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The Molinero George Group at Morgan Stanley is committed to building a relationship of trust in which we can work closely with you to help develop, implement and monitor a financial plan.  Our most important goal is to help you achieve your financial objectives. Our commitment to the client is to act as a full partner with no conflicts of interest who is always on the same side of the table as our clients.
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A multi-generational team serving multi-generational families with genuine care

When you are a client of Molinero-George Group at Morgan Stanley, every relationship begins with a plan. We are a multi-generational team serving multi-generational families with deep roots in the community and our work is grounded in doing right by you and your family.

Capitalizing on the broad resources of an industry global leader, we bring an approachable family office-like feel, delivering highly personalized service that doesn’t intimidate. Our team approach provides you with deep experience, complementary skillsets, shared values and a strong belief in holistic financial planning.

We are dedicated to delivering advanced planning services, tax-smart strategies and proactive estate planning strategies, while coordinating with your outside professionals. Full transparency and helping you understand the “why” behind your plan is important to us so you can make informed decisions with confidence about your unique financial goals. Plain and simple, our priority is to strive to create meaningful outcomes for you that can carry forward to the next generation of your family.

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      Step 1: Assess
      Are we a fit? We get to know each other, assess our chemistry, trust, personal connection and shared values.
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      Step 2: Discover
      What keeps you up at night? We gather financial statements, determine goals, discuss concerns, risk tolerance and everything from estate planning, insurance, cash management, investments to philanthropic wishes, in order to understand what matters to you.
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      We track progress around your financial wellness scorecard through ongoing service, education, as well as regularly scheduled calls and meetings to evaluate investments. Adjustments are made as we aim to help you achieve financial freedom.

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    Meet Molinero-George Group

    About Joseph Molinero

    Joseph J. Molinero, CIMA®
    Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
    Branch Manager
    Wealth Advisor

    A Wealth Advisor with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry, Joe has developed a keen insight into developing professional and personal relationships.  He works closely with his clients in formulating appropriate strategies, and his experience lies in selecting investments that match each client's specific goals and objectives.  He places great emphasis on developing a strategic asset allocation among non-correlated securities to help reduce volatility in portfolios.  The securities Joe selects for each individual portfolio undergo a due diligence process that Joe applies to his entire practice.

    Joe earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Gannon University in Erie, PA.  He continued to expand his knowledge by receiving his MBA from Robert Morris University.  Joe also earned the prestigious Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) certification from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  He currently holds Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65 and 3 securities licenses, and Pennsylvania Insurance license.

    Joe currently resides in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with his wife, Marsha, and children Lydia & Julian.  He is very passionate about snow skiing and also enjoys reading, golfing, fishing and biking.  Joe is very active in the community, dividing time between the Three Rivers Labor Management Committee, The Pittsburgh Association and volunteering for various children's charities.
    Securities Agent: NY, UT, ND, MI, WV, AZ, MS, NC, NJ, TN, VT, LA, KY, DC, CT, GA, WA, MT, CO, DE, HI, MD, NE, NM, NV, RI, SD, VA, WI, WY, OK, ME, MA, KS, IN, IL, VI, PR, MO, ID, OR, TX, SC, PA, OH, MN, IA, CA, AR, AL, AK, FL, NH; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1312602
    CA Insurance License #: #OG45663

    About Mason George

    Mason A. George
    Vice President
    Financial Advisor
    Financial Planning Specialist
    Pacesetter’s Club Member, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026

    Mason focuses on working with successful professionals, executives, business owners, attorneys, and athletes seeking a coordinated approach to wealth management. His planning process integrates cash flow and liability management, investment strategy, tax-efficient planning, insurance analysis, estate planning strategies, education planning, philanthropic strategies, and multigenerational wealth transfer to help clients make informed financial decisions with confidence.

    With more than seven years of experience, Mason began his career at UBS prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Mason completed Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Advisor Associate Program and Financial Advisor Associate Program, two training programs focused on financial planning, wealth management, and advisor development. This training, as well as collaboration with senior advisors, specialists, and industry thought leaders, he refined the planning process he uses today to help clients connect their financial goals with customized wealth management strategies while leveraging the full breadth of Morgan Stanley’s resources. Mason graduated Magna Cum Laude from Robert Morris University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance while competing as a member of the NCAA Division I men’s soccer team. During his time at Robert Morris, he held leadership roles within the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and represented the university at the national level as a student-athlete advocate. Mason has completed the educational requirements for the Financial Planning Specialist designation and currently holds his Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, along with insurance licenses in multiple states.

    Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Mason attended The Linsly School, where he competed in both soccer and hockey. His passion for soccer continued beyond college through Beadling Soccer Club, where he played during his youth and later spent several years coaching. It was through Beadling that Mason met his wife, Angelina, a former NCAA Division I soccer player at Duquesne University. Together, they coached youth soccer for several years and they now live in Sewickley, PA. Outside of the office, Mason is an avid golfer and member of Sewickley Heights Golf Club. He loves traveling, exploring new destinations, and playing many of Golf Digest’s Top 100 courses. He also remains physically active, enjoys playing and watching hockey, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Marshall.
    Securities Agent: MI, NC, SC, PA, NV, MA, IN, FL, OR, KY, CO, OH, NM, NJ, MT, IL, WV, TN, MD, GA, WA, VA, RI, NY, CA, TX, CT, AZ, DC, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    CA Insurance License #: 4253611

    About Cathy Buck

    Cathy began her career working in the airline industry and planned to do that indefinitely until 9/11.

    Cathy was then laid off and took a year off work to raise her son who was born in 2001.

    She was in a meeting with her dad and his financial advisor, his advisor said he was looking to expand and needed someone to handle his marketing. Cathy was on board and began her career in the financial services industry.

    Not having any experience in the industry at first, she was starting at the bottom having to learn everything. After years in the industry, Cathy's experience has given her a robust knowledge of various investment products, trading, and compliance. She is a skillful problem-solver, a tremendous resource for all operational questions and concerns. You can always feel confident in contacting Cathy with any issue and concern

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    About Jennifer Olson

    Jennifer Olson is a Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Manager serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Mid America Region.

    Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers partner with Financial Advisors/ Private Wealth Advisors (collectively “Advisors”) to deliver specialized cash management and lending solutions, while strategically leading sales activity and deepening client engagement across Wealth Management markets to drive growth aligned with long-term business and client objectives.

    Jennifer began her career in financial services in 1997 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Resident Manager in Wealth Management Banking at Merrill Lynch in Northbrook, Illinois. While at Merrill Lynch, Jennifer held various banking and lending roles at both the local and divisional levels.

    Jennifer is a graduate of Bethel College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing, Management, and Finance with a minor in Psychology. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from Bethel University. She lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys exploring different parts of the world, as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
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    About Jack Sullivan

    Jack Sullivan is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define the goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Jack provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
    He earned his undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Jack is originally from San Luis Obispo, CA and currently resides Chicago, IL.

    About Shamar Evans

    Shamar Evans is a Wealth Solutions Associate & Cash Engagement Specialist at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, Shamar Evans collaborates with clients to discover how best to engage and enroll in the services available at Morgan Stanley during their onboarding journey, specifically cash management. Shamar Evans provides guidance across a wide suite of cash management offerings and is able to help open cash management accounts, transfer funds, assist with credit cards and provide education on the breadth of what Morgan Stanley has to offer in the cash management space.
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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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