Richard H. Streisfeld
Executive Director,
Senior Portfolio Management Director,
Branch Manager,
Financial Advisor,
Lending Specialist
Direct:
(203) 894-3001(203) 894-3001
Toll-Free:
(866) 394-8182(866) 394-8182
My Mission Statement
To help and insure that my clients can enjoy their lives and achieve their financial goals without the burden of having to understand the complex world of investing
Welcome
I began my career at a small boutique firm on Wall Street in 1989. In 1990, I moved to a suburban office of Prudential - Bache Securities, and in 1994 I was recruited by Smith Barney.
In 1998 I was named a member of the Smith Barney Chairman’s Council. That same year I was honored to receive the title, Senior Vice President – Wealth Management. After 12 years at Smith Barney, in April of 2006, I was recruited by Morgan Stanley where I served as a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor in their Wealth Management division at their corporate headquarters in Purchase, NY.
In December of 2008, I was promoted to head up the Ridgefield, CT branch of Morgan Stanley* as Branch Manager, in addition to maintaining current, as well as developing new client relationships.
In 1998 I was named a member of the Smith Barney Chairman’s Council. That same year I was honored to receive the title, Senior Vice President – Wealth Management. After 12 years at Smith Barney, in April of 2006, I was recruited by Morgan Stanley where I served as a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor in their Wealth Management division at their corporate headquarters in Purchase, NY.
In December of 2008, I was promoted to head up the Ridgefield, CT branch of Morgan Stanley* as Branch Manager, in addition to maintaining current, as well as developing new client relationships.
Securities Agent: WV, VI, IA, KS, ID, WY, OK, KY, NC, HI, LA, AL, NM, WA, PA, OR, NH, SC, MO, WI, CA, NJ, ND, MT, NY, IL, RI, AR, UT, VT, DE, TN, FL, GA, IN, MD, SD, MN, OH, MI, CO, CT, AK, VA, TX, PR, NV, NE, MS, ME, MA, DC, AZ; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 174531
NMLS#: 174531
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Experience and Education
2006 - Present: Morgan Stanley*
Financial Advisor
Executive Director - Financial Advisor
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Financial Planning Specialist
Portfolio Management Director
Branch Manager
Ridgefield, CT
1994 - 2006: Smith Barney
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
Mount Kisco, NY
1990 - 1994: Prudential-Bache Securities
First Vice President
Financial Advisor
Mount Kisco, NY
1989 - 1990: Hibbard Brown & Co.
Account Executive
New York, NY
Education
University of Rhode Island School of Business - B.A. 1989
Series 7 General Securities Representative
Series 3 National Commodities Futures Examination
Series 9 General Securities Sales Supervisor
Series 10 General Securities Sales Supervisor
Series 63 Uniform Agent State Law Examination
Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination
Life Insurance & Annuity Licensed
Financial Advisor
Executive Director - Financial Advisor
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Financial Planning Specialist
Portfolio Management Director
Branch Manager
Ridgefield, CT
1994 - 2006: Smith Barney
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
Mount Kisco, NY
1990 - 1994: Prudential-Bache Securities
First Vice President
Financial Advisor
Mount Kisco, NY
1989 - 1990: Hibbard Brown & Co.
Account Executive
New York, NY
Education
University of Rhode Island School of Business - B.A. 1989
Series 7 General Securities Representative
Series 3 National Commodities Futures Examination
Series 9 General Securities Sales Supervisor
Series 10 General Securities Sales Supervisor
Series 63 Uniform Agent State Law Examination
Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination
Life Insurance & Annuity Licensed
Working With You
The scope of services I offer is reinforced by the extensive knowledge and capabilities of the many specialists I have at my disposal who provide additional knowledge in lending, estate planning, insurance, wealth planning and trusts. These highly competent specialists complete the financial planning process when necessary as well as help address key areas for further review.
In addition, for those who qualify, I utilize both Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group as well as Morgan Stanley’s Alternative Investments Group for asset management. With these two resources, I can introduce my clients to a very broad range of asset classes making it possible to gain exposure to most areas of today's financial markets.
To help me get to know and understand new clients better, each client is asked to fill out a comprehensive financial profile, which will assist me in providing them with an initial proposed recommendation which is then thoroughly reviewed before any implementation.
In addition, for those who qualify, I utilize both Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group as well as Morgan Stanley’s Alternative Investments Group for asset management. With these two resources, I can introduce my clients to a very broad range of asset classes making it possible to gain exposure to most areas of today's financial markets.
To help me get to know and understand new clients better, each client is asked to fill out a comprehensive financial profile, which will assist me in providing them with an initial proposed recommendation which is then thoroughly reviewed before any implementation.
Awards
2021, 2022, 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021, 2022, 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2021-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2021-2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2021 Award - 2/15/21 through 09/10/21
2022 Award - 2/28/22 through 09/2/22
2023 Award - 9/12/22 through 3/31/23
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021, 2022, 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2021-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2021-2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2021 Award - 2/15/21 through 09/10/21
2022 Award - 2/28/22 through 09/2/22
2023 Award - 9/12/22 through 3/31/23
- Chairman's Council - Smith Barney 1995 - 2005
- President's Club - Morgan Stanley 2007 & 2008
- Master's Club - Morgan Stanley 2009 - 2016
- Forbes Best in State 2023
- Forbes Best in State 2022
- Forbes Best in State 2021
Client Service Team
Carmela Martino - Client Service Associate
Phone:
(203) 894-3018(203) 894-3018
Email:Carmela.Martino@morganstanley.com
tel: (203) 894-3018
Location
90 Grove St
Ridgefield, CT 06877
US
Direct:
(203) 894-3001(203) 894-3001
Toll-Free:
(866) 394-8182(866) 394-8182
Fax:
(203) 894-3050(203) 894-3050
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
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
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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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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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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Mosaic
Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Richard H. Streisfeld today.
1Morgan 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.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5When 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.
6Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
7GlobalCurrency is available to clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC with an eligible brokerage account. Before undertaking foreign exchange transactions, clients should understand the associated risks.
Engaging in foreign currency transactions entails more varied risks than normally associated with transactions in the domestic securities markets. Attention should be paid to market, credit, sovereign, and liquidity risks. The foreign exchange transactions and deposits discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all clients. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy depends upon a client’s particular circumstances and objectives. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice.
8Municipal 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.
9Alternative 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.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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.
Awards Disclosures
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5When 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.
6Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
7GlobalCurrency is available to clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC with an eligible brokerage account. Before undertaking foreign exchange transactions, clients should understand the associated risks.
Engaging in foreign currency transactions entails more varied risks than normally associated with transactions in the domestic securities markets. Attention should be paid to market, credit, sovereign, and liquidity risks. The foreign exchange transactions and deposits discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all clients. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy depends upon a client’s particular circumstances and objectives. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice.
8Municipal 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.
9Alternative 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.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
