

Jbara and Rogers Financial Management Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
COMMITMENT TO YOUR GOALS. WELL-INFORMED ADVICE. COMPREHENSIVE CLIENT SUPPORT.
Since 1985 through all market conditions, Managing Directors Gary W. Jbara and Mark J. Rogers have maintained their commitment to provide sound advice to help our clients achieve their financial goals. Long-term relationships with family offices, institutional investors, high-net-worth private clients, and corporate retirement plan sponsors give us knowledge earned from advising clients with a diverse range of investment needs.
Our team of eleven experienced financial services professionals delivers exceptional client services to investors throughout the United States from offices in Farmington Hills, Michigan. We deliver the resources of a large institution with the personal engagement of a family business.
Whether you are planning for the benefit of a college endowment; community or private foundation; small business; or for the future of your family, we help you create a comprehensive financial strategy based on your unique investment goals and spending policy. Please contact us to determine if we can help you make well-informed, confident financial decisions
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Institutional ServicesFootnote2
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Equity Compensation
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote5
- Defined Contribution PlansFootnote6
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote7
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote8
- Philanthropic Services
- Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Our Qualifications
Our team offers Institutional Clients access to world-class global resources.
Our team guides clients through the investment process, which includes organizational assessment, investment policy review, asset allocation study, investment manager evaluation, performance reporting and ongoing monitoring. Whether you are planning for the benefit of a college endowment; community or private foundation; or for the future of your family, we help you create a comprehensive financial strategy based on your unique investment and spending policy.
Strategic planning allows our clients to prepare for Retirement.
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About Gary W Jbara
As a Senior Institutional Consultant, Gary provides comprehensive resources for institutional investors. These services include asset/liability studies, investment policy statement analysis, spending policy analysis, investment manager research and donor advised fund administration. In addition to asset management, Gary conducts committee and board member educational workshops and provides assistance with donor recruitment and education.
The Corporate Retirement Director designation enables Gary to offer advanced resources and services for the administration of retirement plans, such at 401(k)’s, cash balance and defined benefit plans. Gary can offer contracted services to clients, including enhanced assistance with vendor selection and investment reviews, manager selection, and 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary oversight.
Gary earned the IMCA Certified Investment Management Analyst (C.I.M.A.) designation from Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist designation from the College of Financial Planning. He is a member of Investments & Wealth Institute (IWI) and a member of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC.) Gary received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Business from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a past president and active member of the Notre Dame Club of Detroit.
About Mark J Rogers
As a Family Wealth Director, Mark provides an integrated approach to planning through Family Office. The business unit leverages sophisticated resources and exclusive tailored investment opportunities to help meet the complex needs of investors with significant wealth. These services include access to lending services, art advisory, personal and business risk management, wealth transfer strategies, family governance advising, impact investing and philanthropy coordination.
Mark Rogers is a Financial Wellness Director, which allows him comprehensive access to the financial wellness offerings of Morgan Stanley at Work (“MS @ Work”). Mark provides resources including Financial Wellness Digital Portal, Financial Planning, Financial Education that HR Directors and companies can deliver to employees.
Mark earned the IMCA Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of Investments & Wealth Institute (IWI). He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Economics. Mark is founder and chair of the Birmingham Country Club Business Roundtable, a business networking group.
About John G. Rogers
Forbes Magazine named John to its list of Best-in-State Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors in 2024.
John is an Investing with Impact Director, a designation at the firm for specialization in the impact investing space. He serves on the Morgan Stanley Impact Alternatives Advisory Council. John spent a year as a product specialist at Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group national headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, a minor in Business Institutions and a Certificate in Leadership. John is an active member of the Detroit Country Day School Alumni Board.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (2024)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23 - 3/31/24.
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About Jeffrey K. Rogers
He works with corporate HR and Finance leaders to deliver the technology of Morgan Stanley at Work, a leading workplace financial benefits solution for businesses that are looking to attract and retain key employees through equity solutions, deferred compensation and retirement plans.
Jeff earned the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designation, demonstrating experience in retirement planning concepts, plan features, administration, compliance, investment, fiduciary and ethics concerns.
Jeff graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, a minor in Business Institutions and Certificates in Leadership and Integrated Marketing. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Jeff spent five years in the marketing and technology fields.
About Christine A. Varvatos
Christine earned a BBA in Accounting from Western Michigan University and a Master's of Science in Taxation from Walsh College. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses. Christine's experience as a CPA (non-practicing) provides clients with a distinctive resource.
About Zak Keasey
About Stacy Cataldo
Stacy Cataldo holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oakland University and a Master of Science in Finance and Post-Graduate Certificate in Finance from Walsh College. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses. Stacy is a Certified Treasury Professional and a member of Association of Finance Professionals. Before joining the team, Stacy worked at a college for nearly 17 years as a manager doing various accounting and finance work. Her experience at the college and as an accountant for small businesses helps her understand the importance of financial reporting from a client’s perspective.
About Jessica M. Steward
About Yvonne McMillan
About Connie Wicks-Reiter
About Stacey Rogers
About Karen A. Jbara

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