Robert's Story

I believe in almost any area of human activity, a structured disciplined process will provide better long-term results than a hap hazard, shoot from the hip approach. Whether you want to lose weight, get better grades in school, get ahead at work, have a better marriage or simply improve your tennis game, in the long run, I believe you will get better results if you start with a clear cut plan, implemented effectively. Effective plan design coupled with periodic review is the best way forward. Investing and wealth management are no exceptions. I think that clients considering hiring an advisor should ask potential advisors questions like “How do you make money for your clients?” and “What is your investment philosophy?” and “What evidence is there that your approach works over long periods of time?”. It is my belief that investors should receive succinct, concise answers to those questions and avoid advisors who are unable to do so. I am a graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point. As a cadet, I was always amazed at how efficiently everything ran at the academy. It has been over thirty-five years since I graduated from the Academy. Yet I still feel that the structured regiment of the Academy influences my practice as I enter my thirty-first year as an advisor. I see no reason to vary from a structured, disciplined process when managing my client's investments.
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Value Zone

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When Robert Fischer first started in this business over thirty years ago, he knew that he needed two strong knowledge bases: the first being wealth management and knowing as much as possible about the products and services that Morgan Stanley offers. The second knowledge base being his clients. The more Robert understood his clients, he realized, the more helpful he could be. Knowing his clients very well helps him to recommend innovative solutions that may help benefit them greatly. These solutions occur in what The Fischer Group calls the “value zone.” These recommendations transcend normal financial planning advice and facilitate clients accomplishing their most cherished goals.

KEY LIFE EVENTS

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    Baby, Budgets and Buying a House
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    Education

    Education is a major investment that often requires years of careful, advanced planning. As educational costs continue to rise - from primary education through undergraduate, graduate and professional schools - we will work together to implement the appropriate funding strategies for your needs.

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    Marriage

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    Divorce

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    Retirement

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    Death

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Structure, Order, and Discipline

As a cadet at West Point, I learned the benefit of structure, order, and discipline. From my very first days at the Academy, I was amazed at the precision which everything occurred. For example, the firing range, I noticed that hundreds of cadets were trained in how to accurately aim, fire, disassemble, clean, and reassemble the M-16 rifle. We stayed busy the entire time. We were never idle. Yet hundreds of cadets qualified with their rifles in one day.

My experience as a cadet and as a military officer taught me the importance of process. Virtually any area of human performance can be enhanced by instituting structured, ordered, and disciplined process. Whether the area is losing weight, getting better grades in school, improving relationships, or playing a sport better, instituting structure, order and discipline will enhance performance. This is especially true in wealth management.

By structure, we mean to arrange things in an intelligent manner according to a plan. By order, we mean to do things in the proper sequence. By discipline, we mean to do those things consistently in the proper manner.

The superiority of this structured ordered disciplined approach to communication is obvious. SDO leads to more frequent communications, better flow of information and more opportunity to achieve goals.
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    By structure, we mean to arrange things in an intelligent manner according to a plan. Creating an organized and working system of complex subject area allows for clear understanding.
    Order
    By order, we mean to do things in the proper sequence. Tasks performed in concert with a given strategy is the best way to observe its effectiveness.
    Discipline
    By discipline, we mean to do those things consistently in the proper manner. Despite adversity and factors outside your control, complete what is necessary to the betterment of your system.

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Client Service Team

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    Robby Fischer, CFP®, CIMA - Financial Advisor Associate
    Phone:
    (954) 267-5667(954) 267-5667
    Email:Robby.Fischer@morganstanley.com
    Robby began his career at Morgan Stanley after graduating from Virginia Tech. Robby is Series 7 and Series 66 registered, has completed his Life Health and Annuities Insurance license, and continues his expertise in enhancing the Morgan Stanley client experience.

    Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Robby moved to South Florida in 2021 to expand his capabilities in financial planning and investment management. Following that intention, Robby became a CFP® professional in 2023 and a CIMA® professional in 2024. Having gained direct experience from his years in Florida, Robby rejoined the Fischer Group in 2024 with the aim to build close relationships with clients through tailoring financial advice that helps accomplish their goals. Robby believes that through consistent communication it is possible to turn difficult or emotional financial decisions into logical courses of action.

    In his free time, Robby prioritizes his time with family and friends and enjoys playing tennis, golf, snowboarding and travelling internationally.
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    Kelly B. Ross - Wealth Management Associate
    Phone:
    (804) 780-3307(804) 780-3307
    Email:kelly.b.ross@morganstanley.com
    Kelly Ross joined The Fischer Group in November of 2013 and is often the first line of contact on a broad array of client services. Highly adept at addressing questions quickly and efficiently, Kelly is committed to providing each client with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity. She has been an integral member of The Fischer Group since joining the team in 2013.

    From the largest task to the smallest request, Kelly works tirelessly to exceed clients’ expectations. Her core responsibilities are essential to enabling the Group to carry out its mission of helping financially successful individuals plan, invest and lead fulfilling lives. Kelly is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and maintains her Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses.
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    Alberta Marx - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (804) 780-3398(804) 780-3398
    Email:alberta.marx@morganstanley.com
    Alberta will be assuming many of Kelly’s daily activities. Alberta is a graduate of John Tyler and has 17 years’ experience in our business. She and her husband Eric have two daughters and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at her church and has served as a missionary in Ireland and Africa.

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