

Ashri Lorenzo Group at Morgan Stanley

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We are proud to serve a diverse and dynamic community of clients. Our team works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, providing tailored wealth management strategies designed to support their unique goals and ambitions. From innovators in technology and leaders in healthcare to athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, we understand the complexities and opportunities that come with success across a range of industries. Our commitment is to deliver thoughtful, forward-looking financial guidance that helps our clients preserve, grow, and transition their wealth with confidence.
A WEALTH PLAN MADE FOR YOU
Our wealth management process starts with you - your investment objectives and financial goals. Taking a holistic approach, we consider all aspects of your financial life, from investments to cash management, ensuring everything aligns with your wealth management plan. Using a range of tools, including goal-specific analysis, we'll collaborate to develop a realistic strategy that integrates all facets of your finances. Below, you'll find resources that introduce some of the key tools we use. Click to explore topics that directly impact your wealth.
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results.
When it comes to providing institutional-level support for your family office, scale matters. Our offering aims to bring together specialized investment services and operational support to enhance your life and legacy.
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About Motaz Ashri
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Motaz brings a disciplined, strategic approach to his practice offering specialized guidance to business owners and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families navigating complex transitions. He guides clients through the complexities of wealth management, helping preserve and grow their assets across generations with a commitment to fostering trust and cultivating long-term relationships. Starting with deep listening and thoughtful dialogue, aiming to clarify each family’s unique goals and priorities.
Before entering the world of wealth management, he served in the Egyptian Naval Special Forces and later helped establish Egypt’s first government-led Cyber Emergency Response Team (EG-CERT). Today, he leverages that same precision and leadership to help clients make confident, long-term financial decisions.
He holds a degree in Cyber Security Engineering from The American University in Cairo (AUC) and is fluent in both Arabic and English—serving a global clientele with cultural insight and clear communication.
Motaz is known for his integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Outside the office, he is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He volunteers as a life coach and mentor aiming to empower the next generation and contribute to a better future. He is also an accomplished competitive scuba diver, swimmer, and a passionate fitness enthusiast.
NMLS#: 2686576
About Huston Lorenzo
Huston delivers comprehensive wealth management strategies to a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients. With a multicultural background and fluency in both English and Spanish, Huston seamlessly connects with individuals and families from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, offering them personalized financial guidance rooted in trust and integrity.
With a career foundation in corporate finance, Huston developed a deep understanding of financial operations before transitioning into wealth management. His pursuit of more sophisticated financial solutions led him to roles in investment banking, where he specialized in product origination and structured products. These experiences provided him with a unique, analytical perspective that now informs his approach to managing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) client portfolios.
Today, Huston leverages this extensive background to help clients navigate the complexities of wealth preservation, growth, and multigenerational planning. His approach is highly customized, aligning each financial strategy with his clients’ personal values, goals, and long-term vision for prosperity.
A former standout athlete on the Penn State baseball team, Huston applies the same principles of discipline, perseverance, and collaboration to his advisory practice. His commitment to building enduring relationships and delivering measurable results is at the core of everything he does.
Outside the office, Huston is a devoted husband and father who is actively involved in his community. He values connection, cultural diversity, and giving back—qualities that further enrich the personalized service he provides to his clients.
NMLS#: 2684645
About Giovanni Gorgatti
In his role, Giovanni is responsible for the seamless execution of daily operations, including account openings, wire transfers, and day-to-day tasks. His proactive approach and deep understanding of operational procedures help maintain the highest standard of service for clients, ensuring their financial needs are met with efficiency, accuracy, and discretion.
Giovanni’s exceptional organizational skills and dedication to client service enhance the overall experience for high-net-worth individuals and families. His ability to manage complex administrative tasks while maintaining a client-first mindset makes him a trusted and indispensable member of the team.
With a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering personalized support, Giovanni contributes significantly to the team’s mission of providing comprehensive and responsive wealth management solutions.

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Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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