Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(410) 295-5883(410) 295-5883
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Vic Roy
Direct:
(410) 295-5883(410) 295-5883
Our Mission Statement
Providing bespoke solutions and serving as unwavering advocates, our mission is to serve as trusted partners for entrepreneurs, their families, and their teams throughout their journey.
WELCOME
Vic Roy has been advising highly successful investors such as business owners, corporate executives, funds, wealthy families and professional athletes for nearly 30 years.
The Vic Roy Team has an in-depth knowledge of the public markets as a Senior Portfolio Manager, while also helping clients navigate the private markets in a unique manner. The team has served as a great resource for founders and investors alike as they navigate an exit or invest in the private or public markets.
Working with only a select number of clients allows the Vic Roy Team to focus on helping you meet your financial goals and provide you with the protection and comfort you and your team/family deserve.
The Vic Roy Team has an in-depth knowledge of the public markets as a Senior Portfolio Manager, while also helping clients navigate the private markets in a unique manner. The team has served as a great resource for founders and investors alike as they navigate an exit or invest in the private or public markets.
Working with only a select number of clients allows the Vic Roy Team to focus on helping you meet your financial goals and provide you with the protection and comfort you and your team/family deserve.
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About PWM
Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
- Approximately 300 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $775 billion in AUM1
- Comprising 25% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2023
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, December, 2023
Source: Barron's.com (April 2023) 2023 Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's during the period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to Barron's to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron's and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
Approach
Discovery Process
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we 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, we 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, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.
Location
410 Severn Avenue
Suite 211
Annapolis, MD 21403
US
Direct:
(410) 295-5883(410) 295-5883
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Nik Diamondidis
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(410) 295-5845(410) 295-5845
Stacey Alviani
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 295-5885(410) 295-5885
Melanie Katherine Bruffey
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 295-5886(410) 295-5886
About Victor Roy
Drawing on more than 30 years of investing and wealth planning experience, Victor Roy leads a team that crafts comprehensive wealth management solutions for successful entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, industry associations and charitable foundations. Vic prides himself on building trusting relationships that endure for decades, and on cultivating a strong sense of community among his clients.
As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Vic is able to help his clients navigate both the public and private markets. He works to craft highly customized investment strategies based on each client’s unique goals, and to provide the context they need to make informed decisions about their financial life. A designated Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment Director, he has the demonstrated knowledge and experience to address the unique needs of those who make their living in the spotlight.
After graduating from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in finance, Vic began his career in 1990 at Merrill Lynch, where he spent eight years. He moved to Morgan Stanley to become a Senior Financial Consultant in 1998, then on to UBS in 2009. He and his team returned to Morgan Stanley to join Private Wealth Management in 2022.
Highly active in his community, Vic volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club and sits on the board of the Brian Westbrook Foundation. He is a proud supporter of his alma mater, the Dematha Catholic School, and is committed to funding transformative scholarship opportunities for current students. Vic and his wife, and high school sweetheart, Marlee, have three children, Ryan, Amanda and Ashley, and two dogs, Simba and Sandy.
As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Vic is able to help his clients navigate both the public and private markets. He works to craft highly customized investment strategies based on each client’s unique goals, and to provide the context they need to make informed decisions about their financial life. A designated Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment Director, he has the demonstrated knowledge and experience to address the unique needs of those who make their living in the spotlight.
After graduating from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in finance, Vic began his career in 1990 at Merrill Lynch, where he spent eight years. He moved to Morgan Stanley to become a Senior Financial Consultant in 1998, then on to UBS in 2009. He and his team returned to Morgan Stanley to join Private Wealth Management in 2022.
Highly active in his community, Vic volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club and sits on the board of the Brian Westbrook Foundation. He is a proud supporter of his alma mater, the Dematha Catholic School, and is committed to funding transformative scholarship opportunities for current students. Vic and his wife, and high school sweetheart, Marlee, have three children, Ryan, Amanda and Ashley, and two dogs, Simba and Sandy.
Securities Agent: AR, WI, NV, IN, MT, MD, DC, TN, NJ, DE, CT, ME, IL, CA, MS, KY, AZ, NC, MN, KS, FL, CO, WA, TX, PA, SC, OR, MA, GA, VA, OH, NY, MI, LA, RI, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2414661
NMLS#: 2414661
About Nik Diamondidis
A junior partner to Vic Roy, Nik Diamondidis works closely with the team’s clients to craft highly customized investment and wealth planning strategies. Nik draws on his experience working with family offices and ultra-high net worth clients to help develop alternative and structured investment allocations, syndicate, and overall portfolio management strategies. He has a keen interest in following economic, technological and geopolitical developments and greatly enjoys discussing the potential opportunities they may offer for affluent families and individuals to help preserve and grow their wealth.
Given the team’s focus on families and wealth succession, Nik places an emphasis on extending the team’s relationships across generations. He works to build close and productive advisory relationships to help preserve and grow family wealth, promote family harmony and secure enduring legacies.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 2024, Nik spent two years at one of UBS’ top Private Wealth Management teams in the Tampa Bay area, helping highly affluent families and their family offices craft customized investment strategies.
Nik graduated from the Boston College Carroll School of Management with a double major in entrepreneurship and marketing. Having spent time in Boston, New York and Tampa, he returned to his native Annapolis, where he enjoys writing and performing music, golfing, and boating.
Given the team’s focus on families and wealth succession, Nik places an emphasis on extending the team’s relationships across generations. He works to build close and productive advisory relationships to help preserve and grow family wealth, promote family harmony and secure enduring legacies.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 2024, Nik spent two years at one of UBS’ top Private Wealth Management teams in the Tampa Bay area, helping highly affluent families and their family offices craft customized investment strategies.
Nik graduated from the Boston College Carroll School of Management with a double major in entrepreneurship and marketing. Having spent time in Boston, New York and Tampa, he returned to his native Annapolis, where he enjoys writing and performing music, golfing, and boating.
Securities Agent: IN, IA, AZ, CA, TX, ME, CT, OH, NV, NJ, MN, PA, MS, MD, KY, GA, FL, LA, DC, AR, WI, WA, TN, NY, MI, MA, SC, NC, IL, CO, VA, RI, OR, KS, DE, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers
Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
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- Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
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- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Lifestyle Advisory
We look forward to discussing your needs and goals, and the exceptional resources we can place at your disposal.
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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
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (the “Firm”) and its affiliates do not currently offer the services provided by this Service Provider(s). The Service Provider(s) is not an affiliate of the Firm. Any review of the Service Provider(s) performed by the Firm was based on information from sources that we believe are reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This referral should in no way be considered to be a solicitation by the Firm for business on behalf of the Service Provider(s). The Firm makes no representations regarding the appropriate or otherwise of the products or services provided by the Service Provider(s). There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. If you choose to contact the Service Provider(s), do thorough due diligence, and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
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
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2Morgan 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
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (the “Firm”) and its affiliates do not currently offer the services provided by this Service Provider(s). The Service Provider(s) is not an affiliate of the Firm. Any review of the Service Provider(s) performed by the Firm was based on information from sources that we believe are reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This referral should in no way be considered to be a solicitation by the Firm for business on behalf of the Service Provider(s). The Firm makes no representations regarding the appropriate or otherwise of the products or services provided by the Service Provider(s). There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. If you choose to contact the Service Provider(s), do thorough due diligence, and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
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
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