Our Story and Services

For more than 25 years, we've helped affluent families, business owners, and corporate executives grow, protect, and transition wealth across generations. Our team combines diverse educational backgrounds with advanced designations—CFP®, CPWA®, CEPA, CIMA®, and CRPS®—to deliver sophisticated, customized stategies that address each client's goals and challenges. We focus on advanced tax strategies and distinctive asset allocation approaches that go beyond traditional planning. With an emphasis on multi-generational wealth, we help guide families through complex transitions while preserving legacies. Today (10/2025), we manage more than $13 billion in assets nationwide. At our core, we blend technical precision with personal guidance designed to provide clarity and confidence.

CLIENTS WE SERVE
We work with affluent families, business owners, and executives who prioritize:

Growth & Sophistication
-Minimizing taxes and maximizing after-tax wealth
-Strategies such as tax-efficient income planning, charitable giving structures, and family wealth transfers
-Diversification beyond traditional markets with alternatives.

Trust & Transparency
-Honesty and clarity in all recommendations
-Disclosure of fees, potential conflicts, and the families we serve
-Proactive guidance to keep clients on track, not just reactive advice

Organization & Protection
-Seamless coordination with attorneys, accountants, bankers, and insurance professionals
-Risk management and contingency planning for health, longevity, and life events
-Secure, centralized organization of all financial information

Holistic Conversations & Collaborative Guidance
-Inclusion of all assets—not just investment accounts—when building strategies
-Alignment between wealth, values, and long-term lifestyle goals
-Cash flow and tax planning designed tohelp m,itigate surprises
-Advisors who ensure important tasks are completed and both spouses are equally engaged

Modern Efficient Service
-Leveraging advanced technology for efficiency, transparency, and security
-A single trusted leader coordinating every aspect of a client's financial life

Services Include
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Tailored Solutions for Corporate Executives

For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture. As the Workplace Advisor for your company’s equity plan, we focus on creating a financial plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals. We consider your equity along with your overall assets which may include retirement plans, insurance policies, trusts, and other investments.

If you wish to discuss how all of these components can come together into a cohesive financial plan, we are available to help you with that as well.
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    Stock Plan Connect
    Equity compensation is an important part of your company's benefits. Learn how to access your awards and ways to manage your assets.
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    Understand Your Equity Award Plan
    Many employers offer equity plans as part of their employee benefit package. Types of equity awards include non-qualified options (NQSO), incentive stock options (IS0), restricted stock units (RSU) and awards (RSA), and performance share units (PSU).
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    Let Your Equity Compensation Help You Reach Financial Goals
    Your equity compensation can play an important role in building this personalized financial roadmap. Strategically using your proceeds may make it possible for you to meet certain milestones sooner, or provide more flexibility for your long-term plans. Here’s a four-step guide to using your equity compensation to help you achieve your financial goals.
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    Demystifying Equity Compensation
    When you own company equity, you become a shareholder in your company. Equity programs vary widely, so it's important to understand the details and how it fits into your financial plan.
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    Equity Comp Taxation and Your Annual Tax Filing
    Equity compensation can be one of the most valuable benefits offered by your company, but it’s important to understand how they work—and how they’re taxed. For example, one type of equity award may trigger certain federal taxes depending on the circumstances—federal ordinary income tax, the alternative minimum tax, and federal short- or long-term capital gains tax. Here’s what you need to know.
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    Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
    RSUs are usually given to reward employees for their hard work, giving ownership in the company they're helping grow. RSU is a promise to deliver stock to the holder on a specified event or date.
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    Stock Options
    Stock Options give employees the right – but not the obligation – to purchase shares at a fixed price. If the value of the stock increased over time, the holder can earn a profit. The two types of stock options, Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Non–Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs), differ in their tax treatment.
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Tailored Solutions for Business Owners

We live at the intersection of business ownership and wealth management. We guide entrepreneurs and private business owners through key pre/post-deal planning considerations and we create customized wealth management solutions catered to the individual clients specific needs.

We understand the daily challenges you face, relentlessly growing not only your business, but your legacy. That is why we provide a family office quality service, helping ensure your most valuable assets and your legacy are preserved for generations to come.

As your trusted ally, we arm you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the ever-changing wealth planning landscape.
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    Tax & Estate
    • Wills & Beneficiary Designations
    • Revocable Trusts
    • Advanced Irrevocable Gifting Strategies
    • Tax Mitigation Strategies
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    Investment Strategy
    • Cash Management
    • Direct Indexing
    • Institutional Portfolio Management
    • Alternative Investment Access
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    Assembling an Advisory Team
    • Accountant/CPA
    • Tax Attorney
    • Estate Attorney
    • HNW Insurance Specialist
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    Pre-Monetization Liquidity & Preparation
    • Examining Monetization Paths & Post-Transaction Liquidity
    • Tax & Estate Transaction Specific Considerations
    • Private Business Tailored Lending Solutions
    • Private Market Access for Illiquid Shares
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    Philanthropic Strategy
    • Philanthropic Mission
    • Impactful Grant-making
    • Trends in Modern Philanthropy
    • Philanthropic Vehicles
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    Family Office Resources
    • Open Architecture, Multi-Custodian Reporting
    • Institutional Consulting & Outsourced CIO
    • MS Family Office Ecosystem Access
    • Concierge & Lifestyle Services

Designations

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    CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™ (Anthony Mancini, Scott Tobey, Wilson Bullard)
    The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated extensive knowledge in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning strategies. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
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    CRPS® - Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® (Alfred Hammond, Peter Ciovacco, Michael Egan*)
    The Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® is a credential awarded by the College for Financial Planning for advisors focused on creating, implementing and maintaining retirement plans for businesses. The core areas of focus include IRAs, plans for small businesses, defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans and plan sponsors' fiduciary issues.

    *This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
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    CIMA® – Certified Investment Management Analyst (Scott Tobey, Michael Egan*, Martin Gauba*)
    Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification is one of the peak international, technical portfolio construction programs for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors and wealth management professionals. CIMA® certification continues to be one of the highest level of advanced investment education programs for client-facing advisors.

    *This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
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    CEPA® - Certified Exit Planning Advisor (Anthony Mancini)
    The CEPA credential is for advisors who want to engage more business owners. This credential enhances the advisor's ability to work with business owners and have conversations that add value around the topics of growth and exit.
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    CPWA® (Scott Tobey)
    The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) is an advanced certification for financial professionals, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute, who specialize in serving high-net-worth (HNW) clients. The certification involves rigorous coursework on holistic wealth management strategies, covering topics like tax management, estate planning, behavioral finance, and family dynamics, preparing advisors to manage the complex financial lives of wealthy individuals.
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    Alternative Investments Director (Matthew McLaughlin, Peter Ciovacco)
    This designation honors Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisors who have significant experience in alternative investments and meet the program’s rigorous standards. This designation positions advisors to provide valuable guidance and insights into alternative asset classes and Morgan Stanley’s differentiated strategies available to eligible clients.
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    Corporate Retirement Director (Matthew McLaughlin, Alfred Hammond, Peter Ciovacco)
    A Corporate Retirement Director (CRD) at Morgan Stanley is a Financial Advisor who specializes in serving retirement plans. This designation is exclusive to a select group of Financial Advisors who meet stringent criteria, including a proven track record with corporate and institutional clients, and holding an external retirement-focused designation with ongoing continuing education requirements. Less than 2% of Morgan Stanley's approximately 16,000 Financial Advisors hold this designation. CRDs are identified by Morgan Stanley as retirement-focused advisors who have achieved specific requirements regarding the number and size of retirement plans serviced. .

Modern Wealth Management Tools

Our industry is perpetually evolving. We strive to stay ahead of the curve. Below are some of the resources we utilize every day to offer you the best possible level of service.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Morgan Stanley Online provides a simple and easy way for clients to monitor and manage their account with us because it allows you to easily view your account balance, activity, and holdings. It is also the home base to many of the following features.
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the capabilities of Morgan Stanley Online at the convenience of your phone. The app provides features that allow you to simplify your everyday finances, such as mobile check deposit and send money with Zelle.
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    Digital Vault
    The digital vault allows you to digitally store and conveniently access your critical documents for your account. These files are stored using encryption and can be easily shared with our team with just a few clicks.
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    eSign
    E-sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork.
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    eDelivery
    Through both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, E-delivery allows you to securely save, print, review, and send documents at any time.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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Ste 601
Middleton, MA 01949
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Direct:
(978) 739-9658(978) 739-9658
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Boston, MA 02109
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Meet Boston North Shore Group

About Anthony F. Mancini

Anthony is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ and an advisor to high net worth families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. For his entire professional life, Anthony has worked to solve personal and business problems. Anthony graduated in the top 20% of his class from the University of Lowell with a Bachelor’s Degree. From there, he attended the Massachusetts School of Law, where he also graduated in the top 20%. Upon passing the bar exam in 1993, he went onto practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts(now non-practicing).

In 2001, Anthony joined Thomson (now Thomson Reuters) as a consultant. In 2007 he was recruited by Alliance Bernstein as a Wealth Management Consultant. He was then asked to join Morgan Stanley in 2012 as a Financial Advisor. His practice continues to evolve and prosper while helping clients with a vast array of business and personal planning issues. With his strong corporate background and education, Anthony has the ability to understand complex tax and estate issues, and also provides comprehensive financial advice for clients.

Anthony lives in Peabody, Massachusetts and is married to his wife, Heather. They have two wonderful children, Anthony and Madison, who keep them occupied most of the time. In the moments when he finds free time, Anthony enjoys taking long rides on his Harley, particularly to support charitable causes. Of course, being a lifelong Massachusetts resident, Anthony also cheers on his favorite teams: Patriots, Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox.
Securities Agent: CT, SC, MS, AL, KS, NE, MA, ID, DE, AZ, AK, AR, VT, UT, TX, OH, WI, TN, NV, NH, IL, CO, WA, PA, OK, NJ, CA, VA, MD, LA, IN, GA, DC, RI, PR, NC, MO, MI, FL, SD, OR, NY, NM, ME, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1265127

About Alfred J Hammond

Securities Agent: IL, GA, AR, OH, NJ, MA, PA, IN, FL, TN, NE, CT, CA, SC, DC, CO, WI, VT, OK, MO, ME, KS, ID, RI, NV, MI, VA, OR, AZ, UT, SD, NY, DE, AL, WA, NC, MS, MD, TX, NM, NH, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1389991
CA Insurance License #: 0A00723

About Matthew McLaughlin

Matt has spent a 29 year career devoted to helping plan sponsors create an environment for participants to succeed in reaching their retirement goals. Matt leverages his experience and knowledge to help a select number of mid to large organizations strategically improve their retirement benefits. Employers that want to offer the best retirement plan for their employees look to Matt’s vision and insight to help them and their employees reach a higher level of success.

Upon graduating Cornell in 1993 with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Matt took an engineering position in Los Angeles, CA. Shortly after, Matt grew passionate for investing and altered his career path by moving into the finance industry. His engineering background has provided a base upon which he has built up his investment proficiency. Today, Matt has attained the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) designation through the College for Financial Planning.

Areas of focus: ESG Investing, Investment Policy Statement Development, Customized Asset Allocation Strategies, Investment Manager Selection, Plan Design Initiatives, Participant Behavior

Matt volunteers his time coaching hockey and soccer for Andover’s youth programs, which his two children have been a part of for more than 10 years. He has also served as President of the Andover Hockey Association over the past three years.
Securities Agent: IL, MI, WA, NJ, ME, IN, DC, AR, VT, MD, LA, CO, AL, PA, OK, NM, ID, GA, FL, OR, OH, AZ, VA, SD, SC, NY, UT, NV, KS, CA, NH, RI, NE, MA, WI, TN, NC, MS, DE, CT, TX, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1406561
CA Insurance License #: 0D24619

About Peter Ciovacco

Securities Agent: LA, FL, SD, IL, VA, PA, OR, MI, VT, MO, IN, CT, WI, WA, CO, SC, RI, NM, NH, MS, GA, DE, UT, NV, ID, CA, AZ, AR, OK, OH, NJ, NE, NC, KS, AL, ME, TX, TN, NY, MD, MA, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272855
CA Insurance License #: 0G89797

About Scott Tobey

Securities Agent: IN, PR, LA, IA, GA, VT, VA, NC, AZ, AK, SD, MO, ID, AL, UT, TX, NM, NJ, KS, CT, CA, AR, WY, WI, OK, NY, KY, IL, PA, OR, FL, DC, WA, VI, ND, MN, TN, SC, NV, MS, ME, WV, RI, MI, HI, OH, NH, NE, MT, MD, MA, DE, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2643427

About Michael Egan

Michael Egan is a long-standing member of the Graystone Consulting Boston North Shore group, with nearly a decade of experience at Morgan Stanley. As Business Development Director, he leads the team’s institutional growth efforts, focused on building and maintaining relationships with institutions.
Michael takes great pride in working with fast-growing companies, particularly in the biotech and innovation sectors, helping plan sponsors design and manage retirement plans that scale with their business. Known for his collaborative approach and ability to simplify complex challenges, Michael is a resource to founders, finance leaders, and HR teams.

Michael holds the CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation through The Yale School of Management and the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist Designation from the College of Financial Planning. Michael earned dual degrees in Finance and Business Administration from Gordon College.

Outside of the office, Michael enjoys playing ice hockey, golfing, skiing and exploring New England with his wife Kara, daughter Emmie, and their German Shepherd, Ronan.

About Christina Cecchino

Originally from Washington D.C., Christina earned her Finance degree from Texas A&M before launching her career in New York City. Over the past 16 years, she's built a strong track record in business development, client relationships, investment strategy, and wealth management - holding roles at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley before joining our Boston North Shore Graystone Consulting team.

Last year, she and her husband, John, relocated from NYC to Boston, where she's grown both her career and community. Outside the office, she's a dedicated runner, a self proclaimed "bogie golfer," and a passionate college football fan.

About Martin Gauba

Martin is the investment research analyst on the Graystone Boston North Shore team, overseeing investment manager research, retirement plan lineup design, and performance reporting across public and private asset classes. He focuses on helping plan sponsors understand the “why” behind investment performance, and centers his research on translating intricate fund and market data into actionable insights for investment committees.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Martin held roles in HNW client trading at Fidelity and financial analysis at a manufacturing company – experiences which now support his current work in investment research and due diligence. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation and is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. Martin graduated from Bryant University, where he studied International Finance and Economics.

About Clare Sheehan

Clare Sheehan is an Institutional Consulting Associate with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. She is a valuable resource to our clients, assisting with committee meetings, project management and employee engagement. She will also guide our wealth management clients with scheduling financial plan reviews, cash management, and digital support.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Clare began her career at Cowen & Company in Boston before joining Morgan Stanley in 2016. As a Kaplan Financial certified Financial Planning Specialist, she takes a comprehensive approach to wealth management, helping clients navigate all aspects of their financial lives.

Clare is active in Type One Diabetes awareness and research through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Clare raised her children in Shrewsbury, MA but recently relocated to the beach in Hampton, NH. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to introducing you to her soon.

About Wilson Bullard

Wilson brings over 3 decades of experience in the banking & financial services industry, including the past 13 years at Morgan Stanley in Boston. He is passionate about building enduring relationships and working closely with clients. He will guide our wealth management clients with financial plan reviews, cash management and digital support.

Wilson is a graduate of Colgate University and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation.

Wilson lives in Marblehead, MA with his wife Kristin and 3 high school & college aged children. They enjoy spending their free time outdoors, at the beach, sailing and hiking

About Jack Brown

Jack Brown joined the Graystone Boston North Shore group at Morgan Stanley after graduating from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, where he majored in Finance, Economics, and Accounting.

Jack supports the team as an analyst, performing research on equities, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies. Jack executes fund searches for defined contribution plan lineups and creates performance reports for both institutional and wealth management clients.

Jack is currently pursuing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation and is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as he holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Jack grew up in Georgetown, Massachusetts and graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers. He enjoys spending time outside of work playing hockey, golf, and boating.

About Jade Dagher

Jade is a Client Service Associate who plays a vital role in supporting our clients through relationship management and personalized service.

A native of Woburn, MA, and a first-generation American, Jade holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and both a M.S. in Finance and MBA from Bentley University. He began his journey with the Graystone Boston North Shore team as an intern, progressed to a part-time associate, and now excels in his full-time role.

Outside of work, Jade is passionate about running, boxing, traveling, following sports, and volunteering.

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