The Insignia Group at Morgan Stanley

Daniel Finn is an Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, and a Family Wealth Director with the Insignia Group at Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, Massachusetts. As co-founder of the Insignia Group, Dan brings more than 25 years of wealth management experience to serve an exclusive group of high-net-worth families, business owners and foundations.

Dan understands the myriad of complexities associated with substantial wealth and the importance of leveraging the global capabilities and vast resources of Morgan Stanley to help clients achieve their long-term goals. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and is committed to remain at the forefront of the wealth management field to better serve them. Dan is a Certified Financial Planner^®, a designation he has held since 2002, and has earned Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Director title, which is awarded to a select few of the firm’s senior consultants who have successfully completed advanced studies and consistently demonstrated in-depth knowledge in this highly specialized area.

Throughout his career, Dan has received numerous honors for his work. The Financial Times recognized him as one the top 400 Financial Advisors in the United States in 2015 and 2016. Forbes has named him one of the top Financial Advisors in Massachusetts every year since 2018. Additionally, Dan serves as the Co-Chair on the Advisory Board of Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group. In addition, he chairs the Committee on Global Investment Office and Product Development and advises on a business line that manages over $2.0 trillion in client assets across the firm.

Dan is invested in his community of Natick, MA and is actively involved with several non-profit organizations. When not in the office or volunteering, Dan enjoys cooking, skiing and traveling with his wife Dana and their three children.

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2015 and 2016 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2016; data 9/30/13 - 9/30/15
Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 - 9/30/14

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.

Julie Winston is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner^® with the Insignia Group at Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She also holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation, reflecting her extensive understanding of the often-complex financial situations concerning separation and divorce. Julie co-founded the Insignia Group with colleague Daniel Finn in January 2012. She has nearly two decades of experience in financial services and has established a stellar reputation for creating holistic financial plans for high-net-worth families, business owners and divorcees.

While service is important to every financial advisor, it holds a special meaning to Julie. In the process of blazing her successful path in the business world, Julie had an equally rewarding 22-year career in the U.S. military, underscoring her steadfast devotion to her country. Julie last served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel, retiring in 2017. Throughout her military career, Julie served in a number of leadership roles including company commander, battalion executive officer, battalion commander and finished her career as a brigade operations officer for the 151 RSG. Earlier in her military career, she served as the Executive Officer for the 726th Finance Battalion in Afghanistan. During her tour of duty, Julie worked with the Central Bank of Afghanistan to help stabilize the Afghani currency, streamlined how the U.S. military worked with local vendors and contractors and liaised between the Afghan banking association, the U.S. military and Da Afghanistan Bank. She was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for her exceptional leadership and accomplishments toward the strategic mission in theater.

In her work with the Insignia Group, Julie applies the same commitment and courage as she did in the military. Julie works closely with clients to help navigate the market and economic environment in pursuit of their unique financial goals. Julie holds a BBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters degree in Financial Planning from Bentley University, reflecting her deep commitment to providing prudent and thorough guidance in all areas of financial planning. In addition to being a good communicator and listener, she is well-organized, highly adept at building collaborative relationships, and prides herself on continuously updating her financial knowledgebase to provide thoughtful solutions.

When she isn’t serving her clients, Julie enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening and spending time with her family. She also volunteers with her daughter’s Girl Scout troop and currently serves on her town’s Finance Committee. Julie lives in Holliston with her two children, Olivia and Sean.

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2013-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2023)The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.

2019-2020 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019-2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.

Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors 2023
Source: Forbes (Awarded Feb 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22. https://mgstn.ly/3YcxHQA

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22-9/30/23.

Christopher Tracy is a Certified Financial Planner^® and Vice President with the Insignia Group at Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Chris has spent his entire career with Morgan Stanley, which he joined in 2008. He is deeply committed to providing holistic financial planning advice to affluent families seeking to simplify their often-complex financial lives.

Chris is passionate about helping his clients achieve their many investment goals within their desired time frame. He believes every good investment strategy starts with a financial plan to ensure that investment portfolios are intentionally aligned with each client’s unique goals and objectives. Chris utilizes his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation to draw on his knowledge of relevant practice areas, his industry experience, and the resources of Morgan Stanley to deliver a first-class modern wealth management experience. Some of the most rewarding moments in his career have been helping clients navigate difficult financial decisions to realize successful outcomes.

In addition to working with families to accomplish their goals, Chris serves on the Insignia Group’s investment committee. Chris spearheads the team’s new product research, performing due diligence on investments for the team’s model portfolios and trading.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Bentley University. He lives in Framingham with his lovely wife Kate, an oncology nurse at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and their two daughters. Chris most enjoys spending time with his family and his hobbies include playing hockey, golf, tennis and hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2024.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Eugene (Gene) H. Clark V is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® (CFP^®) and a Financial Advisor. He followed in his father's footsteps and partnered with him to create the Clark Group in 2019 which merged into The Insignia Group in 2024. Gene has over 15 years of wealth management experience, and has been at Morgan Stanley since 2007.

Gene’s objective is to help diverse groups of people make their financial goals come true through comprehensive planning and investment advice. Whether his clients are focused on family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, insurance, or education funding, Gene is passionate about helping them with all aspects of their financial well-being, not just their investments.

Gene enjoys working with people and creating customized plans that fit their individual needs. Not only will he conduct a detailed review of your finances, but he will take the time to find out about your family, values, dreams, and thoughts on risk. He uses this information in combination with the firm’s modern wealth management analytics and cutting edge research to formulate customized strategies.

To ensure you are comfortable with his approach, he takes the necessary time to educate and explain your program’s details. Once your strategy is in place, Gene will communicate with you regularly and set-up meetings to discuss your progress.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Gene started his career at Merrill Lynch in early 2006. He also served in the United States Air Force and continues to serve in the Air National Guard. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of New Hampshire and holds his Series 7 and Series 66 financial securities licenses. He resides in Cumberland, Rhode Island with his wife, Susan, two sons, and their golden retriever, Heidi. During his spare time, he enjoys running, mountain biking and hiking. Gene also speaks German fluently and loves to travel.

Janet joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 after 27 years at Fidelity Investments, including many years as a Portfolio Manager of $13 billion in multi-asset portfolios. As a CFA Charterholder since 2000, she leverages her extensive investment management knowledge to benefit her clients, providing calm, insightful, and compassionate guidance through the inevitable ups and downs of market cycles.

Having emigrated from South Korea as a teenager, Janet deeply understands the challenges and opportunities of navigating unfamiliar environments. Whether you are a divorcee or widower rebuilding your life, a retiree needing help with your pension or 401(k), a person of the sandwich generation planning for your children's inheritance and your own retirement, or someone seeking change, she will work with you to meet your unique needs.

Janet lives in Dover and contributes to her community as a member of her town's Warrant Committee and her alma maters' alumni boards. She studied Chemistry at University of California at Berkeley and received her MBA from Vanderbilt University. Janet has two children, Connor and Molly, and two German Shepherds. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, traveling, kayaking, and making wood-fired pizza with her partner, John.

Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.

Eugene H. Clark IV is a First Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007. Eugene and his son, Eugene (Gene) Clark V, have partnered to form the Clark Group to support a wide variety of clients in seeking to make their financial dreams become a reality. In order to broaden the resources available to their clients, the Clark Group merged with the Insignia Group in early 2024.

Eugene has always been intrigued by the markets and the economy, and enjoys working with people on a personal basis. In partnership with The Insignia Group, he strives to provide each client with a highly customized investment plan to help ensure they can both enjoy their wealth and remain financially independent for years to come. The team draws upon its broad knowledge and Morgan Stanley’s intellectual capital and vast resources to deliver solutions for a wide variety of needs.

Eugene looks at every individual as a unique person; each with different goals, risk tolerance, life style and values. His personal approach is tailored to help clients achieve and maintain their goals while taking minimal risk.. His teamwork, discipline and skill-set, have helped build a successful practice driven by long standing, trusting relationships. He takes pride that many clients have worked with the team for decades, including families whom they have served for multiple generations.

Eugene received his Master of Business Administration in Quantitative Methods from Bucknell University and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. He is a 15 yearlong member of the Cumberland Beagle Club and speaks German fluently. Eugene is married and has 3 grown children and 5 young grandchildren. He is very proud to have his oldest son, Gene Clark, who has joined him in his practice to support their clients’ financial objectives for future generations.

Dana leads the administrative responsibilities for the Insignia group by coordinating with our operations team to facilitate the processing of account documents, cash transfers, and other essential tasks. Her attention to detail, organization, and communication results in a consistently positive experience for our teams clients. Dana joined the Insignia Group in 2019 with 14 years of finance and accounting experience.

Outside of the office, Dana enjoys spending time with her family and taking weekend trips to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire to her family’s lake house. Dana lives in Norwood, Massachusetts with her husband and son.

Diane boasts over 25 years of industry experience. In her free time she enjoys gardening.

Exams: Series 7 and Series 66

Rachel joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 after a 25-year career in healthcare. Rachel and her husband have raised three daughters in Milton, Massachusetts. Outside the office, she serves on the board of advisors at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton, MA.