Our Team

We serve an exceptional group of people, all having a unique wealth creation story, and this an honor for us. They are talented individuals, busy professionals, and business owners pursuing greater balance in their lives. Some are in or approaching retirement, while others are still far from it, however they are all looking to maintain or improve their current lifestyle.

Our clients believe, as we do, in the importance of building relationships that will last with their wealth advisors. We make it a priority to empower our clients so they will be confident in their financial decisions that will give them the freedom to pursue their life goals and passions. We can accomplish this with the development of a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a personalized roadmap to organizing and managing their finances.

Every decision we make will be focused on doing the right thing for you. We simplify your financial life, offering the most efficient strategies for your consideration with unbiased and objective advice. Most importantly, we are committed to a superior service model that emphasizes responsiveness, transparency, and approachability. We are creative problem solvers who put your interests ahead of our own.

Manny has been in the Financial Advising industry for 23 years. Originally from Tulare, CA, he graduated from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA with a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Theology/Biblical Studies. Manny holds a Series 7, 63, 65 & life insurance licenses. He enjoys playing golf and fishing along with spending time with his wife, Monique, son, Nikko, and daughter, Bree. He also enjoys serving his community and church through various outreach programs.

We look forward to hearing your wealth creation story and helping you achieve your personal definition of financial success.
Services Include
Securities Agent: UT, PA, ID, CA, NJ, AZ, TN, FL, NC, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2157021
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Our Journey Together

The hallmark of our wealth management process is a longstanding commitment to building customized solutions for each client. Our goals-based approach leads to strategies that are designed to reach your specific financial targets and are reflective of who you are and how you intend to share your wealth with others.
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    Step 1: Introduction
    We begin with an informal discussion to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we’ll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
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    Step 2: Discovery
    We continue the dialogue we started, learning about the values that shape your decisions and identifying any unique circumstances around your wealth. We review the documents you prepared and begin to define your priorities and timelines.
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    Step 3: Analysis & Plan Development
    Here, we utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future wealth management decisions.
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    Step 4: Plan Presentation
    In this step, we present your financial plan that includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals, your timeframe and your risk level. We also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include risk management techniques and estate planning strategies.
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    Step 5: Implementation
    Upon your approval of our recommendations, we begin to implement the strategies outlined in the plan. After your assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, we will walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all the tools and resources now available to you.
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    Step 6: Ongoing Service and Communication
    Committed to a first-class experience, we focus on developing longstanding relationships that provide special value to you and your family. We speak with you regularly to provide updates on your accounts. We also monitor progress towards each of your goals, adjusting your financial plan accordingly as changes in your life occur.

Resources for Select Investors

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    Investment Advisory
    Manage your investments within a holistic advisory relationship and take advantage of integrated tax, risk management and estate planning benefits across your entire wealth strategy—backed by leading insights and one of the financial industry's most comprehensive, multi-award-winning advisory platforms.
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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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    Professional Portfolio Management
    We study investment trends and leverage the global resources of the firm to develop a personalized investment strategy. We’ll develop a personalized portfolio to help you meet your requirements for growth, income or wealth conversation within your risk constraints.
    Disclaimer:
    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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    401(k) Rollovers
    If you have a 401(k) from a previous job, we make it easy to consolidate your assets into one account so you can monitor your progress and investment results all in one piece. This helps simplify your financial life, keeps you organized and helps make your money work harder for you.
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    Estate Planning
    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset tilting and beneficiary designation requirements. Incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
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    Retirement Planning
    Saving for retirement is a lifelong process that relies on defined financial planning strategies. If you have a 401(k) from a previous job, we make it easy to consolidate your assets into one account so you can monitor your progress and investment results all in one place. This helps simplify your financial life, keeps you organized and helps make your money work harder for you.

Modern 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.
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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.
    Register for Morgan Stanley Online Today
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    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.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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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
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that reward 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 about MS Reserved

Location

13024 Ballantyne Corp Pl
Ste 150
Charlotte, NC 28277
US
Direct:
(980) 465-7409(980) 465-7409

Meet My Team

About Paula Ann Conti

Paula brings to our team 43 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. She is originally from Queens, New York and has a grown son who lives in Denver and a rescue pup named Stanley. Paula enjoys traveling through Europe and spending time with family and friends.

About Erik Kuschner

Erik delivers exceptional service and administrative support for the team and our clients. He handles our clients’ day-to-day financial needs, including account maintenance, trades, withdrawals, and money movement.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Erik served as an equities trader at Wells Fargo.

He is a graduate of the James Madison University College of Business.

About Michael Feld

Michael began his professional career as an intern with Morgan Stanley’s Scottsdale, Arizona branch. Upon earning his degree in Economics from Indiana University of Bloomington, he transitioned to a full-time role with Morgan Stanley in May 2023. At the start of 2024, Michael returned to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he continues his career as an Associate with the firm. Outside of his professional pursuits, Michael has a passion for the culinary arts and is an avid scuba diving enthusiast.
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Manny Martinho today.
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2Morgan Stanley 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 consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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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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5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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6When 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 consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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7When 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 consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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