Helping You Achieve Your Goals

Here at the Arcadia Group, we seek to provide our clients with a professional advisory team that has a reputation for integrity, knowledge, and superior service. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver comprehensive wealth management, placing the needs of the client first. Our advisory team seeks to accomplish these goals by maximizing the abilities and experience of each team member, while also working in unison to provide a higher level of service to help our clients achieve their financial and life objectives.
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How We Help You Achieve Your Goals

Many of your life decisions involve money, and that is why we have a comprehensive approach to wealth management. We work with you to understand your objectives and what is important to you, and then establish the strategies and plan to help you accomplish those goals.
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    1. Discovery
    We begin by having a conversation to understand your unique financial situation. We establish your goals and what you are looking to accomplish when working with a financial advisor.
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    2. Evaluate
    Once we have a strong understanding of your finances and goals, we begin creating a strategic plan to help achieve those goals, both long-term and short-term. By utilizing the various Morgan Stanley resources, we aim to construct a plan that captures the important details of your life.
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    3. Communicate Your Plan
    We meet with you to present your plan so you understand the strategies that go behind it and the various options you have.
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    4. Ongoing Review
    Once your plan is implemented, we review and track the progress of your plan. Always keeping the client's interests first, we update the plans as needed to help ensure we remain on track to achieve your objectives.

Modern Wealth Management Tools and Resources

Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive suite of digital resources to help us enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn more about some of the many Modern Wealth Management tools we have to offer.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
    Register for Morgan Stanley Online today
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    Total Wealth View
    Total Wealth View allows us to have a more complete picture of your financial profile. By linking your external accounts, we can deliver a more educated and holistic wealth plan for you.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Risk Platform combines our industry expertise and BlackRock’s Aladdin Risk Engine to provide a leading single solution that helps you see the potential impact of historical and hypothetical market shocks on your portfolio. The platform utilizes thousands of potential risk factors to help us understand together how risk may affect your portfolio, including investments you hold with Morgan Stanley and externally.
    Learn more about our Portfolio Risk Platform

Navigating through life events

Our lives go through many different stages. Check out some resources below for some of many life's events.
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    Birth
    Welcoming a child is a joyous occasion for everyone in the family. As your advisor, we look to help plan and prepare for the financial components that a new child introduces to your life.
    Listen here for more
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    Education
    Education is a major investment. As education costs continue to rise, we help you approach the range of educational expenses, with appropriate funding strategies.
    Learn more on saving for education
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    Marriage
    Marriage is a big milestone in life, but it can bring many questions surrounding money. As your advisor, we look to guide you through these conversations.
    6 money questions to ask before you commit
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    Retirement
    Retirement planning is one of the core focuses of our practice. Whether you are early in your career or nearing the end, together we help you plan and invest for your retirement for a smooth transition.
    Make the most of your retirement savings
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    Death
    Dealing with death is never easy. Aside from coping with the loss of a loved one, legal matters also require immediate attention, including administration of the estate. Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion.
    Navigating decisions after death of a loved one

Protect yourself from cyber scams

In our digital age, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important. Take a moment to check out some cybersecurity resources to help keep you safe.
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    Social Engineering Scams
    Many of the latest scams revolve around social engineering — using a false pretense to convince individuals to share personal information. The information may seem rather innocuous, and a victim might think there’s no harm in sharing it. But, it could be deviously deployed later to initiate an attack.
    Learn more on sidestepping social engineering scams
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    Protect Your Smart Devices
    Smart devices provide convenience and efficiency. But these devices present security concerns, especially regarding privacy. Therefore, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your devices.
    Learn more on how to protect your devices
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    Tax Scams
    While you’re busy gathering your paperwork for tax season, cybercriminals are devising schemes to steal your identity and money. The Internal Revenue Service identified more than $31 billion in tax fraud and financial crimes in 2022.
    Protect yourself from tax scams
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    Morgan Stanley Security Center
    Check out more cybersecurity resources at Morgan Stanley's Security Center.
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    Maintain Good Cybersecurity Habits
    Whether it’s strengthening your passwords or treating emails from unknown senders with more caution, you can take a number of steps to reduce the threat of identity theft, online scams, malware, fraud and more.
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    Top Cybersecurity Terms to Know
    Here’s a list of common terms to make it easier for you to comprehend the reports or articles you come across and give you the opportunity to react quickly to threats.
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Location

30 W Patrick Street
7th Fl
Frederick, MD 21701
US
Direct:
(301) 663-8833(301) 663-8833
Toll-Free:
(800) 634-0072(800) 634-0072
Fax:
(301) 663-4798(301) 663-4798

Meet The Arcadia Group

About Jean M Joyce

Jean M. Joyce, CFP®
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Vice President – Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

Jean Joyce is a Senior Vice President for Morgan Stanley in the Frederick, MD branch. As the Group’s chief financial planner, she is responsible for providing individual strategies and plans to meet the wide-ranging financial, risk, liability, life, charitable, and estate needs of our clients.

Jean is a graduate of St. Mary’s college in Notre Dame, Indiana, and a holder of the financial industry designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.  Jean has been with Morgan Stanley and legacy predecessor firms since 1996 and is very active in charitable and cultural activities in the Frederick Community.


Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Securities Agent: HI, VI, VA, MO, IN, CA, SC, MD, GA, DE, FL, OH, KS, CO, IA, CT, WI, NH, IL, OR, NV, NC, TN, KY, AL, WV, TX, NY, MN, DC, WA, PA, NJ, MI, MA, AZ, VT, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1261895

About J. Robert Tinsley

John Robert Tinsley CFP®
Portfolio Management Director
Executive Director – Wealth Management
Financial Advisor

 
Rob is a Senior Vice President of Morgan Stanley, in the Frederick, MD office, and Financial Advisor in the Arcadia Group.
 
In addition to his daily branch office duties, Rob is responsible for financial planning and investment strategies for our clients. He has special experience is the use of options-based hedging, alternatives, and tax-free investments to solve client’s problems. Additionally, he has experience with corporate executive stock-option plans, and corporate retirement plans.
 
Rob is a 1993 graduate of The College of William & Mary, and earned his master’s degree at The University of Georgia. He has been a practicing Certified Financial Planner™ since 2001. A resident of Kensington, MD, he has been actively involved in coaching at the Maplewood Youth Football organization for 10 years; and is a member of the Knights of Columbus..

He is married to Heather, and is the father of three : Georgia Anne, Clayton, and Carter.
Securities Agent: NC, NJ, IA, CT, TN, NV, HI, FL, MO, ME, MD, MA, DC, WI, NH, WA, VT, PA, OR, MN, KY, CA, AL, VA, RI, ND, MI, DE, SC, KS, AZ, TX, SD, GA, CO, IN, IL, ID, WV, VI, OH, NY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285115

About Courtney Mills-Picarelli

Courtney Mills-Picarelli
Financial Advisor
Financial Planning Specialist

Courtney is a Financial Advisor in the Arcadia Group at Morgan Stanley, in the Frederick, Maryland office.

She is a graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she pursued her degree in Economics and Government & Political Affairs. She is an Alumnae Member of the Delta Zeta Sorority and Economics Honor Society. She is active in her local gardening club and ASPCA. Prior to joining the team at Morgan Stanley, she spent eight years working in financial services, primarily in mortgage lending and banking. It was through her experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer that she realized her aptitude for investment management and desire to provide financial guidance clients beyond the scope of new home financing.

Outside of the office, Courtney enjoys running, practicing yoga and interior design. She and her husband Jarred live outside of Gettysburg, PA, with their two Golden Retrievers, Trotter & Runyan.
Securities Agent: SC, AL, NM, TN, AZ, OR, NH, MO, IA, CO, VA, NJ, GA, DC, CA, WI, IL, VI, IN, FL, VT, PA, NY, ME, TX, NV, MN, MA, DE, CT, WV, OH, NC, HI, WA, MD, KY, KS, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1647784

About Amanda Brien

Amanda Brien
Portfolio Associate

Amanda Brien is the Arcadia Group's Portfolio Associate and acts as the main touchpoint for the team's client service. She joined the predecessor firm Legg Mason in 2004 and has been working with the Arcadia Group since 2010.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys sewing, crocheting, hiking, walking her dogs, and serving others. Originally from the Finger Lakes area of New York, she has been married to her husband since 2000, with one child and her mini dachshunds.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Traditional Investments
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  • 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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  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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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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4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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6The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG 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. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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7Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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10Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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11When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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12When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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13When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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