Susan Feitelberg

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I help a select clientele of successful families and individuals develop and implement advanced investment and wealth management strategies that help them achieve their goals. I excel in collaborating with and leveraging the expertise of other top Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to bring the best intellectual capital of the firm to my clients.

I've been recognized by Forbes’ and Shook Research as a Best-In-State Advisor and a Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisor for 6 consecutive years, including 2023. I've also been named to Forbes' Top 250 Women Advisors from 2018-2021. I see these distinctions as a reflection of the high standard of service I deliver to my clients. I received my M.B.A from Northeastern University and my B.A. in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross, where I currently serve as a trustee.

I live on the Upper West Side of New York City with my son. I am avid cyclist and have also competed in over 100 triathlons and a handful of marathons.




2018-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2023 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Services Include
Securities Agent: WA, MT, TN, NY, MI, IN, MA, SC, IL, DE, GA, DC, NM, OR, NE, OH, NH, TX, PA, CT, MD, NC, AL, NJ, AZ, CO, FL, CA, VT, VA, VI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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My Experience

Achieving the financial future you envision is like running a marathon—it’s a long-term goal that requires planning, determination, discipline and persistence. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Family Wealth Advisor, I am committed to being with you every step of the way, guiding you in the right direction and connecting you to the resources you need to reach your goals.

Since 1997, I have been helping successful individuals, families and institutions manage their financial affairs so they can focus on what they do best. The long-term relationships I’ve built over the years are the primary measure of my success, and putting my clients’ best interests first is my top priority.

Your relationship with me begins with an in-depth conversation about your values, interests and goals, as well as the people that bring joy and meaning to your life. We will also talk about your assets, your advisors, and your expectations from our relationship. Understanding the big picture of who you are and what you hope to accomplish enables me to help you develop a strategy that encompasses all the factors that may impact your financial life. From there, I curate the right expertise and experience needed for your specific situation, and coordinate the best-in-class resources required to bring your strategy to life.

Like a family office, I work alongside your other trusted advisors—such as your CPA, tax and estate attorneys, or real estate broker—to help ensure an integrated approach to managing your wealth. I am always just a phone call away if you need a sounding board or sympathetic ear. Being based in New York City also enables me to create opportunities to meet with portfolio managers in person, so I have unique insight into the analysis and intelligence behind your investments.

I look forward to learning more about you and your family, and exploring how I can help you achieve the financial future you envision.

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.

My Latest Achievements

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    Susan Feitelberg Named To The Forbes America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2024 For The Seventh Consecutive Year
    Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list comprises a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

    2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Susan Feitelberg Named To The Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors in 2024 For The Seventh Consecutive Year
    This year's Top Women Wealth Advisors list spotlights top advisors across the country who were nominated by their firms-and then researched, interviewed and assigned a ranking with their respective states. Our very own Susan Feitelberg has been selected as part of this prestigious list of 1,000 women advisors throughout the country.


    2018-2024 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Susan Feitelberg Named To The Top 100 Working Mother and Shook Research's Top Wealth Advisor Mothers 2021
    "Congratulations to all of our Financial Advisors who made this year’s Working Mother Top Wealth Advisor Moms list. Not only have you demonstrated your dedication to your families and ambition as a working mother, but you’ve done so while consistently offering excellence and commitment to your clients. We are proud of all of your accomplishments."


    Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
    Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded Oct 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21.
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    Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
    CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interests first. That's why working with a CFP® professional gives consumers confidence.

Upcoming Firm Events

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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
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.

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.
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
Planning for the Unexpected: Financial Tips for Unpredictable Careers
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Planning for the Unexpected: Financial Tips for Unpredictable Careers

Athletes and entertainers? careers often have their ups and down, all the more reason to plan ahead for a financially stable future. Here?s how.
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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)