About me

A Executive Director with over 30 years of experience in Financial Services, George provides investment services to high net worth family offices and senior executives of hedge and private equity funds. George is a member of the Firm’s prestigious president club, an elite group of the firm’s top Financial Advisor’s recognized for their creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth-management services. An Alternative Investments Director, George has extensive experience in alternative asset management, hedging and diversification strategies.

George is a graduate of St. Lawrence University. He lives in Greenwich, CT where he and his wife have raised three children.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NC, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OK, PA, PR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WV, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Family Wealth Planning

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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Working with our wealth centers team we look at all aspects of an individual's estate to understand the potential estate planning attributes of the vehicles. The goal is to make more informed investment decisions for the client by looking at their estate plan holistically.
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    Estate Planning Toolkit
    The Estate Planning toolkit is a great way to get familiar with the many techniques and strategies that can be implemented for high net worth individuals and their families. Included in the document below are 10 chapters covering various trust structures, and gifting strategies that can be considered for each level of wealth.
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    Tax Policy Updates and Planning Opportunities
    Tax experts Joel Friedlander from EY and Brad Sprong from KPMG LLP, recently sat down with Morgan Stanley to share insights around President Biden’s tax proposals and actionable tax planning ideas you may want to consider. Listen to this audiocast to learn more.
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    Family Wealth Resources: Best Practices
    There is no simple formula to follow when creating or maintaining a single family office. In fact, some family offices are formed explicitly because the existing service models don’t sufficiently address the family’s unique needs. As a result,each single family office inevitably reflects the individual objectives, personalities and dynamics of the family that establishes it. This guidebook provides a broad survey of best practices across a wide variety of topics, addressing the key questions our clients raise most often.
    Family Office Best Practices
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    Philanthropic Planning
    Your set of Philanthropic objectives is as personal as your vision of a better world. Determining your objectives however, can be challenging when there are so many worthy causes and so many unmet needs. As you explore which efforts will ultimately give you the greatest satisfaction consider the following:
    Strategic Philanthropy
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    Evaluating a Physical Contingency Plan for Your Family
    In these uncertain times, individuals and families may be considering whether they should temporarily relocate. Signature Access Lifestyle Advisory has partners that can assist with health advisory and private aviation
    needs.
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Leveraging the firm's expansive resources, I work to implement innovative strategies for your strategic plan. Employing rigorous due diligence, I can help identify, evaluate and select alternative investments on our platform to meet your investment objectives. My strategies depend on your goals, objectives and risk tolerance.
At Morgan Stanley, we provide clients with our trusted estate and money-in-motion strategies, where we help clients navigate complex transitions with confidence. From hedging to tailored estate planning, our specialized approach ensures your wealth is positioned to support both current and future goals.

    Our Suite Of Digital Tools

    Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our extensive suite of digital tools are designed to assist and enhance your financial life.
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      Total Wealth View
      Total Wealth View allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

      By having the ability to view all of your assets together, there is an ability to advise with your entire financial picture in mind.
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      eDelivery
      eDelivery enhances your digital experience by providing you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically. eDelivery allows you to securely save, print, send and receive documents from Morgan Stanley Online as well as the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
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      Digital Vault
      Digital Vault allows you to securely store your financial records using encryption. Documents are organized, stored securely and made readily available when necessary.
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    Client Service Team

      Gregory Keefer
      Phone:
      (203) 625-4659(203) 625-4659
      Email:Gregory.D.Keefer@morganstanley.com
      Fax: (203) 404-6867

      Experience & Education

      • Morgan Stanley
      o Financial Advisor, Sep 2015 – Present
      o Portfolio Manger, Jun 2008 – Sep 2015

      • ClearBridge
      o Associate Portfolio Manager, Mar 1998 – Jun 2008

      • Fordham University, Master's in Finance, 2004

      • Univeristy of Delaware, BA in Political Science and Government and Economics, 1993
      Ashley Angelo - Sales Assistant
      Phone:
      (203) 625-4895(203) 625-4895
      Email:Ashley.angelo@morganstanley.com
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      Ryan Kohl - Registered Client Service Associate
      Phone:
      (203) 861-5714(203) 861-5714
      Email:Ryan.Kohl@morganstanley.com
      Ryan Kohl joined from LPL Financial, where he worked on client data and analytics for several years. He assists with client analytical reporting, fund manager due diligence, enacting securities trading and transactions, and other administrative functions. Ryan is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business, both specializing in Finance and Data Analytics.
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      Sabrina Thadani - Private Banker
      Phone:
      (203) 625-4694(203) 625-4694
      Email:Sabrina.Thadani@morganstanley.com
      Sabrina Thadani is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Connecticut and New York.
      Private Bankers partner with 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.
      Sabrina began her career in financial services in 2018, when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Liquidity Access Line Operations Analyst.
      Sabrina is a graduate of the Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Marketing. In the office, Sabrina is a member of the Wealth Management Culture Committee, as well as the Northeast Diversity & Inclusion Council. Sabrina lives in New York City. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing the piano, tennis, and photography.

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    1 Fawcett Place
    3rd Floor
    Greenwich, CT 06830
    US
    Direct:
    (203) 625-4881(203) 625-4881
    Fax:
    (203) 661-4280(203) 661-4280
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

    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
    Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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    Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

    When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

    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.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact George Getz today.
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    1Alternative 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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    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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    5When 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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    6Morgan 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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    7Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.

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    8When 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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    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 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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    11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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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