About Lauren Gillooly Kemp
A founding partner of The Aster Group, Lauren Kemp draws on more than a decade of diverse financial services industry experience to craft highly customized wealth management plans for her clients. Lauren has earned internal designations as a Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments Director, Portfolio Management Director and Lending Specialist. She also holds an external designation as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®).
Lauren began her financial services career at Morgan Stanley’s corporate headquarters, where she led strategic initiatives in digital transformation, expense management and top-line revenue growth. This experience gave her a deep understanding of the firm’s full suite of products, services and resources—insight she now leverages to help clients navigate their financial lives with clarity and purpose.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Lauren was selected from a competitive pool of over 48,000 applicants to serve in the prestigious Teach for America corps. She dedicated two years to teaching 7th and 8th grade math and science in the Mississippi Delta, working to close the educational achievement gap in underserved communities. Following her time in the classroom, she transitioned to the organization's national admissions team, where she focused on recruiting, training and developing future teachers.
Lauren graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Boston College, earning an honors B.A. in international politics and economics. A standout student-athlete, she was a recruited member of the #1 nationally ranked Boston College varsity sailing team and earned First Team All-American honors for her contributions to multiple national titles. She continues to compete in national and international regattas and represents the New York Yacht Club in team racing events.
Committed to community service, Lauren serves on the New York Yacht Club's membership committee. She lives in New Canaan, Connecticut, with her husband, Jamie; her stepdaughter, Penny; and their daughter, Pippa.
Securities Agent: WA, CO, AZ, IL, FL, OR, VT, NJ, DE, AK, PA, NH, CA, VA, MI, GA, MA, IN, ME, NC, OH, SC, NY, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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