My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and understand your financial goals within the risk parameters that are appropriate for your portfolio and your circumstances. Together we strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources that are most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Education and Licensing
  • BA with High Honors Major in Business Management Eckerd College Sarasota, FL
  • Life & Health Insurance Licensed
  • Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
  • Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
  • Series 66 - Combined Investment Advisory Agent & Uniform State Exam
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • CFP Certification Professional Education Program
Services Include
Securities Agent: WI, AK, UT, SC, RI, OR, OH, MD, IA, AL, VT, NM, LA, IN, NC, MI, VA, PA, MN, NY, NE, ME, KY, DE, TN, OK, FL, CT, IL, CA, AZ, WA, TX, NV, ID, GA, DC, SD, PR, NJ, MA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1298027
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    Awards
    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2023

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2022

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2021

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2020

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2019

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2018

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2017

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2016

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2015

    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2014

    Head of the Hog Masters 5K Head Race Nov 2020 5K Women’s Single: Gold Medal

    Scene Magazine Special Edition "Women on the Scene" 2009, 2012, & 2015

    Quoted: Wall Street Journal November 22, 1999, Bond Swaps Have Allure as Rates Rise

    SRQ Magazine Roundtable "Women in Business" April 2012

    National Masters Rowing 2013, Women's Single; Bronze Medal

    World Rowing Masters Competition 2018, Participant

    National Masters Rowing 2020, Virtual, Women's Double; Silver Medal



    2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
    Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014-2023) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
    Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2023
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    Associations
    American Red Cross Special Olympics Sailing Volunteer

    Florida West Coast Symphony Concert Lites Series Sponsor

    Florida Winefest & AuctionChaired "Uncorked"

    Junior League Sustainer

    New College Library Association Volunteer Pique Nique

    Ringling Art School Polo & Pizzazz Committee Volunteer

    Ringling MuseumUnGalaGala Volunteered 15 years & Croquet Soiree Committee Volunteer

    Sarasota Crew Masters Rowing

    Sarasota Film Festival Volunteer Photographer

    Sarasota Masters Rowing Member Prior Board Member

    Sarasota Sailing Squadron

    SMBC Cycling Active Member

    UN Women Volunteer Photographer

    YMCA Ringling Bridge Run Going for the Gold Gala Sponsor

    American Cancer Society New Directions Making Strides

    American Heart Association Chaired "MASH" Ball

Wealth Management Process

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Upcoming Firm Events

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U.S. Policy Pulse: 100 Days of Trump 2.0

DATE: April 24, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

What do the policies of the administration's first 100 days indicate for the economy and the markets? Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, for a conversation with Global Head of Government Relations, Michael J. Stein, and Head of U.S. Policy, Monica Guerra, about potential implications for investors.Can't attend the live event? Register anyway for access to the replay.

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Online

Managing Your Money in the 21st Century

We offer a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today’s busy world. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
    Morgan Stanley Online Log-In
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    Goals Planning System
    GPS is used to create financial plans and goals analysis to help clients achieve their objectives. GPS allows me to better understand and analyze your needs. It also aids clients in understanding how much of an impact that the sequence or timing of their investment returns can have on the ability to achieve their goals. GPS can analyze clients' current investments and financial situation. Specially, GPS is used to review your major life goals including retirement, making major purchases, saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s education, and funding major events.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Digital Vault
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.

    We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
    Total Wealth View
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    Data Security
    Our highest priority is keeping your information protected. Morgan Stanley dedicates significant resources to protecting your assets and personal information.
    Data Security
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    eAuthorization
    eAuthorization allows clients to electronically authorize domestic and international, one-time/recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    eAuthorization

Location

2 North Tamiami Trail
Ste 1100
Sarasota, FL 34236
US
Direct:
(941) 364-7406(941) 364-7406
Toll-Free:
(800) 237-9441(800) 237-9441
Fax:
(941) 951-2513(941) 951-2513
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Rebecca S. Bolletti today.
1Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.

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2Morgan 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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3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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4Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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5Municipal 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.

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6Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.

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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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8Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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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10When 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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11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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12When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)