My Story and Services

One of my most formative experiences with money happened the day I graduated from college—the same day my father passed away. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor the prior Christmas, and he lived five months and five days from terminal diagnosis to his death. He left this world at 54.

At the time, my father had only recently come out to family and a few close friends. My parents were no longer married, and our family story didn't fit a traditional mold. After he died, I inherited a sum that felt significant and sobering—money that carried both responsibility and meaning. That experience shaped how I think about planning: it's never just about numbers; it's about real lives, complicated realities, and the people we love. I began investing shortly after, at 23, and it set me on a path I didn't expect.

My early professional life was rooted in the art world. I earned a BFA from MICA and later an MFA from CCA. Coming out of graduate school, I wanted my work to help make a tangible difference. I managed an artists' studio and then moved into nonprofit arts and education work. Over time, I became disillusioned by how much of my effort felt like paperwork rather than real impact.

That frustration ultimately became a turning point. I pivoted into financial education and began building my own business. I was recruited by my own advisor—an entrepreneurial woman who saw something in me—and I embraced a model that was old-fashioned, direct, and, unexpectedly, a perfect fit: meeting people where they are, earning trust one conversation at a time, and helping families articulate goals that actually matter.

As my practice grew, so did my clarity about who I most wanted to serve. I found deep affinity with artists, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, women building wealth on their own terms, and the neighbors and communities I care about. Today, my mission is to help break the "starving artist" stereotype, to empower and inform women in investing and personal finance, and to ensure that non-traditional couples have an advisor who understands their lives without requiring translation.

If any of that resonates, I'm glad you're here.

Services We Provide:

Financial Planning: Goals Analysis, Retirement Income, Debt Analysis, Special Circumstances

Investment Planning: Security Recommendations, Economics, Asset Allocation, Tax Efficient Investing

Wealth Planning: Wills & Legal Documents, Legacy Planning/Gifting, Family Governance, Charitable Planning

Executive Planning: Incentive Compensation, Stock Options, Concentrated Positions, Stock Monetization

Business Owner Planning: Risk Management, Cash Management, Retirement Benefits, Succession Planning

Employer Retirement Plans: Investment Management & Monitoring, Participant Financial Education, Participation Focus, Plan Design & Implementation, Evaluate & Recommend Record Keeper/Provider, Plan Fiduciary Responsibilities

Services Include
Securities Agent: DC, NY, FL, SC, PA, NJ, CO, WA, NM, CT, PR, AZ, RI, NC, KS, HI, DE, CA, MD, OR, MT, ME, MA, VT, VA, NH, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Valuable Tools, Resources, and Information

We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. We have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. We've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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    Wealth Management with Christine: Conversions
    Christine shares tips and practical knowledge from her years in Wealth Management, to help you become a better investor.
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    Christine Beall's December 2024 Newsletter
    Please enjoy the December edition of the monthly newsletter featuring a collection of timely & valuable resources.
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Personalized Solutions

Using the experience, intellectual capital and global resources of the firm, Christine helps each of the families in her practice to meet their specific and most critical goals. Here are some of the questions we help our clients answer every day:

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    Financial Planning

    Life is constantly changing. How do I prepare for a more secure future knowing that certain events – like a divorce or a death in the family – can dramatically impact my plans?

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    Retirement Planning

    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I'll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire?

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    Asset Organization

    I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How do I get organized and simplify my financial life?

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    Managing Risk

    Life's risks can reveal themselves in many ways – from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life's unknowns?

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    Professional Portfolio Management

    I have so many things I want to do with my life. How can one investment strategy balance them all?

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    Socially-Responsible Investing

    Is there a way to incorporate my personal values into the way I invest without giving up performance?

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    Charitable Giving

    Are my charitable donations having the impact I want them to have?

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    Growing Older

    Given extended life expectancy, how do I make certain I can afford the health services I may need?

We Work With People Who Care About Living Socially Responsible Lives

What that means differs by person. When we work together, we talk about your values and the impact you want to make with you money and your life. Part of how we create that impact is by using sustainable investments.

Why Sustainable Investing?

Futurists paint striking and sometimes divergent pictures of the world in 2050. On the one hand, technology will empower us to harness scarce resources more efficiently than ever; transform health care delivery, and lift millions out of poverty. On the other hand, a population of nearly 10 billion people may intensify competition for natural resources and food, overcrowd urban infrastructure, accelerate climate change and increase economic disparities.

The prognostications may sound remote, but they depict a world that is less than 30 years away - a time frame short enough to affect anyone who is raising young children, planning for retirement, or just beginning a career.

We believe that the global challenges we face in the decades ahead pose critically important questions not only for society at large but also for each of us as individuals, citizens, parents, leaders and policymakers. And for our clients, these challenges are likely to present significant implications for their financial goals and investment decisions.

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    Broad-Based Sustainability

    Exposure to companies from all sectors and industry groups that reflect the best environmental practices relative to industry peers, invest in companies with sustainable practices, including efficient natural resource use and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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    Climate Action

    Investments in companies with products and services targeting key sustainability goals and climate solutions. Focus on investable themes that seek to improve climate change mitigation and/or adaption solutions.

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    Fossil Fuel Awareness

    Eliminate or reduce exposure to companies producing coal, oil and nuclear energy or owning significant fossil fuel reserves or bottom environmental performers.

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    Gender Lens

    Avoid exposure to companies with poor gender diversity records while seeking companies with leading gender diversity records, including strong policies and programs, diverse board of directors and senior management.

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    Improving Lives

    Investment focused on enterprises that deliver positive impact such as alleviating poverty and promoting community development.

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    Inclusive Workspace

    Focus on companies or funds seeking to create an inclusive workspace through channels such as workplace equity, access to capital, and work/life balance programs.

Women Without Limits

We are passionate about helping women who are in decision making roles in life, family, and business. Whatever your role, we want to assist you in education, resources, and planning to help you navigate all things financial.
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    Wealth Planning for Women
    Investing is an important part of your wealth planning strategy, and you to invest in a way that fits both your lifestyle and long-term goals. For women, that may mean factoring in pay gaps, career breaks, longer lifespans, and higher healthcare costs in retirement. Learning how to start investing -- and understanding how your investment approach may change over time -- will help ensure that you stay on track to achieve the future you envision.
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    Taking Control of Your Finances After Divorce or Death of a Spouse: A Guide for Women
    Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.
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    Financial Planning for Women in Every Stage of Life
    As women balance careers, caregiving and personal goals, putting financial strategies in place can help prepare for every stage of life. Here are some topics we can explore together.
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Client Service Team

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    Elizabeth Fluhr-Kay - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (802) 863-7712(802) 863-7712
    Email:Elizabeth.Fluhr-Kay@morganstanley.com
    Originally from New York City, Elizabeth initially relocated to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in 1990 and the rest, as they say, is history. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 1993, and in the financial industry since 1980. She enjoys working with our clients on a day-to-day basis, and she thoroughly appreciates the fact that each day presents itself differently than the day before, keeping life interesting.

    Elizabeth’s motto is “Simplify” and she possesses both an analytical side as well as a creative side. She believes kindness is the best approach. In her free time she loves being outdoors: skiing, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, and most importantly spending time with family and friends.

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(802) 652-6062(802) 652-6062

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Christian Catricala

Christian Catricala is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Christian began his career in financial services in 2015, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Rotational Analyst supporting a variety of divisions in Wealth Management. Prior to being promoted to his current role, he was an Associate Private Banker supporting Wealth Management offices in Boston, Massachusetts.

Christian is a graduate of the Merrimack College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Marketing. He lives in Melrose, Massachusetts with his wife and daughter Isla. Outside of the office, Christian enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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About Seamus Byrne

Seamus Byrne is a vice president and financial planning director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in northern New England. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Seamus began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2025. Prior to his current position, he worked at Edward Jones, growing the firm’s investment and financial planning offerings. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in retirement planning, investment strategy, estate planning, income/asset preservation, and tax strategies. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their personal and financial goals.

Seamus earned a BS from the University of Vermont, an MBA from the University of Colorado with a specialization in Finance, and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He lives in Burlington, Vermont with his wife, Sally, and enjoys skiing and mountain biking in his free time.


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You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan 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.

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.

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