My Story and Services

With experience in fields as diverse as mechanical engineering, real estate managing and investing, and investment consulting, Peter has synthesized the values of entrepreneurship, reliability and professional excellence.

His diverse background reflects the drive of a dynamic, dedicated thinker with a passion for challenge. A mechanical engineer (Villanova University, BME) turned sales and marketing pro turned self-taught real estate investor and investment consultant, Peter grew his own independent investment firm from a basement business into a thriving practice. He then joined industry leader Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) in 1990.

Peter is a teacher, seminar leader and public speaker. Both his clients and his colleagues benefit from his big-picture thinking and his creative innovations. He is a frequent speaker to industry professionals.

Peter is a designated CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) recognizing his commitment to a consultative approach to wealth management. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, a designation that focuses on asset allocation, ethics, due diligence, risk measurement, investment policy and performance measurement

An active investor in Chicago real estate, Peter lives in Deerfield, Illinois with his wife Susan. They have three children.
Services Include
Securities Agent: KS, HI, DE, DC, CT, AR, AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, NY, OH, PA, TX, WI, ID, WY, WV, WA, VT, VI, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, ME, MD, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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I take pride in putting my clients first. Over my many years in the industry, I have come up with a process and formula to help ensure that all concerns are met and that they are handled in a comprehensive way that leaves nothing behind.
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    Sharmila Ahmed - Client Service Associate
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    (847) 504-2935(847) 504-2935
    Email:sharmila.ahmed@morganstanley.com
    Sharmila Ahmed, Client Service Associate, joined Morgan Stanley in 2013.  She has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently at Citibank where she served as senior teller, and in customer service operations in the Northbrook branch.  Sharmila assists Peter with your daily account servicing, and is your first point of contact for many questions.  She is very organized, and dedicated to providing you with efficient and friendly service.

    Sharmila has 4 children, and resides in Northbrook.  While not at work, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. 

Location

233 S Wacker Dr
Ste 8600
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Direct:
(312) 648-0879(312) 648-0879
Toll-Free:
(800) 543-3623(800) 543-3623
Fax:
(847) 498-1546(847) 498-1546
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