My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to highly seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform, and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
Securities Agent: TX, GA, CO, VT, DE, IN, NH, MT, ME, MD, AZ, WI, FL, IL, DC, WA, SC, NY, NC, MA, CT, CA, WV, RI, PA, OH, VA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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RETIREMENT PLANNING IS MORE CRUCIAL THAN EVER

Retirement issues are a major source of concern today. Longer life expectancies mean your retirement may last nearly as long as your career and rising health care costs may make your retirement increasingly expensive. Meanwhile, the uncertain future of Social Security and changes in corporate retirement plans may leave individuals responsible for funding their own retirement.

As the realities of retirement change, retirement planning is more important than ever. That's why it is important to have a Financial Advisor who can provide a holistic approach to helping you plan for the next phase of your life – an approach that factors in your financial picture.

While you're still working and building your savings, we can help you determine how you want to spend your retirement – and how much it could cost. This analysis can help quantify your retirement needs, factoring in your current and projected income and assets, and uncover potential shortfalls, showing you ways to address them. We can then help you create a saving and investment plan, monitoring and quantifying your progress toward your retirement goals.

As you transition into retirement, we can work with you to develop a sound plan to help you achieve the lifestyle you desire. At this stage, your focus shifts from saving for retirement to funding your retirement, drawing on your savings as well as the income from your investments. We will continue to monitor your activity to help assure that your retirement income continues to meet your expectations, that your spending is in line with your strategy and that you have enough money to realize your retirement goals.

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    A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

    Checking in on your retirement may make a lot of sense, especially when volatility arises.

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    Retiring Before 40 | What Should I Do With My Money?

    Are multiple retirement accounts giving you a cloudy picture of your financial performance?

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    Are You Prepared for Retired Life?

    You've spent decades working hard and saving for a financially secure retirement. But planning for your golden years is more than a financial consideration—it's also an emotional one. Even with a healthy nest egg, it can be hard to leave a career, explore different pursuits and find a new sense of purpose.

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    Making the Most of Your Retirement Savings

    Markets don't always cooperate with your best laid plans, including those you've made for retirement. But there are strategies that can help improve retirement readiness, even at times such as now, when our forecasts indicate it's unlikely that markets will perform as well as they have been in recent years.

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Digital Tools

Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online & MS Mobile App
    Seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    eDelivery
    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
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with us to provide investing and planning solutions to assist in reaching your financial goals.
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Trusted Reputation. Proven Experience. Full-Suite Capabilities.

I leverage Morgan Stanley's advice platforms, asset management capabilities, market research, and more to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're new to investing or a seasoned equities investor, I'm here to provide guidance tailored to your goals.

    Cash Flow & Risk Analysis

    Budgeting is a simple but often overlooked foundation of financial management. I start by reviewing inflows versus outflows—your planned contributions and distributions—so I can assess forecasted risk (both calculated and behavioral) and align an appropriate asset allocation framework. This helps keep short- and long-term goals in focus as we build your wealth plan.

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    Advice and Solutions

    Our clients benefit from access to the intellectual capital of our Global Investment Committee, a group of leading market thinkers uniquely dedicated to providing high-quality, industry-leading investment ideas to Wealth Management clients.

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    Financial Planning

    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that's adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award-winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.

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    MS Reserved

    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.

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    Debt & Cash Management

    Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of clients. These solutions are aimed at optimizing liquidity, managing cash flow, and providing financig options while preserving investment strategies

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    Cyber Security Resources

    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.

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Location

250 So. Clinton St
Ste 500
Syracuse, NY 13202
US
Direct:
(315) 464-3007(315) 464-3007
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-5451(800) 755-5451
Fax:
(315) 464-3375(315) 464-3375

Meet My Team

About Jean Judge

Jean has been a valued member of Morgan Stanley since June 1988 and currently serves as a Portfolio Associate. She holds both the Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

In her role, Jean delivers high-touch client service and operational oversight to support a consistently strong client experience. She coordinates client communications, facilitates account maintenance and service requests, prepares and tracks required documentation, and manages the administrative workflows that help ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficient day-to-day execution.

Known for her professionalism and attention to detail, Jean serves as a key point of contact for clients—addressing account-related questions and administrative needs with care and discretion, and coordinating with the appropriate internal partners when specialized support is required.

Jean and her husband, Martin, have one daughter, Jessica, and reside in Warners, New York. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family at their camp in the Adirondacks and with her horse, Jericho.

About Jack Aronson

Jack Aronson joined Morgan Stanley in early 2026 as a Business Development Associate. In this capacity, he works closely with clients and their families to help support their financial objectives within the context of their broader advisory relationship. He builds and strengthens client relationships, supports the execution of business initiatives, and participates in client meetings to help deliver an exceptional, personalized client experience aligned with each client’s unique needs.

Originally from Cazenovia, New York, Jack attended Bentley University outside of Boston, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and a master’s in Financial Analytics. While at Bentley, he competed on the varsity men’s soccer team and served as a two-year captain—an experience that reinforced his focus on discipline, teamwork, and long-term preparation.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jack worked at Fidelity Investments as an internal wholesaler. In that role, he obtained his securities licenses and developed experience across the investment landscape, including how portfolios and solutions are implemented to support client objectives.

Outside of work, Jack enjoys spending time outdoors. He has been skiing since the age of four and also enjoys hiking and playing soccer recreationally.

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 Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New Jersey 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.

Michael began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Citigold Relationship Manager for Citibank in Queens, NY. Michael was also a Private Client Banker with JP Morgan Chase Bank in New Jersey.

Michael is a graduate of Ramapo College where he received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Law and Society Studies. He lives at the Jersey Shore with his family. Outside of the office, Michael donates his time to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He enjoys playing golf, skiing, the beach, and spending time with his family.
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About Emilio LaPietra

Emilio LaPietra is a vice president and financial planning director, serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Central Eastern New York. He is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.



Emilio began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Fidelity Investments.



Emilio graduated from The College of Saint Rose and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.



DISCLOSURE:

Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool.   When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.



You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.



Morgan 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.





Morgan 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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Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.

Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan 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.

Morgan 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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2Morgan 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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4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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