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 highly seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform, and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Securities Agent: MA, IA, HI, FL, WY, MI, CO, CA, AR, KY, ID, DC, AZ, UT, NH, IL, AL, VA, PA, OR, NE, NC, OH, MO, GA, DE, TN, MS, MD, IN, WI, WA, TX, SC, NV, MN, VT, NY, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    Travis Sinquefield, Certified Investment Management Analyst® - First Vice President, Director of Business Strategy
    Phone:
    (616) 974-2827(616) 974-2827
    Email:Travis.Sinquefield@morganstanley.com
    Travis joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 and has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry in a variety of roles, including over 9 years in service leadership. He has received a Bachelors of Applied Science degree from Davenport University and a Masters of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, playing guitar, reading, and traveling with his wife and two children.

    Travis holds the FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, 10, and 3 licenses.
    Nicholas Rocca - Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Analyst
    Phone:
    (616) 974-8912(616) 974-8912
    Email:Nicholas.Rocca@morganstanley.com
    Nick joined Morgan Stanley in August 2011. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he spent 10 years in the consumer product goods industry, with the last 5 years employed as a District Sales Manager. Nick advises professionals, business owners, and retirees in their search for financial solutions. Nick earned his degree in Communications from Michigan State University. He enjoys spending his free time golfing in the summer, and attending sporting events throughout the year. Nick has one child (Dylan) and currently lives in Caledonia, MI.

    He holds the FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 licenses, along with his MI Life, Health, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Variable Annuities license.

Location

5122 Cascade Road SE 1st
Fl
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
US
Direct:
(616) 974-8920(616) 974-8920

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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 Joseph V. Portera

Joseph Portera is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Michigan.

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.

Joseph began his career in financial services in 2002 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Commercial Lender and Market Director at JPMorgan Chase.

Joseph is a graduate of the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and Keller Graduate School of Business where he received a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance & Accounting.

Joseph and his family currently reside in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Outside of the office, he enjoys martial arts, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.
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