Our Story and Services

We are the Asia Desk at Morgan Stanley.

Team 55 East is a community of likeminded individuals who all strive for greatness. Our practice is a continuation of our personal journeys, where we celebrate and leverage our differences to gain new insights and push the boundaries of what’s possible for our clients.

We value and reward honesty and character, foster genuine relationships where laughter can blossom, and focus on personal growth. We aspire to greatness, recognizing that it’s not about perfection – it's about helping achieve results.

If you share our commitment to greatness, join our community on an epic adventure at 55 East.

First-class business in a first-class way.
Services Include
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Wealth Management Services

Through Team 55 East, you will have access to the pinnacle of Wealth Management Services.

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    Wealth & Estate Planning Strategies (WEPS)

    Wealth and Estate Planning Strategists (WEPS) help clients and Financial Advisors with Trust, Tax & Estate (TTE) planning. To do so, it is critical to create a TTE implementation in combination with a TTE strategy. TTE implementation helps drive the success of the TTE strategy by delineating between what must be executed and what might be executed.

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    Outsource Chief Investment Office (OCIO)

    OCIO designs and manages bespoke portfolios for institutional clients and ultra-high net worth families on a full-discretionary basis with at least $25 million to invest.

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    Global Investment Office (GIO)

    We provide you with world-class investment advice to help build your practice and manage your clients' portfolios.

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    Investor Solutions - Alternative Investment

    Partnering with branch management, risk, compliance, and other internal groups to identify viable solutions to legal issues including, but not limited to, the types of issues outlined here.

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    Investing with Impact

    With over a decade of experience, the Investing with Impact Platform delivers comprehensive and holistic wealth solutions for our clients that seek to generate market-rate financial returns alongside positive environmental and social impact.

Valuable Tools and Resources

We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. We have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. We've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.

    Learn More About MSO
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast

    Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.

    Listen to the Latest Episode
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool

    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool.

    Learn More About Spending and Budgeting
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast

    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.

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    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 (MSO) may enroll in eDelivery.

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    Now, What's Next? Podcast

    The pandemic has altered the world we live in. But what does life after a global pandemic look like? Sonari Glinton makes sense of how the world continues to evolve in the face of a global crisis, and the rare chance it gives us to rethink our assumptions.

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    Digital Vault

    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows for easy sharing and convenient access to life's 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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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report

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

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By Your Side For All of Life's Milestones

Our practice is built on the development of deep and enduring relationships and the delivery of comprehensive wealth management services.

We work with a broad range of clients who value and respect the advice we carefully cultivate for them in seeking the achievement of the following goals:

  • Simplify their financial life
  • Plan for an enjoyable retirement
  • Manage risk and protect their family
  • Minimize investment related taxes through advanced strategies
  • Address long-term health care needs
  • Educate the next generation on how to manage wealth and carry family values forward
  • Achieve important philanthropic goals

The solutions we recommend are carefully coordinated to help provide you with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to succeed in today s fast-paced world.

We are here to help you make informed decisions on any financial issue you face.

Our Clients Include:
  • Families spanning multiple generations
  • Retirees and individuals planning for retirement
  • Employees of local utility and power companies
  • Professionals in the legal. medical, and pharmaceutical industries
  • Nonprofit organizations, endowments, and foundations
  • Referrals from existing clients

Our Four Step Process

Our wealth management approach focuses on you, your family and your career - where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help get you there, navigating life's challenges and helping you make more informed decisions about your wealth.

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    1. Introductory Call

    We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we'll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.

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    2. Get To Know You Meeting

    We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. We also review the documents you've prepared and define your priorities.

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    3. Analysis & Plan Development

    Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed plan with recommendations to help you grow. preserve and transfer your wealth.

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    4. Implementation

    In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we open new accounts for you at Morgan Stanley and initiate our investment recommendations. We'll also begin to implement other strategies we've discussed; these often encompass tax minimization strategies, risk management, and estate planning techniques.

Location

55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 883-7723(212) 883-7723

Meet Team 55 EAST

About Chris Chung

Christopher Y. Chung, CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC®, CEPA®
Senior Vice President
Senior Portfolio Manager
Lending Specialist

Chris Chung focuses on listening and understanding client needs to create comprehensive wealth management portfolios with risk management. Working together with Morgan Stanley teams of specialists with different area of expertise, he works closely with high net worth clients and with their accountants and attorneys to provide solutions in both asset and liability management. Chris has over 21 years of experience in the wealth management industry and has earned the following designations:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) certification from the College of Financial Planning.
Certified Exit Planning Advisor(CEPA®)

Chris graduated from University of Chicago with a BA in Economics. He also studied at Seoul National University in South Korea and Waseda University in Japan as part of global exchange programs. Chris and his wife, Ji In, live in Manhattan with children. He enjoys spending time with family and friends participating multiple sports activities including golf and tennis.
Securities Agent: MD, AZ, NC, CO, WA, NJ, MA, CT, AL, NV, DC, MI, SC, OR, IL, HI, CA, NY, DE, VA, WY, TX, TN, PA, GA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265003

About Eliot Bu 夫相薰

Eliot is a global citizen; he was born in Seoul Korea, raised in New Jersey, and has worked in over a dozen countries around the world.  Eliot graduated from Seoul National University with an International Economics Degree and an Advanced Degree in Urban and Environmental Studies.  Eliot also has his Master's Degree from Columbia University.  Eliot started and successfully sold 3 companies, the last being an Architecture and Urban Planning company with over 200 employees worldwide. 
Eliot is a father, a published author, and a socially conscious citizen.
"I believe money can do good.

15 years’ experience as CEO, and founder of three companies, I view investments from a CEO/Business owner's perspective. I share my perspectives with our clients.  Investments fuel the economy by supporting the visions and strategies of organizations public and private. How you choose to invest should be with the fundamental understanding of what impact your investments have on the world. Every dollar you invest is actually a vote on the world you want it to be.
I have created this group to focus the resources within Morgan Stanley to help the business owners and leaders that shape our future every day.

I believe money can do good."
Securities Agent: TX, NY, PA, IL, CO, VA, AZ, OR, MA, WA, MD, FL, HI, CA, AL, NC, CT, TN, GA, DE, SC, NV, NJ, MI, DC, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1294094

About Jenny Yu

Jenny is a distinguished Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, blending experiences in finance, art, and global perspectives. Jenny holds undergraduate degrees in Economics and an Art History from New York University (NYU), enabling her to offer a sophisticated, multidimensional approach to wealth management beyond traditional financial planning. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jenny was employed at New York Life as a registered representative.

Born in New York and raised in Shanghai, Jenny is fluent in Mandarin and English. Jenny has a deep passion in art, which has taken her around the world, allowing her to study and experience global artistic influences firsthand during her time at NYU. For Jenny, Morgan Stanley is an ideal place to combine art and finance, with an eye towards balancing her passion for art with broader financial needs.

By leveraging Morgan Stanley's cutting-edge analytics and her diverse background, Jenny crafts strategies that not only help grow her client's wealth but also align with their values and aspirations.
Securities Agent: NY, CA, DC, TX, NJ, MD, HI, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2512439

About Han Saem Hur

Sam Hur (Han Saem Hur) joined the Team 55 East at Morgan Stanley in June 2023. She handles all operations related to client outreach and services from account onboarding and administration to cash management.
She is focused on ensuring an exceptional level of personalized care to help meet our clients' wide-ranging and unique needs.
Sam is a graduate of Huntingdon College with a BA in Sport Management and Business Administration. She also holds a Master of Science in Sport Management from Columbia University. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Sam worked as a foreign direct investment manager at Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York City office for over 8 years. She was responsible for various government projects including international trade, global business expansion and cross-border investment between the United States and South Korea.
Sam is an avid golfer. She is a certified golf teaching professional by United States Golf Teachers Federation and an inductee of Huntingdon College Athletic Hall of Fame. Sam is bilingual in English and Korea. She is FINRA Series 7 and 66 licensed.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Tony Silva

Tony Silva is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in New York City.

Tony began his career in financial services in 1995 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Pipeline Manager in our Home Loans organization. In 2017, he was promoted to Project Manager on that team. Tony assumed his current position in February, 2018. Prior to his tenure at the firm, Tony held a number of roles at mortgage financing institutions.

Tony received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Rutgers University. He and his family reside in Livingston, New Jersey.

When not at the office, Tony enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 217945

About Charlotte Spatz

Charlotte Spatz is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Charlotte began her career in financial services in 2015, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Complex Administrator. Prior to being promoted to her current position, Charlotte served as an Associate Private Banker supporting Wealth Management offices in New York City and was a Regional Administrator before that. Before joining the firm, she was an Operations Associate at the Lebenthal & Co.

Charlotte is a graduate of the Marist College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She currently lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.
NMLS#: 2008389

About Walter J. Henry

Walter Henry is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Walter began his career in financial services in 1996, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at the UBS Bank USA.

Walter is a graduate of Fairfield University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Fordham University where he received an MBA in Finance. He lives in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey with his family. Outside of the office, Walter is a Sunday Usher at St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt, NJ, and he enjoys playing golf, biking, and traveling.
NMLS#: 1590965
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Team 55 EAST today.
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