Mark Altemus, CFP®, CRPS®
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Corporate Retirement Director
Phone:
(410) 736-5317(410) 736-5317
Chesapeake Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(410) 736-5320(410) 736-5320
Toll-Free:
(800) 837-5833(800) 837-5833
Our Mission Statement
Experience.
Knowledge.
Resources.
Knowledge.
Resources.
Why Choose Us?
Our team was specifically designated and extensively trained to serve high net worth families, and we excel in crafting a comprehensive approach to fulfill our clients' financial aspirations. We serve as unwavering advocates in all wealth-related matters, upholding fundamental values of transparency, respect, and resolute objectivity. Our unwavering commitment to a conflict-free ethos and absolute transparency distinguishes our service.
By providing top-tier financial planning solutions and access to an array of non-proprietary asset management options, we offer a wealth advisory experience that transcends conventional financial practices. This unique blend of personalized attention and direct access to the firm's most seasoned and distinguished experts affords you a distinctive working relationship with our firm. Our objective is to seamlessly integrate your life and wealth, fostering a profoundly meaningful and harmonized partnership.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote2
- Business PlanningFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Retirement PlanningFootnote5
- Art AdvisoryFootnote6
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote7
- Trust ServicesFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote10
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote11
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote12
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote13
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote14
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams (2023, 2024, 2025)
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams award is granted to top financial advisor teams who demonstrate exceptional skills, experience, and client service in their respective states. The criteria for the award includes a number of factors that includes assets under management, industry experience, client retention, and other performance indicators.
Source:
"Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award."
Source:
"Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award."
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor 2024, 2025 (Traci Mitchell)
The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor is awarded for excellence in client services and an extensive track record of helping guide clients toward financial success. They are based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms.
Forbes America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024, April 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024, April 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor Best-In-State 2024, 2025 (Traci Mitchell)
The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor Advisor is awarded for excellence in client services and utmost commitment to the financial wellness of the clients. Its based on their ability to put the clients and clients' financial goals at the core of their business practices
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 2024 and 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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 2024 and 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2023, 2024, 2025 (Mark Altemus, Kurt Overton)
Five Star Wealth Manager Award is granted to advisors based on an in-depth research methodology that includes ten objective criteria, including an advisor’s credentials, time in the financial services industry, favorable regulatory and complaint history, and client retention rate. It demonstrates competence and integrity of the financial advisor.
2023-2025 Five-Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2023-2025)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2025 Award - 4/10/24 - 10/31/24
2024 Award - 4/10/23 - 10/31/23
2023 Award - 4/18/22 - 10/21/22
2023-2025 Five-Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2023-2025)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2025 Award - 4/10/24 - 10/31/24
2024 Award - 4/10/23 - 10/31/23
2023 Award - 4/18/22 - 10/21/22
The Expanding Role of the Family Wealth Advisor
Family Office Resources (FOR) provides an emphasis on technical insight 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.
Family Resources Office
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.
Investment Policy
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.
Charitable Giving At A Glance
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
EPI Know Your Gaps
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.
Learn More About MSWM Art AdvisoryComprehensive Financial Planning
Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisors, we can help you achieve your financial goals.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
We can create your personal roadmap to help you preserve and achieve your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
We can create your personal roadmap to help you preserve and achieve your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
2026 Tax Tables
This helpful resource outlines the 2026 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 2026 federal tax tables
Wealth Education for Next Generation
Explore a series of educational videos covering topics such as Foundational Estate Planning Documents, Estate & Gift Taxes, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and more. These resources demonstrate basic strategies as a starting point for more customized programs depending on your individual goals.
Learn More About Wealth Education
Goal Planning System (GPS)
We take care of your retirement accounts and other investments based on your comfort level with risk and your current tax circumstances, tailoring your financial strategy to your unique situation, needs, and goals.
Start Planning Now
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.
We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
Learn More About Total Wealth ViewWe've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
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.
Start Using The Tool Today!
Manage Debt
We thoroughly review your mortgage, car loans, credit cards, and any other debts that you may have in order to help determine where you can save on interest and create a timeline for your debt payments by prioritizing which ones should be paid off first.
Insurance
We take an extremely close look at your financial profile to decipher what type(s) of insurance most fit your needs, and determine if your current insurance policies are best suited for you and your goals.
Retirement
Leading up to and through retirement, The Chesapeake Wealth Management 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
Estate Planning Strategies
Regardless of your current financial circumstances, it is crucial to have a backup plan for your money. We regularly review your finances with you and coordinate with your estate attorney to help ensure that your wishes are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
Managing Investments
We take care of your retirement accounts and other investments based on your comfort level with risk and your current tax circumstances, tailoring your financial strategy to your unique situation, needs, and goals.
What Are Alternative Investments?
Alternative Investments are financial assets that fall outside the traditional categories of stocks, bonds, and cash. They are considered alternative because they do not fit the conventional investment types and often have a low correlation with traditional markets. Alternative investments can provide diversification and potentially higher returns, but they also typically come with high risks and less liquidity.
Use the following resources to learn more about Alternative Investments and how it can be a fit for you:
Use the following resources to learn more about Alternative Investments and how it can be a fit for you:
Alternative Investments
At Morgan Stanley, we provide individuals and institutions access to world-class alternative investment strategies spanning private equity, real assets, private credit, hedge funds and digital assets. These strategies may deliver differentiated sources of return relative to traditional equity and fixed income investments, as well as offer potential for tax efficiency.
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Why Alternative Investments?
Explore investments beyond traditional portfolios. With unmatched experience, scale and reach across our vast global network, Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in alternative investments - providing access to exclusive offerings, preeminent fund managers and innovative investment opportunities.
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6 Opportunities in Alternatives
In the current environment, strategies that worked before may not be effective. Alternative investments could play a valuable role in your portfolio.
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Alternatives 2.0: Innovative Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio
Learn how a host of innovative alternative strategies could bolster investors’ portfolios as traditional assets face headwinds.
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1201 Wills Street
Ste 700
Baltimore, MD 21231
US
Direct:
(410) 736-5320(410) 736-5320
Toll-Free:
(800) 837-5833(800) 837-5833
Meet Chesapeake Wealth Management Group
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Family Wealth Advisor
Phone:
(410) 736-5318(410) 736-5318
Kurt Overton, CFP®, CRPS®
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(410) 736-5335(410) 736-5335
Gavin Rayburn, CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(410) 736-5322(410) 736-5322
Todd Sajauskas
Vice President, Director of Investments
Phone:
(410) 736-5319(410) 736-5319
Taylor Petrick
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5320(410) 736-5320
Lexie King
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5422(410) 736-5422
About Mark Altemus
Mark has over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career with Legg Mason in 1992, he focuses on wealth management for individuals and families who require sophisticated advisory strategies for the preservation, growth, and transfer of wealth. He provides investment planning and consulting services tailored for a variety of individual and institutional investors. Mark has an extensive background in employer sponsored retirement plans and holds the title of Corporate Retirement Director which is held by less than 400 advisors within Morgan Stanley globally. He possesses experience and knowledge in plan design, investment strategy, administration, fiduciary issues, vendor selection, participant education, fee benchmarking and all other aspects of corporate retirement plan strategy. His extensive training substantiates his ability to help retirement plan sponsors manage their fiduciary responsibilities in an extremely complex retirement environment.
Mark graduated with a degree in Finance from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ designations. Mark has been recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager*, annually, from 2012-2025. Mark is a native Baltimorean, an active community member, and currently resides in Towson, MD with his wife and twin sons.
2012-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2025)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2025 Award - 4/10/24 - 10/31/24
2024 Award - 4/10/23 - 10/31/23
2023 Award - 4/18/22 - 10/21/22
2022 Award - 5/10/21 - 11/12/21
2021 Award - 4/27/20 - 10/30/20
2020 Award - 4/19/19 - 11/13/19
2019 Award - 4/19/18 - 11/07/18
2018 Award - 4/21/17 - 11/06/17
2017 Award - 3/26/16 - 11/11/16
2016 Award - 6/16/15 - 11/09/15
2015 Award - 6/16/14 - 11/09/14
2014 Award - 6/16/13 - 11/09/13
2013 Award - 6/16/12 - 11/09/12
2012 Award - 6/16/11 - 11/09/11
Mark graduated with a degree in Finance from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ designations. Mark has been recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager*, annually, from 2012-2025. Mark is a native Baltimorean, an active community member, and currently resides in Towson, MD with his wife and twin sons.
2012-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2025)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2025 Award - 4/10/24 - 10/31/24
2024 Award - 4/10/23 - 10/31/23
2023 Award - 4/18/22 - 10/21/22
2022 Award - 5/10/21 - 11/12/21
2021 Award - 4/27/20 - 10/30/20
2020 Award - 4/19/19 - 11/13/19
2019 Award - 4/19/18 - 11/07/18
2018 Award - 4/21/17 - 11/06/17
2017 Award - 3/26/16 - 11/11/16
2016 Award - 6/16/15 - 11/09/15
2015 Award - 6/16/14 - 11/09/14
2014 Award - 6/16/13 - 11/09/13
2013 Award - 6/16/12 - 11/09/12
2012 Award - 6/16/11 - 11/09/11
Securities Agent: AL, SC, NV, NC, IL, NH, CO, WI, TX, NJ, KS, FL, OR, OH, MI, AZ, UT, NM, MA, IN, ID, DC, VA, NY, HI, PA, DE, CA, WY, WV, MN, MD, LA, GA, WA, MO, CT, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290616
NMLS#: 1290616
About Traci Mitchell
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 30 years of experience, Traci assists affluent individuals, families, entrepreneurs and corporate officers with a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, investment, tax, estate, and intergenerational wealth strategies.
Traci earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago in partnership with Investment Management Consultants Association®. This prestigious credential is held by less than 500 practitioners nationwide and signifies an advanced level of understanding of specific life-cycle wealth management challenges facing high net worth families.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Traci was an investment associate at DB Alex Brown concentrating on stock option plans, restricted security and 10b5-1 transactions, as well as other wealth management strategies for highly compensated corporate executives. She served as a youth mentor for My Sister’s Circle, a comprehensive, relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods. A native of Syracuse, Traci graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College. She resides in Severna Park, Maryland with her husband.
Traci earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago in partnership with Investment Management Consultants Association®. This prestigious credential is held by less than 500 practitioners nationwide and signifies an advanced level of understanding of specific life-cycle wealth management challenges facing high net worth families.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Traci was an investment associate at DB Alex Brown concentrating on stock option plans, restricted security and 10b5-1 transactions, as well as other wealth management strategies for highly compensated corporate executives. She served as a youth mentor for My Sister’s Circle, a comprehensive, relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods. A native of Syracuse, Traci graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College. She resides in Severna Park, Maryland with her husband.
Securities Agent: FL, DE, CO, CA, UT, SC, NM, MI, WI, TN, MA, KS, GA, AL, TX, NH, VA, OH, NC, MD, AZ, WY, MO, DC, VT, OR, NV, NJ, IL, CT, WV, WA, PA, NY, MN, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282557
NMLS#: 1282557
About Kurt Overton
Kurt serves a diverse group of affluent clients with a broad range of virtual family office services. These services include wealth planning, investment consulting, portfolio construction, philanthropic strategy, retirement income planning, and insurance analysis. Kurt’s goal is to develop a comprehensive, customized wealth management strategy for each client, then couple that strategy with ongoing dialogue and proactive communication.
With over 20 years of experience, Kurt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. This professional credential, conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., is a rigorous educational endeavor requiring mastery of nearly 100 topics on integrated financial planning, and involves very strict ongoing educational commitments. Kurt also holds his Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ designations to demonstrate his extensive knowledge in creating and implementing retirement plans for businesses.
Kurt is a graduate of Cornell University. He completed Cornell’s ROTC program and was commissioned as a U.S. Army Officer in 1994. Kurt is a member of the Ethics Panel of Baltimore City Public Schools. He also serves on the boards of the Cornell Club of Maryland and the Zeta AGR Educational Foundation. Kurt has earned a certificate in Financial Planning from New York University. He resides in Baltimore City with his wife and three children, and enjoys spending time with family, trail running, and travel.
With over 20 years of experience, Kurt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. This professional credential, conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., is a rigorous educational endeavor requiring mastery of nearly 100 topics on integrated financial planning, and involves very strict ongoing educational commitments. Kurt also holds his Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ designations to demonstrate his extensive knowledge in creating and implementing retirement plans for businesses.
Kurt is a graduate of Cornell University. He completed Cornell’s ROTC program and was commissioned as a U.S. Army Officer in 1994. Kurt is a member of the Ethics Panel of Baltimore City Public Schools. He also serves on the boards of the Cornell Club of Maryland and the Zeta AGR Educational Foundation. Kurt has earned a certificate in Financial Planning from New York University. He resides in Baltimore City with his wife and three children, and enjoys spending time with family, trail running, and travel.
Securities Agent: OR, CA, TN, NV, NC, KY, KS, WA, VA, OH, NH, MO, LA, DE, MA, AZ, AL, MN, GA, FL, DC, PA, NJ, ME, MD, CO, WV, NY, MI, IL, UT, NM, CT, WY, WI, TX, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1297972
NMLS#: 1297972
About Gavin Rayburn
Gavin Rayburn, CFP®, is a Financial Advisor with the Chesapeake Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley and has spent his entire 14-year career with the firm. He began his career as an intern with the team before joining Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group in Wilmington, Delaware, as a Product Specialist.
After earning his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, Gavin returned to the Chesapeake Wealth Management Group as a Registered Client Service Associate. He became a Financial Advisor in 2018 and works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His areas of focus include retirement planning, investment consulting, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth planning.
A lifelong Maryland resident, Gavin graduated from The John Carroll School in Bel Air before attending Washington College on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where he was a member of the men’s soccer team. He remains actively involved with his alma mater and currently serves on The John Carroll School’s Board of Trustees.
Outside the office, Gavin enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
After earning his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, Gavin returned to the Chesapeake Wealth Management Group as a Registered Client Service Associate. He became a Financial Advisor in 2018 and works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His areas of focus include retirement planning, investment consulting, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth planning.
A lifelong Maryland resident, Gavin graduated from The John Carroll School in Bel Air before attending Washington College on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where he was a member of the men’s soccer team. He remains actively involved with his alma mater and currently serves on The John Carroll School’s Board of Trustees.
Outside the office, Gavin enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Securities Agent: DC, CO, PA, WY, WA, TX, TN, NV, MN, OH, MO, MD, GA, FL, UT, MA, DE, WV, VT, SC, PR, NM, NJ, NC, KS, IN, NY, NH, MT, AZ, AL, VA, MI, IL, CA, CT, WI, OR, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1780438
NMLS#: 1780438
About Todd Sajauskas
Drawing on over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Todd serves as the team’s Director of Investments, a prestigious title actively held by only a small number of Morgan Stanley employees globally. Todd works with team members on investment screening and selection processes, portfolio allocation development, comprehensive risk management, and strategy implementation. The collaborative approach is bolstered by frequent conversations with portfolio managers, economists, and other industry experts. He holds his Series 7 & 66 licenses.
Todd graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Finance from Mount Saint Mary's University. Prior to joining the team in 2006, he spent a few years in the finance department of a national non-profit organization and establishing and managing a family retail business. Todd continues to work closely with community organizations and has held positions on a few boards and committees. He is also active in the local Lithuanian community and is currently a board member for the Lithuanian Hall Association.
Todd graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Finance from Mount Saint Mary's University. Prior to joining the team in 2006, he spent a few years in the finance department of a national non-profit organization and establishing and managing a family retail business. Todd continues to work closely with community organizations and has held positions on a few boards and committees. He is also active in the local Lithuanian community and is currently a board member for the Lithuanian Hall Association.
About Taylor Petrick
Taylor is a Registered Client Service Associate with the Chesapeake Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. Starting her career off at Morgan Stanley in Finance, Taylor joined the Chesapeake Wealth Management group as an intern in 2023 before being hired full- time. Taylor’s primary responsibility is managing and enhancing the client’s experience, beginning with client onboarding, asset tracking, funds movement, and assisting the Financial Advisors.
Taylor has been a Maryland resident her whole life. She graduated from Towson University in 2024, where she obtained her B.S. in Financial Investments. Taylor is an active community member and currently resides in Baltimore.
Taylor has been a Maryland resident her whole life. She graduated from Towson University in 2024, where she obtained her B.S. in Financial Investments. Taylor is an active community member and currently resides in Baltimore.
About Lexie King
Lexie is a Client Service Associate with the Chesapeake Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. After joining the team as an intern in 2025, she transitioned into a full-time role thereafter. Her responsibilities are to support the Financial Advisors by delivering seamless day-to-day client service, facilitating money movement requests, and assisting with account maintenance.
Lexie recently graduated from Towson University where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning. She currently resides in Baltimore County.
Lexie recently graduated from Towson University where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning. She currently resides in Baltimore County.
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- Estate Planning Strategies
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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Retirement for Plan Sponsors
End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
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Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Chesapeake Wealth Management Group today.
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3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley does not assist with buying or selling art in any way and merely provides information to clients interested learning more about the different types of art markets at a high level. Any client interested in buying or selling art should consult with their own independent art advisor.
7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
13Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
14Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley does not assist with buying or selling art in any way and merely provides information to clients interested learning more about the different types of art markets at a high level. Any client interested in buying or selling art should consult with their own independent art advisor.
7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
13Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
14Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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