Cynthia Lachnicht
Senior Vice President,
Wealth Advisor,
Lending Specialist
Direct:
(201) 712-4102(201) 712-4102
My Mission Statement
Excellence in helping clients like you with your personalized investment and financial strategies
Welcome
Cynthia Lachnicht is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor in Morgan Stanley’s Paramus, New Jersey, office. With more than 38 years of experience in financial services, she has firmly established a solid reputation for helping investors achieve their long-term goals with patient confidence in all market and economic environments.
Known for her integrity and professionalism, Cynthia has spent almost three decades at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firm Dean Witter. She began her career in financial services in the mid-1980s working in banking and selling insurance products such as annuities and long-term care insurance, giving her a deep and well-rounded understanding of the financial world.
A main reason Cynthia’s clients are so comfortable with her is because she takes the time to get to know them in great depth and educates them about their investments and her carefully designed strategies for their financial plan in a language they can easily understand.
Moreover, she always makes herself available to answer any questions they have. “During the market downdraft in the first half of 2022,” she says, “I rarely received phone calls from concerned clients because they know their portfolios are structured to weather market volatility and fully understand how their investments are supposed to work over time.”
While Cynthia has the breadth of experience to ably serve any type of investor, she primarily works with high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Over the years, she has found herself working with realtors, teachers and a large number of women investors.
Her greatest fulfillment in her career has come from getting clients to a comfortable financial place and gradually building wealth they can pass onto the next generation.
An overachiever, Cynthia holds two bachelor degrees, in Business Administration and Marketing, from Bloomfield College, both of which she earned at night in the 1980s while she worked full-time by day. When she isn’t serving her clients, she enjoys spending time with family and her two adorable Shih Tzus.
Known for her integrity and professionalism, Cynthia has spent almost three decades at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firm Dean Witter. She began her career in financial services in the mid-1980s working in banking and selling insurance products such as annuities and long-term care insurance, giving her a deep and well-rounded understanding of the financial world.
A main reason Cynthia’s clients are so comfortable with her is because she takes the time to get to know them in great depth and educates them about their investments and her carefully designed strategies for their financial plan in a language they can easily understand.
Moreover, she always makes herself available to answer any questions they have. “During the market downdraft in the first half of 2022,” she says, “I rarely received phone calls from concerned clients because they know their portfolios are structured to weather market volatility and fully understand how their investments are supposed to work over time.”
While Cynthia has the breadth of experience to ably serve any type of investor, she primarily works with high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Over the years, she has found herself working with realtors, teachers and a large number of women investors.
Her greatest fulfillment in her career has come from getting clients to a comfortable financial place and gradually building wealth they can pass onto the next generation.
An overachiever, Cynthia holds two bachelor degrees, in Business Administration and Marketing, from Bloomfield College, both of which she earned at night in the 1980s while she worked full-time by day. When she isn’t serving her clients, she enjoys spending time with family and her two adorable Shih Tzus.
Securities Agent: VA, NE, IL, WA, NY, FL, AZ, NC, MI, CA, RI, NV, MD, PA, NJ, NH, DE, CT, SC, GA, MA, CO, WV; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261820
NMLS#: 1261820
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VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
These comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance virtually every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies I have to offer you. I am happy to assist you in signing up for any of these. services.
I have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
I have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
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GIC Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Total Wealth View
With this service, you can view all your assets and liabilities together – whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere – in one place for a comprehensive overview of your assets.
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On The Markets Research Report
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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Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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2022 Federal Tax Tables
Here are the federal tax tables for 2022 to assist with your investment decisions.
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E-Sign
E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork. There is no registration process for you to begin using E-Sign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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2022 Global Macro Outlook
The surge in global inflation has investors fretting about future growth, but Morgan Stanley economists say price surges will subside, making way for 4.7% global GDP growth in 2022. Here’s the view on the global economy.
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E-Delivery
E-Delivery allows you to securely save, print, send, and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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Thoughts on the Market
From volatility and geopolitics to economic trends and investment outlooks, stay informed on the key developments shaping today's markets.
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E-Authorization
eAuthorizations allows you to approve transactions electronically and securely on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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Preferred Savings
Our new 3.50% Annual Percentage Yield offer from Morgan Stanley’s Preferred Savings Program for qualifying cash helps you make the most of your cash.
Click HereNAVIGATING YOUR LIFE
No matter what stage of life you are in, more than likely you or someone you know have gone through some type of major life event. Whether it was the birth of a child, the unfortunate passing of a loved one, or even the possibility of a divorce, these life events can occur when you least expect it, and can make things difficult moving forward. That is where I can help.
I understand that these times can be challenging, difficult, and even a little scary. There is no need to worry. I know the emotional swells that are involved with these life events, and are prepared to sit down and assist you come up with a game plan to put you back on the road to you and your family's financial soundness.
I understand that these times can be challenging, difficult, and even a little scary. There is no need to worry. I know the emotional swells that are involved with these life events, and are prepared to sit down and assist you come up with a game plan to put you back on the road to you and your family's financial soundness.
Birth of a Child
The birth of a child into the family is a joyous and exciting occasion for everyone. The addition of a new family member brings with it a new set of financial components:
1. Costs of Birth, Adoption or Surrogacy
2. Anticipating Unexpected Medical Expenses
3. Understanding gifting requirements
4. Preparing for Child Care
5. Planning for Educational Expenses
Click Here1. Costs of Birth, Adoption or Surrogacy
2. Anticipating Unexpected Medical Expenses
3. Understanding gifting requirements
4. Preparing for Child Care
5. Planning for Educational Expenses
Divorce
With the right approach and the right advice, the process need not be onerous. On the contrary, it can be empowering. Here's how to manage the transition:
1. Find a Confidante
2. Put your team in place
3. Get - and stay - organized
4. Take stock of what you have, and need
5. Be patient, but proactive
1. Find a Confidante
2. Put your team in place
3. Get - and stay - organized
4. Take stock of what you have, and need
5. Be patient, but proactive
Death
Dealing with death is never easy. Aside from coping with the loss of a loved one, legal matters also require immediate attention, including administration of the estate. Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion.
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Marriage
There are few events more exciting than when you decide to align your life with the person you love. Of course, there are conversations you should have with their partner before tying the knot. One of the most important is about money—how you’ll make it, save it, spend it and invest it. In addition, helping fund an adult child’s wedding is a goal for many parents (and grandparents). We can play an important role in helping you plan for these milestones and guiding their conversations.
INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU:
Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisor, I 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.
I can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect 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.
I can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
Portfolio Risk Tool
The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to help improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the Firm and my Clients.
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Goals Planning System (GPS)
Goals-Based Wealth Management means that I aim to understand what is important to you and work together to map out a plan that can help you achieve your financial goals.
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Retirement Planning
The decisions you make about your workplace retirement plan can benefit you for years to come. I’ll help you understand and put your resources to work, so you can plan, invest, and ultimately transition to retirement with confidence.
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Education Planning
With education costs rising, paying for college has become a major life expense that requires smart planning.
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Financial Planning Questionnaire
This questionnaire will help me create a personalized
strategy for you and can enhance our conversation
around your long-term goals.
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around your long-term goals.
Intelligent Withdrawals
We use state-of-the-art tools that recommend the most tax-efficient way to liquidate assets.
Click Here to Learn MoreBelow are some of my awards and notable achievements.
2024 & 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors and Top Women Best-In-State Wealth
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the 12-month time period concluding in September of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the 12-month time period concluding in September of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Client Service Team
Ricky Martinez - Client Service Associate
Phone:
(201) 712-4058(201) 712-4058
Email:Ricky.Martinez@morganstanley.com
Location
61 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
US
Direct:
(201) 712-4102(201) 712-4102
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
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
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
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
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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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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Ready to start a conversation? Contact Cynthia Lachnicht today.
1Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6When 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.
7Morgan 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.
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:
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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.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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.
Awards Disclosures
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6When 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.
7Morgan 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.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
