My Story and Services

Kimberly Weiss-Perez is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Kimberly focuses on financial planning, retirement planning, and insurance needs for individuals, families, and corporations. She also serves as the team’s liaison for corporate relationships, manages the team’s marketing activities, and organizes educational seminars.
 
She joined the firm in December 2020 after a 10 year tenure at JP Morgan, where she received her Series 7 & 66 licenses as well as her Life and Health License. Before her position as an Private Client Investment Associate at JP Morgan, Kimberly graduated from CW Post LIU in 2010 with a Major in Business Marketing and a Minor in Psychology.
 
In her leisure time she enjoys pilates, being in nature, working out, reading and philanthropy.  Kimberly lives in Roslyn, NY with her husband Charles and their 2 dogs Royce and Bentley.
Services Include
Securities Agent: VI, MA, AR, DC, OR, WA, SD, NV, GA, WV, RI, NC, VT, PA, NY, NH, KY, CT, AZ, TN, NJ, ME, IL, CO, SC, DE, TX, CA, OK, OH, FL, VA, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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OUR SERVICES

When managing wealth, there are many aspects that must be covered in order to get a complete plan. Take a deeper look into what we provide:
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    Financial Planning
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    Estate Planning Strategies
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    Business Succession
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    Tax Harvesting
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    Portfolio Analysis
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    Risk Analysis
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    Retirement Planning
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    Insurance
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    Multigenerational Planning
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    Gifting
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    Education Planning
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    Lending
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    Planning with Special Needs
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    Liquidity Planning

RESERVED LIVING & GIVING

Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. As a reserved member, clients will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content and a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics.
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    Reserved Offers
    Exclusive offers to keep Reserved clients and their families safe and engaged. Offers span across categories such as Dining, Health and Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, and more.
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    Signature Access, the highest tier of Morgan Stanley's loyalty program Reserved Living & Giving, gives qualified clients access to world class services such as Private Health Advisory, Personal Cybersecurity services, Aircraft Management and more all in addition to the discounts and content available through Reserved Living & Giving.
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    Reserved Insights
    Curated insights and articles spanning such topics such as Family, Lifestyle, Health & Planning, Travel, and Giving Back.
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MODERN WEALTH TOOLS

Our goal is simple: "To be the firm where the most talented, trusted advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their life goals." Here are a few technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    With Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile app, your investments and everyday finances are never more than just a click away.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more informed and comprehensive wealth planning and convenient connectivity.
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    Planning
    Working with us paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology to stay on-track toward reaching your financial goals.
    Take Control of Your Financial Future Today
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative tool used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, using this tool provides comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios.
    Manage Your Risk
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    Online Security
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our extensive security measures and take advantage of our numerous resources and ideas to help you stay protected online.
    Protect Your Legacy

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

We believe financial education helps our clients better understand our investment strategy and discipline, and in turn, result in superior long-term decisions. Therefore, we are committed to providing important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.

We've assembled the following resources in order to supply information we feel fit for our clients and current world events. We've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more and stay up-to-date on relevant financial topics.
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    Thoughts on the Market with Andrew Sheets
    Each week, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets, or a member of his team, shares podcasts offering perspective on the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes. Click the link below to listen to the latest edition.
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    Mike Wilson: Thoughts on the Market
    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.
    This Week's Podcast with Mike Wilson
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    Global Investment Committee on the Markets
    A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee’s market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape. Check out this month's edition here.
    GIC on the Markets Report
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    GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income. Click the link below to read the full report.
    Read: "GIC Weekly"

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Ste 400
Melville, NY 11747
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Direct:
(631) 755-8936(631) 755-8936

Meet My Team

About John C. Mahoney

John Mahoney is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley with over twenty years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on clients’ needs, portfolio diversification, estate planning strategies and virtually every facet of wealth management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Charter Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Portfolio Manager which demonstrates his passion and dedication to his client’s financial success.

John holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, focusing on Finance and Accounting. He started his career with an internship with Merrill Lynch while attending FAU. After graduation he joined Morgan Stanley where he created a partnership with another advisor. The team then joined Merrill Lynch for several years. In, 2007 John was recruited as a Regional Vice President for Genworth Financial, NY territory. John started his career with JP Morgan Chase in 2008 and shortly later was promoted to Private Client Advisor, Senior Vice President. After a decade long career at JP Morgan, John transitioned his practice back to Morgan Stanley to better service his clients.

The dedication and commitment to his client’s financial success has led to enduring client relationships. He truly cares about his professional relationships and is driven to help his clients achieve financial growth and stability. He has an extensive understanding of wealth management and leverages his knowledge of financial planning to create a financial framework for success.

John lives in Glen Head, NY with his wife Jennifer and two young children (Ava & Colin). He enjoys golf, boating and traveling in his free time. John donates his spare time and efforts to raising money and awareness for Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) Connect & Newborn Screening which are foundations helping families with rare DNA mutations.
Securities Agent: NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, VA, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, MA, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Steven Christie

Steve Christie is a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley where he provides exceptional client service, supporting branch functions, as needed, and assists in safeguarding client assets. Steve graduated Hofstra University with a BBA degree in Accounting and proceeded to obtain his MBA in Financial Analysis at Pace University. Steve has a diverse financial background working previously for J.P. Morgan Chase, State Farm Insurance, Barclays’ Capital and Lehman Brothers. He attained the title of SVP/Director while at Barclays/Lehman. Along with his extensive experience, Steve holds his Series 6, 7, 63 & 66 licenses, Charter Financial Consultant (ChFC)® designation, as well as his Life and Health License.

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 Kathleen Kowlessar

Kathleen Kowlessar is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

Kathleen began her career in financial services in 2013, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Store Manager at the TD Bank.

Kathleen is a graduate of the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, where she received a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. She lives in Garden City, New York with her family. Outside of the office, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and trying new foods.
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About Andrew Bertalli

Andrew Bertalli is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Eastern Long Island, NY. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Andrew began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, Andrew served high-net-worth clients for over 17 years. Andrew also has worked at Charles Schwab, USAA, and TIAA.

Andrew Bertalli graduated from Saint Francis College and has a Bachelor of Science in Business. Andrew holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation. Andrew lives on Long Island with his wife and children. Outside of work, Andrew likes to keep fit and spend time with his family. Andrew holds a private pilot license and served in the US Navy.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please visit us at http://www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.
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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 Kimberly Weiss-Perez today.
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5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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