Michael J. Galanti
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(212) 893-7633(212) 893-7633
Michael John Galanti
Executive Director,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Manager,
Lending Specialist
Direct:
(212) 893-7633(212) 893-7633
My Mission Statement
Providing tailored financial strategies that can potentially maximize income stability and growth through management of fixed income investments and capital markets, helping ensure clients achieve their long-term financial goals with confidence
My Story
Michael is an Executive Director, Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley. His combination of retail and institutional experience provides his clients with knowledge and experience in capital markets, fixed income, lending and customized structured investment products. Michael has distinctive capabilities in helping identify undervalued securities and market inefficiencies in the fixed income realm, which has seen in recent years more frequent instances of trading illiquidity and of special situations among corporate credits – especially in volumes conducive for individual client opportunities.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011, Michael was employed as a financial analyst on the due diligence team at a private equity fund focusing on distressed debt LBOs, and as a financial analyst at AIG. During his time in private equity, Michael was responsible for analyzing individual portfolio company investments and supporting secondary and distressed debt LBO portfolio funds.
Michael lives in Florham Park, New Jersey with his wife, Lindsey, and their daughter, Aveline. He holds the Portfolio Manager and Lending Specialist designations, the Series 7, 31, 63, 65, 66 and Life, Health and Accident Insurance Licenses.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011, Michael was employed as a financial analyst on the due diligence team at a private equity fund focusing on distressed debt LBOs, and as a financial analyst at AIG. During his time in private equity, Michael was responsible for analyzing individual portfolio company investments and supporting secondary and distressed debt LBO portfolio funds.
Michael lives in Florham Park, New Jersey with his wife, Lindsey, and their daughter, Aveline. He holds the Portfolio Manager and Lending Specialist designations, the Series 7, 31, 63, 65, 66 and Life, Health and Accident Insurance Licenses.
Securities Agent: AR, WY, IN, NH, MO, MA, KY, KS, IA, NM, NJ, ME, DE, DC, AL, AK, OR, MS, MN, CT, PR, VA, PA, MD, TX, OH, GA, FL, WV, WA, VT, SC, OK, CO, CA, MI, AZ, UT, SD, NE, MT, ID, WI, TN, RI, NY, ND, NV, NC, LA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272824
NMLS#: 1272824
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My Services
As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. I leverage my experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to help achieve your particular priorities and goals.
Professional Portfolio Management
I can address the needs of high net worth individuals and institutional clients, creating customized investment strategies, portfolios and solutions. I will work closely with you to understand what you need, while maintaining the focus and discipline necessary to help guide your portfolio in the most challenging market cycles.
Alternative Investments
I will pursue a broad range of strategies in diverse markets and geographies.
Structured Products
Just as stocks and bonds serve as essential components at the foundation of a diversified financial portfolio, I use structured investments to address particular investment objectives within their comprehensive wealth strategy.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Cash Management& Lending Solutions
UHNW lending can help provide the necessary funding and flexibility as you manage the diversification and expansion of your wealth. Our UHNW lending team can suggest customized borrowing options designed to help meet your distinct needs.
Corporate Retirement Plans
I work with companies to develop and manage their corporate retirement plans. Let me bring my experience and resources to the table to help provide confidence.
Estate Planning Strategies
When focusing on generational wealth, it is important to take all factors into account. When working with you, I place extreme value in obtaining a holistic view of your existing estate and plan in order to make investment recommendations in accordance with your objectives.
Insurance Products
A sound wealth plan involves more than just seeking returns. The ability to mitigate and manage risk plays a large factor in each investment portfolio. Using investment products can help you plan for and guard against life's hidden curves.
Your Goals, My Process
As a Portfolio Manager, I take a hands-on approach by performing my own research, analysis, and portfolio construction. This helps me accommodate highly customized risk-return objectives. My aim is not only to help you reach your specific goals, but also to help protect your overall financial health.
That said, my role goes far beyond portfolios. I focus on everything from lending solutions to multigenerational giving and business planning. I want to be your comprehensive financial resource, and know a huge part of that is trust. That’s why I’m completely transparent throughout every step of my process, offering you total access to our fees and the specifics of your financial performance.
That said, my role goes far beyond portfolios. I focus on everything from lending solutions to multigenerational giving and business planning. I want to be your comprehensive financial resource, and know a huge part of that is trust. That’s why I’m completely transparent throughout every step of my process, offering you total access to our fees and the specifics of your financial performance.
1. Personal
Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial security in a volatile market.
2. Flexible
Being highly responsive to changes in the market is paramount in today's financial world.
3. Comprehensive
Creating a holistic array of investment products and services that meet the individual needs of each client.
Financial Planning Analysis
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Financial Planning QuestionnaireMonthly Content
Keep up to date with all of the most recent research being released from the firm. Below is a combination of the most recent Morgan Stanley content as well as a rotating selection of hand chosen relevant research.
2022 Midyear Economic Outlook: Slowing or Stopping?
Persistent inflation, supply chain constraints, the continuing pandemic and war in Ukraine signal a significant slowdown in global GPS growth this year but not a worldwide recession.
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On the Markets Research Report
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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2022 Midyear Investment Outlook: Defend and Diversify
While many investors and pundits seem surprised by recent events in both the markets and the economy, the Global Investment Committee has regularly posited that this year’s market action, while negative for total returns, has been quite rational and orderly.
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Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
Bringing you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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Historical Context Around Corrections
Trying to avoid the worst market days could mean missing the best ones. Learn how to put the recent bout of volatility in context to keep your focus on the long-term.
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GIC Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Morgan Stanley helps to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf for their financial future and why. The links below provide material on topics that are affecting the world of business.
The GIC Weekly
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
Latest GIC
On the Markets
Detailed Market commentary from Morgan Stanley's though leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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A Simple Retirement Checkup
When market volatility arises, checking in on your retirement plan makes sense.
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Direct:
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Meet My Team
Connor Orr
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 705-4535(212) 705-4535
About Michael J. Galanti
Securities Agent: AR, WY, IN, NH, MO, MA, KY, KS, IA, NM, NJ, ME, DE, DC, AL, AK, OR, MS, MN, CT, PR, VA, PA, MD, TX, OH, GA, FL, WV, WA, VT, SC, OK, CO, CA, MI, AZ, UT, SD, NE, MT, ID, WI, TN, RI, NY, ND, NV, NC, LA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
About Connor Orr
Connor is a Wealth Management Analyst on Michael J. Galanti’s team at Morgan Stanley, where he specializes in investment analysis, portfolio construction, and managing the team's daily operations. Before joining this team, Connor spent two years on the Fixed Income Capital Markets desk at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, focusing on taxable fixed income and corporate credit. During his time there, he was honored as the 2024 Analyst of the Year for MSWM Capital Markets. Leveraging his expertise in fixed income, Connor collaborates with Michael to develop customized wealth management strategies that meet specific client needs, aiming for optimal risk-adjusted returns.
Originally from Boston, MA, Connor now resides here in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance and minoring in Mathematics. Connor also holds the Series 7, 63, 66, and Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Licenses.
Originally from Boston, MA, Connor now resides here in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance and minoring in Mathematics. Connor also holds the Series 7, 63, 66, and Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Licenses.
Wealth Management
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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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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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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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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2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
3Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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4Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
5Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
3Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
4Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
5Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
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.
9Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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