Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(617) 570-9505(617) 570-9505
The Boston Collective Group at Morgan Stanley
Michael Douvadjian, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CPWA®David J. Chapin Jr., CEPA®, QPFCShaylyn Sullivan, CRPC®, QPFCJennifer Y. Yang, CFA®Tyler Desmond, CFA®, CFP®
Direct:
(617) 570-9536(617) 570-9536
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
What We Do:
Welcome to The Boston Collective Group at Morgan Stanley!
A diverse, multigenerational wealth management team based in Boston, we serve affluent individuals, families, corporations, endowments, foundations, and corporate retirement plans. Our mission is simple: to empower our clients with advice that ensures they exceed their financial objectives and to maximize the potential of their full balance sheets.
Michael Douvadjian, our team’s founder, brings over 35 years of financial services expertise and remains actively engaged in the Boston community. As a passionate advocate for education, Michael co-founded the organization Edvestors and works with many business leaders to create change.
Michael curated a group of dedicated, next-generation financial professionals to serve clients with customized and comprehensive plans. We focus on three goals: 1) providing expert financial analysis; 2) assisting clients with short and long term life goal setting; and 3) creating strategic partnerships with other professionals (ex. Lawyers, accountants) to ensure all of our clients’ needs are met.
The Boston Collective Group is here to simplify your financial matters, allowing you to remain focused on the people, projects, and causes that matter most to you.
A diverse, multigenerational wealth management team based in Boston, we serve affluent individuals, families, corporations, endowments, foundations, and corporate retirement plans. Our mission is simple: to empower our clients with advice that ensures they exceed their financial objectives and to maximize the potential of their full balance sheets.
Michael Douvadjian, our team’s founder, brings over 35 years of financial services expertise and remains actively engaged in the Boston community. As a passionate advocate for education, Michael co-founded the organization Edvestors and works with many business leaders to create change.
Michael curated a group of dedicated, next-generation financial professionals to serve clients with customized and comprehensive plans. We focus on three goals: 1) providing expert financial analysis; 2) assisting clients with short and long term life goal setting; and 3) creating strategic partnerships with other professionals (ex. Lawyers, accountants) to ensure all of our clients’ needs are met.
The Boston Collective Group is here to simplify your financial matters, allowing you to remain focused on the people, projects, and causes that matter most to you.
Services Include
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Business PlanningFootnote2
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote5
- Financial PlanningFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote8
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote11
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote12
- Trust ServicesFootnote13
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A FINANCIAL PLAN MADE FOR YOU
Our wealth management process begins with you, 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.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work together to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs. The following resources below will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work together to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs. The following resources below will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides exclusive access to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities, gives us the means to support your goals at every life stage. Our commitment to building, preserving and managing the wealth of our clients forms the foundation of everything we do.
Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementLifeView - Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
LifeView Client Profile FormGoals Planning System
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
Click to learn moreSpending and Budgeting Tool
One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
Start Using the Tool TodayRetirement Planning
It’s important to determine how much money you may need to save for a comfortable retirement. Here are three strategies that can help you optimize your 401(k) plan.
Explore potential optionsStrategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results.
View Tax-Aware Strategies HerePortfolio Risk Platform
The Portfolio Risk Platform helps you and your Financial Advisor quantify risk, hypothetically stress test your portfolio, and evaluate potential portfolio changes.
Learn More HereWhen Your Employees Thrive, Your Company Thrives Too
We believe there’s no better investment your company can make than in your employees. When they work at their best, so does your business. We work to deliver financial solutions that can help employees build financial confidence and help you attract and retain top talent.
Financial Wellness
Our workplace solutions give employees the confidence to take charge of their finances – and their future. By improving your employees’ financial wellness, you can benefit from a more productive workforce.
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Retirement Solutions
We provide plan sponsors with a comprehensive suite of solutions and investment experience that helps your employees maximize their potential to reach their long-term goals. We serve a full spectrum of plan types including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, pension plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
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Equity Solutions
We design equity compensation solutions that can grow alongside your business and people at any stage. With tailored solutions, modern technology, hands-on guidance and dedicated service, we help you effectively administer equity while managing risk and compliance on a global scale.
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Executive Services
Make it easier on your leaders to understand their equity compensation, so they can focus on what matters: moving your company forward. Our Executive Services team will help your key employees understand how to stay compliant, while providing access to solutions that can support a diverse range of financial and lifestyle goals.
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Deferred Compensation
Through a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan, your executives can save for the future while having the ability to take advantage of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management services.
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Secure 2.0 Act
Congress recently passed the Secure 2.0 Act, which is intended to make it easier for businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees. There are over 90 retirement-related provisions in the law, including a 100% start-up credit for small employers implementing a 401(k) plan for the first three years. You could be eligible for tax credits up to $5,000 based on the act. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss this further.
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The Washington Update
The Washington Update is a newsletter that provides a summary of recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting retirement savings, and helps plan sponsors navigate through the intricacies of the policymaking process.
Read the Update
Stock Plan Participant Survey
Morgan Stanley at Work fielded a survey with 86,000 U.S. stock plan participants to gather insights and feedback about stock plan experiences and to explore the value of stock plan benefits in driving employee retention.
Read MoreMonthly Outlooks and Updates
We strive to simplify complex financial ideas into a digestible format so that our clients can truly understand the work which goes into planning for their financial future and livelihood. We are firm believers in providing our clients with as many resources as possible so that they may stay informed on the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. The resources below provide in-depth analysis on current market events and finance topics that are affecting the business world today.
Women & Wealth: Planning for Your Financial Future
Armed with education and a plan, women can feel more confident about their financial goals and how they’ll achieve them.
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Understanding Your Retirement Plan Options When You Leave a Job
You have several choices for what to do with your qualified retirement plan when you leave a job. Deciding among them is an important step in managing your retirement savings over time.
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What's Your Relationship with Wealth? For Many, It's Complicated.
If they are going to be successful, family conversations about wealth often require us to engage in deep, introspective analysis to understand our own personal values and opinions, as well as what drives and motivates us.
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Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning
The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Divorce or Death of a Spouse
Divorce or the death of a spouse can turn the best laid financial plans upside down. An income stream dries up; assets may be divided; in short, where life had a feeling of certainty, you may now be standing on shifting ground.
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Thinking About Your Legacy? You May Need a Trust
You can’t take it with you, but through a trust, you can define how you want your life’s work and wealth to continue to benefit the people and causes you love and care for.
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NextGen Wealth Education
As part of our commitment to showcase our value proposition and differentiate our capabilities, we are excited to announce a series of educational videos created by the Wealth Education team, under Family Office Resources.
The three videos cover topics on Goal Setting and Budgeting; Credit and Debt Management; and Introduction to Investing. The series demonstrates basic strategies as a starting point for more customized programs depending on your individual situation and goals.
Learn MoreThe three videos cover topics on Goal Setting and Budgeting; Credit and Debt Management; and Introduction to Investing. The series demonstrates basic strategies as a starting point for more customized programs depending on your individual situation and goals.
2025 M&A Outlook: 4 Trends Driving an Anticipated Rebound
A favorable regulatory environment and almost $3 trillion in uncommitted capital are among key factors that could lead to a comeback for mergers and acquisitions.
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5 Tax-Smart Steps to Help Build Wealth
Even small tax adjustments in your portfolio can yield significantly more wealth over time. As lawmakers debate the tax code, here are several strategies to consider.
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The 5 Biggest Market Surprises of 2024
Discover how markets defied forecasts and shaped investor strategies.
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Stocks’ Momentum Masks Risks
Chasing trends led to big gains in 2024. But underperformance in December may be a sign of things to come.
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Tech Startups Tackle the Gap in Women’s Healthcare
Addressing inequities in women’s healthcare could add $1 trillion to the global economy. Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab is helping startups that aim to bridge the gap.
Learn More HereWe are a diverse group that also loves to empower everyone who find themselves in decision making roles. Whether that be a single woman or mother, a divorcee or widow, or a happily married woman in charge of the finances, we want to assist you in education, resources and planning to help you navigate all things financial.
Monthly Spotlight: Give the Gift of Education Savings This Holiday Season
Wondering what to give this holiday season? Consider a gift that keeps on giving – contributions to a 529 plan can help cover future tuition bills and may provide potential tax benefits for the gift giver.
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Charitable Giving that Benefits Women and Girls
Financially supporting charities focused on women and girls’ wellness can be beneficial for our global society and personally enriching. Let’s talk about how you can incorporate charitable giving into your financial plan.
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How to Navigate Cyber Risks
The rapid pace of technological development has ushered in a new era of cybercrime. How can you stay safe? Join our Oct 26 webinar with Morgan Stanley’s Rachel Wilson to learn how to navigate emerging cyber risks.
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Access and Opportunity With Carla Harris
Inspiring change through informed and inclusive innovation. On Access & Opportunity, host Carla Harris, Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, explores the lived experiences of the people who face systematic inequities and sits down with founders, investors, developers, activists, and educators who are building a more equitable future today. Click to listen to the most recent episode!
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Boston, MA 02109
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Direct:
(617) 570-9536(617) 570-9536
Meet The Boston Collective Group
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
First Vice President, Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(617) 478-6496(617) 478-6496
Tyler Desmond, CFA®, CFP®
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(617) 570-9535(617) 570-9535
Joseph Neri
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(617) 478-6597(617) 478-6597
About Michael Douvadjian
Michael has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He developed his advisory business in Boston, MA at Merrill Lynch and UBS before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Michael was a Captain in the United States Air Force and has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from UMASS Amherst. After military service, he received a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Maine. He continued his professional education earning designations in financial planning, life insurance, and wealth management.
Michael is an active member of the community and is passionate about his civic interests. His primary focus is in the field of public education in which he co-founded Edvestors. He is on the board of the Augustus White Institute for Healthcare Equity. He is Chairman of the Investment Committee for The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund. He is an investment committee member of Squashbusters. He also formerly served on the Board of the Chestnut Hill School and Home Base.
Michael resides in Weston, MA with his wife Lynne. He loves spending time on the golf course and watching his grandson Jayson play basketball.
Michael is an active member of the community and is passionate about his civic interests. His primary focus is in the field of public education in which he co-founded Edvestors. He is on the board of the Augustus White Institute for Healthcare Equity. He is Chairman of the Investment Committee for The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund. He is an investment committee member of Squashbusters. He also formerly served on the Board of the Chestnut Hill School and Home Base.
Michael resides in Weston, MA with his wife Lynne. He loves spending time on the golf course and watching his grandson Jayson play basketball.
Securities Agent: MN, IL, CT, TN, FL, PA, ME, MA, VT, RI, MI, DC, TX, SC, PR, AK, WA, NY, NV, MD, CO, CA, WV, WI, GA, VA, UT, SD, NJ, NH, NE, DE, AZ, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1630743
NMLS#: 1630743
About David J. Chapin Jr.
David helps executives, entrepreneurs, and families simplify complex wealth decisions with confidence.
He collaborates with legal and tax professionals to create integrated wealth strategies that align with his client's goals.
From liquidity events to estate planning and executive compensation, David builds tailored strategies to fit each client's unique needs.
Outside of work, David enjoys time with his wife and daughters, as well as exercising, traveling, and reading. He is also a trustee of Boston Collegiate Charter School, staying engaged in his community.
David is a four time recipient of the Morgan Stanley Pacesetter's Award (2021-2024) and a 2024 Five Star Professional honoree; David is recognized for his leadership and commitment to client success.
Let's connect and explore how a personalized wealth strategy can help you manage, grow, and protect your wealth.
He collaborates with legal and tax professionals to create integrated wealth strategies that align with his client's goals.
From liquidity events to estate planning and executive compensation, David builds tailored strategies to fit each client's unique needs.
Outside of work, David enjoys time with his wife and daughters, as well as exercising, traveling, and reading. He is also a trustee of Boston Collegiate Charter School, staying engaged in his community.
David is a four time recipient of the Morgan Stanley Pacesetter's Award (2021-2024) and a 2024 Five Star Professional honoree; David is recognized for his leadership and commitment to client success.
Let's connect and explore how a personalized wealth strategy can help you manage, grow, and protect your wealth.
Securities Agent: RI, MN, IL, GA, WA, NE, VA, PR, NH, MI, MA, CT, AZ, AK, MD, DE, CO, TN, NC, ME, FL, DC, NY, VT, TX, PA, WI, WV, UT, NV, NJ, CA, SD, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1262827
NMLS#: 1262827
About Shaylyn Sullivan
Shaylyn leads the team in financial planning and managing client relationships. Prior to joining the firm, Shaylyn began her career in financial services with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch with years of experience in client account management, banking, financial planning and advising. Shaylyn holds her Certified Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC®) designations which allows her to help clients build a roadmap of their long-term financial picture.
Shaylyn attended Providence College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. She is a Connecticut native and currently resides in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA. Outside of supporting the team and clients, Shaylyn enjoys spending time with her family, keeping active through fitness training, and traveling in her free time. She also sits on the Boston Public Library Emerging Leaders Board and the Cradles to Crayons Corporate Advisory Council.
Shaylyn attended Providence College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. She is a Connecticut native and currently resides in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA. Outside of supporting the team and clients, Shaylyn enjoys spending time with her family, keeping active through fitness training, and traveling in her free time. She also sits on the Boston Public Library Emerging Leaders Board and the Cradles to Crayons Corporate Advisory Council.
Securities Agent: CO, AK, WY, NH, WV, IL, VT, VA, NY, MN, MI, WI, TX, TN, NC, SD, SC, RI, PR, CA, UT, PA, NV, NJ, NE, DC, WA, MA, DE, MD, AZ, ME, GA, FL, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1901490
NMLS#: 1901490
About Jennifer Y. Yang
Jennifer is a Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor, and Alternative Investments Director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Boston, MA.
As a seasoned global financial services professional with over 20 years of institutional investment, client service, and consulting experience, Jennifer is passionate about providing exceptional client service with personalized attention to financially established individuals and families, both domestically and internationally.
In her role, Jennifer helps her clients achieve their financial goals by leveraging the best investment platform Morgan Stanley offers, particularly in the alternative investment space. Her areas of focus are investment management, equity compensation, retirement planning, and estate planning including cross boarder wealth transfer and tax management. Working closely with a seasoned team of professionals and the robust resources across all functions within Morgan Stanley, Jennifer is also keen on finding solutions to meet her clients’ needs, which includes cash management, 401K plans, executive benefit and equity services, investment banking, and private equity and credit solutions to corporate clients. She is an invaluable asset to her team and each of her clients.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jennifer worked for over a decade at Wellington Management Company, one of the largest global asset managers. While at Wellington, she served within the Global Relationship Group, as a relationship manager, responsible for a broad range of client service needs for a group of the firm’s largest and most sophisticated Asian clients.
Before her time at Wellington, Jennifer worked as a senior consultant in the Financial Services Advisory Practice of Ernst & Young in Boston, a portfolio analyst at Brookfield Asset Management in Canada, and a financial analyst at The Hathaway Corporation in Canada. She started her career as an equity investment analyst at Jardine Fleming Investment (now JP Morgan) in China.
Jennifer earned her MBA with concentrations in finance and strategic management from York University (Schulich School of Business) in Toronto, Canada, and her BA from Shanghai University. Additionally, she holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Jennifer grew up in China and is a native mandarin speaker. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys playing badminton, table tennis, hiking, fishing, traveling, playing cards, and watching movies with her family and friends.
As a seasoned global financial services professional with over 20 years of institutional investment, client service, and consulting experience, Jennifer is passionate about providing exceptional client service with personalized attention to financially established individuals and families, both domestically and internationally.
In her role, Jennifer helps her clients achieve their financial goals by leveraging the best investment platform Morgan Stanley offers, particularly in the alternative investment space. Her areas of focus are investment management, equity compensation, retirement planning, and estate planning including cross boarder wealth transfer and tax management. Working closely with a seasoned team of professionals and the robust resources across all functions within Morgan Stanley, Jennifer is also keen on finding solutions to meet her clients’ needs, which includes cash management, 401K plans, executive benefit and equity services, investment banking, and private equity and credit solutions to corporate clients. She is an invaluable asset to her team and each of her clients.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jennifer worked for over a decade at Wellington Management Company, one of the largest global asset managers. While at Wellington, she served within the Global Relationship Group, as a relationship manager, responsible for a broad range of client service needs for a group of the firm’s largest and most sophisticated Asian clients.
Before her time at Wellington, Jennifer worked as a senior consultant in the Financial Services Advisory Practice of Ernst & Young in Boston, a portfolio analyst at Brookfield Asset Management in Canada, and a financial analyst at The Hathaway Corporation in Canada. She started her career as an equity investment analyst at Jardine Fleming Investment (now JP Morgan) in China.
Jennifer earned her MBA with concentrations in finance and strategic management from York University (Schulich School of Business) in Toronto, Canada, and her BA from Shanghai University. Additionally, she holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Jennifer grew up in China and is a native mandarin speaker. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys playing badminton, table tennis, hiking, fishing, traveling, playing cards, and watching movies with her family and friends.
Securities Agent: NE, FL, CA, WA, SD, NY, TX, NV, NJ, NH, GA, PR, RI, MN, IL, DC, AK, WI, NC, TN, MI, CT, AZ, WV, DE, VT, VA, PA, ME, MD, UT, SC, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1951665
NMLS#: 1951665
About Tyler Desmond
Tyler is the portfolio manager for The Boston Collective Group, leading the team in asset management, research, and performance reporting. Tyler grew up just north of Boston in the town of Danvers. After attending St. John’s Prep in Danvers he graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in economics. In the summer of 2015 Tyler obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Tyler is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
Tyler has a diverse background in the world of finance that includes work experience in accounting, trading, equity research, and portfolio management. Since joining The Boston Collective Group in 2015, Tyler has been managing client portfolios with the philosophy that steady and patient long-term investing in high quality companies will succeed over time.
Outside of work Tyler enjoys mentoring young students, spending time with his niece and nephew, playing softball, skiing, and following the Boston sports teams.
Tyler has a diverse background in the world of finance that includes work experience in accounting, trading, equity research, and portfolio management. Since joining The Boston Collective Group in 2015, Tyler has been managing client portfolios with the philosophy that steady and patient long-term investing in high quality companies will succeed over time.
Outside of work Tyler enjoys mentoring young students, spending time with his niece and nephew, playing softball, skiing, and following the Boston sports teams.
About Joseph Neri
Joseph F Neri is the Client Service Associate, for The Boston Collective Group. In this role Joseph will be managing the day to day operations for the team including onboarding, client relations, appointment setting, administrative tasks, sending and receiving funds, securities based lending, and banking.
Joseph brings with him 12 years of industry experience. He began his career in Restricted Stock Services for National Financial Services LLC, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, assisting clients across every line of business sell, gift, and re-register control and restricted stock under Rule 144, Rule 144b1i, Rule 10B5-1, and Rule 904. Most recently, Joseph worked as a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services LLC in a similar capacity for both True North Wealth Management and the Scher Wealth Management Group. Joseph brings with him a passion for relationship management and wealth management.
Joseph is currently attending Merrimack College in pursuit of his Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Analytics. Joseph received his Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a minor in Political Science, from Roger Williams University in 2010. Outside of work, Joseph loves spending time with his wife Stephanie, and two children Lena and Patrick, in Swampscott, MA. Joseph is an outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time relaxing at the beach, boating at the lake, snowboarding or hiking in the mountains, and attending sporting events.
Joseph brings with him 12 years of industry experience. He began his career in Restricted Stock Services for National Financial Services LLC, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, assisting clients across every line of business sell, gift, and re-register control and restricted stock under Rule 144, Rule 144b1i, Rule 10B5-1, and Rule 904. Most recently, Joseph worked as a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services LLC in a similar capacity for both True North Wealth Management and the Scher Wealth Management Group. Joseph brings with him a passion for relationship management and wealth management.
Joseph is currently attending Merrimack College in pursuit of his Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Analytics. Joseph received his Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a minor in Political Science, from Roger Williams University in 2010. Outside of work, Joseph loves spending time with his wife Stephanie, and two children Lena and Patrick, in Swampscott, MA. Joseph is an outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time relaxing at the beach, boating at the lake, snowboarding or hiking in the mountains, and attending sporting events.
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We’ve worked with David and his team for 4 years, and they’ve been exceptional. David is always available to address market concerns, share ideas, and provide reassurance. He’s helped create a tailored retirement plan that reflects our goals and love for travel, giving us confidence in our financial future. David’s professionalism and dedication set him apart, and we’re incredibly grateful to have him. We highly recommend David and his team to anyone seeking to improve their financial future.
Paul and Laura
Verified ClientJanuary 7, 2025
As my financial advisor, David has been instrumental in helping me create a financial plan that has given me a solid road map leading up to my retirement and beyond. He consistently helps me manage my investments, keeping me on a path to achieve my goals. David also provides frequent discussions that are relevant to my financial plan and his team is readily available to assist in executing the decisions. He is very professional and personable in his approach.
Dave
Verified ClientJanuary 25, 2026
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The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Christina Berl
Associate Private Banker
James Fitzgerald
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Christopher Dubie, CRPS®
Financial Advisor, Executive Director, Corporate Retirement Director, Financial Wellness Director
About Christina Berl
Christina Berl is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Massachusetts and Greater New England.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Christina began her career in financial services in 2018 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as a Vice President in Experienced Manager Development. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Financial Advisor and Market Developer at Thrivent Financial. She also served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.
Christina is a graduate of the Texas A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her fiancé. Outside of the office, Christina enjoys running, going to the beach, and golfing.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Christina began her career in financial services in 2018 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as a Vice President in Experienced Manager Development. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Financial Advisor and Market Developer at Thrivent Financial. She also served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.
Christina is a graduate of the Texas A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her fiancé. Outside of the office, Christina enjoys running, going to the beach, and golfing.
NMLS#: 1767134
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisers can conduct their business in several ways: individually, as a member of a team of Financial Advisors, or through the formation of a Strategic Partnership with another Financial Advisor or team of Financial Advisors. A Strategic Partnership is an arrangement between a Financial Advisor or a team of Financial Advisors with another Financial Advisor or team of Financial Advisors that has a unique focus or knowledge regarding a specific business concentration, product area, and/or client type. If your account is with an individual Financial Advisor, that Financial Advisor services all facets of your account. If your account is with a Financial Advisor who is a member of a team, any Financial Advisor on the team can service your account. If your Financial Advisor is part of a Strategic Partnership, his or her role in that Strategic Partnership may be limited to a specific business and/or product area and may not cover all facets of your account. The use of the terms “Partner” or “Strategic Partner” and/or “Partnership” or “Strategic Partnership” are used as terms of art and not used to imply or connote any legal relationship.
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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
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
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
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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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
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Boston Collective Group today.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients 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.
9Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
10When 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.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
12The 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.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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1Alternative 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients 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.
9Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
10When 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.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
12The 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.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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 individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Testimonial(s) solicited by Morgan Stanley and provided by current client(s) at the time of publication. No compensation of any kind was provided in exchange for the client testimonial(s) presented. Client testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)
