Brickell Branch Office

Cristian Gonzalez Lami is a Managing Director and Market Manager at Morgan Stanley, where he leads the firm’s largest office dedicated to international clients. With more than 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry, he has held senior leadership and client advisory roles across Latin America and the U.S. Cristian began his career at Citi, where he spent 13 years in leadership positions, including Head of Sales for Latin America at Citigroup Asset Management and Global Market Manager for the Private Bank in Latin America. He later joined Credit Suisse as a Financial Advisor, returned to Argentina in 2011 to serve at Deutsche Bank, and in 2014 rejoined Credit Suisse in Miami as Branch Manager and Co-Head of Centro Sur LatAm. In 2016, he transitioned to Morgan Stanley through its acquisition of Credit Suisse’s international business.
Recognized for his open-door leadership style, Cristian values teamwork, respect, and honest feedback. He believes success is a team sport and leads by example, guided by integrity and a strong client focus. For him, doing the right thing is not just a principle but a non-negotiable standard.

Milagros Donath holds a bachelor’s degree in social communications and is a Branch Administrator at Morgan Stanley, supporting branch operations, onboardings and administrative workflows.

Before joining the financial industry, she worked in luxury retail at Saks Fifth Avenue as an Office Manager and previously worked as an Influencer and Creators Manager and was a PR specialist for brands such as L'Oreal and OMEGA.

Viviana Diaz is a highly regarded leader in the financial services sector, currently serving as the First Vice President and Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley's Brickell office, the largest dedicated office for international clients in the Miami Market. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, she has played a crucial role as a culture carrier, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring excellence in business and service operations. Before her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Viviana spent nearly a decade at Credit Suisse in Miami's Private Banking LatAm U.S. division, where she progressed through various roles. She holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Marketing, highlighting her strong analytical and strategic skills. Viviana is celebrated for her exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Erik Gonzalez brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role as Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley. He partners closely with Financial Advisors and branch leadership to deliver operational excellence, risk management, and superior client service.
Throughout his career, Erik has developed deep expertise in brokerage operations, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. He is known for his ability to streamline workflows, resolve complex service issues, and implement controls that support both client satisfaction and firm standards.
Erik has a comprehensive understanding of wealth management operations and supervisory practices. His approach is grounded in precision, accountability, and collaboration, enabling advisors to focus on delivering tailored investment solutions to their clients.
Erik plays a key role in supporting Morgan Stanley’s mission to deliver first-class service and long-term value for clients.

Ricardo is a highly accomplished finance professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s in Business Administration, both earned from Florida International University. With over a decade of experience in wealth management and a passion for leadership, he thrives on mentoring and guiding team members, helping them realize their full potential and achieve their professional aspirations.

Alyssa Rodriguez is a Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley, bringing over 16 years of relationship management experience across multiple industries. She began her wealth management career as a Client Service Associate supporting Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients, where she developed a deep appreciation for balancing firm priorities, client needs, and advisor expectations. Known for her collaborative and solutions-oriented leadership, Alyssa thrives in high-pressure situations, turning challenges into trust-building solutions and fostering a culture of support and accountability. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida International University with a double major in Finance and Business Analytics, and is passionate about mentoring the next generation through programs like Take Stock in Children and Achieve Miami, where she promotes financial literacy in underserved schools. Outside of work, Alyssa finds joy in traveling—having visited 21 countries so far with a goal of 40—powerlifting, and hiking with her White Shepard, Winnie.

Alex has been in the financial services industry for 10 years, starting his career at UBS International performing various risk management and supervisory roles in Nashville, New York, and Miami, prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Alex obtained B.B.A. Dual-Major Degree in Finance and International Business, with a Spanish Minor degree from The University of Georgia, and holds Series 66, 7, 9, 10 licenses.

In his free time, he enjoys playing ice hockey and golf and travelling with his wife and daughter.

Liz has been in the financial services industry for 27 years, starting her career at Citibank, where she performed various sales roles, eventually focusing in risk and management, prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016.

Liz holds Series  66, 7, 9, and 10 licenses. In her free time she enjoys exercising and spending time with her family.

Diana has over 25 years of experience in the financial service industry.  She began her career at UBS Financial Service Inc. in Puerto Rico, where she held various investment and supervisory roles.  Since 2011, she has specialized in risk management, compliance, and supervision, contributing her expertise to firms such as Citigroup, Insigneo Securities, SA Stone Wealth Management, among others, before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025.  She earned a Master’s Degree in Education-Business Administration from Cambridge College in Boston, MA, and holds FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 24 and 66 licenses.  Outside of work, Diana enjoys spending time with her family, sharing dinners with friends, and traveling.

Beatriz is a dedicated and proven professional with a strong track record as a team player. She advanced during her career by supporting financial institutions in supervisory, compliance, and risk management roles to achieve key regulatory and shareholder objectives. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including supervisory experience, internal controls, regulatory reporting, and strategic planning. Beatriz holds a Master in Business Administration from Florida International University, holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 licenses and possesses strong analytical, managerial, and communication skills. She is Bilingual in English and Spanish and has a deep understanding of AML, OFAC, SEC, and FINRA regulations, as well as third-party risk management. Joined the Morgan Stanley family in 2021.