Welcome

In 1991, I embarked on my journey into the financial industry, starting at one of the major wealth management firms on Wall Street. My strategy started simple but was effective. Pick up the phone and engage in meaningful conversations to tackle issues and seize opportunities. Now, together with my team, we've evolved to embrace a multitude of communication vehicles and modern wealth tools. I take immense pride in not just knowing my clients' lives but in fostering an environment rich in education and transparency.

My tenure on Wall Street endowed me with a unique vantage point on the intricacies of financial services. My stint at large banking center in NY, trading world currency on a desk that was the largest of its kind back then, was particularly enlightening. Immersing myself in the dynamics of Fed policy, market fluctuations, and strategy discussions with seasoned professionals propelled me toward asset management and financial planning. Returning to Philadelphia marked my resurgence into wealth management, first at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor and intra-office sales manager, eventually leading me to my current role as a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley.

I chose Morgan Stanley for its best-in-class investment opportunities and comprehensive global wealth management resources. Here, I've been able to craft top-tier financial plans, implement holistic strategies, and leverage the firm's extensive resources to proactively manage and enhance our clients' financial futures.

Being back in Philadelphia with my family, leading a dedicated team of financial advisors, assistants, and specialists has been a full-circle moment. I now have the privilege of serving the community that shaped me.

I always encourage my clients to see our team not just as managers of their wealth but as partners in navigating all life's financial aspects. Our strong foundation enables us to support them through both the expected and the unexpected. It's about being ready, come what may, to step in and make a difference.
Services Include
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The Step-by-Step Process

Initial Meeting and Setting Expectations
  • Review your Financial background and submitted documents.
  • Discuss current life goals, recent life developments, discuss tolerance for risk.
  • Set a clear expectation of our relationship going forward.
Questions to Ask
An Assessment of your Journey so Far
  • Tell us your story, your background and how you got here today.
  • Provide educational resources on retirement, estate planning, tax strategies and other relevant topics brough up during our talk.
Educating Through Financial Literacy
Developing the Right Plan, Goal Setting
  • We will review your current income, expenses, assets, investments, insurance and other liabilities to discuss the bigger picture.
  • Discuss any changes in your life since we have met so far.
  • Set tangible goals that fit your unique profile.
  • Collaborate on both short term and long term expectations that relate to your tax status, time horizon and risk tolerance.
  • Close with providing guidance, educational resources and a look at the breadth of resources our firm has to offer.
Planning your Financial Future
Implement Your Decisions
  • Develop a plan of action that outlines specific agreed upon steps to help reach your goals within your timeline.
  • Clarify responsibilities and schedule a follow up call.
Family Resources
Ongoing Review and Monitoring for All Stages of Life
  • Summarize this process from our initial discussion and confirm your understanding of where we are now.
  • Provide necessary paperwork.
  • Close on when we will meet again and how we will communicate going forward.

CLIENT RESOURCES

I am always looking for ways to leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to my clients and their families. I want to ensure my clients are served on market-leading technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible. Below you will find some of the resources that Morgan Stanley delivers.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
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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.
    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
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    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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    Reserved Offers
    Exclusive offers to keep Reserved Clients and their families safe and engaged. Offers span across such categories as Dining, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, and more.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
    Portfolio Risk Platform

My Family

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Growing up in the Philadelphia area, my wife, Meghan, and I agreed that there was no better place to start a family of our own. We were both raised playing sports and loving the outdoors, it was only natural that those traits were passed on to the kids. Whether we were coaching their teams or just being supportive parents, we spent time on every kind of athletic field imaginable! Although we still can be seen at soccer and field hockey games, our time is also spent attending concerts, supporting our local Philadelphia Opera, or figuring out how to get the family together for vacations and dinners. (The picture is from our trip to Italy in 2023). When we are not organizing family fun, we can be found with our cherished friends sharing a meal or on the golf course enjoying the time spent with them. My wife and I are so thankful for the family and friends we have, our goal has always been to share life's experiences with those that we love.

Upcoming Firm Events

We hope you will join us for this upcoming event.

U.S. Policy Pulse: Trump 2.0 and the Markets

DATE: February 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, on Tuesday, February 25, for a conversation with Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Ellen Zentner, and Head of U.S. Public Policy, Monica Guerra, on the top policy and regulatory actions that could impact investors in the months ahead.

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Meet My Team

About Christine Gallo

Christine Gallo serves as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Her primary responsibility is to handle the day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities. She is committed to providing outstanding customer service and does so through her attention to detail. She holds the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and PA Life/Health Accident Insurance licenses.

She has been in the industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Christine worked at TIAA as a Registered Client Service Associate and has held various roles within brokerage operations and relationship management with firms such as Vanguard, BlackRock and J.P. Morgan.

Outside the office, Christine lives in Media, PA. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering and spending time with friends and 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 Fabienne Sarnecki

Fabienne Sarnecki is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Pennsylvania.

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.

Fabienne began her career in financial services in 2009, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Regional Analyst. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Internal Wholesaler at Lincoln Financial Group as well as an Account Manager & Marketing Coordinator at Navidor Merchant Services.

Fabienne is a graduate of New York University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania with her family. Outside of the office, Fabienne enjoys running, hiking, exploring new types of cuisines and traveling with her family.
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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.
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