Ron Basu
Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Institutional Consultant, International Client Advisor
Phone:
(212) 503-2480(212) 503-2480
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Team Global
Our Mission Statement
Recognized as Barron’s Hall of Fame Advisors, our team crafts comprehensive wealth management solutions for an elite global clientele of sophisticated families, individuals and institutions.
Our Story
Over the past 20 years, Team Global has grown into one of the top five wealth management practices in the United States as ranked by Barron’s magazine. We are now a 27-member team of experienced planning, investing and client service professionals with cross border capabilities who combine our talents to serve a global clientele of highly accomplished individuals, families, foundations and businesses. Our clients currently entrust us with over $25 billion in assets under management.
Many of us come from institutional backgrounds and we pride ourselves on bringing a sophisticated perspective to our clients' most complex financial challenges. We help them make informed investment decisions within the context of comprehensive, multi-generational wealth management strategies. We understand the unique needs of our ultra high net worth clients and are well-prepared to help them protect the wealth they have created while generating the income they need to support their lifestyles and pursue their charitable missions.
In addition to our team award, our founding partners, Ron Basu, Chris Toomey and Rachael Naylor, have earned recognition as:
• 2025 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
• 2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
• 2025 Barron's Hall of Fame
Barron's 2025 Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
(Source: Barron's - Awarded May 2025. Data compiled by Barron's for the time period from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.)
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2024) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2023.
Awards Disclosures
Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors
Source: Barron's (Awarded May 2025) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024. Awards Disclosures
Many of us come from institutional backgrounds and we pride ourselves on bringing a sophisticated perspective to our clients' most complex financial challenges. We help them make informed investment decisions within the context of comprehensive, multi-generational wealth management strategies. We understand the unique needs of our ultra high net worth clients and are well-prepared to help them protect the wealth they have created while generating the income they need to support their lifestyles and pursue their charitable missions.
In addition to our team award, our founding partners, Ron Basu, Chris Toomey and Rachael Naylor, have earned recognition as:
• 2025 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
• 2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
• 2025 Barron's Hall of Fame
Barron's 2025 Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
(Source: Barron's - Awarded May 2025. Data compiled by Barron's for the time period from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.)
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2024) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2023.
Awards Disclosures
Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors
Source: Barron's (Awarded May 2025) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Jan 2024 - Dec 2024. Awards Disclosures
Capabilities
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Comprehensive Wealth Planning
- Pre-Liquidity Planning
- Investment Management
- Open-Architecture Platform
- Manager Selection
- Proprietary Investment Opportunities
- Sustainable & Responsible InvestingFootnote1
- Risk Management
- Hedging Strategies
- Philanthropy Management
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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 teams specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $1.2 trillion in AUM
- Comprising 26% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2025
- 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, September 2025
Source: Barron's (Awarded March 2025) This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's for the period Oct 2023-Sept 2024. 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 an 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 assessment of Barron's and 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.
Led by international client advisors with a collective 400 years' experience, our team serves an elite global clientele of affluent families and individuals, family offices, foundations, and endowments across more than 40 countries. Combining our own expertise with the vast resources of our firm, we offer:
- Global reach, local execution: Morgan Stanley operates in 41+ countries, supporting international investors with a truly global platform
- Comprehensive wealth management solutions spanning asset allocation, equities, fixed income/currencies, alternatives, executive planning and multigenerational wealth transfer
- Institutional-quality traditional and alternative investment platform: Access to an extensive array of strategies designed for growth, diversification, income and tax considerations (for qualified investors, where applicable)
- Customized portfolio construction: A structured process covering discovery, coordinated tax/estate planning with external advisors, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, and ongoing review
- Team-managed discretionary strategies designed around capital preservation, income and long-term growth,with diversification across asset classes/geographies and non-USD exposure
- Family office resources: Integrated support across wealth transfer, governance/education, philanthropy, lending/cash management and reporting/administration
- OCIO-style capabilities,an outsourced CIO approach that can include portfolio customization, governance/controls, faster execution and reduced need for in-house staff
- Security-minded infrastructure at the firmwide level, composed of layered defenses, 24/7 global monitoring/response and employee training to help protect assets and information
We have extensive experience supporting the founders and leaders of both public and private enterprises at every stage of their company's growth, from formation through monetization and beyond. Leveraging Morgan Stanley's industry-leading capabilities for founders and executives, we provide:
- White‑glove executive coverage: Acting as a corporate relationship manager, we coordinate a full suite of services for executives across Morgan Stanley's corporate clientele
- **Equity compensation & liquidity planning:**Support for equity award analysis and planning around major liquidity events, including concentrated stock considerations
- Insider trading plan execution: Concierge-level support for Rule 10b5‑1 trading plans and Rule 144 filings so executives can diversify and manage compliance requirements
- Cross‑border structuring support: Coordination and referrals for domestic/international tax advisors, cross‑border attorneys and broader structuring/relocation needs
- Founder-to-IPO life cycle support: Cash management, cap table management, stock plan administration and go-to-market coordination across private market liquidity solutions and investment banking connectivity
- Investment management and alternatives access: Portfolio allocation and financial planning, with open-architecture access for alternatives/private markets (for qualified investors, where applicable)
- Trust, estate & legacy planning coordination: Trust and estate planning strategy support and connections to trust management resources (in coordination with external counsel)
- Family office resources (as complexity grows): Capabilities spanning governance/legacy, philanthropy, trust services, cash management and lifestyle/administrative support
Team Awards & In The Press
Team Global - Barron's 2024 Top 100 Financial Advisors
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2024) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2023.
Awards Disclosures
Page LinkSource: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2024) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2023.
Awards Disclosures
Team Global - Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams
Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Page LinkSource: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Team Global - 2023 Financial Times Top 400 Advisors
Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com (Awarded Apr 2020) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/19.
Page LinkSource: ft.com (Awarded Apr 2020) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/19.
Team Global - Barron's Hall of Fame
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Team Global - Finding Opportunities as Markets Stumble
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Team Global: SALT Talks (Chris Toomey - October 2020)
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CNBC: Chris Toomey's Market Outlook for 2026
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55 East 52nd Street 10th
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New York, NY 10055
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Direct:
(212) 503-2480(212) 503-2480
Meet Team Global
Chris Toomey, CFA
Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(212) 503-2481(212) 503-2481
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(904) 632-0294(904) 632-0294
Bart Wyand, CFA, CFP®
Executive Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Executive Financial Services Director, Alternative Investments Director, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(212) 503-2498(212) 503-2498
Rohil Basu
Wealth Advisor, Senior Vice President, Global Sports and Entertainment Associate Director
Phone:
(212) 503-1819(212) 503-1819
David Fenning
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(212) 503-1172(212) 503-1172
Stuart Dubson
Vice President, Investment Consultant
Phone:
(212) 503-2485(212) 503-2485
Daniel O'Connor
Vice President, Portfolio Manager Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-1123(212) 503-1123
Anne Lin
Senior Vice President, Business Development Director
Phone:
(212) 503-2482(212) 503-2482
Alice Kim
Senior Vice President, Group Director
Phone:
(212) 503-2483(212) 503-2483
James Newman
Vice President
Phone:
(212) 503-2492(212) 503-2492
Kian Assary
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2334(212) 503-2334
Jaiyong Park
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2494(212) 503-2494
Spencer Notarianni
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2470(212) 503-2470
Sheryl Denniston
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2486(212) 503-2486
Lisette Montalvo
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2484(212) 503-2484
Sydney Gilbert
Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2476(212) 503-2476
Quinn Coughlin
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2303(212) 503-2303
Nicholas Lister
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-1126(212) 503-1126
Adam Latif
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2356(212) 503-2356
Jessica Reeder
Private Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2368(212) 503-2368
Brianna King
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2347(212) 503-2347
Megan Stannard
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2304(212) 503-2304
Sarah Kasun
Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-2487(212) 503-2487
Ishika Cividi
Private Wealth Management Analyst
Phone:
(212) 503-1689(212) 503-1689
Dan Buffa
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2388(212) 503-2388
About Ron Basu
One of the founding members of Team Global, Ron Basu has nearly three decades of experience in the private wealth management industry. Ron has earned numerous awards and accolades, including being named to Morgan Stanley’s esteemed Chairman’s Club in 2025, an elite group composed of the firm’s top Financial Advisors. He has also been recognized by prominent publications as such as Barron’s and Forbes as one of the top advisors in the country from 2012 – 2024.*
Ron focuses his practice primarily on the key areas of asset allocation, cross-border experience, global investment trends and institutional consulting. Ron’s extensive experience working with clients from around the world has informed his global investment views. He is a strong advocate of a customized investment process that takes into account a client’s unique goals, risk tolerance and philosophy while providing guidance that is wholly without conflict.
Ron began his career at Smith Barney in their private wealth division in 1991. He moved to UBS in 1997, where he continued to build his advisory business with various global family offices, hedge funds and ultra high net worth individuals. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers, Private Client Services from 2000 – 2008. He earned the Chairman’s Award for Extraordinary Client Service during his tenure.
Ron earned his M.S. in business management from Trenton State College and he enjoys playing tennis in his free time.
*2012-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com 2012-2024. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
*2012-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com 2012-2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Ron focuses his practice primarily on the key areas of asset allocation, cross-border experience, global investment trends and institutional consulting. Ron’s extensive experience working with clients from around the world has informed his global investment views. He is a strong advocate of a customized investment process that takes into account a client’s unique goals, risk tolerance and philosophy while providing guidance that is wholly without conflict.
Ron began his career at Smith Barney in their private wealth division in 1991. He moved to UBS in 1997, where he continued to build his advisory business with various global family offices, hedge funds and ultra high net worth individuals. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers, Private Client Services from 2000 – 2008. He earned the Chairman’s Award for Extraordinary Client Service during his tenure.
Ron earned his M.S. in business management from Trenton State College and he enjoys playing tennis in his free time.
*2012-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com 2012-2024. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
*2012-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com 2012-2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, MO, MN, NE, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, MS, MT, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1288046
NMLS#: 1288046
About Chris Toomey
A founding member of Team Global, Chris Toomey brings more than two decades of experience to the service of the team’s clients. Chris focuses primarily on overseeing manager due diligence, asset allocation, and alternative investments. His work has garnered broad recognition, including being named to Morgan Stanley’s exclusive President’s Club and included on lists of America’s top financial advisors by such prominent publications as Barron’s, Forbes and the Financial Times. Chris is a regular guest on CNBC, FOX Business and Reuters, and has been invited to speak at SALT, HedgeWorld, the Investment Institute and other prestigious venues.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2008, Chris spent a decade at Lehman Brothers in a variety of increasingly responsible positions. Beginning as a Portfolio Manager, he became a senior member of the team that oversaw the firm’s third-party, long-only manager platform. As Senior Vice President, he was responsible for manager due diligence and often assisted in providing asset allocation and investment advice for private wealth clients. Chris’ began his career at JP Morgan’s private bank.
Chris earned his B.S. in English with a minor in economics from Hamilton College. He enjoys Alpine skiing, tennis, sailing and working out on his Peloton.
Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2008, Chris spent a decade at Lehman Brothers in a variety of increasingly responsible positions. Beginning as a Portfolio Manager, he became a senior member of the team that oversaw the firm’s third-party, long-only manager platform. As Senior Vice President, he was responsible for manager due diligence and often assisted in providing asset allocation and investment advice for private wealth clients. Chris’ began his career at JP Morgan’s private bank.
Chris earned his B.S. in English with a minor in economics from Hamilton College. He enjoys Alpine skiing, tennis, sailing and working out on his Peloton.
Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Securities Agent: IA, HI, GA, FL, IL, DE, DC, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ID, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285209
NMLS#: 1285209
About Rachael Naylor
A founding member of Team Global, Rachel Naylor brings more than two decades of diverse financial service experience to the service of the team’s clients. Widely recognized for her contributions to the firm and the industry, Rachel has been named to the list of Barron’s Top 100 Woman Advisors in 2015 and 2016.
As a designated Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Rachael oversees Team Global’s customized fixed income portfolio management business. Drawing on her institutional experience and expertise, Rachel manages high-grade fixed income and cash portfolios for individual and institutional clients.
Rachael began her career on the debt capital markets desk at Dillon Read in 1987. As Vice President of the debt syndicate group, she worked closely with corporations, investment banking and sales teams to manage bond underwritings. Rachael moved to UBS Private Wealth Management in 1997, where she became the Director of Fixed Income Trading and Managed Rates Products for the Private Wealth Division. She formed her partnership with Ron Basu at Lehman Brothers prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2008.
Rachael earned her B.S. in public accounting from Mercy College.
2015-2016 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded June 2015-2016). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
As a designated Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Rachael oversees Team Global’s customized fixed income portfolio management business. Drawing on her institutional experience and expertise, Rachel manages high-grade fixed income and cash portfolios for individual and institutional clients.
Rachael began her career on the debt capital markets desk at Dillon Read in 1987. As Vice President of the debt syndicate group, she worked closely with corporations, investment banking and sales teams to manage bond underwritings. Rachael moved to UBS Private Wealth Management in 1997, where she became the Director of Fixed Income Trading and Managed Rates Products for the Private Wealth Division. She formed her partnership with Ron Basu at Lehman Brothers prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2008.
Rachael earned her B.S. in public accounting from Mercy College.
2015-2016 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded June 2015-2016). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Securities Agent: AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, CA, AK, AL, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261849
NMLS#: 1261849
About Bart Wyand
Bart Wyand joined Team Global in 2018 after more than two decades working as an institutional portfolio manager and trader. Bart now focuses on portfolio risk management, option hedging and tax efficient investing, and helps oversee the team’s global equity portfolio management business. Bart has earned Master's Club in 2025 for exceptional client service.
Bart began his career at Goldman Sachs, trading options and convertibles, first in the trading pits in Chicago, then upstairs in London. He went on to build and manage derivatives and convertible bond portfolios for two multibillion-dollar hedge funds, before returning to Goldman Sachs to run their convertible bond business.
Bart is a graduate of Bucknell University, and has earned Chartered Financial Analyst™, Certified Financial Planner, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations. He and his wife live in Greenwich, Connecticut with their two sons, one daughter, and dog. Bart is a Director and Executive Committee member of the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.
Bart began his career at Goldman Sachs, trading options and convertibles, first in the trading pits in Chicago, then upstairs in London. He went on to build and manage derivatives and convertible bond portfolios for two multibillion-dollar hedge funds, before returning to Goldman Sachs to run their convertible bond business.
Bart is a graduate of Bucknell University, and has earned Chartered Financial Analyst™, Certified Financial Planner, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations. He and his wife live in Greenwich, Connecticut with their two sons, one daughter, and dog. Bart is a Director and Executive Committee member of the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.
Securities Agent: WA, MI, VI, MD, OH, MA, DC, FL, VT, AZ, ME, AR, WY, UT, TX, NE, NC, NM, TN, NJ, OK, OR, PA, RI, PR, NV, MN, CT, GA, IA, HI, KY, CO, WI, VA, SD, SC, NY, NH, MT, MS, MO, KS, IN, IL, ID, DE, CA, AL, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1809627
NMLS#: 1809627
About Rohil Basu
A member of Team Global since 2021, Rohil Basu provides guidance to executives, entrepreneurs and the team’s next-generation clients. Rohil also works closely with the firm’s Institutional Advisory Solutions business, providing targeted solutions to clients with concentrated stock positions including 10b5-1 plans, hedging strategies and other diversification techniques.
Prior to joining Team Global, Rohil gained an understanding of complex financial modeling and analytics via Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Analyst Program. He earned his B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern Business School in 2018. He also completed his Master in International Affairs at the SIPA school at Columbia University.
Rohil lives in Manhattan and enjoys playing tennis and soccer.
Prior to joining Team Global, Rohil gained an understanding of complex financial modeling and analytics via Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Analyst Program. He earned his B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern Business School in 2018. He also completed his Master in International Affairs at the SIPA school at Columbia University.
Rohil lives in Manhattan and enjoys playing tennis and soccer.
Securities Agent: WI, WV, WY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2115909
NMLS#: 2115909
About David Fenning
A financial services industry veteran of nearly four decades, David Fenning has extensive experience in the fixed income arena, particularly with municipal bond investing. Drawing on his expansive knowledge of the tax-exempt market to create customized strategies, David oversees the team’s Municipal Bond portfolio management business. He works closely with the team’s clients to develop customized portfolios that align with their investment objectives, income needs and risk tolerances.
David started his career at Drexel Burnham Lambert and worked both for Credit Suisse and UBS for a combined total of 25 years in Wealth Management. He earned his MBA from the W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University. David enjoys spending his free time cycling.
David started his career at Drexel Burnham Lambert and worked both for Credit Suisse and UBS for a combined total of 25 years in Wealth Management. He earned his MBA from the W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University. David enjoys spending his free time cycling.
Securities Agent: VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, HI, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1889136
NMLS#: 1889136
About Stuart Dubson
Drawing on three decades of trading and investment planning experience, Stuart Dubson brings an extensive knowledge of convertibles and equity options to the service of the team’s clients. Stuart serves as Team Global’s chief equity strategist.
After receiving his B.B.A. in accounting from Hofstra in 1978, Stuart began his professional accounting career at Shapiro, Taxon and Koppell. He went back to Hofstra to earn an MBA, and moved to Elliot Associates, LP as a portfolio manager/trader in convertible arbitrage, risk arbitrage and special situations. Stuart continued to focus on convertible arbitrage trading, strategies and portfolio management at various other firms. He served as Managing Director at Millennium Partners, as Managing General Partner and CIO at Sparta Partners, and as Portfolio Manager at DellaCamera Capital Management. He joined Team Global in 2011.
After receiving his B.B.A. in accounting from Hofstra in 1978, Stuart began his professional accounting career at Shapiro, Taxon and Koppell. He went back to Hofstra to earn an MBA, and moved to Elliot Associates, LP as a portfolio manager/trader in convertible arbitrage, risk arbitrage and special situations. Stuart continued to focus on convertible arbitrage trading, strategies and portfolio management at various other firms. He served as Managing Director at Millennium Partners, as Managing General Partner and CIO at Sparta Partners, and as Portfolio Manager at DellaCamera Capital Management. He joined Team Global in 2011.
About Daniel O'Connor
Daniel Joined Team Global in June 2024, where he is an Investment Consultant-Portfolio Manager Associate, and has over a decade of experience in the Municipal Bond space covering institutional and high net worth retail accounts. Daniel most recently came from the Advisory Fixed Income desk at Morgan Stanley, where he partnered with advisors to develop custom strategies and provide ongoing portfolio management expertise since 2017. Currently he is responsible for the development, maintenance and oversight of the investment strategy and asset allocation for clients of Team Global.
Daniel currently holds FINRA Series 7, 52, 66, and 63 licenses. He graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and lives in Morristown, New Jersey. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, watching the New York Giants and spending time with his twin boys.
Daniel currently holds FINRA Series 7, 52, 66, and 63 licenses. He graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and lives in Morristown, New Jersey. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, watching the New York Giants and spending time with his twin boys.
About Anne Lin
Anne Lin draws on over 19 years of financial industry experience to help manage the team’s client relationships. With an extensive knowledge of the firm’s operational procedures and policies and investment platform, she helps deliver the firm’s capabilities in a personalized fashion to our clients. She works closely with the financial advisors and portfolio management team to execute asset allocation strategies as well as supporting trading in commodities, foreign exchange, and fixed income. She began her career on Wall Street as an operational analyst at Lehman Brothers, working in the mortgage principal and interest division for institutional clients, and later worked as trade support for government bond traders.
Anne graduated with high honors from Rutgers College in 2001. She earned a dual B.A. in economics and English and was a Phi Beta Kappa member. Anne currently lives in Scarsdale with her husband and son where she enjoys cooking, SoulCycle classes, and spending time with family and friends.
Anne graduated with high honors from Rutgers College in 2001. She earned a dual B.A. in economics and English and was a Phi Beta Kappa member. Anne currently lives in Scarsdale with her husband and son where she enjoys cooking, SoulCycle classes, and spending time with family and friends.
About Alice Kim
Alice Kim joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 2008 and is currently the Vice President as well as the team’s chief of staff. Alice is the primary lead on the team for equities, options, and syndicate trading across all of the client portfolios, and also helps to oversee asset allocation implementation, portfolio monitoring, and all client reporting. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Alice worked in institutional equity sales and trade support at Lehman Brothers.
Alice graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. She currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys traveling, cooking, and DanceBody.
Alice graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. She currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys traveling, cooking, and DanceBody.
About James Newman
James joined Team Global in 2020, where he is currently a Private Wealth Management Analyst. He is a recent graduate from Fordham University with a degree in finance, and prior to joining Morgan Stanley spent several years at Gabelli Asset Management Company. He currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys golfing in his free time.
About Kian Assary
Kian began with Morgan Stanley as a summer analyst in 2022, and joined Team Global in 2025 where he assists in portfolio analytics, trading, and investment research. He graduated cum laude with honors from San Jose State University. Originally from the Bay Area, Kian now resides in Manhattan and enjoys kickboxing, playing chess, and exploring the city with his girlfriend.
About Jaiyong Park
Jaiyong is a recent graduate from Baruch College, and joined Team Global as a Client Service Associate in June of 2020. He currently resides in New York City.
About Spencer Notarianni
Spencer joined Team Global in 2022 as a Client Service Associate. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross where he studied Economics and Political Science and was a member of the Division 1 Rowing Team. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley he spent a year at Iownit Capital and Markets in Houston, Texas, and spent time on Capitol Hill. Spencer now resides in Manhattan.
About Sheryl Denniston
Sheryl joined Team Global in 2014. As a Senior Client Service Associate, she is one of the team leaders on all client service and team operations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Sheryl previously worked at Bear Stearns as part of the New York Branch Administration team.
Sheryl graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She currently resides in Brooklyn, and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Sheryl graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She currently resides in Brooklyn, and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
About Lisette Montalvo
Drawing on over 20 years of client service experience with the team, Lisette is a Senior Client Service Associate who is one of the team leaders on all client service and team operations. Lisette also focuses on international client operations and onboarding.
Lisette graduated from Queens College with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She currently resides in Queens with her husband and two young children.
Lisette graduated from Queens College with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She currently resides in Queens with her husband and two young children.
About Sydney Gilbert
Sydney joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and Team Global in October of 2018. Within her current role as a Private Wealth Management Analyst. Sydney focuses on managing money movements, client interactions, account maintenance, and operational support. Prior to joining the team she served as both a Wealth Management Intern and Client Service Associate within Morgan Stanley.
She graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Sydney currently resides in Miami and outside of work enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.
She graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Sydney currently resides in Miami and outside of work enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.
About Quinn Coughlin
Quinn joined Team Global in 2024, where he is on the Portfolio Management Team. He earned his MBA at Binghamton University concentrating in Quantitative Finance, after gaining industry experience at Bloomberg on the corporate actions data desk and the Intercontinental Exchange in corporate finance. Residing in Queens, Quinn enjoys cooking and traveling in his free time.
About Nicholas Lister
Nicholas Lister joined Team Global in 2023 as a Client Service Associate. He is a graduate of Manhattan College where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Finance. A New Jersey native currently residing in Park Ridge, Nick enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends/family during his free time.
About Adam Latif
Adam began with Morgan Stanley in 2021 and joined Team Global at the start of 2024. He engages with executives interested in financial advice, monitors the team's relationships, develops 10b5-1 trading plans, and supports the team’s ongoing business development.
Prior to joining Team Global, Adam was a Rotational Analyst and worked on 3 teams within Morgan Stanley’s Home Office:
• Tailored Lending – Conducted diligence and supported the underwriting process for loans to UHNW clients
• Practice Management – Helped teams optimize their business model and adopt best practices
• Strategy & Execution – Analyzed data from pilot programs and created client-facing materials
Adam earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2022 and currently lives in Hoboken, NJ. He is passionate about cars and watches. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 license designations.
Prior to joining Team Global, Adam was a Rotational Analyst and worked on 3 teams within Morgan Stanley’s Home Office:
• Tailored Lending – Conducted diligence and supported the underwriting process for loans to UHNW clients
• Practice Management – Helped teams optimize their business model and adopt best practices
• Strategy & Execution – Analyzed data from pilot programs and created client-facing materials
Adam earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2022 and currently lives in Hoboken, NJ. He is passionate about cars and watches. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 license designations.
About Jessica Reeder
Jessica Reeder joined Team Global in April 2025 and currently serves as a Registered Client Service Associate. She brings a strong background in Private Wealth Management, with a focus on Executive Financial Services and high-net-worth client support. Jessica started her career at Morgan Stanley in 2024 working in the Atlanta office. She holds the Series 7 and Series 66 license designations and has a background in mortgage lending and commercial banking prior to joining the firm. Jessica earned her M.B.A and B.A. from Purdue University. Originally from Florida, Jessica now resides in Manhattan. Outside of work she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
About Brianna King
Brianna began with Morgan Stanley in 2022 and joined Team Global in December of 2025 as a Private Wealth Management Associate. She graduated with leadership distinction from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina with a B.S. degree in Finance, Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, and Spanish. Brianna currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, 66, life insurance and NMLS licenses.
About Megan Stannard
Megan joined Team Global in July of 2024, where she currently is a Wealth Management Analyst. Within the team, she primarily focuses on Executive Financial Services. Megan started her career in Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley in 2021 working in the Philadelphia complex.
Megan graduated from Elon University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Megan currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys baking, yoga and spending time with her friends and family.
Megan graduated from Elon University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Megan currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys baking, yoga and spending time with her friends and family.
About Sarah Kasun
Sarah joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 as the Executive Assistant for Team Global. Sarah was a team captain for her Division 1 lacrosse team at the University of Denver, where she graduated with a degree in business administration. She then went on to get her Master’s degree in marketing from Durham University in the United Kingdom. Sarah currently resides in Manhattan.
About Ishika Cividi
Ishika Cividi joined Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley in 2026. Prior to joining Team Global, she was a Rotational Analyst in Morgan Stanley’s Treasury Department, where she worked on the Liquidity Planning and COO teams. Ishika holds her Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
Ishika earned her B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Houston in 2023 and currently resides in New York City. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Ishika earned her B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Houston in 2023 and currently resides in New York City. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
About Dan Buffa
Dan Joined Team Global at Morgan Stanley in 2026. He graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business with a degree in Finance and a concentration in Value Investing. During his time at Fordham, he also served as captain of the men’s rugby team.
Originally from Long Island, New York, Dan enjoys working out, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.
Originally from Long Island, New York, Dan enjoys working out, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.
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1Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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