My Story and Services

I believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. I will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are suited for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that meets your lifestyle and legacy goals.
Services Include
Securities Agent: DC, DE, VA, TN, GA, PA, OH, LA, TX, NV, NC, MO, KY, IL, HI, FL, VT, MT, AL, MS, SC, MI, IN, RI, NJ, AZ, ME, MD, CO, CA, AR, OR, NY, IA, CT, AK, WI, WA, NH, MA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 302453
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Background

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    Educational Background
    Siena College
    • Bachelors Degree in Finance
    Drexel University
    • Masters in Finance
    University of Pennsylvania
    • Securities Industry Institute Certification
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    Professional Background
    Paine Webber
    • Financial Adviser
    Morgan Stanley
    • Financial Adviser

Digital Tools

Technology’s mission is to ensure the Firm serves clients on technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast and flexible.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and conveniently manage and share life’s
    most important documents, such as wills, deeds and estate plans,
    as well as financial statements and tax filings.
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    Asset Aggregation
    We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
    Asset Aggregation
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that I want to make sure you're taking advantage of. They include:

    - eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    - eDelivery, which reduces paper documents sent by mail and can protect your personal information from getting into the hands of identity thieves
    - Linking your accounts outside of Morgan Stanley, which can help you see your larger financial picture and allow us to have more informed wealth planning discussions
    - Managing your everyday finances ? such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Goal Planning System
    GPS helps clients define what they want out of life, and then creates a financial framework to bring these goals to life.

    Client Benefits
    A Plan Designed to Achieve Goals: A holistic Goals Planning System approach to Wealth Management can help tailor an investment framework that considers key aspects of a client's life, such as retirement age, healthcare costs, home buying, cash management, legacy needs, and potential withdrawal strategies.

    Embedded Investment Strategy to Help Clients Get on Track: Once goals are assessed, various investment proposals are considered to help clients get on track in accordance with their risk tolerance. The new tools will link to the latest asset allocation models, research and ideas and facilitate the Financial Advisor in providing advice right where it's needed.

    Track Preformance to Goals: Using goals as a benchmark, the investment strategy is continuously evaluated to ensure clients are on track.

    Stay Flexible as Goals Change: As circumstances and goals change, Financial Advisors can help adjust priorities and introduce additional solutions.
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Advice Matters

Not all advice is the same. Our advice is backed by advanced technology, exceptional insight and institutional scale that can't be found just anywhere.

    Client Service Team

      Amy M. Fischer - Registered Client Service Associate
      Phone:
      (609) 383-2003(609) 383-2003
      Email:Amy.M.Fischer@morganstanley.com

    Location

    376 Tilton Rd
    Northfield, NJ 08225
    US
    Direct:
    (609) 383-2005(609) 383-2005
    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.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact John D'Alessandro today.
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