My Story

As a Financial Advisor, I am committed to helping my clients live with clarity and purpose today so they can step into their future with confidence. I recognize that for the truly passionate, talented, successful people of the world, life and finances can get complicated. With the goal of giving my clients more time and confidence to do what they love, I create customized financial frameworks for clients, leverage the world-class research and products of Morgan Stanley and seek to become my client’s lifelong, trusted resource.

Originally from Oregon, I earned my BA and MA in Art History from the University of Denver. In 2011 I heard London calling and my husband and I quit our jobs in order to build a life in Kentish Town, North London. My varied career experiences were united by the common thread of business development, providing exceptional service to clients and stakeholders, and helping solve complex problems for high-net-worth individuals. After eight years in London, we forged a new adventure in Madrid, Spain where I became somewhat conversant in Spanish and gave birth to my daughter, Zoe Sophia.

Upon returning to the USA, I became a Financial Advisor to work with multi-generational families, sports and entertainment executives and talent, collectors, and small business owners – because I find fulfilment in learning the stories of my clients and helping them feel confident and empowered to pursue their dreams.

I am an avid theatre-goer, reader, film-lover, knitter and traveler. Most weekends, you will find me wandering through Central Park with my husband and 4-year-old child.
Services Include
Securities Agent: GA, CA, TX, SC, MI, MD, VA, DE, PR, NY, NM, IN, WY, NV, MT, CT, AZ, AL, WI, UT, NH, NC, MN, OR, OH, DC, WA, TN, PA, ME, MA, KS, IL, FL, CO, NJ, NE, VT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Goals-Based Planning and Advice

I empathetically listen to the concerns and goals of my clients before leveraging the experts, products, and offerings of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management to provide world-class advice and service. More practically, I do this by developing a bespoke financial plan based on the client's needs and goals, which in turn informs the investment strategy. We consider the comprehensive plan to be a living /breathing document, so we re-evaluate it due to life changes and shifting market conditions. Beyond financial planning and implementation, we strive to become your first call, on anything big or small. My background and experience in sourcing, procuring, and acquiring rare goods, makes me qualified to work with clients building their art collections or libraries. I have the aesthetic eye, industry know-how and financial planning knowledge to assist clients with acquisitions, donations, and estate planning strategies.

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    The Gotham Group

    The Gotham Group's founding partners bring over 70 years of experience to their clients. As a team, we aim to become our client's personal CFO, handling everything from assets and liabilities, investment portfolios, risk management, lending, charitable giving, and estate planning strategies.

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    Awards & Recognition

    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23.

    2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Business owners, executives, entertainers – our clients couldn't be more diverse. And yet, many of them share an entrepreneurial spirit.

They are opportunistic, quick-thinking, and able to evaluate situations and make decisions without asking the immediate world for opinions. At the same time, we understand that these clients depend on us to perform the analytics so critical in creating viable financial plans and investment strategies.

We leverage Morgan Stanley's exceptional tools to establish employee retirement accounts, cash management and lending, business planning, insurance, and investments. We enjoy acting as a conduit to connect clients with key contacts and professionals, through sponsored events or creative partnerships.

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    Morgan Stanley at Work

    Whether an entrepreneur is in the seed stage of a new venture, or an established small business owner wants to provide employee retirement benefits, we help our clients grow, plan, and succeed.

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    Making Equity Compensation Plans More Inclusive for Women

    Equity Compensation Plans are often not equitable. Here are some strategies for creating an inclusive compensation plan that works for all employees.

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    Attract and Retain Talent by Providing Retirement Benefits

    It's a competitive job market out there and business owners are retaining exceptional talent by providing retirement benefits. Morgan Stanley has an employee retirement plan that is right for businesses of all sizes.

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    Workplace Benefits for Small Businesses

    Small but mighty businesses can provide employee benefits cost-effectively with Morgan Stanley at Work.

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Helping Craft and Secure Your Legacy

Multi-Generational Wealth Management
At Gotham Group, our wealth management approach is multi-generational, always considering legacy, estate planning strategies, and the goals and life stage of each family member. Our clients connect with us when their lives change, so we can adjust their financial plan to help ensure they are on the path to their goals.

Art Advisory
My background and experience in sourcing, procuring, and acquiring rare goods, makes me qualified to work with clients building their art collections or libraries. I have the aesthetic eye, industry know-how and financial planning knowledge to assist clients with acquisitions, donations, and estate planning strategies.

The Art Resources Team (ART) at Morgan Stanley is a division of the firm founded to offer support and resources to assist collectors in managing their art as an asset.

Disclaimer:
Morgan Stanley does not assist with buying or selling art in any way and merely provides information to clients interested in learning more about the different types of art markets at a high level. Any client interested in buying or selling art should consult with their own independent art advisor.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. It does not provide investment advice or any advice regarding the purchase and/or sale of any artwork. The information contained herein is from multiple sources deemed to be reliable but is not guaranteed and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or advice of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ("Morgan Stanley") or its affiliates. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this material. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it. It is not a recommendation to purchase or sell artwork nor is it to be used to value any artwork. Investors must independently evaluate particular artwork, artwork investments and strategies, and should seek the advice of an appropriate third-party advisor for assistance in that regard, as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide advice on artwork.

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    Estate Planning Strategies

    Creating an estate plan can help preserve your wealth and prevent hardship for your heirs.

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    Cash Management & Lending

    Learn more about our private banking capabilities and checking accounts.

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    Financial Literacy for the Next Generation

    Learn how to create a strong financial foundation for your children and the next generation.

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    Philanthropic Services

    How to magnify the impact of your philanthropic efforts by defining a clear mission and maintaining your focus, including advice on how to govern your family foundation to maintain alignment with your goals

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    Insurance & Long-Term Care

    Health care costs are rising—especially for retirees, and many will need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.

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    Saving for Education

    With education costs rising, paying for college has become a major life expense that requires smart planning.

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    Art Advisory

    Considering your art collection as a key component of your financial picture and estate.

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    Art as a Passion Asset and the Economics of Taste

    Key estate planning considerations for avid collectors and their families.

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    Preserving Artwork for Future Generations

    Plan for the future of your collection and its ongoing legacy.

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    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.

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    It's hard to see the complete picture with only half the details. As a Morgan Stanley client, you can now conveniently view your accounts from other financial institutions on Morgan Stanley Online or by using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, giving you a more complete financial picture.

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    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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    Spending and Budgeting Tool

    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts. Our Spending and Budgeting Tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.

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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 Tim Golier

Tim Golier is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York City.

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.

Tim began his career in financial services in 2018 when he joined Morgan Stanley as an Associate Private Banker.

Tim is a graduate of Boston College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He lives in Mendham, NJ with his family. Outside of the office, Tim enjoys playing sports, watching movies, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
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Portfolio Insights

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
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  • Traditional Investments
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  • Impact Investing
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
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  • Special Needs Planning
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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