Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Working With you

As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service:
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    Discovery Process
    We take the time to fully understand you and your family - whether you're planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years - we consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
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    Forming Your Strategy
    Using your life goals as the compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success.
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    Implementing Your Plan
    We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley's full suite of resources, to ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios.
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    Measuring Your Success
    We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.
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    Next Steps...
    If this sounds like what you need to gain confidence in your financial life and you're ready to explore what could look like, let's schedule a time for a 30-minute connection conversation.
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Our Firm's History

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Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values - Do the Right Thing, Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Commit to Diversity and Inclusion, and Give Back.
Our 85 Year History
Explore our new interactive historical timeline to learn about Morgan Stanley through the decades - from our foundational years to building smarter wealth in modern times.
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A Bank Built on Integrity
A documentary highlighting all of the people and moments that define Morgan Stanley.
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Morgan Stanley Reserved Living & Giving
Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
For 85 years, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, with the scale and stability to help bring you valuable opportunities. Our priority is managing wealth with the highest standard of care and providing financial advice to help support your goals at any stage of life.
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Financial Planning Resources

Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them- and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    LifeView Intelligent Planning
    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.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions.

    Fill out the questionnaire to get started.
    LifeView Questionnaire
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    Retirement Planning
    Most of us have numerous goals, but no goal is more important than securing a comfortable retirement. It is important to look at time horizon, Risk tolerance, and current savings to structure a sound retirement plan.
    Retirement Planning
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Aladdin - Portfolio Risk Platform
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    Spending & Budgeting
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool. We make it easy for you and your financial advisor to oversee trends in your financial life.
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    Estate Planning
    Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person’s death. Creating an estate plan early is crucial as it ensures that your wishes are precisely reflected in your estate plan. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the your future plans, preferences and goals.

    When creating a plan for your estate there are many questions that you might need to ask yourself. We have created a list of these important questions for your reference.
    Estate Planning Questionnaire
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    Family Office Resources
    Ultra-high net worth individuals and families often have unique and complex planning needs. Here at Morgan Stanley, we have a variety of Family Office Resources that can assist our family office clients in assessing and coming up with solutions to their goals; no matter how complex they may be.
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Morgan Stanley Resources

At Morgan Stanley, we provide clients with easily digestible financial analysis from our market research experts. The links below provide further insight on the markets and economic landscape as well as our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life.
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    The GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Click here for the latest GIC
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    On the Markets
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    How to Handle Volatility
    Markets have gotten much more volatile recently. Here’s why investors should keep their focus on the long game.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place. Have access to key information and the ability to make transfers and trades on Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) or the Morgan Stanley app.
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    Total Wealth View
    Managing multiple financial accounts across different firms can be complicated. With Morgan Stanley Online and Total Wealth View, you can link your non-Morgan Stanley accounts and analyze your cash flow all in one place.
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    Tax Management
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan. Read more from Morgan Stanley's Tax Management site below.
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Meet Clear Coastal Group

About Jeremy Rayburn

Securities Agent: MA, MD, NJ, TN, CA, IL, NV, VT, FL, NC, OH, PA, WA, VA, NY, CT, AZ, CO, DE, GA, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2181215

About Lee Neugebauer

Lee Neugebauer began his investment career in 2003 after earning dual degrees in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University. As co-managing partner of Clear Coastal Group at Morgan Stanley, his primary responsibilities include client relationships, investment strategies, liability management, coordinating with accountants, estate attorneys and other professionals to shape clients’ full financial lives. He also oversees the team’s operational, marketing and strategic planning.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Lee spent 13 years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he worked as a JPMorgan Private Client Advisor. There he worked closely with clients to turn their goals into valuable recommendations for their investments.

Lee currently serves as the Chairman of Long Island for the Tufts Admissions Network Team. For his charitable work, Lee is the coordinator for the St. Lawrence CYO basketball program in Sayville, NY which has over 600 kids participating in.

In college and high school, Lee played basketball competitively. While playing in high school, he was a 4 year varsity player earning All Long Island recognition his senior year. In college at Tufts, during his freshman year his team won the NESCAC championship and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament. He continues to enjoy sports, watching basketball and playing golf. Lee’s passions also include boating, travel, skiing and time spent with his family and friends at his Vermont house in Ludlow by Okemo Mountain. He lives with his wife, Alexsandra, and their six children, Jackson, Luke, Chase, Graham, Brittany, and Pierce in Sayville, NY where he and his wife grew up.
Securities Agent: DE, VA, FL, OR, WA, TN, CA, AZ, OH, MA, VT, IL, NV, PA, NC, SC, MD, CO, NY, CT, NJ, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2367977

About Adam Ehrlich

Adam Ehrlich is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He began his career in finance after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Long Island University. Currently, he is a First Vice-President with the Clear Coastal Group with his focus on client relationships, retention, acquisition, as well as creating and implementing financial strategies and financial plans.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Adam spent most of his career with JP Morgan Chase as a Private Client Banker, where he received multiple promotions and became a perennial national achiever, as well as one of the very few First Vice-Presidents.

Married to his best friend and high-school sweetheart Deanna, they grew their family by having two daughters, Kayleigh and Madison. Adam is an avid bowler, golfer, sports enthusiast, and philanthropist. He spends his off time enjoying his family, as well as volunteering his time to multiple organizations.
Securities Agent: CT, PR, CO, GA, SC, AZ, NV, TN, NY, NC, DE, VT, WA, CA, MD, FL, IL, MA, VA, PA, OH, NJ, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 927701

About Andrew Lawlor

Andrew Lawlor, CFP® is an integral member of the Clear Coastal Group at Morgan Stanley. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Andrew is responsible for financial planning, portfolio management, and relationship management. Andrew joined Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor in 2021 after beginning his career as a Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2011.

Andrew earned a B.S. in Business Economics with a concentration in Financial Management from the State University of New York College at Cortland. On top of earning the CFP® designation he currently holds the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and New York State Life, Accident and Health Insurance licenses.

Andrew is happily married to his wife, Kathleen, and they have three children: Declan, Evan and Callan. In his spare time Andrew enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his friends and family.
Securities Agent: GA, FL, NJ, VT, PA, CT, MA, TN, WA, CA, CO, MD, NC, OH, AZ, IL, DE, NV, NY, VA, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2128016
Wealth Management
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

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.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Clear Coastal Group today.
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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.

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2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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3When 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.

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4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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5Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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6Alternative 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.

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7Morgan 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.
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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8Morgan 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.

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9Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.

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10Morgan 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.

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11The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG 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.

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12When 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.

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