My Story and Services

Shaylyn leads the team in financial planning and managing client relationships. Prior to joining the firm, Shaylyn began her career in financial services with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch with years of experience in client account management, banking, financial planning and advising. Shaylyn holds her Certified Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC®) designations which allows her to help clients build a roadmap of their long-term financial picture.

Shaylyn attended Providence College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. She is a Connecticut native and currently resides in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA. Outside of supporting the team and clients, Shaylyn enjoys spending time with her family, keeping active through fitness training, and traveling in her free time. She also sits on the Boston Public Library Emerging Leaders Board and the Cradles to Crayons Corporate Advisory Council.
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Working with You

We are confident you will not find a team of professionals more committed to helping reach your objectives. To that end, we believe in the following principles which serve as the foundation of our practice:

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    Client-Advisor Fit

    Our Relationship is the right fit. A successful relationship begins with the right fit between client and advisor. We limit the number of clients we serve end are proud to work with families who seek the type of long-term, fully engaged relationship we offer. The bond we form is fundamental to our mission.

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    Lifestyle Financial Planning

    Planning for your lifestyle. You've dedicated your life to creating wealth for yourself and your family; now is the time to enjoy the benefits of your labor. Using your goals as our guide, we create a financial strategy aimed at helping you create end maintain the lifestyle you desire.

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    Consistent, Long-Term Service

    A differentiated level of service. We value long-term relationships and are available to address your needs beyond the traditional work week. We're also honored that our client relationships span decades and generations; our clients not only trust us to help build their futures, but the futures of their children and grandchildren.

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    Knowledge & Experience

    Experience and education. Our team leverages years of experience and believes In continued education as a means to provide the highest quality of advice and guidance. With our combined experience in the banking, Insurance and financial services Industry, as well as our advanced certifications, we provide up-to-date ideas and solutions to our clients.

Women & Wealth

We love to empower women who find themselves in decision making roles. Whether that be a single woman or mother, a divorcee or widow, or a happily married woman in charge of the finances, we want to assist you in education, resources and planning to help you navigate all things financial.

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    Taking Control of Your Finances After Divorce or Death of A Spouse

    Divorce or the death of a spouse can turn the best laid financial plans upside down. An income stream dries up; assets may be divided; in short, where life had a feeling of certainty, you may now be standing on shifting ground.

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    Women Without Limits

    Supporting women throughout their financial lives is at the core of Morgan Stanley's values. This dedication and experience make us uniquely suited to help women reach their financial and career goals, no matter where they are on their journey

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    Charitable Giving that Benefits Women and Girls

    Financially supporting charities focused on women and girls' wellness can be beneficial for our global society and personally enriching. Let's talk about how you can incorporate charitable giving into your financial plan.

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    Monthly Spotlight: Go Red Women's Leadership Virtual Experience

    In special recognition of the Go Red for Women® campaign, we are pleased to invite you to our 15th annual Go Red Women's Leadership event, hosted in partnership with the American Heart Association – Westchester Chapter. This year's event will once again feature a "Heart Talk" segment, highlighting tips to help kickstart a healthier lifestyle.

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    Making the Most of Your Sudden Wealth

    Most financial gains are inheritances, but they can also stem from a variety of other sources such as legal settlements. Suddenly inheriting wealth can propel you to financial security or serve as a source of future regret, if not managed wisely. This fact sheet will help you identify the issues involved in managing, preserving and maximizing your new wealth.

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    A Woman's Guide to Life & Money

    How do you fulfill your caregiving duties without sacrificing your own self care? How does a major life transition like divorce or retirement impact your financial future? If you're wrestling with some of these questions, the Playbook: A Woman's Guide to Life & Money may have the answers you're looking for.

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Personalized Solutions

From buying a home to rolling over your 401(k) to leaving a lasting legacy, we are here to answer your financial questions and implement the best strategies for your specific goals and circumstances. Here are just some of the questions we help our clients answer every day.
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    Financial Planning
    Life is constantly changing. How do I prepare for a more secure future knowing that certain events – like a divorce or a death in the family – can dramatically impact my plans?
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    Retirement Planning
    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I’ll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire?
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    Asset Organization
    I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How do I get organized and simplify my financial life?
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    Managing Risk
    Life’s risks can reveal themselves in many ways – from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life’s unknowns?
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    I have so many things I want to do with my life. How can one investment strategy balance them all?
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    Charitable Giving
    Are my charitable donations having the impact I want them to have?
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    Growing Older
    Given extended life expectancy, how do I make certain I can afford the health services I may need?
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    Tax-Efficient Planning
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Are you prepared?
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The Boston Collective Group
The Boston Collective Group at Morgan Stanley is a diverse, multigenerational wealth management team based in Boston, we serve affluent individuals, families, corporations, endowments, foundations, and corporate retirement plans. Our mission is simple: to empower our clients with advice that ensures they exceed their financial objectives and to maximize the potential of their full balance sheets.

The Boston Collective Group is here to simplify your financial matters, allowing you to remain focused on the people, projects, and causes that matter most to you.

Location

28 State Street 26th
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Boston, MA 02109
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Direct:
(617) 570-9536(617) 570-9536
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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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