Our Story and Services

Drawing from the extensive experience of our Financial Advisors, our team will work intimately with you and your family to develop and implement a tailored wealth management plan that seeks to grow, preserve, and distribute your wealth in a tax advantageous manner. With over 200 years of combined experience* and over $1 billion in Assets Under Management (as of 12/31/24), The Harbor Park Wealth Management Group focuses on guiding families through the complexities of managing generational wealth. We leverage our knowledge and experience with the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, including state of the art technology, to deliver sophisticated wealth management strategies for our clients. Our Financial Advisors’ commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards and memberships in Morgan Stanley clubs. Each member of the Harbor Park Wealth Management Group has expanded their level of knowledge through professional designations and additional licensing to help better serve our clients.


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The Expanding Role of the Family Wealth Advisor

Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth Financial Advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues. Our suite of resources are meticulously crafted to address the unique wealth management needs of clients in order to help curate financial objectives and resources for short term and long term legacy goals.
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    Family Office Resources
    We provide comprehensive guidance that is curated to assist ultra-high net worth clients regarding subjects related to financial education, bridging the gap for future legacy, philanthropic efforts, portfolio construction, tax management, etc.
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    Family Governance and Education
    Too often, members of rising generations spend decades in silence. Having a mechanism in place such as a family mission statement, a family constitution or an investment policy statement can offer critical parameters and guidelines to make decisions as a collective. We work with you to find your way to becoming your own generation, with your own voice.
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    Philanthropic Advisory
    Believing that philanthropy must be more than checkbook writing, involved and engaged donors want to feel a connection and offer advice and input above and beyond money. Perhaps you want to use philanthropy to instill values in your children, or you want to apply your business acumen to philanthropy. Maybe it is the grassroots-type of organizations that inspire you. Holding philanthropic conversations with our team and your family to discuss values, motivations, visions and to develop a mission statement is an effective step to achieving long term philanthropic engagement. Deciding on what level of visibility you want, what type of program to support and how long you envision your involvement to last, are your matters that matter to us.
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    Trust and Estate Planning and Business Succession
    The key to determining which trust, tax and estate strategies to execute is to understand the interplay of personal and exogenous factors. Liquidity events such as an initial public offering or a merger or acquisition may provide income and estate planning opportunities. Liquidity events also magnify the need to put in place or update certain essential estate planning documents
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    Art Advisory
    Whether you have inherited a valuable collection or built one of your own, the stewardship of fine art and collectibles presents an extensive range of formidable challenges. These unregulated markets can be confusing, fragmented and inefficient. With experienced art advisors at your side, you have the guidance you need to avoid pitfalls and the expertise to manage your collection as the significant asset it is
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    Lifestyle Services
    The enjoyment of wealth means the most powerful benefits of a family office is the potential to help family members simplify their personal lives. We provide bespoke solutions and access to knowledgeable, highly personal specialists to help meet
    your exceptional needs, from the everyday to the extraordinary, such as: travel and concierge services, health and security advisory, tangible asset management, personal enrichment, and financial administration.
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Digital Tools

Our goal is simple: “To be the firm where the most talented advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their life goals.” Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. This new tool allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile
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    Digital Vault
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. This new tool allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
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    eAuthorization
    eAuthorizations empowers you to swiftly grant electronic authorization for both domestic and international transactions, whether one-time or recurring, via Morgan Stanley Online and through the Mobile App. This feature utilizes a robust multi-factor authentication system to verify your identity, effectively enhancing security and reducing associated risks.
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    eSign
    eSign simplifies electronic document signing. Upon receiving an email from "Morgan Stanley via DocuSign," you'll be guided to verify your identity and sign the document securely. Once signed, the document is sealed against any tampering or edits.
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A Financial Plan Made For You

Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.

At Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Your plan will evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth
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    2025 Tax Tables
    This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information. With tax season seemingly always right around the corner, it's best to be as informed as possible.
    Access the 2025 federal tax tables
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    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.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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    Retirement
    Leading up to and through retirement, The Harbor Park Group helps you identify the most appropriate ways to obtain the income you need and help ensure that you are on track to achieve for financial goals
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Meet The Harbor Park Wealth Management Group

About W. Michael Dennin

Mike Dennin is a Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and the founder of the Dennin Group. He has 40 years of experience in finance beginning with Legg Mason and two mergers later what is now Morgan Stanley.

After graduating from Colgate University in 1977 with BA in History, Mike began his professional career in New York City in the textile industry where he became aware of the importance of branding. Mike subsequently worked in the international commerce industry in the World Trade Center in NYC. It was a corporate transfer that brought him to Baltimore from NYC. He developed an interest in finance, and in combination with his entrepreneurial spirit, he decided to transition to a career as a Financial Advisor at Legg Mason’s Baltimore headquarters in 1983.

Mike had a rewarding 22-year tenure at Legg Mason. Not only did he build a successful practice, but he met his wife, Nancy, who was a fund manager.

Mike has had a track record of success at both Legg Mason and Morgan Stanley. He has been named to the Director's, Chairman’s, President's Council or Century Member in each of the previous 30 years (1992-2022).

Mike is a basketball enthusiast and played at Colgate. He has coached players of all ages and has been active in elite AAU programs. In addition, Mike has helped oversee local basketball programs and upgrade community basketball facilities.

Mike has served as a President of Colgate University Mid-Atlantic Alumni Association and also served as a member of Colgate University Alumni Board of Directors.
Securities Agent: WI, PA, IL, FL, HI, TX, MD, OR, NY, IN, VT, VA, NC, AZ, AR, WV, SC, NV, UT, TN, NH, DE, CT, CA, WA, OH, MO, MN, GA, CO, AL, RI, MI, ME, MA, DC, NJ, KY, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1321593

About Bobby Wehman

Bobby, a native of Stony Brook, New York graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1987. He was a four year letterman on the Naval Academy varsity lacrosse team and team captain his senior year. Bobby served seven years of active duty in the U.S. Navy which included a deployment with NATO forces in the North Atlantic and two deployments to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Storm. While in the Navy he had a bad experience working with an investment advisory firm which ultimately led to his passion for investing and desire to help others achieve their financial goals.

Bobby joined Legg Mason as a Financial Advisor in 1994 after receiving an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy. He currently holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor professional designations which serve as a testament to his proficiency. The CFP® designation is widely recognized as the highest level of professional competency in the financial planning industry. He was also named to the "Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor" list for multiple years. Bobby is committed to providing the highest quality wealth management advice and remains dedicated to helping his clients grow and protect their wealth so that they can achieve financial independence.

When not at work, Bobby enjoys playing golf, trying to surf and spending quality time with his wife and three children.
Securities Agent: PA, OH, MA, CT, VA, MN, IN, CA, AR, UT, HI, NV, NJ, MI, NH, ME, DE, AZ, AL, WV, TX, MD, FL, DC, RI, CO, VT, SC, NY, KY, WI, IL, ID, WA, NC, TN, OR, MO, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1295656

About Brian M Dunne

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Portfolio Management Director, Brian focuses on comprehensive financial planning with an emphasis on retirement for individuals and families. He works closely with Corporate Executives, Government Employees, and the Defense Industry. He also serves as a consultant for non-profits and corporate retirement plans.

Brian started in the wealth management industry in 2001 at T. Rowe Price and became a Financial Advisor with Legg Mason in 2004. He graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and was a member of their Division 1 lacrosse team.

When not at work Brian enjoys giving back to his community. He was appointed by both Governors O’Malley and Hogan to serve as a Commissioner and Vice-Chair of the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism from 2013 -2019. He was appointed by Governor O’Malley to serve as a Consumer Board Member on the Maryland State Licensing Board for Professional Land Surveyors from 2011-2015. In 2020, he was appointed by Governor Hogan and currently serves as a Consumer Board Member on the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy, DLLR. Brian resides in Lutherville with his wife and three children.
Securities Agent: KY, HI, NC, MO, AL, WI, WA, TN, SC, ID, DC, CO, CA, WV, OH, NV, NH, ME, MD, MA, UT, MN, MI, AZ, AR, FL, DE, CT, TX, RI, NJ, IL, PA, NY, VA, IN, GA, VT, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1648251

About Jason S. Sarratea

Jason Sarratea is a Financial Advisor, First Vice President. Jason earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in 1996. Following a successful internship with Legg Mason his senior year, he was hired, completed an 18-month financial advisor training program in 9 months, became a member of the firm’s pace setters club and began a fulfilling career in the financial services industry. Having helped his parents navigate the challenges of starting a new business, Jason developed a passion for helping independent business owners, corporate executives and high net worth individuals plan for addressing the many challenges that they will face through every stage of their lives.

Over his career, Jason has helped clients through many major market events including the tech bubble collapse of 2000, the Sept 11th attacks of 2001, the credit crisis of 2008 and the 2020 worldwide recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he furthered his industry knowledge by acquiring the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation. With its own Professional Standards and Code of Ethics & Professional Responsibility, the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation is recognized as the highest standard in personal financial planning.

Jason is fluent in Spanish and his family is from Costa Rica. He spent several years living there as a child and enjoys returning to visit family and explore the beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests throughout the country. Jason is active in his community volunteering for over a decade as a girl's lacrosse coach and program director. At home, he and his wife stay busy raising their three teenaged daughters.
Securities Agent: CT, OR, HI, PA, KY, GA, MN, NY, NJ, NC, DE, CA, WA, ME, AZ, RI, MO, IL, ID, FL, UT, NH, MD, MA, DC, AR, AL, TX, TN, NV, IN, WV, VA, SC, OH, MI, WI, VT, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1390907

About Nancy Dennin

Nancy started working at Legg Mason (LM) in July 1982 as a secretary in the Accounting Department, shortly after graduating Cum Laude from Towson State University with a BS in Finance. Within six weeks she was promoted to a Staff Accountant and was involved in preparing the financial statements for Legg Mason’s IPO in 1983. In 1985 she transitioned to the Funds Management division of LM, being hired by Ernie Kiehne to be a Securities Analyst for the group of mutual funds that he and Bill Miller were managing. In the 1990s she became the co-manager, then the sole manager of the Total Return Trust, a growth and income fund, and in 2000 became the assistant manager of the Value Trust, LM’s flagship fund.

Nancy received her CFA in 1988 and her MBA from Loyola College at night, graduating as a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society in 1989. She also received The Baltimore Association of Financial Planners Award upon her graduation from Towson State. She was the President of the Baltimore Security Analysts Society in 1996-1997. She currently volunteers as an InvestWrite Judge, grading student essays for the SIFMA Foundation and previously volunteered for the Maryland Special Olympics during and after college. In the early 2000s she served as a member of the Board of Directors for Chesapeake Academy, the elementary school her children attended.

Nancy and Mike were married in 1991 and had five sons within 3 ½ years – one born in 1994, one in 1996 and triplets in 1998! Nancy’s desire to spend the majority of her time raising her children led her to transition to Mike’s investment team, where she has worked part time since 2005.

About Jennifer Klein

Jen joined Morgan Stanley in 1999. She is a Portfolio Associate and has her Series 7 and 66 licenses. Jen also serves as a Complex Coach for five regional Morgan Stanley branches assisting with both new hire training and current staff development. Jen lives in Perry Hall with her husband of 25 years and is actively pursuing her BS with a double minor in Management and Finance from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

About Wendy Piniecki

Wendy graduated from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 1993 with a degree in Political Science concentration in International Relations. Wendy joined Legg Mason in 1995 where she worked in back-office operations before moving to the front office in 2001 to directly assist clients. Wendy has her Series 7 and 66 licenses. She is an advocate for young people and civil servants within her community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Optimist Club of Dundalk, Inc. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, grown son and their many animals.

About Daria Bunch-Greensfelder

Daria graduated from Towson University with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. She began working in the financial services industry in 1996 prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2006. She has her Series 7 license. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she lives along the shore of the Gunpowder River with her husband, daughter and dog, Ruby. Outside of the office, Daria is active on the Parent Teacher Association Board of her daughter’s school. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, going to the gym and reading a good book.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Daniel Benkoski

Daniel J. Benkoski is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Maryland and Delaware.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Daniel began his career in financial services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors.

Daniel is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Crime, Law, and Justice and a minor in Economics. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Outside of the office, Daniel enjoys traveling, golfing, and exploring the outdoors.
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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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
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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)