My Story and Services

I believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. I will define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that can help you meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NJ, MO, CA, VT, TN, NY, NV, NM, NH, NC, VA, RI, MA, MN, FL, AZ, SC, CT, PA, OK, AR, ME, MD, DC, TX; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1851269
CA Insurance License #: 0K90014
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Education and Licensing
  • Bachelor of Arts Brandeis University: 1985
  • Series 6, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 31, Series 63, Series 65 licensed
Honors
• Robert Patten: Morgan Stanley Century Club 2009-2012, 2017-2022
• Robert Patten: Morgan Stanley Director's Club 2001-2008
• Robert Patten: Federated President's Circle 1997
Associations
• Mystic Aquarium: President's Council 2010-present
• Lawrence & Memorial Hospital: Finance Committee 2016-present
• St James Church: Finance Committee 2018-present
• United Way of Southeast Connecticut: Past Chair 2016
• United Way of Southeast Connecticut: Chairman of the Board 2014-2015
• United Way of Southeast Connecticut: Treasurer 2009-2013
• Captain, Men's Basketball Team- Brandeis University 1984-1985

Modern Wealth Tools

Our investment strategy leverages modern wealth tools and cutting-edge technology. By providing our clients with customized wealth management solutions, we enable our clients to be one step closer to helping achieve their life goals. We have assembled the following Morgan Stanley financial tools and platforms that support our wealth management philosophy and investment strategies.

    Resource Center

    I believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and potentially, better long-term results. As a result, I am committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.
    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.
    GIC Weekly Research Report
    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    On The Markets Research Report

    Client Service Team

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      Elizabeth Mary Brousseau, Portfolio Associate
      Phone:
      (860) 572-2562(860) 572-2562
      Email:Elizabeth.Brousseau@morganstanley.com
      She has 38 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry having begun her career after graduating from Central Connecticut State College in New Britain.
       
      She was with Merrill Lynch in New London for over 20 years and then with Smith Barney in Essex prior to joining Morgan Stanley in Mystic in 2007.  
       
      A native of the area, she was raised in Niantic CT and currently lives in Westerly RI, enjoys watching sports, reading and attending the theatre; along with spending time with her family and friends.

    Location

    12 Coogan Boulevard
    Ste 201
    Mystic, CT 06355
    US
    Direct:
    (860) 572-2581(860) 572-2581
    Toll-Free:
    (888) 317-1453(888) 317-1453
    Fax:
    (860) 572-2566(860) 572-2566
    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
    Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities
    How investors can tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

    Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities

    Realizing profits seems like the best part of investing, but taxes can add up. Our new analytics tool can help investors tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

    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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