Our Philosophy

Our team is committed to providing clients with personalized, one-on-one service. We believe the client-advisor relationship is the most important factor for wealth management. Our knowledgeable and experienced financial advisors and service associates gain a detailed understanding of our clients' goals and expectations. We recognize each client has different objectives and priorities; therefore, we tailor our wealth strategies to fit each client's specific needs.

Our aim is to help our clients live the lifestyle they desire while reaching their financial goals. The 1987 Group at Morgan Stanley will always act in the best interest of the client, and that is reflected in our product choices, asset allocations, and holistic financial plans. We resist industry fads and focus on wealth management strategies proven over the long-term.

The 1987 Group combines over 150 years of investment experience, unparalleled service, and the industry-leading power of Morgan Stanley to provide best-in-class guidance for every client's financial journey.

Awards and Recognition

Forbes Magazine named The 1987 Group at Morgan Stanley one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2023, 2024 and 2025! It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of outstanding professionals who consistently work to raise the standards in our industry.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23-3/31/24.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.

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Services Include
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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.

The Tools To Guide You To Success

It's hard to see the complete picture with only half the details. As a Morgan Stanley client, you can conveniently view your accounts from other financial institutions on Morgan Stanley Online or by using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, giving you a more complete financial picture.

As a valued client of The 1987 Group, we begin with a comprehensive view of your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan. In such circumstances, it makes sense to work with an experienced professional who understands your financial needs and can dedicate time and resources to help you meet them.
Wealth Management Planning Tools That Our Team Leverages:
  • Lifeview - Intelligent Planning
  • Goals Planning System - Calculated Planning
  • Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
External Accounts To Add:
  • 401(K) and IRA
  • Mortgage
  • House Value
  • Brokerage Accounts
  • Credit Cards
  • Checking Accounts
  • Savings Accounts
  • Insurance and Annuity Accounts

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE?

Regardless of what stage your life is in, moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement or somewhere in between, The 1987 Group can help you achieve your financial goals.

Do you want to purchase a vacation home, fund your children's or grandchildren's education, spend your retirement as you've dreamed, or all of the above? Together, you and The 1987 Group can create a personalized and dynamic wealth management strategy to help you prepare for a successful financial future.

Financial planning is never a static process. Your concerns and life priorities are constantly changing which requires constantly evolving your plan. We engage in a holistic planning process that helps you identify what matters most whether that is buying a new home, funding higher education, financially protecting your family or planning a dream retirement. Planning for dream retirement means addressing common fears and concerns such as health care costs, outliving your money and determining the best time to file for Social Security benefits. With a personalized financial plan specifically tailored for you and your family, we help you chart a path forward and remain your dedicated advisor along the way.
Why do you need a financial plan?
  • Having a defined financial plan can help increase confidence
  • Identifying your goals and having a plan can increase the chances of success
  • You have a roadmap and we can help keep you accountable
  • Having a financial plan can lead to better financial habits
  • The 1987 Group can focus on helping you reach your goals so you can worry less and live more

SPECIALIZATIONS:

With current volatility in the markets and interest rate uncertainty alternative investments can be a potentially attractive investment. Morgan Stanley has an extensive alternatives platform and The 1987 Group is here to help you navigate it and determine if alternative investments belong in your portfolio.

We leverage our unique position and our affiliates to source innovative strategies from among the most knowledgeable investment minds in the business. Employing rigorous due diligence to identify, evaluate and select each alternative investment product on our platform, we work to identify the managers that we believe are highly qualified to help our clients meet their objectives. Your choices will depend on your goals, objectives and risk tolerance.

Location

1801 N.Military Tr
Ste 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431
US
Direct:
(561) 620-5000(561) 620-5000

Meet The 1987 Group

About Mark S Ryan

Mark joined Morgan Stanley in 2009. He has held the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation since 1990 and takes pride in developing financial plans to assist clients with retirement and estate planning. Many long-term clients have reached retirement age and are now benefiting from the planning done years ago that allowed them to reach their goals and objectives.

Mark is also a Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley. This designation, along with over 35 years of experience, has proven helpful in providing objective investment guidance for his clients. Recognizing that there is no silver bullet, or one size fits all solution, Mark’s focus is on understanding each client’s unique vision, goals, and preferences. He then tailors advice and portfolio structure in a custom manner to help his clients maximize their financial potential.

After a 15-year career in retail, Mark decided that his attention to detail and numbers would be a perfect fit for a career as a financial advisor and took the necessary steps to obtain his securities licenses. He began his new career on October 19th, 1987, the infamous Black Monday.

Mark practices yoga on a regular basis and focuses on good nutrition. He is an RYT® 200 Registered Yoga Teacher and promotes a healthy lifestyle with many of his friends and clients that have similar interests. Mark lives in Boca Raton and is a lifelong Palm Beach County resident. His son Justin and his family reside in Houston.
Securities Agent: KY, CO, NM, NY, ID, CA, RI, PA, NJ, MA, GA, WI, SD, MO, OH, AL, VT, NC, MD, AZ, VA, TX, FL, DE, NV, MI, SC, CT, WA, KS, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279336

About Cynthia R Walker-LaRoche

Cindy began her investment advisor career with E.F. Hutton in April of 1987. A wealth management professional for more than 35 years, she has been with Morgan Stanley since 2003.

Her passion in this business is to guide individuals through a goal-based process to achieve their lifelong dreams. Cindy prides herself by being attentive to the needs of wealthy families and the transfer of wealth to children and grandchildren. This is the driving force for investment decisions.

Charitably inclined, Cindy has dedicated the last 18 years to serving as a consultant, donor and promoter to The Habilitation Center for the Handicapped in Boca Raton, Florida. The Habilitation Center is committed to providing vocational training, socialization skills, daily living skills, self-advocacy and health and wellness to mentally challenged adults.

Cindy is a native of Niagara Falls, NY but has lived in South Florida for over 40 years. She resides with her husband Ron and enjoys gardening, cooking, and entertainment and most of all, taking care of her puppies Teddy and AAPL (Apple).
Securities Agent: MI, FL, NM, NV, NJ, NC, WA, SC, MO, RI, KY, AL, WI, VA, OH, IL, GA, PA, KS, CT, CO, CA, SD, ID, NY, MA, DE, AZ, VT, TX, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1288390

About Ryan A. Anderson

Ryan leverages more than a decade of experience as a financial advisor to provide targeted wealth management and planning strategies for his clients. His priority is offering personal service that is client-focused and dependable. Ryan brings fresh perspectives by staying current with market trends to continually deliver best in class ideas for his clients' portfolios. He takes pride in being someone his clients can trust to deliver honest advice and implement an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term plan.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Ryan spent 10 years as a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan. Before his wealth management career, he also served clients in the financial services field for Chase Bank, First Premier Bank, and Wells Fargo.

Ryan earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he also met his future wife Stephanie. After growing up and starting their careers in South Dakota, they decided to move to beautiful South Florida, where they now live in Boca Raton with their Italian Greyhound Augie. They also enjoy an occasional retreat to their mountain home in Western North Carolina. In Ryan’s free time, he can be found traveling, dining with friends and family, fly fishing, and homebrewing craft beer.

Forbes Magazine named The 1987 Group at Morgan Stanley one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2023, 2024 and 2025! It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of outstanding professionals who consistently work to raise the standards in our industry.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23-3/31/24.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.

https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Securities Agent: NY, FL, NM, NJ, AL, SC, RI, CT, CA, AZ, NC, MD, OH, IL, DE, KY, ID, VT, SD, WA, MI, MA, GA, CO, TX, MO, WI, VA, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 602871

About David S. Gross

David Gross is Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has over two decades of experience in wealth management and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Before beginning at Morgan Stanley, David spent twenty years as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Since joining Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor David has earned the highly regarded designations of Senior Portfolio Manager and Associate Vice President.

Over the years, David has developed a passion for retirement and estate planning strategies. He is dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term goals, and risk tolerance in order to create a strategy designed to produce consistent investment returns while minimizing portfolio risk. He helps clients to understand the impacts of long term care and inflation as they prepare for retirement, and strives to bring consistent solutions and comfort in all aspects of a client’s financial plan. David is Series 7 Licensed and holds Life, Health, and Variable Insurance licenses.

Outside of work David enjoys watching hockey, practicing yoga, and golfing. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife and two daughters.
Securities Agent: FL, PA, NC, CO, AL, CA, TN, WI, VT, RI, SC, NV, VA, MD, KY, NY, NM, GA, CT, MA, ID, DE, UT, TX, SD, OH, NJ, AZ, WA, MI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Lisa Silver

Lisa joined Morgan Stanley in 2012. Over the past 10 years client interaction and client related services have been her primary responsibility. In the last few years, Lisa’s role on the team has grown and she is now heavily involved with the financial planning for our clients.

After graduation from college and before becoming a mother, Lisa utilized her degree in Journalism by working for a South Florida advertising firm. She was responsible for handling executive planning, media buys and B2B advertising for major accounts. In 1989, Lisa transitioned to the radio industry, subsequently working for two of the market’s top radio stations as a sales executive.

After meeting her Canadian-born husband Jeff, Lisa worked for a worldwide leader in electronic component distribution in Montreal, where she was tasked with the multi-national responsibility of handling several major clients around the world, before moving back to South Florida in 1997.

Lisa was born in Fort Lauderdale, but raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and moved to Boca Raton where she has lived for over 30 years, with the exception of three years in Canada.

Lisa has been married for 28 years and has two sons, Matthew and Andrew. Now that Matthew is independent and a pilot for American Airlines and Andrew is in his senior year at FSU, she has more time to focus on her own career. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking and socializing with who means the most to her.
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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
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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
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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
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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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
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

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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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