About Robert F Lynch
Drawing from over 30 years of experience in investment and wealth management, Rob leads a dedicated team that provides highly customized and disciplined wealth strategies for a select group of successful entrepreneurs, executives, their families, businesses, and foundations. By focusing exclusively on a limited number of relationships, Rob and his team develop a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs and strive to deliver exceptional personal service.
For affluent families and individuals, Rob focuses on addressing complex planning needs, including asset allocation, portfolio risk management, cash flow modeling, and estate planning strategy. Fiduciary investors, such as corporate and not-for-profit institutions, benefit from his skilled focus in investment portfolio consulting, retirement plans, and cash management. By combining the team’s extensive experience and training with the global resources of Morgan Stanley, Rob delivers comprehensive, tailored solutions designed to achieve precise financial objectives.
Rob holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Siena College, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation through the Wharton School of Business, the Investments and Wealth Institute’s Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), and the Family Wealth Advisor designation through Morgan Stanley. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2022, 2023 and 2024. His team was also named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2023, 2024, 2025.
Rob is committed to civic and charitable work, having served organizations such as Siena College’s Board of Associate Trustees, The Order of Malta, Catholic Charities, Guilderland Soccer Club, the New York State Museum, and Senior Services of Albany.
Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. A retired soccer player and coach, he remains active in outdoor activities and considers himself an enthusiastic, though “mediocre,” golfer.
Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023 | 2024 | 2025
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (2023|2024|2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022 | 2023 | 2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022|2023|2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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