Andrea Castro
Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(305) 569-7014(305) 569-7014
Judy Pantoja-McCabe
Financial Advisor,
Senior Vice President
Direct:
(305) 569-7002(305) 569-7002
My Mission Statement
We strive to deliver exceptional client service while providing tailored solutions to our clients based on their specific financial needs, goals, objectives and risk tolerance aligned with our analysts' views and recommendations.
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 some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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NMLS#2216896
Securities Agent: DE, AR, TN, NY, GA, NC, FL, UT, CA, VI, VA, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2216896
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My Process
My process begins and ends with listening. I ask questions about your life, your current financial situation, and your experience with investing. It’s an ongoing process through which I understand all I can about you, your family, your work, and your dreams for the future.
This disciplined process allows me to put together a comprehensive financial plan that is aligned with your values and goals. It also enables me to help you get your financial house in order and keep it organized over time.
This disciplined process allows me to put together a comprehensive financial plan that is aligned with your values and goals. It also enables me to help you get your financial house in order and keep it organized over time.
Step 1: Learn about You
- Listen carefully to understand what is important to you, your family, and your legacy
- Learn about the values that shape your decisions
- Identify any challenges and circumstances unique to your situation
- Learn about the values that shape your decisions
- Identify any challenges and circumstances unique to your situation
Step 2: Analyze Your Finances
- Review your current and future financial situation to determine the likelihood of reaching your goals
- Identify any potential shortfalls or the impact of unexpected life events
- Reach out to your CPA and estate attorney to understand your existing tax and estate plans so we can coordinate our strategies
- Identify any potential shortfalls or the impact of unexpected life events
- Reach out to your CPA and estate attorney to understand your existing tax and estate plans so we can coordinate our strategies
Step 3: Develop & Present Your Plan
- Create a custom financial plan specifically for you using proprietary planning and risk analysis tools
- Present your plan in detail, explaining why I am recommending each strategy
- Refine your plan accordingly
- Openly discuss all costs involved
- Present your plan in detail, explaining why I am recommending each strategy
- Refine your plan accordingly
- Openly discuss all costs involved
Step 4: Implement Your Plan
- Prioritize activities and establish timelines
- Initiate paperwork to move your assets to Morgan Stanley
- Implement each strategy we discussed
- Keep you updated each step of the way
- Initiate paperwork to move your assets to Morgan Stanley
- Implement each strategy we discussed
- Keep you updated each step of the way
Step 5: Provide Ongoing Service
- Continue to build our relationship, scheduling ongoing conversations based on a communication strategy that works for you
- Apply due diligence process to evaluate performance of your plan and investments
- Recommend adjustments over time to keep you on track towards achieving your goals
- Apply due diligence process to evaluate performance of your plan and investments
- Recommend adjustments over time to keep you on track towards achieving your goals
Financial Planning
At Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Your plan will evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.
Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
LifeView - Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs. Fill out the questionnaire to get started talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
Click to view profile questionnaire
Goals Planning System
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
Watch how working with us can help
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
529 Education Savings Plans
529 plans offer a flexible, tax-advantaged way to invest for education expenses while helping to improve estate planning. Gain fiduciary oversight of your education funding strategy within the context of your broader portfolio through the exclusive Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan.
529 Plan Options at Morgan Stanley
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
Taxation of Global Clients
Individuals who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. residents, may be subject to income tax on a net basis or withholding tax and subject to gift and estate tax on U.S. situs assets. The following is a general discussion of how U.S. income taxes and gift and estate taxes apply to global clients.
Taxation of Global ClientsReports and Podcasts
On the Markets Research Report
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
On the markets report
GIC Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
GIC Weekly Report
2025 Federal Tax Tables
In 2025, the IRS has implemented adjustments to the Federal Tax Table to account for inflation. To learn more about the change, click here.
2025 Federal Tax Tables
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
Listen to On The Markets podcast
International Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley International Wealth Management is dedicated to serving individuals, families, family offices, corporations and other institutions made up of affluent entrepreneurs, executives and professionals who live outside the United States.
International Investing
The Jock Tax
The “Jock Tax” may take a serious bite out of the earnings of athletes, entertainers, and others who earn income conducting business in multiple states. Morgan Stanley recently sat down with EisnerAmper to discuss planning for the "Jock Tax."
Listen to the AudiocastModern Wealth Management Tools and Resources
Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
Register for Morgan Stanley Online Today
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.
Get Started Today
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.
Enroll Today
Total Wealth View
Complete your financial profile with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and holistic wealth planning, and convenient connectivity.
Get Started
E-Sign
E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork. There is no registration process for you to begin using E-Sign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
Learn More
E-Authorization
E-Authorizations allows you to approve transactions electronically and securely on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Learn More
MS Reserved
Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
Learn More
Family Office Resources
Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.
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Direct:
(305) 569-7002(305) 569-7002
Meet My Team
Fabian Paternoster
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 476-3325(305) 476-3325
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
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4Structured 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.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
6Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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2Alternative 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.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
4Structured 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.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
6Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
