Rob Sherwin
Managing Director,
Wealth Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(401) 863-8428(401) 863-8428
Toll-Free:
(800) 488-1241(800) 488-1241
My Mission Statement
Understanding your unique circumstances to create the right plan and investment portfolio for you, your family, and your non-profit organization.
My Story and Services
Rob serves as a Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, and Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley, based in Providence, Rhode Island. Since entering the industry in 1980, Rob has helped make a significant impact on his clients’ financial lives. His passion, extensive knowledge, and attention to detail are testaments to his over forty years of dedicated service. Rob has a focus in working with individual clients and non-profit organizations. His team includes Kristen Dalton, a Senior Registered Associate with twenty years of experience in the investment business.
After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Rob commenced his career at Kidder Peabody & Co., continuing through its acquisition by PaineWebber & Co. In May 1995, he joined Morgan Stanley as a Senior Vice president. Recognizing his experience, Morgan Stanley selected Rob to participate in their prestigious Wealth Advisor program, in collaboration with the Wharton postgraduate program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Rob currently resides in both Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Boynton Beach, Florida, with his wife Mindy. He is a proud grandfather of three grandchildren.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rob is actively engaged in his local community. He serves on the Rhode Island Foundation Investment Committee and is a member of their Professional Advisory Council. He is the Chairman of the Rhode Island Jewish Alliance Investment Committee. Additionally, he is a past President of the Rhode Island Association of Investment Firms. Rob has also contributed to academia by teaching courses at the University of Rhode Island and Bryant University. Furthermore, he has established an ongoing intern/analyst program at Brown University, fostering a passion for finance in the next generation.
In his free time, Rob enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, maintaining an active lifestyle, and traveling.
After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Rob commenced his career at Kidder Peabody & Co., continuing through its acquisition by PaineWebber & Co. In May 1995, he joined Morgan Stanley as a Senior Vice president. Recognizing his experience, Morgan Stanley selected Rob to participate in their prestigious Wealth Advisor program, in collaboration with the Wharton postgraduate program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Rob currently resides in both Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Boynton Beach, Florida, with his wife Mindy. He is a proud grandfather of three grandchildren.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rob is actively engaged in his local community. He serves on the Rhode Island Foundation Investment Committee and is a member of their Professional Advisory Council. He is the Chairman of the Rhode Island Jewish Alliance Investment Committee. Additionally, he is a past President of the Rhode Island Association of Investment Firms. Rob has also contributed to academia by teaching courses at the University of Rhode Island and Bryant University. Furthermore, he has established an ongoing intern/analyst program at Brown University, fostering a passion for finance in the next generation.
In his free time, Rob enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, maintaining an active lifestyle, and traveling.
Securities Agent: MA, FL, AZ, LA, DC, UT, NE, DE, MD, IN, IL, GA, CA, VT, SC, CT, OR, MN, WI, VA, NV, NJ, TX, NH, MO, ID, HI, WA, OK, OH, NY, MI, CO, TN, RI, PA, NC, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279179
NMLS#: 1279179
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THOUGHTFUL, COMPREHENSIVE, AND GOAL-DRIVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Many of your most important life decisions involve money. Each decision has an impact on the next one, and on your future. That’s why I believe in a comprehensive approach to wealth management. I understand that each client's situation is unique and that the right decision for you must be based on what’s important to you. Therefore, I begin each engagement by helping you define and articulate your goals – to establish the “why” of your wealth management strategy before we determine the “how.” I offer the experience, credentials and skills that enable us to provide hands-on, immersive assistance to a select group of clients and families.
1: Discovery
We begin working with you by having an open conversation to understand your financial situation. We ask our clients for a "wish list" of what their ideal advisor will accomplish for them- we then work to exceed it.
2: Plan Creation & Implementation
Once we have a firm understanding of your current circumstances, your risk tolerance and constraints, we design an optimized portfolio to help you achieve your long-term goals. Our objective is to create a detailed plan which encompasses every aspect of your life.
3: Communication
Communication is paramount for our team. We ensure that our clients understand all their options and how it impacts their overall financial picture. While we respond promptly to every request, our goal is to offer advice before you know you need it.
4: Ongoing Review
We believe that every relationship counts. Therefore, we work with a limited number of clients and families to ensure thoughtful advice and impeccable service. We meet regularly to make sure your plan remains current and to review your progress.
WORKING WITH FOUNDATIONS AND ENDOWMENTS
Foundations and Endowments make up a large portion of my practice. I have many years of experience managing various types of organizations with a multitude of complex needs and wants. I work mostly with religious organizations, 501 C3 charitable foundations and other nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
One of our primary duties is to uphold the interest of our clients above our own. We are committed to serve our clients with utmost care and diligence. In order to achieve this goal, we assist with implementation of the investment policy statement.
Careful analysis is needed to effectively manage the various spending needs of non-profit organizations. We ask insightful questions during the discovery step in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of our client’s cash flow situation and spending policy.
In the current landscape, foundations and endowments encounter significant hurdles. The intricacies of capital market dynamics, legal and regulatory oversight, and shifts in tax laws constitute some of the external factors that can alter the needs for non-profit organizations. We help our clients overcome these challenges by implementing a periodic review process to ensure that their objectives remain accurate and that our strategy is on track to meet those objectives.
As a dedicated professional I am highly committed to providing consistent service and strategic planning, which leads to an effective wealth management experience. I follow a tailored approach that address the unique financial circumstances of any non-profit organization.
I look forward to working with you.
One of our primary duties is to uphold the interest of our clients above our own. We are committed to serve our clients with utmost care and diligence. In order to achieve this goal, we assist with implementation of the investment policy statement.
Careful analysis is needed to effectively manage the various spending needs of non-profit organizations. We ask insightful questions during the discovery step in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of our client’s cash flow situation and spending policy.
In the current landscape, foundations and endowments encounter significant hurdles. The intricacies of capital market dynamics, legal and regulatory oversight, and shifts in tax laws constitute some of the external factors that can alter the needs for non-profit organizations. We help our clients overcome these challenges by implementing a periodic review process to ensure that their objectives remain accurate and that our strategy is on track to meet those objectives.
As a dedicated professional I am highly committed to providing consistent service and strategic planning, which leads to an effective wealth management experience. I follow a tailored approach that address the unique financial circumstances of any non-profit organization.
I look forward to working with you.
Preparing for Retirement
As retirement approaches, you will want to have a clear understanding of what your financial needs are and if there is room for improvement.
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2025 Federal Income Tax Tables
This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
Access the Tax Tables
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities, a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
Financial Literacy for Any Stage of Your Life
Estate Planning Essentials
Developing an estate plan is crucial for safeguarding your assets and ensuring a smoother transition for your heirs, minimizing potential challenges they might face.
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Family Governance & Wealth Education
For a seamless transition of wealth, it's important to establish sound family governance standards and engage your children with your family's values and intention.
Family Governance and Wealth Education Factsheet
Trust Planning
Among the available tools for protecting and transferring assets, trusts may be the most misunderstood. Put simply, a trust can be a flexible and effective way for families to solve their financial issues and manage many types of challenges involving how to transfer assets and wealth to help ensure a lasting legacy.
Planning Your Legacy
Donor Advised Funds
There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be tax-efficient and can help maximize your impact.
Philanthropic Planning
CashPlus Account
Get more value and more protection (along with exclusive benefits and perks!) with a CashPlus Brokerage account, a modern alternative to banking.
Modern Banking
Alternative Lending
Using highly-automated models and expansive datasets, alternative lending platforms can rapidly underwrite borrower credit risk.
Borrowers may access credit in a more streamlined fashion as compared to the traditional lending process, often on terms more attractive than otherwise would be available.
Loan investors may access attractive credit risk premia historically captured by banks, while diversifying their portfolio fixed income and credit exposures.
Borrowers may access credit in a more streamlined fashion as compared to the traditional lending process, often on terms more attractive than otherwise would be available.
Loan investors may access attractive credit risk premia historically captured by banks, while diversifying their portfolio fixed income and credit exposures.
Impact Investing
How can investors gain insight into the impact of their investment portfolios? Our Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient tool distills complex data and tailors analysis to you.
Morgan Stanley IQModern Wealth Tools
Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online is the foundation of our modern wealth client experience. Our digital capabilities online and on the Morgan Stanley Mobile App allow you to stay informed about your investments and manage your everyday finances while providing protection for your account with our encryption and fraud prevention technology.
Morgan Stanley Online
Total Wealth View
Total Wealth View
We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
Learn MoreWe've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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 may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
eDelivery Client Guide
Digital Vault
Digital Vault
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
Digital Vault Client GuideKeeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
The Portfolio Risk Platform
The Portfolio Risk Platform is a powerful tool for understanding and engaging clients about risk. This risk analytics platform, powered by BlackRock Aladdin, enables financial advisors to identify and better understand the risk of their client portfolios, and identify business opportunities across their book.
The portfolio risk platform leverages a three thousand factor risk model to build out an analytics suite focused on risk, historical and hypothetical scenario analysis, and proposal generation.
Learn MoreThe portfolio risk platform leverages a three thousand factor risk model to build out an analytics suite focused on risk, historical and hypothetical scenario analysis, and proposal generation.
LifeView
LifeView is a set of financial planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that Financial Advisors can use with clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401K early distributions under IRS rule 72(t).
LifeView Portal Client FlyerLifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401K early distributions under IRS rule 72(t).
Location
1 Financial Plaza 19th
Fl
Providence, RI 02903
US
Direct:
(401) 863-8428(401) 863-8428
Toll-Free:
(800) 488-1241(800) 488-1241
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
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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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan 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.
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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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:
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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.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan 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.
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.
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.
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