About me

I was born and raised in the town of Winter Haven, FL, where my family has deep roots. My parents, both living in Winter Haven, include my retired dentist father and my mother. My older brother, who has become an interventional cardiologist in Thomasville, GA, is someone I share a strong bond with.

I pursued my education at Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing. It was during this time that I began to realize the profound impact financial decisions can have on individuals and families. In 1999, I embarked on my career journey with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, driven by my genuine desire to help people discover deeper meaning in their lives through effective financial planning.

Understanding the significance of expertise in enabling financial empowerment, I dedicated myself to achieving the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. I firmly believe that a balanced life is the key to happiness and am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of my loving family in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, who are at the center of my life.

My wife, Marie, is a dedicated trust and estates attorney, and together, we are blessed with two remarkable children, Emma and Jacob. During my leisure hours, I relish spending quality time with my family, pursuing my passion for golf, finding solace in fishing, and embarking on exciting travel adventures.
Services Include
Securities Agent: HI, CO, GA, PA, OR, IL, MD, CA, NC, MO, DE, NJ, SC, FL, CT, VA, RI, OH, MI, MA, WA, AL, TX, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Designations & Awards

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    Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
    The CFP® designation recognizes advisors who specialize in Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate, and Insurance planning. To attain this designation, professionals must demonstrate years of experience in financial planning services and successfully pass a rigorous examination. Holding a CFP® requires a commitment to upholding stringent ethical standards, ensuring that all financial planning recommendations prioritize the best interests of their clients.

Working With You

My commitment lies in assisting families in comprehending the emerging challenges before them and providing effective strategies to overcome them.
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    Step 1: Understanding You
    I initiate my process with an in-depth discussion designed to uncover your core priorities. In this conversation, I will pose a series of inquiries to gain a comprehensive understanding of your personal, career, and financial circumstances. Additionally, we will delve into your long-term investment objectives, your time horizon, and your comfort level with risk.
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    Step 2: Plan Creation
    Through our continuous conversation, I will assess your current circumstances and commence the formulation of comprehensive strategies to guide you toward your objectives. This analysis will encompass various aspects, including income and retirement planning, as well as investment and risk management.
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    Step 3: Plan Implementation
    After you've had the chance to review and give your approval to the plan, we'll proceed with the implementation of these strategies. Throughout our collaboration, I'll play an active role in monitoring your portfolio's progress, ensuring it remains aligned with your financial objectives.
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    Step 4: Ongoing Assessment
    We'll keep the dialogue ongoing as we manage your investment plan, aiming to maintain the right balance in your portfolio and ensure that the selected investment vehicles are meeting the benchmarks we've set.

Our Digital Offerings

The essence of digital technology revolves around the way individuals communicate, consume, conduct transactions, and travel. Our extensive range of digital tools is meticulously crafted to elevate all facets of your financial journey. Below, we present some of the technologies available to our valued clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online offers you a seamless and highly secure platform where you can conveniently oversee both your investments and daily financial matters from a single, integrated location. Take advantage of paying your bills online, sending money, transferring funds, and more!
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    Total Wealth View
    We're introducing a new feature that enables you to connect data from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App account. This capability allows you to consolidate all your assets in one place, providing you with a comprehensive view of your entire financial landscape, which in turn enables us to offer more informed guidance for your Morgan Stanley accounts.
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    eSign
    eSign streamlines the process of electronically signing documents. When you receive an email from 'Morgan Stanley via DocuSign,' you will be directed to securely verify your identity and sign the document. Once your signature is affixed, the document is securely sealed to prevent any unauthorized alterations.
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    eAuthorization
    eAuthorizations give you the ability to quickly grant electronic approval for both domestic and international transactions, whether they occur once or on a recurring basis, using Morgan Stanley Online and our Mobile App. This feature incorporates a strong multi-factor authentication system to verify your identity, greatly enhancing security and reducing potential risks.
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    eDelivery
    Morgan Stanley Online clients have the option to choose eDelivery, which provides electronic access to a range of documents including statements, trade confirmations, IRS-approved tax documents, prospectuses, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports. This option helps reduce the dependence on traditional paper-based versions.
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    Digital Vault
    Providing a secure and easily accessible repository for your essential financial documents is a valuable advantage for your loved ones. Utilizing Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App's Digital Vault, you gain the ability to organize and safeguard critical information. This ensures that, in times of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, you can effortlessly share vital details with both your family and professional advisors, offering peace of mind for everyone involved.
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Resource Library

Morgan Stanley works to simplify complicated financial concepts so that our customers are aware of what is being done for them to prepare for their financial future. Included below are podcasts, webcasts, research reports, ideas, news, and our loyalty program.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    Listen to our daily financial podcast, featuring perspectives from leaders within Morgan Stanley and their takes on the forces shaping markets today.
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    Now, What's Next?
    A podcast that explores the human stories behind the big, sometimes hidden economic forces that shape how we live, what we value and how we make choices.
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    Monthly Market Monitor Report
    Through simple yet effective visuals, this report gives a short overview of economic and asset class statistics. This publication acts as a useful instrument in connecting shifting market occurrences and consequences for investor portfolios by offering relevant information across a wide range of markets and investing themes.
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    Ideas Hub
    For a comprehensive look at what's influencing the world now and tomorrow, visit the Ideas database. Equities, fixed income, policy, and other subjects are included.
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    Investor Relations
    Learn how Morgan Stanley strives to deliver results for shareholders. Browse through earnings releases, financial statements, presentations and webcasts.
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    Newsroom
    Explore Morgan Stanley's dedicated press page for the latest press releases, thought leadership, awards, and recognitions.
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Location

3801 PGA Boulevard
Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
US
Direct:
(561) 776-6494(561) 776-6494
Toll-Free:
(800) 327-6187(800) 327-6187
Fax:
(561) 627-2858(561) 627-2858

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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)