My Story and Services

With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Service Industry, I have learned to take a holistic approach with each client. Instead of offering products and services, I find it most important to listen first and understand their individual circumstances before making any recommendations. I believe it is crucial to create a comprehensive financial plan with clear goals in mind. This clarity allows me and my clients to feel confident when finding solutions to fit their needs.

I am a member of The Island Harbor Group here at Morgan Stanley. My team strives to develop a thorough understanding of our clients so we can help them make better financial decisions that are consistent with their goals.
Services Include
Securities Agent: AZ, SC, DC, PA, MT, DE, TX, IN, FL, VT, SD, OH, NV, MN, MI, MD, AL, KS, CO, VA, NY, KY, WA, NJ, NH, GA, CT, NM, NC, MO, ME, MA, IA, CA, WV, WI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2097563
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Building a Meaningful Relationship

The cornerstone of any Financial Advisor's practice should be their relationships with his or her client. This is something that I have placed a large emphasis on since becoming a Financial Advisor. When working with clients, I take a holistic approach, looking at each financial situation in order to meet their desired level of attention, regardless of asset level. Whether it is financial planning, retirement or family planning, I am here to foster a relationship that is built on trust with a portfolio that will reach your short and long term goals.
3 Issues of Interest for Clients
  • Do I have a financial plan in place?
  • Do I have enough to retire?
  • How should I balance my wealth for the future?
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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting
    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting
    During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing a suitable risk tolerance that will ultimately help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Financial Plan
    Financial plans map out essential factors that play into your financial success. Examining all relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for all of your accounts ensuring a comprehensive financial plan.
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    Step 4: Action Items / Next Step
    After the creating of the financial plan, I will follow up with you regarding my analysis and recommendations.
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    Step 5: Implementation
    Implementation focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving and benefit modifications.
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    Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
    Finally, I will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
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Managing Your Modern Wealth Portfolio

Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today's busy world. We strive to ensure we serve our clients with market leading technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, fast, and flexible.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on the mobile app.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the same capabilities and convenience of Morgan Stanley Online - all from your personal phone. It also offers features to simplify your everyday finances.
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    E-Sign
    E-sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for important paperwork. It is an easy to use tool with no registration process to begin.
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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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    Total Wealth View (TWV)
    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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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    GPS is our financial planning software. It helps define what you want out of life, so we can create a financial framework to bring these goals to fruition.
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Location

58 South Service Rd
Ste 400
Melville, NY 11747
US
Direct:
(631) 755-8865(631) 755-8865
Fax:
(631) 237-3298(631) 237-3298

Meet My Team

About Patty Bento

Patty Bento has been with Morgan Stanley for 17 years and has 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. When not in the office in her free time she enjoys bowling on her weekly league, going to the gym and watching the NY Rangers with her rescue cat Winnie.

About Kelly Saronka

Kelly Saronka is a Business Development Director with the Island Harbor Group. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, her practice focuses on financial planning, relationship management, and creating investment strategies. She supports clients through a planning lens and helps them create logical paths forward to maintain their wealth and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Kelly’s goal is to deliver complex financial solutions to client in an efficient matter.

Kelly joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. She has held multiple roles including Wealth Advisor Associate and Client Service Associate. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kelly received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and M.B.A. in Finance Summa Cum Laude from Molloy College. While achieving these degrees, Kelly was a two-sport Division II collegiate athlete on the Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. Kelly earned a spot on Molloy's 30 Under 30 Alumni list.

Kelly resides locally in Wantagh, New York with her Great Dane named Tess.

Professional Highlights:
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional Designation
• Series 7 and 66 Securities Registrations
• Life, Accident and Health Insurance License
• Pacesetter’s Club Member since 2023
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Molloy College
• M.B.A. Degree in Finance, Molloy College

About James Flood

James Flood is a Financial Advisor who brings over 20 years of experience to the Island Harbor Group. As a Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investments Director, James provides highly customized advice and investment solutions to individuals and families. He is committed to long-term relationships and strives to deliver objective advice through exceptional client service. He closely monitors client portfolios, reporting on progress through ongoing client conversations.

Prior to his career as a Financial Advisor, James earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from St. John’s University and participated in CW Post's Financial Planning Program.

Outside of the office, James is a dedicated father to three. He can often be found cheering on the New York Islanders.

Professional Highlights:
• Series 7, 31, 63, 65 Securities Registrations
• Life, Accident and Health Insurance License
• NYS Partnership Long Term Care
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, St. John’s
• CW Post, Financial Planning Program
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023

Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21
Source: Forbes.com Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22
Securities Agent: FL, AL, WA, SC, PA, IN, DE, DC, KS, CA, NY, MO, KY, IA, VA, NJ, ME, MA, MI, WV, WI, MD, CT, CO, AZ, TX, VT, OH, NM, NH, NC, TN, NV, MT, MN, IL, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures

About Stephen Lawless

As an Executive Director and Financial Advisor, Stephen brings 40 years of extensive experience and knowledge to the Island Harbor Group. He takes pride in having helped his clients to achieve their personal financial goals while navigating challenging times. Stephen’s priority is expanding his client’s wealth over the long term, using Morgan Stanley’s vast array of resources to help them formulate a personalized financial strategy.

Outside of the office, Stephen can be found kayaking in the Connetquot River.

Professional Highlights:
• Series 6, 7, 52, 63 Securities Registrations
• Life Insurance License
Securities Agent: VT, IN, NJ, MT, KS, WI, VA, NC, OH, MN, IL, CO, NY, IA, AZ, MA, NM, WA, TX, NV, MI, ME, MD, DE, PA, GA, DC, CA, AL, NH, MO, FL, CT, SC, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Mark T Greco

Mark Greco is a Vice President with Morgan Stanley and has been a dedicated advisor to high-net-worth individuals and their families for over 40 years. Mark works closely with his clients to help them reach their long-term investment goals and navigate life events that require the perspective of a seasoned financial professional. He is a Financial Planning Specialist, Alternative Investments Director, and Portfolio Manager. Mark is a graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and earned his MBA from the Roth Graduate school at Long Island University. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and plays guitar.
Securities Agent: IA, VT, VA, NM, WA, GA, TX, PA, IL, DE, NH, MN, SC, MT, MD, MA, AZ, OH, KS, CA, AL, NY, NC, KY, FL, DC, CT, NV, NJ, CO, WI, MO, MI, ME, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Peter Sluka

Peter Sluka has been a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor for the past 13 years providing bespoke portfolio and planning advice helping enable clients to meet their goals and to successfully retire. Peter has another 25 years of leadership experience in corporate finance, operations and financial regulation.

After attaining his MBA in Finance from St John’s University, Peter served as a Sr. Examiner for NASD\FINRA where he developed a deep appreciation for getting things done the right way.

Peter was a competitive distance runner who in recent years has settled into cycling and golf.

Professional Highlights:
- Series 7, 31, 66 Securities Registrations & Insurance\Annuities Licenses
- Published in the Journal of Business Forecasting
- National Honor Society in Economics
- Chairman’s Award for Quality – American Express
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Securities Agent: VA, OH, FL, DE, KS, NV, ME, MA, AL, WI, VT, WA, SC, MN, MI, DC, CT, CO, AZ, NM, NH, NC, MT, IA, NJ, MO, MD, TX, PA, IL, GA, CA, NY, KY, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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
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.
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6Morgan 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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