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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams: 2023 - 2024

C2C Group manages over $27 billion* for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, family offices, religious organizations, and non-profit clients. Our team carefully constructs and maintains high-quality portfolios that are specifically tailored to each clients’ unique objectives, risk profile, liquidity requirements, and tax considerations.

Our seasoned investment team, dedicated support professionals, and best-in-class infrastructure allows us to deliver a unique value proposition to clients that prioritizes exceptional service and investment excellence. Our 12-person team works shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to deliver an exceptional level of service across investment strategy and portfolio management, while Morgan Stanley’s broader resources and infrastructure enables us to serve as a significant source of leverage to our clients.


*As of December 31, 2023

2023-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Understanding Your Unique Liquidity Needs

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Corporate cash management is the active management of excess cash on the balance sheet, with an emphasis on capital preservation, liquidity, and return.

In working with each of our clients, we take the time to understand your financial situation, as well as your liquidity objectives and risk guidelines. We then use this information to tailor investment solutions based on your organization's unique profile – leveraging your Investment Policy Statement to optimize an allocation mix that suits your needs.

With a focus on capital preservation while maximizing yield – we work with you to deliver solutions customized to your organization's needs. We bring a depth of experience and incorporate the vast resources of Morgan Stanley to ensure that we are delivering an exceptional level of service to each of our clients.

MORGAN STANLEY CORPORATE CASH INVESTMENT PROGRAM – C2C GROUP

  • Over $27 Billion in Assets Under Management as of December 31, 2023
  • Bicoastal footprint with offices in New York and California
  • Team consists of 12 dedicated, experienced professionals including 6 investment professionals (4 financial advisors and 2 CFA® charterholders) and 6 service professionals
  • Taxable and Tax-Exempt Portfolios – Implementation based on investment policy, tax status, and cash flow forecast
  • Experience - Portfolio Managers have over 60 years of combined experience structuring and managing corporate cash investment portfolios

Corporate Cash Life Cycle

Understanding the unique needs and guidelines of your organization is the first step in our partnership with you. We provide a methodical client experience that allows us to deliver comprehensive investment solutions to each of our clients. While the organizations we work with are diverse, our process stays the same – focusing on our goal of delivering excellence.

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    1. Client Contact

    Collaboratively discuss cash flow and liquidity needs, unique preferences, and risk philosophy with the client.

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    2. Due Diligence

    Conduct preliminary due diligence (review of existing investments, investment policy statement, and company profile and business).

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    3. Analysis & Customization

    Analyze available portfolio management techniques in relation to client's financial goals and investment policy statement.

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    4. Evaluation of Current Environment

    Evaluate current interest rate and macroeconomic environment, liquidity conditions, and Federal Reserve policy expectations.

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    5. Integration of Client Preferences

    Integrate client preferences, our team and Morgan Stanley's outlook and expectations to construct and implement desired portfolio.

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    6. Risk Management & Portfolio Monitoring

    Continuously review and monitor the portfolio. Our reporting system delivers a quality reporting infrastructure that provides access to accurate, timely and integrated portfolio data to make informed decisions and drive reporting requirements.

A Full Suite of Services for Your Organization

Corporate Cash Management

We work with our clients to develop customized cash management solutions defined by their unique risk and liquidity guidelines.

Private and Public Organizations

With a depth of experience in working with both private and public companies – we have the tools necessary to partner with your organization, regardless of the structure.

Companies Experiencing Rapid Growth

Our team has a background in working with companies operating under a high growth phase. We partner with you to develop a plan for success during this crucial stage.

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    Alignment

    Focused on your success, we take a highly thoughtful and disciplined approach to help you manage complexity, optimize investment performance and align your goals with your investment decisions. Our advice and your interests are aligned with your objectives, eliminating any conflicts of interest.

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    Customization

    Every relationship begins with an understanding of your specific needs and preferences. We help you better understand your current situation and create an insightful vision of your organization's future. We listen carefully to each of your concerns, to develop and execute a bespoke approach to balance-sheet management that helps address your circumstances.

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    Transparency

    We believe transparency helps with seamless audits and efficient financial planning. We provide a clear delineation between our fees and other implementation fees. What's more, our compensation isn't tied to specific investments used, so you can be assured we are always putting your interests first.

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    Single Point of Contact

    Our distinct world view provides full-service, turnkey solutions for corporations, non-profits, banks and other institutions. We aim to deliver first-class self-directed and fixed income investment advisory portfolio management through a comprehensive and integrated solution that focuses on preservation of principal, liquidity and return through one single point of contact.

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    Extension of Your Team

    Our practice provides high-credit quality, tailored investment solutions that align with your organization's short-term goals and long-term visions. Our customized investment strategies are structured according to your organization's unique liquidity profile. We position ourselves as an extension of your treasury team, making your job easier and more efficient.

What We’re Thinking About

Staying updated with relevant information is paramount. A collection of resources and readings can be found below.

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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast

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55 East 52nd Street 10th
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New York, NY 10055
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(949) 760-2409(949) 760-2409
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Meet C2C Group

About Chad Evans

• Barron’s Top 100 Advisors, 2018-2021
• Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors, 2017-2024
• Forbes America’s Best-in-State Advisors, 2018-2024

Chad Evans, Managing Director, has over thirty years' experience managing investment portfolios for corporations, financial institutions, municipalities, and other institutional investors.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Chad worked at JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse, where he developed and implemented an investment program focusing on Investment Banking and Research clients of the firm.

He currently has senior responsibility to structure and implement taxable and tax-advantaged institutional fixed income investment portfolios for corporate clients. Chad’s “process-driven”, transparent approach to managing investment portfolios helps him to navigate changing market conditions in his discretionary investment portfolios.

Chad has a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Finance from Illinois State University and holds Series 7, 63, 65 licenses.


2018-2021 Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2018-2021). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Dec of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2017-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2017-2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: PA, DE, NV, NM, KS, HI, TN, MT, IN, CO, WA, NJ, NE, NC, ME, VA, OH, MS, MD, MA, LA, OK, MN, ID, CA, NY, MI, FL, DC, AZ, AR, RI, KY, CT, VT, OR, SD, WI, UT, TX, SC, NH, WY, MO, IL, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1301734

About Me

Jesse Eaton, Managing Director, joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Jesse is responsible for trade selection and portfolio compliance, as well as client strategy and reporting coordination.

Jesse has over two decades of investment experience, developing an expertise in the specialized needs of his corporate clientele. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jesse was Managing Director at Wells Fargo Advisors for sixteen years, after a multi-year tenure at Lehman Brothers. Jesse began his career Hambrecht & Quist, where he was elevated to serve as Head of East Coast Fixed Income Trading. Jesse holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as dual bachelor’s degree in English and History from the University of Vermont.
Securities Agent: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal

About Jessica Sheaffer

• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2023-2024
• Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2023-2024
• Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, 2021-2023

Jessica Sheaffer, Senior Vice President, has over ten years' experience in the financial services industry. Jessica’s primary responsibilities include investment strategy, credit research and analysis, and macroeconomic strategy for the team.

She graduated Cum Laude from the Business Honors program at Loyola University Chicago with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Finance and Economics. Jessica also holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.


2023-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2023-2024 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

​2021-2023 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Securities Agent: OH, MI, KY, GA, IN, ME, LA, WY, WA, VT, TN, OR, NV, NE, VA, MO, MA, RI, OK, NC, KS, FL, UT, CO, AR, TX, SC, PA, MT, IL, ID, CT, NM, NH, MS, MN, DE, DC, CA, SD, WI, MD, HI, AZ, NY, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2382596
CA Insurance License #: 0K88544

About Eduardo Perez

Eduardo Perez, Portfolio Management Associate Director, has over seven years' experience in the financial services industry. Eduardo’s primary responsibilities include investment strategy, credit research and analysis, macroeconomic strategy, and business development.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Eduardo worked for the Boston Consulting Group, Altaba Inc., and JPMorgan Chase. Most notably, he served as Director of Treasury for Altaba, where he oversaw the fund’s investment strategy, led global capital markets deals, and managed liquidity and interest rate risk. He has experience in portfolio management, debt financing, structured products, hedging strategies, and capital restructuring.

Eduardo received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his BS in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida. He is a CFA® charterholder* and holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. He also serves on the Associate Board of LSA Family Health Service, a non-profit organization based in New York City.
Securities Agent: SC, NY, NM, DC, VT, CA, NV, WA, VA, MS, MO, MD, KS, FL, UT, NJ, MN, ID, WI, MI, KY, DE, AR, ME, HI, RI, OR, MA, WY, TX, TN, PA, OH, NH, NE, MT, LA, GA, CT, SD, OK, NC, IN, IL, CO, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Me

Securities Agent: AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal

About Matthew Narlinger

Matthew Narlinger, Investment Consultant, joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Matt is responsible for portfolio strategy, fixed income trading, portfolio compliance, and performance reporting.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Matt was a Financial Consultant at Wells Fargo for over 4 years. Before Wells Fargo, Matt was Senior Vice President at Rothschild Asset Management. During his twelve-year tenure there, he served as the Head of Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Trading. Matt is a CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder, as well as a holder of the CIPM® (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) designation.* He currently maintains his Series 7 and 66 registrations. Matt graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice

About Lisa Frei

Lisa Frei, Vice President, has over twenty-two years' experience in the financial services industry. Lisa’s primary responsibilities are to assist in the development, implementation, and reporting of institutional fixed income investment portfolios. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Orange Coast College and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses.

About Lily Anand

Lily Anand, Assistant Vice President, has over twenty-one years' experience in the financial services industry. Lily’s primary responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day operations of institutional fixed income investment portfolios. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.

About Jenna Burke

Jenna Burke, Registered Client Service Associate, has over five years' experience in the financial services industry. Jenna’s primary responsibilities are to provide operational support for institutional fixed income investment portfolios. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University and holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.

About Nancy Parylak

Nancy Parylak, Assistant Vice President, joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as Business Development Director.

Nancy has 24 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Nancy was a Senior Client Associate at Wells Fargo. Nancy also previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Pershing LLC, BNY Mellon, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, and Harrisdirect LLC. She currently holds her Series 7, 9, 10, 55, 63, and 66 licenses.

About Caitlin Cronin

Caitlin Cronin, Assistant Vice President, joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a Wealth Management Associate.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Caitlin was Associate Vice President at Wells Fargo for over 10 years. Prior to that, Caitlin was the Marketing Coordinator at Algren Associates. Caitlin was with the agency from 2009 through 2013. During that time, she expanded her role from assisting the President & CEO to running illustrations for brokers, fostering sales by promoting products from various carriers, and singlehandedly creating marketing campaigns to enhance Algren’s producers’ sales efforts. She is also a licensed insurance agent herself. Caitlin currently holds her S7 and S66 licenses. Caitlin graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and International Business.

About Frank Stubbolo

Frank Stubbolo Jr. joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a Registered Client Associate.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Frank was a Registered Client Service Associate at Wells Fargo and Alex Brown (a division of Raymond James). Frank also held other positions such as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors, a Financial Sales Consultant at Strategic Financial Solution NY, Head of Strategic Partnerships at GDS Group, and was a Proprietary Trader at T3 Trading Group. He currently holds his S7, S3, S5, and S66 licenses. Frank graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Political Science and Government.
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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