OUR STORY

Our clients choose to work with us because they want to simplify their finances. We create strategies that make your money work more efficiently. We at Carlyle Planning Group believe it is crucial to safeguard your decades of hard work, sacrifice, and savings. First class financial services can make a lasting, positive impact on your lifestyle and the legacy you leave behind. Having a disciplined and rational approach to investing can help remove the emotions that often times get in the way of sound thinking.  Most of all, clients need to work with someone they can trust. These are the reasons we are so passionate about the work we do and the people we work with. With the resources of Morgan Stanley, a global leader in Wealth Management, the Carlyle Planning Group offers a customized boutique-like experience founded on a disciplined planning process. We believe in the efficiency of your capital and that no one should have to build wealth twice.

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Steps to Better Understanding You

We believe the basis for a long-term relationship begins with taking the time necessary to understand what is most important to you. Our goals-based approach to comprehensive financial planning begins with a deep discovery process to develop an understanding of your current financial picture and your definition of financial peace of mind. The following information can help you understand how we work in partnership with our clients and work together to achieve your financial goals.
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    1. Initial Consultation
    We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial goals, values, concerns, and challenges to determine how we can add value. This conversation helps provide us with the ability to bridge your financial future with your current reality.
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    2. Summary of Findings
    Upon review of the initial meeting, we begin discussing options and risks to evaluate your current profitability of success. We utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a tailored and detailed plan with recommendations to help you create and manage your wealth.
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    3. Implementing Your Financial Plan
    In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. We determine account options best for you at Morgan Stanley, considering the features and costs of each program. We conduct analysis of a myriad of factors including life insurance and long-term care needs, tax minimization strategies, portfolio management, estate planning techniques.
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    4. Ongoing Engagement
    Committed to excellent service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to execute each strategy, we set up tools so you have immediate access to your account information. Since markets and personal needs evolve with time, we maintain ongoing meetings to ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your goals.
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We work closely with you to understand your needs while maintaining the focus and discipline necessary to guide your portfolio in the most challenging market cycles. Our disciplined investment process considers your values, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs to develop perspective about building and managing your wealth.
Asset Management
Helping clients define an investment strategy tailored to their goals, then guiding informed investment choices from among our expansive investment platform, including proprietary and third-party offerings across every market and asset class.
Impact Investing
Helping clients uncover investment opportunities in companies, organizations and funds focused on the goal of generating social and environmental change alongside a financial return.
Traditional Investments
Providing access to a diverse array of high-quality traditional investment options – including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, UITs, ETFs, separately managed accounts, annuities, closed-end funds and multi-asset programs.
Alternative Investments
Offering clients a diverse range of investment strategies that fall outside of the traditional, long-only purchase and sale of stocks and bonds such as funds of funds, private equity and managed futures.
Tax Efficient Management Process
Minimizing the impact of taxes on client portfolios to potentially boost their overall returns and help them build wealth over the long term with strategies like tax-loss harvesting and tax-aware asset location.

Investor Tools & Resources

Morgan Stanley strives to ensure it serves clients on its technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance various aspects of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance, including:

    • Total Wealth View – Access streamlined views of your assets and liabilities, including mortgage information, aggregated from all of your financial institutions
    • Current Financial News – access up-to-date news, current market data, research, company profiles, and quotes
    • Access Import Documents – sign up for digital access to all of your financial documents
    • Manage Everyday Finances – mobile check deposit, online bill pay, send money with Zelle, and e-authorizations
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    Total Wealth View
    Unique situations require unique solutions; to understand your financial picture entirely, Morgan Stanley now conveniently allows you to view your accounts from other financial institutions on Morgan Stanley Online or by using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. 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.
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    LifeView®
    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. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in reaching your financial goals.
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    eSign
    eSign is a digital alternative to providing a signature. To begin using eSign, all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    2024 Tax Tables
    In 2023, the income limits for all tax brackets and all filers will be adjusted for inflation and will be as depicted.
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Additional Sources of Return

For the right type of investor, alternatives can create an innovative asset allocation that opens the door to an optimal portfolio. Alternative investments can seem mystifying; we at Genesis Planning Group provide these resources because we believe client education enables quality investment decisions.

Location

333 John Carlyle St
Suite 650
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Direct:
(703) 549-8282(703) 549-8282
Toll-Free:
(800) 336-5405(800) 336-5405

Meet Carlyle Planning Group

About Jeff Seibel

Jeff Seibel's path to success began at West Virginia University where he obtained his degree in Finance. He began his career at DMG Securities and joined Morgan Stanley shortly thereafter. In his tenure at the firm, Jeff has earned the title of Financial Advisor, Alternatives Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Senior Vice President. Jeff's expertise draws from over two decades of experience servicing a range of institutional and retail clients.

Jeff grew up in Pittsburgh, PA before relocating to Alexandria where he lives with his wife, 2 children, and their cats and dogs. Outside of the Genesis Planning Group office, you'll likely find Jeff golfing, running, gardening, or watching his children play sports.
Securities Agent: CT, AR, AZ, MD, MS, NJ, WV, NC, VA, NM, MN, CA, UT, OK, RI, SC, MI, MA, DE, KY, AL, NE, FL, NV, NY, PA, WA, WI, MT, MO, TN, DC, SD, IL, GA, CO, TX, OR, OH, ME, LA, KS, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1316514

About Kevin Sullivan

Kevin Sullivan joined the Carlyle Planning Group as a Senior Registered Associate in 2018 prior to becoming a Financial Advisor. He was first introduced to the financial industry in 2008 working for Neuberger Berman in New York City as a Registered Associate and then Senior Investment Guideline Analyst. Kevin went on to join Morgan Stanley Investment Management as an Internal Wholesaler associate before moving to Virginia and joining Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

Kevin grew up in Spring Valley, NY where he discovered his passion for sports. He went on to play Division I football and basketball for LaSalle University and obtained his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, with a finance concentration. He and his beautiful wife currently reside in Lorton, VA with their son and daughter. Kevin enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with his loved ones.
Securities Agent: WV, TX, SD, NM, ME, NE, AR, GA, WI, SC, NY, NV, LA, IN, CA, KS, MD, RI, MT, KY, DE, MA, MI, NJ, OH, WA, VA, MS, MN, IL, FL, NC, UT, CO, AZ, AL, MO, OK, VT, CT, DC, OR, PA, TN; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2355790

About Gianni Giordano

Starting in 1998, Gianni Giordano has 25 years of experience working in the financial services industry. Gianni’s reason for becoming a financial advisor was a simple one; he enjoys working with and helping people. His passion lies in helping his clients reach investment and retirement goals that they have set forth. Gianni got into the business to help others achieve things they thought they cannot achieve. Helping his clients navigate through obstacles to realize these goals gives him great satisfaction, driving his passion for the business.

The John Carlyle group has a holistic approach when it comes to investing. Each member of the team brings a different talent to the group. This is pivotal as they plan for each client or potential prospect. During the planning phase, each team member has their own thoughts and input on how to best move forward. Gianni’s favorite part about the business is consulting with prospects. He very much enjoys learning about their financial situation, and brainstorming how the team can help make their goals a reality.

Gianni is a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He was also a 4 year scholarship member of the men’s soccer program.

Outside of work, Gianni is a very involved member of his community, coaching a number of sports teams. At a very young age, he had an influential coach. This coach taught him not only the game of soccer, but as he grew older, also about life through the game. It is Gianni’s hope that he is able to do the same for young kids since it had such a profound effect on his life and who is today.

Gianni has been married to his wife Lisa for over 10 years. They have an 8 year old son Braden, as well as two cats Ashley and Allie. Family is everything to him and he could not imagine his life without them. Gianni is an avid golfer. He also enjoys fishing, skiing and helping coach all of Braden’s outdoor sports.
Securities Agent: AL, KS, VA, MO, IL, CO, SC, NY, OR, OH, NE, UT, TX, AZ, WV, OK, NM, MA, GA, WA, IN, DE, CT, CA, NJ, NC, KY, DC, PA, MD, FL, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1576042
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About Patty Kennedy Penn

Starting in 1986, Patty Penn has over 36 years of experience working in the financial services industry. Patty has had numerous positions over the years. Starting with Dean Witter Reynolds, she was a receptionist and new accounts clerk. This is where she discovered her passion for interacting with clients. Patty then moved on to become a sales assistant. In this role, she became registered as well as studied to become a Certified Financial Planner, ultimately becoming the Branch Operations Manager. Patty then became a financial advisor so that she could more closely interact with clients.

Patty’s passion for being a financial advisor stems from her joy in helping her clients develop a financial plan that will carry them through all aspects of their life goals. She is a firm believer that having a meaningful financial plan is the cornerstone of successful investing. In her opinion, ongoing monitoring of your investments and making rebalancing decisions on a regular basis if the best way to achieve success.

Her service model is a simple one. Always be there for the client She genuinely cares about her clients and wants to help them achieve not only their own goals, but also their family’s goals.

Patty is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she graduated Cum Laude, majoring in Criminal Justice.

Outside of work, Patty is a very involved member of her community. She is a huge fan and supporter of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. She is also a member of the Smocking Arts Guild of America, as well as the Embroiders Guild of America. Patty has been happily married to her husband for 39 years. They have traveled the world and enjoy spending their free time together. Other interests of Patty include, making cards, sewing, embroidering, and quilting.
Securities Agent: CO, PA, WI, TX, OH, WV, WA, AZ, SC, NY, NM, KS, IL, CA, AL, MD, VA, UT, OR, NJ, NE, NC, KY, ND, GA, OK, MO, MI, LA, IN, FL, DC, MA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1252918

About Casie Furst

Casie joined the team in January of 2022 with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. Casie is passionate about helping others enjoy the security of award-winning financial planning and understanding the unique needs of Carlyle Planning Group clients.

Casie is a proud North Virginia native, having grown up in Lorton and currently living in Falls Church with her husband Nic and their cat, Sadie.

In addition to her career, Casie has a passion for yoga, choosing to share her practice with others as a yoga instructor since 2018. She values times spent with friends and family; Casie has flourished her professional skills with her personal life having volunteered with the Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor of her family and pursuit of being a life-long learner.
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