What We Do:

Our mission is simple: to empower our clients with personalized advice that helps them exceed their financial objectives and unlock the full potential of their balance sheets.

Based in Boston, our diverse and knowledgeable wealth management team has earned the trust of affluent individuals, multi-generational families, corporations, foundations, and endowments across the world. We guide our clients through time constraints, financial challenges, and evolving economic landscapes to help them remain confident in achieving their objectives.

Our team combines a diverse set of talents with a commitment to offer excellent client service, tailored financial planning, thoughtful asset allocation, and up-to-date industry expertise. Most importantly, we build deep, personal connections, taking the time to truly understand our clients and what will help them grow and thrive.

To achieve this, we focus on three main goals:
1. Delivering expert financial analysis by leveraging our digital tools
2. Assisting our clients in achieving short - and long-term goals
3. Developing strategic partnerships with professionals to meet our clients' needs

At the Boston Collective Group, we simplify your financial matters so you can remain focused on the people, projects, and causes that matter most.
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WHY WORK WITH THE BOSTON COLLECTIVE GROUP?

Managing wealth is complex and challenging. Our team can reduce stress by providing resources and thoughtful guidance to assist in financial decision-making.

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    Our Tools

    Morgan Stanley's cutting edge-tools make modern wealth management simpler and more accessible around the world.

    • Morgan Stanley Online
    • MSO Mobile App
    • E-delivery, E-Sign and E-authorization
    • Digital Vault
    • Performance Risk Platform
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    Investment Strategy

    Our team's strategy is tailored to your goals and risk tolerance. We offer up-to-date industry knowledge and expertise including:

    • Asset allocation
    • Portfolio construction
    • Risk management
    • Alternative investment selection
    • Liquidity Planning
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    Financial Planning

    At the Boston Collective Group, we understand the importance of relationships and fostering trust within our clients. We grow with our clients by guiding them every step of the way through life's financial decisions.

    • Education
    • Life Transitions
    • Retirement Planning
    • Estate Planning
    • Philanthropic Management
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    High Class Service Model

    At the Boston Collective Group, our clients come first. Our advisors respond quickly to address your needs, challenges, and new developments. We are:

    • Trusted confidents
    • Responsive and available
    • Steady guides, helping our clients navigate financial ups and downs with confidence
    • Insightful advisors, sharing fresh market perspectives
    • Personally invested, taking the time to truly understand your life and goals

A FINANCIAL PLAN MADE FOR YOU

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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.
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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.
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LifeView - 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 Form
Goals 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.
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Spending 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.
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Retirement 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.
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Strategy - 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.
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Portfolio Risk Platform
The Portfolio Risk Platform helps you and your Financial Advisor quantify risk, hypothetically stress test your portfolio, and evaluate potential portfolio changes.
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The Boston Collective Group aims to empower diverse and marginalized groups with the tools, knowledge, and guidance they need to take charge of their businesses, build wealth, and make confident financial decisions.
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    Supporting Black Entrepreneurs Through the Pandemic
    Morgan Stanley Chairman and CEO James Gorman interviews Carver Federal Savings Bank CEO Michael Pugh about the state of minority-owned businesses in this time of crisis.
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    Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures
    We provide early-stage innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. Our mission is to foster a more equitable and sustainable investment landscape.
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    Advancing Racial Equity Through Your Investments
    Investors now have a variety of intentional investing approaches to pursue a more inclusive society, as well as their financial goals.
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    Taking Control of Your Finances After the Death of a Spouse: A Guide for Women
    Financial planning after a death can be trying, but the right approach and advice can make things easier during this difficult time.
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WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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28 State Street 35th
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Boston, MA 02109
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Direct:
(617) 570-9536(617) 570-9536

Meet The Boston Collective Group

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 deeply involved in his community and dedicated to advancing civic and educational causes. He co-founded Edvestors to help improve public education and serves on the board of the Augustus White Institute for Healthcare Equity. He chairs the Investment Committee for the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund and is an investment committee member of Squashbusters. Michael also serves on the Board of Home Base and has previously held board roles with Chestnut Hill School, Boston Arts Academy, and Inversant.

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

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.
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

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.
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

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.

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.

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

About Christina Cecchino

Christina Cecchino 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 husband. Outside of the office, Christina enjoys running, going to the beach, and golfing.
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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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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration
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2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration

Global growth is likely to slow in 2025 and 2026 as the shock of higher U.S. tariffs crimps demand around the world.

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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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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.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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