Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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SETTING YOUR FOUNDATION WITH A FINANCIAL PLAN

Southeast Wealth Management Group's process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life, making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
The following resources below will introduce you to a few of the tools that the team uses. Please click to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.

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    LifeView – Intelligent Planning

    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that the team can use with their clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

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    Goals Planning System

    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.

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    Spending and Budgeting Tool

    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting Tool. This tool helps advisors monitor cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behaviors when necessary.

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    Retirement Planning

    It's important to determine how much money you may need to save for a comfortable retirement. Here are five common myths about retirement planning.

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    Strategy – Intelligent Withdrawals

    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it is vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results.

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ADRESSING WHAT MATTERS

As a high net-worth client, your situation is unique. The distinction of your wealth management needs lies within the complexity of your circumstances combined with your goals. With the tools and resources of Morgan Stanley's broader firm, we can provide the comprehensive guidance that is necessary for a high net-worth family.

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    Family Office Resources Overview

    When it comes to providing institutional-level support for your family office, scale matters. Our offering aims to bring together specialized investment services and operational support to enhance your life and legacy.

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    Estate Planning Strategies

    We can work with you to explore factors that are relevant to existing or future estate structures. We will discuss different tax and estate planning strategies and collaborate with your external tax and legal advisors.

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    Wealth Management Strategies

    For nearly a century, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services. And now with E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, you get the convenience of investing on your own along with the knowledge and insights of a trusted partner.

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    Tax Management Services

    Reducing the current tax liabilities on your investments can help enhance your overall returns. Implementing our Tax Management Services in a taxable managed investment portfolio, known as a Unified Managed Account (UMA), seeks to offer you professional and tax efficient portfolio management to help meet your unique financial goals.

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    Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are not acting as a family office pursuant to Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

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Investing opportunities extend beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Alternative investments can provide qualified investors with access to a broader range of strategies and markets, offering additional ways to pursue diversification, manage portfolio risk and support long-term financial goals.

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    Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments

    Explore alternative investment strategies beyond the public markets. Morgan Stanley provides qualified investors access to a broad alternatives platform that includes third-party and proprietary strategies across multiple asset classes. These solutions may complement a traditional portfolio while supporting goals such as diversification, income generation and tax-aware investing.

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    Our Hedge Funds Platform

    Hedge funds can provide qualified investors with access to investment strategies that differ from traditional stock and bond approaches. Morgan Stanley's platform offers access to established hedge fund managers across a variety of strategies, providing another way to explore diversification within a broader investment plan.

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    1031 Exchanges

    For eligible real estate investors, a 1031 exchange may provide an opportunity to defer certain capital gains taxes when exchanging qualifying investment property. Learn more about how 1031 exchanges work and the considerations that may come with incorporating one into a broader wealth strategy.

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    Private Markets Transaction Desk

    Private markets can create unique opportunities and considerations for eligible investors and shareholders. Morgan Stanley's Private Markets Transaction Desk provides a dedicated resource for eligible shareholders and investors seeking to buy or sell eligible private company shares in the secondary market.

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    Private Equity

    Private equity can offer qualified investors exposure to companies and opportunities outside the public markets. As part of a diversified investment approach, private equity strategies may provide another avenue for investors looking to broaden their portfolios and pursue long-term objectives.

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    Private Real Estate

    Explore the broad range of Private Real Estate Investments and capabilities available through Morgan Stanley's comprehensive platform.

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    Single Manager Hedge Funds

    This piece provides an introduction to single manager hedge funds, and covers topics such as common characteristics, hedged strategies, and platform offerings.

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    Innovative Strategies for Your Portfolio

    Innovative Strategies for Your Portfolio
    Morgan Stanley's alternative investment platform provides access to institutional-caliber strategies and experienced investment managers across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Our approach helps clients identify and evaluate opportunities that complement overall portfolio construction, support diversification, and align with long-term financial objectives.

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    Private Credit

    Investors may consider diversifying their portfolios by exploring opportunities in the expanding private credit market. This asset class offers potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns and can serve as a strategic complement to traditional fixed-income investments.

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    The Alts Report

    Hear from industry innovators across Morgan Stanley Wealth Management leadership and fund manager partners as they discuss the trends and opportunities shaping the alternative investments landscape.

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MODERN WEALTH TOOLS & RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each and every aspect of your financial portfolio and life. Learn more about some of the Modern Wealth Management Tools that we offer to our valued clients.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorizations.

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    Total Wealth View

    View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.

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    Digital Vault

    Digital Vault allows for easy sharing and convenient access to your most important documents from wills and deeds to financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.

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    eDelivery

    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.

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    MS Reserved

    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.

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    Cyber Security Resources

    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.

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    GIC On the Markets

    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.

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    GIC Weekly

    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.

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    2025 Federal Tax Tables

    This document outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.

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    2026 Federal Tax Tables

    This document outlines the 2026 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.

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Location

390 N. Orange Ave
Suite 1615
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Direct:
(407) 849-4739(407) 849-4739

Meet Southeast Wealth Management Group

About Tom Cleary

Securities Agent: VT, MI, IL, CT, SC, MA, GA, VA, PR, PA, AL, WA, OH, KY, ID, AR, NV, IN, FL, CO, WI, OK, NC, MD, AZ, TX, NM, NH, LA, CA, NY, NJ, MS, MO, MN, ME, KS, DC, TN, SD, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Bob Whittington

Securities Agent: CO, AR, WA, TX, PA, NY, SC, OR, NC, MO, MA, WI, PR, MD, KY, OK, ME, NH, LA, AZ, VA, TN, SD, KS, IL, IA, GA, FL, MI, IN, CT, NJ, CA, AL, OH, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Martie Prestin

As Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Martie Prestin is the operational cornerstone of the Southeast Wealth Management Group. Martie oversees day-to-day client requests, digital account onboarding, administrative workflows, and operational concierge services. Having worked alongside the team and is dedicated to ensuring that every client interaction is handled with precision, speed, and standard-setting care. Martie holds earned her degree at the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s in Business Management. Outside of work, she enjoys taking care of her small farm with various pets, riding horses, and traveling.

About Carmen Rivera

Carmen Rivera is a wealth management professional with nearly 30 years of industry experience across major financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch and UBS. As Wealth Management Associate, Carmen plays an integral role in driving operational efficiency, execution of financial plans, and client communication. Her deep familiarity with regulatory and administrative frameworks ensures that clients receive proactive service at every touchpoint. Carmen studied at Northwestern University and is committed to delivering the high-touch service, discretion and personalized attention that clients expect when managing and preserving significant wealth.

About Shari Banal

Shari Yvanna Banal is a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley and a member of Southeast Wealth Management Group. She works closely with clients and Financial Advisors to provide personalized support across a broad range of wealth management needs, helping coordinate complex financial matters and deliver a seamless client experience.
Her background in business management & data analytics, combined with her experience in wealth management, enables her to bring a thoughtful, solutions-oriented perspective to client service. Shari earned an MBA from the University of Central Florida with prior degree at the University of Florida holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, going to airsoft arenas, trying new restaurants, and dancing.
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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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.

Retirement for Plan Sponsors

End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
  • Plan Evaluation
  • Investment Management
  • Plan Management Support
  • Plan Participant Education
Small Business Retirement Plans
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Small Business Retirement Plans

Learn about retirement plans for smaller businesses and how to select the right type for you and your employees. Compare SEP or SIMPLE IRAs vs 401(k)s.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Southeast Wealth Management Group today.
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