My Story and Services

David’s curiosity in the financial services stemmed largely from his experiences as a child growing up and recognizing early on the importance of having sound wealth planning and investment management advice. Today he is passionately committed to creating a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients by helping them achieve confidence and financial prosperity. In fact, he focuses in full wealth integration which requires a clear understanding of your wealth coordination, investment management, risk management, legacy planning - which are all driven by your wealth and lifestyle goals. He works with a select number of families, including business owners. David is committed to helping you simplify, organize and coordinate all aspects of your wealth so you can focus on what matter most to you.

Over the years, David has thoroughly enjoyed seeing his client base evolve into multi-generational relationships and as a result, legacy and retirement planning have played a bigger role. David believes establishing relationships with each one of his clients is important so he can help them deal with any significant life event that may affect their wealth planning and investment management. David was introduced to the financial services industry in 1993 as an intern at Smith Barney and now has his Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 registrations including life and health insurance licenses.

Dave believes he has a responsibility to give back to his community and future generations - he did this through his extensive involvement with the Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills Soccer (BBSC). He’s had the pleasure of assisting his son’s team for the last four years where he thoroughly enjoys the life lessons team sports have to offer children as well as getting then outdoors and active. David also was the head coach for both his son and daughter’s teams at Farmington Hills Soccer.

David enjoys keeping busy with his three young kids, Madeline (14), Aiden (12) and Amelia (8) and there is no shortage of action! With the kids attending Detroit Country Day, he is constantly supporting them with their homework and various school endeavors. David’s motto is being a Country Day dad is like having another full-time job! “It’s worth every second and with them being busy, it keeps them out of trouble and better prepares them for college. I’m doing everything I can to make them happy, responsible and successful.”

Lastly, David graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, School of Management in 1993 with a B.S.A. where he majored in finance and minored in accounting. While attending U-M Dearborn, David started the Native American Student Association which is still going strong today.
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Financial Planning Process

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    Discovery Conversation
    I invest the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables me to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
    Financial Planning Questionnaire
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    Creation and Presentation of Financial Plan
    Following our conversation, I aim to form an understanding of everything in your financial life. Your circumstance drives the development of a personalized financial strategy. Tailored to help meet your specific needs, I address areas such as insurance, education planning, retirement, and estate planning strategies. I will present to you this roadmap and would love to hear your thoughts.
    Document Checklist
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    Strategy Implementation
    Once we reach a point of agreement, I work to implement the appropriate strategies based on what you need. Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities, and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans strategies. I work with your other dedicated advisors to help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to help address your objectives.
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    Ongoing Review
    In coordination with your other advisors, I conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

Tools & Resources

My strategy leverages modern wealth tools and cutting-edge technology. By providing you with the tools you need, I can help you come one step closer to achieving your financial goals.
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Security Center
    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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    2025 Tax Tables
    This helpful resource outlines the 2025 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.
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    Total Tax 365
    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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    Preferred Savings
    Take advantage of our Preferred Savings Program for Qualifying Cash offer with flexible options and more ways to save. There are two ways you may participate, either 1) bring new cash deposits from external sources or 2) use proceeds from the sale, income or distribution from securities in your eligible Morgan Stanley brokerage accounts.
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    CD Rates
    Get More Value For Your Cash With This Competitive New Money CD Offer From Morgan Stanley. Your funds will continue to receive a premium rate once the CD matures, making this offer an attractive option for your cash management strategy.
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    Reserved Living & Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program, with over 50 offers and discounts from premier brands, designed to enhance your lifestyle beyond traditional wealth management services. The program provides access to exclusive partner offers, insights from Morgan Stanley thought leaders and inspiring philanthropic stories.
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In the News

Hand picked topics where all things related to finance, lifestyle, and events can be found. I look forward to provide my clients with not only market and finance resources, but also with other helpful resources that can have a huge impact on you and your loved ones. Enjoy!

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    What Should I Do With My Money?

    On this award-winning podcast, we match real people, asking real questions about their money, with experienced Financial Advisors. From prenups to passing a legacy to their children, from affording a dream home to literally wanting to save the planet, our guests discuss what matters the most to them and you get answers to some of the questions you might have yourself.

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    Wealth Education for the Next Generation: Understanding Market Dynamics

    Join us on Monday, February 3 at 4pm for an exciting journey into the world of finance and wealth education. At Morgan Stanley, we believe that knowledge is the key to unlocking future success, and we're excited to share our thought leadership and experience with you! Hosted by Caroline Gundeck, Head of UHNW Client and Field Engagement and Charline Burgess, Senior Wealth Education Specialist, you will learn about financial concepts, investing, and money management in a fun and interactive way.

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    The GIC Weekly

    The Global Investment Committee (GIC) is a group of seasoned investment professionals who meet regularly to discuss the global economy and markets. The committee determines the investment outlook that guides our advice to clients.

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    US Policy Pulse

    Monthly publication that assesses the market relevance of recent domestic policy events; with an additional emphasis on election season.

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    Can Empty Offices Solve the U.S. Housing Shortage?

    A dearth of residential housing and oversupply of vacant office space has raised interest in the idea of real-estate conversion. However, converting underused office space into residential space faces many economic and logistical hurdles. The complexity of building and zoning regulations in different cities may add extra limitations for would-be investors.

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    Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Talks Philanthropy, Investing and Leadership After the NFL

    Larry Fitzgerald Jr. is known for being a renowned NFL wide receiver, but he's also a passionate investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. After transitioning from professional football, he's focused on opportunities to support innovation, mental and physical health, and financial education. His investments focus on companies that enrich people's lives and help underserved communities.

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Taxable Portfolios

In a nutshell, direct indexing seeks to replicate an existing stock index, such as the S&P 500 or the Russell 3000, in a taxable account. Through a separately managed account, an investment manager establishes direct ownership of individual stocks that make up the chosen index. Using optimization software, the manager typically includes a sample of the index constituents, which allows for close mirroring of the index's performance. With direct indexing, you have access to potential tax savings not typically possible when you own an index-tracking fund. You also tend to have more flexibility when it comes to the individual stocks you choose to own.

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    Direct Indexing: Opportunities for Customization and Potential Tax Alpha

    Direct indexing also affords thoughtful portfolio onboarding, including existing holdings, and tax-optimized charitable giving through appreciated securities

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    How Direct Indexing Can Offer Investors Potential Tax Savings and Flexibility

    Learn more about the potential advantages of a direct indexing strategy and how it can help you meet your financial goals.

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    Direct Indexing: Opportunities for Taxable Portfolios

    Direct indexing can be beneficial, but it typically requires a disciplined approach. Learn more by listening to this breif audiocast.

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    Active Tax Management

    Who wants to think about taxes? We do! That's because carefully harvesting losses at different times of the year may lead to better outcomes come tax time

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Meet My Team

About Sante Bologna

Sante Bologna is a Registered Client Service Associate who joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. His passion for investing, business success stories, and personal wealth-building began at a young age when he was gifted a bond by his grandfather. Sante graduated from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, MI, with a degree in marketing.

Before Morgan Stanley, Sante helped run his family’s auto repair business, Patriot Auto Services, in Warren. In 2018 and 2021, he embarked on medical mission trips to Kenya with his father and stepmother. He also volunteers with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, supporting fundraisers to fight childhood cancer. An avid golfer and seasonal hockey player, Sante enjoys participating in a summer golf league and winter hockey. He also has a love for time spent in northern Michigan, where he learned to sail on Walloon Lake. He currently lives in Rochester Hills with his beloved family and four dogs.

About Karee Moore

Karee Moore is a Senior Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley. Karee transitioned to Morgan Stanley with David Aquilina in 2023. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Karee was with Wells Fargo Advisors for 15 years in both Operations and Service Associate roles.

Karee currently lives in Macomb, MI with her husband Brian and her two children, son Ryker and daughter Sloane. The family is very active in the martial arts. Karee, Ryker and Sloane are all members of the Zen Bei Butoku Kai organization. They love training together as a family. Sloane is currently prepping for her level 2 Junior Black Belt. Aside from karate, Karee loves spending time with friends and family, reading, singing karaoke, going on long weekend trips, and cooking. The family is also active in the community helping organizations such as Gleaners and Neighbors United. Karee is a co-leader of her daughters Girl Scout Troop and are happy to spend the time together; as her husband Brian also coaches Ryker’s flag football team every season.
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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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

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.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact David J. Aquilina today.
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