also means they are not charged commissions for individual transactions. Rather, they pay an annual fee that is a percentage of the assets they place under management.
The proprietary portfolios I’ve developed focus on growth and income. They are equity-based and may contain stocks of companies with various market capitalizations. I look for companies that I believe are poised to outpace the market in terms of earnings, price/earnings ratio and dividend growth. Dividends represent not only an important source of income for retirement-oriented investors, but a sign of corporate health.
Of course, before I make any investments on your behalf, I will confer with you to determine your objectives, timeframe and risk tolerance. Your portfolio will be managed to reflect your unique circumstances, as well as my perceptions of the market environment.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, I manage client portfolios on a fee-based, discretionary basis. My clients depend on me to make day-to-day investment decisions they have neither the time nor desire to make. It also means they are not charged commissions for individual transactions. Rather, they pay an annual fee that is a percentage of the assets they place under management.
The proprietary portfolios I’ve developed focus on growth and income. They are equity-based and may contain stocks of companies with various market capitalizations. I look for companies that I believe are poised to outpace the market in terms of earnings, price/earnings ratio and dividend growth. Dividends represent not only an important source of income for retirement-oriented investors, but a sign of corporate health.
Of course, before I make any investments on your behalf, I will confer with you to determine your objectives, timeframe and risk tolerance. Your portfolio will be managed to reflect your unique circumstances, as well as my perceptions of the market environment.
Experience
Throughout my financial services career of more than 35 years, I have come to realize that successful investors make the fewest mistakes. I am committed to helping my clients do exactly that.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, I manage assets in a fiduciary capacity on a discretionary basis. My clients depend on me to make investment decisions on their behalf. I strive to generate the highest return possible with the lowest amount of risk.
As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), I help clients prepare for an emotionally turbulent life event by increasing their understanding of what they have, and help them evaluate whether or not proposed settlements will provide enough to maintain an acceptable lifestyle.
In my Charterer Retirement Planning Counselors role (CRPC®), I strive to provide goals-based plans for clients that show them where they are in relation to their retirement goals and whether they can expect to retire on time and as anticipated.
I began my career as an Account Executive with Merrill Lynch and later joined a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm. I spent several years in Management but returned to advising when I realized I instead preferred working with clients. Many of my client relationships span three generations.
I grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Canisius College with a BA in Biochemistry. I also earned an MA from the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University and an MBA in Finance from The University of San Francisco. Outside the office, I’m a supporter of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and have served on that organization’s New York Metro board for more than 20 years.
My interests are eclectic and run from art and music to boxing and sailing. I even ran the New York City Marathon in 2003. A resident of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, I love spending time with my three grown children and continue trying to help them avoid mistakes, too.
As a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, I manage assets in a fiduciary capacity on a discretionary basis. My clients depend on me to make investment decisions on their behalf. I strive to generate the highest return possible with the lowest amount of risk.
As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), I help clients prepare for an emotionally turbulent life event by increasing their understanding of what they have, and help them evaluate whether or not proposed settlements will provide enough to maintain an acceptable lifestyle.
In my Charterer Retirement Planning Counselors role (CRPC®), I strive to provide goals-based plans for clients that show them where they are in relation to their retirement goals and whether they can expect to retire on time and as anticipated.
I began my career as an Account Executive with Merrill Lynch and later joined a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm. I spent several years in Management but returned to advising when I realized I instead preferred working with clients. Many of my client relationships span three generations.
I grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Canisius College with a BA in Biochemistry. I also earned an MA from the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University and an MBA in Finance from The University of San Francisco. Outside the office, I’m a supporter of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and have served on that organization’s New York Metro board for more than 20 years.
My interests are eclectic and run from art and music to boxing and sailing. I even ran the New York City Marathon in 2003. A resident of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, I love spending time with my three grown children and continue trying to help them avoid mistakes, too.
Location
399 Park Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10022
US
Direct:
(212) 893-6452(212) 893-6452
Toll-Free:
(800) 223-0270(800) 223-0270
Fax:
(646) 952-7624(646) 952-7624
Wealth Management
From My Desk
Your Financial Future - Spring 2018
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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