Our Story

For nearly three decades, we have worked with some of the world's most prominent entrepreneurs, executives and professionals, as well as their families, foundations and institutions. We are intimately familiar with the requirements of managing great affluence, and we have exceptional resources at our disposal. In essence, we have optimized our practice to help people like you and your family.

Combining our own experience and perspective with the expansive capabilities of Morgan Stanley, we help you address the many complex, multigenerational challenges of managing your wealth. All of us are focused on providing you and your family with the knowledge you require, and the attentive and unfailingly competent service you deserve.

We are honored to serve a select group of extraordinarily interesting and dynamic people. We look forward to the day you and your family are among them.
Capabilities
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Comprehensive Wealth Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Sudden Wealth Financial Planning
  • 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 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
  • Over $775 billion in AUM1
  • Comprising 25% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2023
  • 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, December, 2023

Source: Barron's.com (April 2023) 2023 Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's during the period from Dec 2020 - Dec 2021. 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 in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking 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 opinions of Barron's and this ranking 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.

Approach

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.

Clients & In The Press

Clients
Our clients are successful individuals who take great pride in their accomplishments, and expect equally high standards of excellence from their advisors. Our team is dedicated to meeting and exceeding their expectations… working to help each client preserve and grow their wealth while pursuing their financial goals. We value each relationship and strive to reward the trust our clients have placed in us.

Relationship By Industry:

35% - Foundations/Endowments
25% - Business Owners/Entrepreneur
20% - Corporate Executives
10% - Medical/Healthcare

Relationship By Size:

30% - $0-5 million
25% - $5-10 million
20% - $20-100 million
15% - $100-500 million
10% - $10-20 million
In The Press
David Bieber has been featured in leading industry publications such as Barron's, Forbes, Financial Times and Worth.

Awards include (As of 2024):

Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors: 2016-2017, 2019-2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams: 2023-2025
Forbes Best-In-State Advisors: 2018-2022, 2024
Financial Times Top 400 Advisers: 2014-2015, 2019-2020
Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors: 2010-2015, 2019-2020, 2022
Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors: 2010-2019, 2024

Named to Forbes/SHOOK “2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams”
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.

2016, 2017 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2016, 2017, 2018). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of the year the award was issued.

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022 Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)

Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Dec of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2020; data 6/30/16 - 6/30/19
Awarded 2019; data 6/30/15 - 6/30/18
Awarded 2018; data 6/30/15 - 6/30/17
Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 - 9/30/14
Awarded 2014; data 9/30/12 - 9/30/13

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 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 (Awarded 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
The Bieber Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management understands the distinct and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers, as well as their business advisors. We are qualified to craft creative financial strategies and identify the challenges and dynamics for each individual client. We currently work with actors, directors, writers, film and television producers, musicians and songwriters, trade organizations, professional athletes, coaches, and sports team owners.

Our team, along with Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & Entertainment Group, have worked together to develop financial education programs for sports and entertainment veterans and emerging talent, including collegiate athletes, to help them avoid common mishaps. This isn’t purely a client service; it’s part of our mission to give back to the sports and entertainment community by providing the skills and knowledge to help make smart choices around their finances and wealth.

Please see link below to our designated Global Sports & Entertainment Site:

Location

55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 893-7680(212) 893-7680

Meet The Bieber Group

About David Bieber

David Bieber, the founder of Bieber Group, has over 30 years of experience managing the complex financial planning and investment needs of ultra-high net worth individuals, foundations, qualified retirement plans, institutions, and family offices. David believes in the importance of an individualized approach, identifying each client’s unique goals and implementing appropriate strategic plans to help achieve identified objectives. David has built a team emphasizing intellectual rigor, customization, and committed service.

A member of Morgan Stanley’s Chairman Club since 2006, David ranks among the top advisors in the United States. He was named as one of Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors in 2020, the eighth time he appeared on that list. Barron’s also named him a Top 1,200 Financial Advisor every year from 2010 to 2019. In 2020, Financial Times included David among their Top 400 Advisors for the third straight year, and Forbes magazine recognized him on its list of Best-In-State Advisors for the fifth consecutive year and on its America’s Top Wealth Advisors 2020 list. Forbes magazine describes the recipients of their awards as those who “lead the way in offering best practices and providing a high-quality experience for clients.”

David has been chosen as a keynote speaker at numerous industry-wide events and seminars and has received numerous achievement awards. He serves on multiple investment advisory boards and committees, including the board of American Friends of Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer.

David is a graduate of Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. He is a Certified Portfolio Manager within the Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management Program and a designated International Client Advisor. David enjoys spending his free time playing tennis, having guitar jam sessions, and exploring new food experiences.

"Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors
​Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Apr 2020) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Dec 2018 - Dec 2019."

"2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 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 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award."

"2018, 2019, 2020 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Advisor to choose appropriate years/periods from list below:
Awarded 2020; data 12/31/16 - 12/31/19
Awarded 2019; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/18
Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17

"2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award."

"​Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2020) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/19 - 3/31/20."
Securities Agent: AR, UT, NY, NC, FL, DE, SD, MN, PA, MA, TX, NV, IL, ID, AZ, WI, OH, NJ, NH, IN, CA, TN, MI, SC, GA, CT, CO, WA, MD, VA, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278701

About Michael L. Galasso, QPFC

Michael Galasso aims to overachieve with every client relationship by helping already successful people make superior financial decisions. These efforts include providing clients with sound advice, timely information, and proprietary products. Michael’s areas of focus include financial analysis, portfolio design and management, client relationship management, and advisory.

Michael’s financial industry career began at Prudential-Bache Securities as an intern in 1984. After a sales position at PepsiCo, he moved to a startup, LivePerson, where he helped to secure $80 million in funding within 18 months. He was instrumental in growing LivePerson from a team of four to a staff of 200 before taking the company public in April of 2000.

Michael joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 as a Financial Advisor, where he was able to capitalize on his lifelong fascination with global macroeconomics and the way social events impact the broader financial markets. He now works to develop and deepen client relationships through in-depth financial analysis, utilizing Morgan Stanley’s Asset Aggregation and Goals Based Planning systems, among others.

When he’s not advising clients, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, travel, new culinary experiences, and almost anything to do with baseball, history, and the study of global economics. Michael was born and raised in the New York Metropolitan area.
Securities Agent: TX, CT, NY, NJ, MD, DE, NH, PA, OH, ID, CO, NV, AL, MA, AZ, MI, ME, IN, GA, WA, SC, CA, VA, NC, IL, FL, RI, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2366641

About Janna Bernstein

Janna is a Group Director with The Bieber Group at Morgan Stanley, providing steadfast advocacy to clients, helping ensure clients receive the world-class seamless client experience they deserve. As a primary resource for her clients, Janna utilizes her background and knowledge across the Morgan Stanley platform to help offer solutions and deliver results.

Janna graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Janna joined The Bieber Group in January of 2018 and brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector focusing on client relationship management working with high net worth and institutional investors. Immediately prior to Morgan Stanley, Janna worked at UBS Financial Services, developing, maintaining and managing relationships with institutional clients.

Janna currently resides in Long Island with her husband and in her free time she enjoys traveling, gardening and entertaining friends and family over new recipes she is eager to try.

About Paul B. Georges

We are pleased to welcome Paul Bernard Georges, Senior Registered Associate to The Bieber Group at Morgan Stanley. Paul brings over 25 years of Morgan Stanley knowledge and experience to our team, having held multiple positions within the Wealth Management Service Team. As part of the Wealth Management Service Team, Paul worked closely with the Midtown Manhattan Office Senior Management to help enhance the client experience and ensure high levels of client service. Paul is passionate about helping clients, supporting the team, and building meaningful customer relationships. Paul is a transplant from the U.S Virgin Islands and has been living in New York City since the age of nine. In his free time Paul loves traveling to different countries, challenging his sisters in baking and experimenting with new food recipes for his friends and family.

About Danny Harris

Danny is responsible for the financial analysis and maintenance of client portfolios, helping ensure the needs and objectives of each client are met. Danny helps create and preserve financial wealth by providing elegant investment solutions and implements the appropriate asset allocation within the context of each client’s risk profile. Danny previously worked as a Financial Planner at Goldman Sachs and provided white glove service to current and former Goldman Partners focused on the development and execution of strategies for their financial, estate, and tax planning needs. He is an electric car enthusiast, enjoys playing softball, and recently picked up ice skating as a hobby. Danny is a non-practicing CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT licensed in the state of New York. Danny currently resides in Manhattan with his wife and never-ending rotation of foster pets.

About Rosario Merendino

Rosario’s responsibilities include day-to-day support with client requests, performance reporting, account opening, financial planning, options trading, and all other aspects of our client’s daily needs. Rosario previously owned a retail arbitrage business and is dedicated to seamless service to provide the best possible client experience. Rosario received his bachelor of arts from Long Island University, majoring in Finance, minoring in Business Management. Rosario enjoys trying new restaurants in NYC, spending time with family, physical fitness, watch collecting, and the equities market. He is a NY native and currently resides in Dix Hills with his wife.
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Portfolio Insights

Managing Significant Wealth

  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Cash Management & Lending
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
  • Business Services
Funding Climate Action: Pathways for Philanthropy
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Funding Climate Action: Pathways for Philanthropy

Share a new report in collaboration with the Aspen Institute. The report aims to help climate-oriented philanthropists explore critical issues and align their wealth management strategies with their environmental impact ambitions.

Insights and Outcomes

Thought Leadership for our ultra high net worth clients, which contains thought-provoking articles, authored by leading experts from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources.
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.'s Playbook on Leadership and Values
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Larry Fitzgerald Jr.'s Playbook on Leadership and Values

The renowned NFL wide receiver shares insights on aligning your investments with your values.

Private Wealth Management Podcast

Bringing you engaging stories and key insights surrounding the complexities associated with significant wealth, including:
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Philanthropic Giving
  • Non-Traditional Assets
  • Managing Family Wealth
LISTEN | Passion Assets: Investing in Art
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LISTEN | Passion Assets: Investing in Art

When a passion for collecting evolves into something of considerable value, new issues are raised. Hear what the professionals have to say about the best practices and pitfalls of collecting art and collectibles.

Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers

Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career
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You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career

Assembling a team of trusted professionals to manage your career—and your money—is essential to help best position you to thrive. Here’s how.
We look forward to discussing your needs and goals, and the exceptional resources we can place at your disposal.
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Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.

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CRC 6295606 (3/2024)