The Beacon Capitol Group at Morgan Stanley

Theodore Hart is a Managing Director with over three decades of investment experience. He began his career with Dean Witter in 1989 and was a founding member of Morgan Stanley’s ESOP Transaction Services Group in 2001, specializing in Employee Stock Ownership Plans for privately held companies.

Ted has earned prestigious recognition from Barron’s, being named one of America’s top 1,200 Financial Advisors in 2022 and 2023. He is also ranked among the Top 25 Advisors in Washington, DC. His current practice encompasses foundations, endowments, associations, and high-net worth individuals, where he excels in implementing wealth management strategies for clients, concentrating on portfolio management and developing customized investment plans.

Ted holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland and has been a President’s Club Member at Morgan Stanley since 1997. Residing in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife, Cindy, they have two adult daughters both residing in Washington, DC. In his free time, he is an avid golfer and tennis player.




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 (Awarded 2022-2023). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

From the onset of her career, Maria recognized the value of working with families with different objectives and aspirations. Having spent over thirty years advising clients as they transition from early savers to successful retirees, she has developed the expertise to deal with the unique challenges that are presented in each stage of their financial lives such as wealth accumulation, income generation, and legacy planning.

Previously, Maria was Vice President Wealth Management with UBS where she was concurrently Coordinator for Mutual Funds and Insurance for the local office. Prior to that, she joined Merrill Lynch in 1985 in Washington DC where she was recognized for her performance and appointed a Vice President in 1990. During her eleven years with the firm, she began her specialty in advising diplomats and foreign nationals on the rules and regulations of investing in the United States. In 2007, she joined Smith Barney as Vice President Wealth Management.

Maria holds the CIMA^® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation which she received after completing the necessary educational program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in February of 2005. She received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from American University in Washington DC.

She dedicates her efforts to causes that promote education and leadership for young women. She has served on the Board of Directors of her Alma Mater, St. Elizabeth Seton, H.S. with the mission to promote a strong education for adolescent women in high school.  She is also a very active member and advisor of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group. Since 2014, she has served on her firm’s Diversity Council, promoting diversity within the firm and our clients.  Lastly, she has been a speaker at prestigious international organizations such as The World Bank and InterAmerican Bank, presenting topics such as Retirement Planning.

Patrick Renzi is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, who has been with the firm since 2015. He is a Portfolio Manager and focuses on addressing the investment needs of high-net worth individuals and associations through portfolio construction. Patrick excels in working with clients to implement Alternative Investment Strategies including Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Hedge Funds and Opportunity Zones. Patrick also specializes in Executive Compensation Planning and is well versed in various benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plans, Incentive Stock Options, Nonqualified Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units, and Performance Stock Units.

Patrick sits on APIC’s Young Advisors Advisory Board (YAAB) who’s mission is to support young advisors in navigating the complexities of the financial landscape through collaboration, education, and innovation. Patrick has also been recognized as a member of the Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and Century Club since 2023.

Originally from Boston, Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston University. Patrick is active in the BU Men’s Lacrosse Alumni network and sits on the Young Alumni Council. Now residing in Washington, DC, he enjoys cooking, skiing, boating, and following his favorite Boston sports teams.

Julia Myers is a Vice President, Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist with The Beacon Capitol Group. She brings over a decade of experience working with clients to attain their financial goals by designing and implementing retirement plans and strategic asset allocations. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) professional, she assists clients with a wide range of financial planning issues, including lending, estate planning strategies, insurance, intergenerational wealth transfer, and philanthropy management. As a Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, she educates equity plan participants and incorporates executive compensation planning into the customized financial plans we provide for our clients. Julia has been a member of the Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley since 2019.

Julia currently sits on the DC/Annapolis Complex Diversity & Inclusion Council and serves as a mentor with the CFP^® board, with the goal of attracting individuals with different backgrounds to wealth management careers and helping them develop their career paths in financial planning.

Julia is currently pursuing a master's degree in personal financial planning with a focus in financial therapy through Kansas State University. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland. Julia is originally from Baltimore, but currently resides in Washington, DC. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing competitive volleyball, reading, and traveling.

Anastasia "Nastia" Seikaly is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist who joined The Beacon Capitol Group as a Client Service Associate in 2018 and transitioned into a Financial Advisor role in January 2021. Nastia focuses on financial planning and oversees new business development and client onboarding. She’s been named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetters Club for 2023, a group of the firm’s successful Financial Advisors.

Prior to joining the Beacon Capitol Group, Nastia was a tennis teaching professional in upstate New York. She holds a B.S. in Sports Management from the University of Utah and an M.S. in International Business Management from Durham University in England.

Nastia is a former professional tennis player and was a #2 ranked tennis player in Russia and was one of the top junior players in the world. Originally from Belgorod, Russia, she currently lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband, Karim, their son Sasha, and their rescue dog Luke. She remains active in competitive tennis leagues and enjoys running, hiking, and traveling.

Sanaam Partovi serves as a client service associate and joined The Beacon Capitol Group in 2023. Her focus’ includes cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through active communication with clients, while performing operational duties that support financial advisors in their daily business practices.

She graduated from Marymount University with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising. Prior to joining financial services, she worked in the fashion industry at Chanel.

She enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring new restaurants. She is originally from Washington, DC, and lives in Northern Virginia.

Wendy Williams has been in the financial industry for over 30 years. She began her career as an Assistant Cashier in the operational area with Drexel Burnham and Lambert after attending Howard University.

Wendy left the industry for a few years and returned as a Senior Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley, offering our clients operational and administrative support.

She resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, where she enjoys going to the movies, short road trips, and watching the Baltimore Ravens.

Delaney is a Client Service Associate at The Beacon Capitol Group, joining the team in May 2024. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Before joining the team, Delaney worked in corporate event planning in Bethesda, MD.

Born and raised in the DMV area, she currently lives in Washington DC, and enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Sonny.

Elaijah "Ej" Destin is a Client Service Associate and has been with the Beacon Capitol Group since 2024. Before that, he obtained his series 7 & 63 and was a registered trader with E*TRADE Financial.

Ej grew up in Fort Lauderdale before going to University of South Florida in Tampa. At USF, he obtained a B.A. in Economics.

In Ej's free time, you can catch him gaming, reading, and watching his favorite team, Arsenal FC.