My Story and Services

Diane brings almost four decades of wealth management experience to her clients.

For the last 15 years, Diane led a group at Morgan Stanley overseeing strategic investments across all forms of asset classes. Recently, she founded a dynamic team that is both multigenerational and multicultural. It is a bespoke and personalized approach to supporting her select group of clients with some of the brightest and sophisticated partners.

Diane was selected for membership in Morgan Stanley’s Rainmakers program, which focuses on ultrahigh net worth clientele. Diane participated in the Women on Wall Street event at the White House and is a member of a number of organizations, including 100 Women in Finance, the Elevate Network and Highwater Women. A frequent speaker at conferences and roundtables, she has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and The New York Times, The Boston Globe, TheStreet.com and other leading publications.

Diane has a committed concentration on results-driven, wealth management, with an emphasis on women, who are often in financial transition. Yet, she still embraces a large base of male clients that trust her feminine and attentive approach. Recognized for her visionary leadership, Diane was included in Forbes's ranking of the nation’s Top Women Wealth Advisors from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Forbes’s ranking of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 as well as 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Moreover in 2021, she presented to the United Nations (UN) World Information Transfer, Inc (WIT), a nonprofit linked to the UNESCO endorsing literacy and its effect on human/financial health.

Beyond her career, Diane was on the President’s Advisory Council at Harvard University’s MBA Program in Central America (INCAE) for over 10 years.

She currently serves on the board of The Women’s Forum of New York, an invitation-only organization of more than five hundred women whose members are influencers, trailblazers, policymakers, change agents, power brokers, innovators, icons, and business leaders. Diane is also a founding member of AccessCircles, a nonprofit, global network providing connectivity, knowledge, and access to thought leaders and resources that transform their lives.

Additionally, Diane is a member of Morgan Stanley’s HER Way organization. HER Way aims to engage, embrace, and empower women to live their best possible financial and personal lives. This is done by curating content and hosting regular events featuring dynamic speakers discussing and examining the financial and individual issues that are important to women.
Diane’s personal interests include collecting contemporary art, studying dance, and traveling.

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2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Awards Disclosures
Services Include
Securities Agent: MD, NY, PA, WI, VT, IL, WY, WA, VA, TX, SC, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NC, MT, MI, MA, LA, IN, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, RI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Our Suite of Services

As your life changes, so do your needs, goals and financial plans. Throughout the process, we will always be there to answer your questions, implement our financial approach and help you reach your goals.
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    Investment Management
    Managing your investments should be a collaborative process that considers your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the markets.
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    Assisting Women in Transition
    Going through big life changes is never easy. Our team will provide you with guidance and support to lead you through these uncertain times.
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    Financial Planning
    Our team will take the time to learn about virtually all aspects of your life story so we can develop a plan that accurately reflects your goals.
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    Risk Management
    Risk is an inherent part of investing in the market. As the level of risk in the market changes, we will adjust your assets and help keep you on track to meet your goals.
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    Estate and Legacy Planning Strateegies
    Estate planning can be a confusing process for many individuals. Our team will help you with strategies that is appropriate for you and your family.
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    Cash Management and Lending
    As a part of Morgan Stanley, we can help you find adequate solutions for your situational needs.

Our Personalized Strategy

Your goals and risk tolerance are unique. We will tailor our process to help meet your personal and financial needs and objectives.
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    Discovery Process
    While every client situation is unique, we begin by learning about you, your family and your financial complexities. What we learn helps us formulate specific strategies and, of equal important, it helps us customize the entire relationship to your preferences and requirements.
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    Formulation of Tax, Trust, and Estate Strategy
    After reviewing your balance sheet and existing estate plan, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify planning techniques that may be effectively tailored to your personal and financial objectives. We will work with your tax and legal advisors in this effort.
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    Creation of a Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
    Managing significant wealth often involves developing a customized asset allocation mix that reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans. This asset allocation becomes the basis for a long-term strategy formalized in your investment policy.
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    Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
    These short-term adjustments in asset allocations seek to take advantage of opportunities created by temporary market distortions. Before adjustments are made, we can analyze the impact of any taxes or trading costs on potential returns.
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    Implementation of a Customized Investment Strategy
    After comprehensive due diligence and extensive analysis of expected results across a range of market scenarios, investment strategies from our global investment platform can be leveraged to create your portfolio. This process can help to create an efficient balance of risk and return for your specific strategy.
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    Ongoing Assessment of Wealth Management Needs
    Coordinating with you and your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

Awards and Recognitions

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    Forbes's Top Women Wealth Advisors
    Every year since 2020, Diane has been included in Forbes’s Rankings of the Top Women’s Advisors. Her consistent ranking in this field showcases her ability to provide her clients with the best practices and a high quality experience.

    Awards Disclosures:
    2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Forbes's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Diane was named by Forbes in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. Her recognition as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors demonstrates how her world class approach has created a positive impact on the lives of her clients.

    2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Forbes's Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
    In 2023, Diane was recognized by Forbes for being a part of one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management teams.

    2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Morgan Stanley's Rainmakers Program
    Diane was selected to be a member of Morgan Stanley’s Rainmakers Program due to her impactful work with ultrahigh, net worth clients.

Client Resources

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance virtually every aspect of your financial life. Our Client Center contains important Modern Wealth Management tools and other resources we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Morgan Stanley Online has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorization.
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    Total Wealth View
    View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you’ll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
    Access Total Wealth View
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault allows for easy sharing and convenient access to your most important documents such as wills, financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
    Vault Access
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Mobile Check Deposit
    With the mobile app, you can use mobile check deposit to quickly deposit checks drawn on a U.S. bank anytime, anywhere from your device with some of the highest deposit limits in the industry.
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    Online Transfers with eAuthorization
    Electronically authorize domestic and international one-time or recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the mobile app.
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    Reserved Living and Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program available to clients with a minimum of $2M in AUM, that can help them save time and money on travel, gifts, automobiles and more.
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Location

55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 296-1046(212) 296-1046
Toll-Free:
(844) 861-4286(844) 861-4286
Fax:
(646) 291-3460(646) 291-3460

Meet My Team

About Diane Finnerty

Securities Agent: MD, NY, PA, WI, VT, IL, WY, WA, VA, TX, SC, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NC, MT, MI, MA, LA, IN, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, RI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures

About Han Bunch

Han Lam Bunch is a Financial Advisor with more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She started her career at Wells Fargo in New York City where she focused on providing financial solutions to clients. She joined Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in 2013. After 16 years in New York City, Han moved south and is now based in Austin, TX. Han is passionate about helping to educate individuals about protecting themselves and their family through financial planning.

As your Financial Advisor, she takes a holistic approach to wealth management. She spends time to learn about you, your family and takes into consideration your concerns, aspirations and goals. Then she builds customized strategies to serve as a road map in order to help determine how you can achieve your objectives within your timeline. As you go through your various life changes (e.g. marriage, first home, first child, new career, business ownership, divorce, retirement...) she will update the plan to align with those needs. The planning process can be overwhelming for most so you're not alone. She can work at a pace that is comfortable to you because it's important to be able to educate you through every step along the way.
 
Han also focuses on the following areas:
• Retirement Planning
• Education Planning
• Stock Compensation/Restricted Stock Units/Stock
Option/10b5-1
• Alternative Investments
• Financial Planning
• Asset Preservation Strategies
• Wealth Transfer/Trust Strategies
• Philanthropy/Charitable Giving
• Lending Solutions
 
Outside of work, Han enjoys competitive paddling and is one of two lead pacers on Morgan Stanley’s Dragon Boat team. She also holds many leadership roles at Asian-American non-profits. To give back to her community, Han provide complimentary financial literacy seminars to educate men and women about the importance of financial planning
Securities Agent: VA, NH, NC, AZ, CA, NV, WI, MA, ID, MN, KY, TX, SC, NJ, HI, MT, FL, CO, PA, CT, WA, MD, RI, NY, GA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Randi Speedling

Randi found her passion for finance from her first job as a bank teller. Now as a Registered Client Service Associate, Randi helps clients plan and set goals to help them throughout the various stages of life. Randi enjoys meeting with clients and learning from their experiences and stories. Randi is married, has one child, and 2 dogs: a Shi-poo named Jhonie and a Golden Doodle named Kisses. In her personal time, Randi enjoys playing with her son, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Walter J. Henry

Walter Henry is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Walter began his career in financial services in 1996, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at the UBS Bank USA.

Walter is a graduate of Fairfield University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Fordham University where he received an MBA in Finance. He lives in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey with his family. Outside of the office, Walter is a Sunday Usher at St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt, NJ, and he enjoys playing golf, biking, and traveling.
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Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Diane Finnerty today.
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