My Story and Services

Richard is a Financial Advisor with over 24 years of experience in the financial industry. Richard has developed a more personal, well-balanced approach to help guide families through their life cycle; from planning for their children’s education and retirement, to succession to the next generation. He understands the unique complexities and pressures they face and the need for flexibility as their priorities and goals evolve over time.

Having been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor’s Dean Witter and Smith Barney his whole career, Richard has gone above and beyond to attain additional certifications to provide exceptional service to his clients. Along with his CFP and Portfolio Management designations, Richard also has his Long Term Care and Life and Health Insurance Licenses.

Richard is a native New Yorker and graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Health Administration. He currently lives in Pearl River, NY with his wife, Cindy, daughter, Abigail, and son, Ethan. Out of the office, Richard enjoys golfing, traveling, hiking, and fishing. He is an automotive enthusiast and belongs to both the Hudson Valley Region Porsche Club of America and the Classic Car Club of Manhattan. Richard is on the Advisory Board of the Cornell Club of Rockland.
Services Include
Securities Agent: PA, NY, MA, VA, OR, IL, MO, RI, NC, MS, WA, TX, TN, NE, MD, GA, CO, OH, NJ, MI, AR, NV, MN, FL, DE, CT, CA, NH, ME, LA, SC, DC, WY, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1451592
CA Insurance License #: 4104580
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Approach

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Discovery Process
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables me to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, I help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, I analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, I can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

Outlooks & Updates

I strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that my clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. I am a firm believer of giving my clients as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
New Year Financial Tips: Help Meet Goals
Start 2025 on the right foot. Set clear financial goals and review your investments regularly for a prosperous year ahead. Let's talk.
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On the Markets
An economic soft landing and enthusiasm for AI have boosted markets, but now earnings and policy clarity are needed. Find out more in On the Markets.
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Valuable Tools and Resources

I believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, I am committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. I have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. I've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Listen to the Latest Episode
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool.
    Learn More About Spending and Budgeting
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
    Listen to the Latest Episode
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) may enroll in eDelivery.
    Learn More About eDelivery
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    Now, What's Next? Podcast
    The pandemic has altered the world we live in. But what does life after a global pandemic look like? Sonari Glinton makes sense of how the world continues to evolve in the face of a global crisis, and the rare chance it gives us to rethink our assumptions.
    Listen to the Latest Episode
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows for easy sharing and convenient access to life’s most important documents from wills and deeds to financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
    Learn More About Digital Vault
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Read the Latest Report

Client Service Team

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    Jacob Fadda - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (212) 603-6298(212) 603-6298
    Email:Jacob.fadda@morganstanley.com
    Jacob Fadda is a Registered Client Service Associate, joining Morgan Stanley full time in March of 2025, eager to learn and contribute. He has a passion for providing exceptional service and assisting the team with day-to-day operational and administrative needs.

    Jacob graduated from Fairfield University in May of 2023, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and a minor in business analytics. As of October 2025, he currently holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations. Jacob currently lives in New York City, NY. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, basketball, travelling, and trying new restaurants.

Location

55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 230-3514(212) 230-3514
Fax:
(212) 593-9041(212) 593-9041

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Tim Golier

Tim Golier is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Central New Jersey.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Tim began his career in financial services in 2018 when he joined Morgan Stanley as an Associate Private Banker.

Tim is a graduate of Boston College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He lives in Mendham, NJ with his family. Outside of the office, Tim enjoys playing sports, watching movies, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
NMLS#: 1732134
Private Bankers, Ultra High Net Worth ("UHNW") Specialists, PBG Market Managers, Lending Advisors, Mortgage Consultants, Regional Mortgage Specialist, Cash Management Specialists, Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.

Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Wealth Management
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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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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4When 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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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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6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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