Miami Branch Office

Eduardo Mendiola is the Market Manager for the Miami Complex, based in Downtown Miami, and he has 13 years of experience in the industry.
Prior to becoming the Market Manager in 2022, Eduardo was the Associate Complex manager in the Miami Complex for 4 years where he worked closely with the financial advisors in the Miami office, was responsible for driving revenue growth, as well as executing National, strategic and tactical initiatives.
In addition, he previously worked as the Business Development Manager in the Miami Complex and with the International Wealth Management group at Morgan Stanley, where he worked closely with senior managers managing the International platform, as well as, International Risk, Service and Support.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2013 Eduardo was a wholesaler for both CALAMOS Investments and John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree from the Mendoza School of Business, where he also was a member and 4 year letterman of the Notre Dame Baseball team.

Robert Gonzalez, originally from Belize, pursued his academic journey in Finance at Florida International University. With an impressive 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Robert has acquired a comprehensive skill set and holds several key licenses, including Series 3, 7, 9, 10, and 66. His expertise and dedication have been instrumental since he joined Morgan Stanley in 2015.

Outside of his professional commitments, Robert values quality time with his family, including his wife, daughter, son, and their beloved dogs.

A Miami native, Javier holds a double major in Finance and Multinational Business from Florida State University. With 19 years of experience in the financial industry, he possesses a comprehensive set of qualifications, including Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 55, 66, and the Florida 215 License (Life, Health, Annuity). Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Javier has been an integral part of our operations.
Outside of his professional commitments, Javier enjoys engaging in watersports, playing golf, and spending quality time with his wife, daughters, and their golden retriever.

Christian has over two decades in financial services with extensive experience in supervision, compliance, operations, and client service.  Christian joined Morgan Stanley July 2025 as a Risk Officer. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Christian was a Market Supervision Manager at Merrill Lynch, where he supported markets across the Chicago area, South Florida, and the Caribbean, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, managing escalations, guiding audit activities, handling regulatory matters, and partnering closely with legal and risk teams.
 
Christian has held progressive supervisory and operational roles throughout his career at high profile institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo. Christian has a strong track record of serving clients and building productive relationships with Advisors, Client Associates, and leadership teams. He is known for his ability to identify and mitigate risk and drive best practices.
 
Christian holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, 10 and is fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

Veronica Pereira serves as a Risk Officer at the Morgan Stanley Miami Branch.
With over 40 years of experience in client service and leadership, Veronica joined the Morgan Stanley Miami Market in 2020 as a Business Service Officer where she supported both domestic and international markets. In her current role, she is responsible for a variety of supervisory, compliance, and risk functions, ensuring the highest standards of operational integrity.
 
Veronica holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from St. Thomas University. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Miami, Florida, Veronica enjoys traveling with her family, dancing, skiing, and hiking in her spare time. She is also certified with FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, 10, and 24.

Craig has been a part of the financial industry for over 25 years. He began his career as a stockbroker at a small broker-dealer located on Brickell, Miami, in the early 2000s. Following this, he joined Wachovia Securities, where he held various supervisory roles. In 2008, Wachovia Securities was acquired by Wells Fargo. In 2017, Craig transitioned to Morgan Stanley, where he currently serves as a Complex Risk Officer.
Craig is an alumnus of Florida International University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and International Business. Additionally, he possesses several professional licenses, including Series 7, 65, 9, and 10. Outside of his professional commitments, Craig enjoys playing soccer and spending quality time with his family.

Shelly joined the firm in 2019 as a contractor and transitioned into her current role in 2022. In her position, she is responsible for supporting the day-to-day branch operations, administrative functions, and client service initiatives. She works closely with advisors and leadership to ensure operational efficiency to maintain a high standard of excellence.