Garrett Buckley, CFP®
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, Family Wealth Director
Phone:
(212) 643-5768(212) 643-5768
The Buckley Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(212) 643-5768(212) 643-5768
Toll-Free:
(800) 223-4565(800) 223-4565
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Team
The Buckley Group at Morgan Stanley is dedicated to serving the full financial needs of High Net Worth individuals and families, corporate executives, business owners and Guardianship/Special Needs Trusts. They believe that working as a team helps to ensure that you benefit from the highest levels of service by responding to your needs promptly, professionally and thoroughly, while also providing you access to a full suite of customized strategies. These strategies include multigenerational comprehensive planning, tax efficient strategies and risk mitigation solutions to help you maintain your lifestyles and reach your long term goals.
The Buckley Group has rich history of providing world class advisory services to clients. With the broad resources, solutions and intellectual capital of Morgan Stanley at our disposal, their Team is well positioned to assist with your complex financial needs for generations to come.
The Buckley Group has rich history of providing world class advisory services to clients. With the broad resources, solutions and intellectual capital of Morgan Stanley at our disposal, their Team is well positioned to assist with your complex financial needs for generations to come.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote2
- Financial PlanningFootnote3
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote4
- Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
- Retirement PlanningFootnote5
- Trust AccountsFootnote6
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote7
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
- Stock Option PlansFootnote9
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Who We Serve
Every client comes to us with a unique story, set of goals, and financial challenges. While no two situations are the same, we have extensive experience helping successful individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions through every stage of life. Whether you are growing your wealth, preparing for a liquidity event, planning for retirement, caring for a loved one, or looking to create a lasting family legacy, we provide thoughtful guidance designed around your needs and aspirations.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Building a successful business requires vision, dedication, and careful decision-making. We help business owners address the unique financial opportunities and challenges that arise throughout the business lifecycle, from growth and succession planning to potential sales or transitions. Our goal is to help align personal and business financial objectives while preparing for what's next.
Corporate Executives & Professionals
Today's executives and professionals often face increasingly complex financial decisions involving compensation, equity awards, concentrated stock positions, retirement planning, and tax considerations. We work closely with clients to develop coordinated strategies designed to help maximize opportunities while maintaining focus on long-term goals.
Families
Financial planning is about more than numbers. It is about the people who matter most. We help families create comprehensive strategies that address wealth management, retirement planning, education funding, risk management, and legacy goals, helping provide confidence that future generations are cared for.
Retirement & Pre-Retirement Planning
Whether retirement is years away or right around the corner, thoughtful preparation can make a meaningful difference. We work with clients to create personalized retirement strategies focused on income planning, investment management, healthcare considerations, and preserving financial flexibility throughout retirement.
Pre-Liquidity & Transition Planning
Significant liquidity events, such as the sale of a business, executive stock compensation events, inheritances, or other wealth transitions, often create both opportunities and complexities. We help clients prepare in advance by coordinating investment, estate, philanthropic, and tax planning considerations before and after major life-changing events.
Intergenerational Wealth Planning
Preserving wealth across generations requires careful planning and open communication. We help families establish strategies that support wealth transfer goals, family values, charitable objectives, and estate planning needs while helping future generations become thoughtful stewards of family wealth.
Next Generation Family Members
Younger professionals and heirs often face financial decisions very different from those of previous generations. From career transitions and home purchases to investment education and wealth stewardship, we work with next-generation family members to help build financial confidence and prepare for future opportunities and responsibilities.
Special Needs & Family Care Planning
Families caring for a loved one with special needs often face unique financial, legal, and long-term planning considerations. We help coordinate strategies designed to support long-term care, family goals, and financial security while working alongside trusted legal and tax professionals to help ensure plans remain aligned with evolving needs.
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New York, NY 10119
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Direct:
(212) 643-5768(212) 643-5768
Toll-Free:
(800) 223-4565(800) 223-4565
Meet The Buckley Group
Chris Arnella, CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(646) 473-2165(646) 473-2165
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(212) 643-5720(212) 643-5720
Thomas Hibbits
Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(212) 643-5911(212) 643-5911
John Kremidas
Director of Business Strategy, Assistant Vice President
Phone:
(212) 643-5769(212) 643-5769
Fabio LaRosa
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(212) 643-5838(212) 643-5838
Aliyah Huland El
Client Relationship Analyst
Phone:
(212) 643-5724(212) 643-5724
About Garrett Buckley
Garrett is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Managing Director– Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley. Garrett has been with the firm for over 30 years, working exclusively with High Net Worth individuals and their families to deliver specific financial strategies that help them achieve their goals.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Garrett was in Institutional Bond sales at Paine Webber/Kidder Peabody. He began his career in the Fixed Income Department at Merrill Lynch. A native of Ireland, he resides in Manhattan with his wife Jeanette and his sons Liam and Aidan.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Garrett was in Institutional Bond sales at Paine Webber/Kidder Peabody. He began his career in the Fixed Income Department at Merrill Lynch. A native of Ireland, he resides in Manhattan with his wife Jeanette and his sons Liam and Aidan.
Securities Agent: AZ, UT, OR, OK, WA, NC, MA, HI, CT, OH, DE, WY, SC, RI, FL, DC, NH, IL, CO, VT, TX, MN, MI, ME, PA, GA, CA, VA, NV, NM, MO, KS, TN, SD, NY, NJ, MD, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1273035
NMLS#: 1273035
About Chris Arnella
Chris has been with Morgan Stanley for over 21 years. As a Portfolio Management Director and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he specializes in customized financial planning with a focus on retirement and insurance planning, as well as portfolio management. In 2009, he earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, an advanced credential for investment consultants awarded by the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). He completed the required coursework at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Chris holds Series 7, 63, 65, 9, and 10 licenses, as well as Life, Accident & Health insurance licenses. He graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Chris currently resides on the Jersey Shore with his wife, Brittany, and their sons, Gianluca, Santino (Sonny) and Stefano.
Securities Agent: WI, CT, WA, TX, TN, OH, NY, NC, ND, GA, VT, NH, IN, IL, NV, DE, CA, NM, CO, AZ, VA, SD, NJ, MT, MN, MI, HI, WY, UT, RI, OK, ME, MA, DC, SC, OR, FL, PA, KS, ID; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279053
NMLS#: 1279053
About Manny Albuquerque
Manny joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 after spending the previous 5 years at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Financial Advisor. Manny is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Manny began his financial services career in 2006 at UBS and has held various roles throughout his career related to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals and objectives through customized financial planning and investment management.
Manny is Series 7,66,9,10,3 as well as Life, Accident, and Health Insurance licensed. He is a graduate of Loyola University in Maryland with a degree in Marketing. He enjoys playing soccer, golf, and guitar during his free time and currently resides in Bloomfield, NJ with his wife Angela and two sons, Roman and Xavier.
Manny is Series 7,66,9,10,3 as well as Life, Accident, and Health Insurance licensed. He is a graduate of Loyola University in Maryland with a degree in Marketing. He enjoys playing soccer, golf, and guitar during his free time and currently resides in Bloomfield, NJ with his wife Angela and two sons, Roman and Xavier.
Securities Agent: VA, NJ, HI, WY, OR, MN, AZ, NM, MA, KS, OK, NY, MD, IL, CO, TN, MO, DC, UT, NH, IN, GA, CA, WA, SC, MI, DE, TX, RI, PA, OH, NV, VT, SD, NC, ME, FL, CT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1409505
NMLS#: 1409505
About Thomas Hibbits
Tom has been in the financial industry for nearly 40 years, with over 25 of those years spent with Morgan Stanley. Tom started at Merrill Lynch trading front-end paper on their Government Institutional trading desk prior to handling spread trades on their Proprietary desk. Over the last two and a half decades, Tom has spent his time helping high net worth individuals with trading strategies and asset allocation, as well as planning to help meet their short and long-term financial goals.
Tom is Series 7, 63, as well as Life, Accident & Health Insurance licensed. He graduated with a BS in Economics and BA Minor in Business Administration from William Paterson University. Tom lives in West New York, NJ with his wife of 35 years, Toni and their Westie, Herman.
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Tom is Series 7, 63, as well as Life, Accident & Health Insurance licensed. He graduated with a BS in Economics and BA Minor in Business Administration from William Paterson University. Tom lives in West New York, NJ with his wife of 35 years, Toni and their Westie, Herman.
Disclaimer:
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Securities Agent: FL, VT, OK, DC, VI, UT, OH, NH, MT, ME, HI, RI, OR, NV, PA, NY, MD, SC, GA, CT, SD, NM, MN, DE, CA, WY, TX, MS, MI, IL, CO, VA, NC, MO, AZ, WA, TN, MA, NJ, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279379
NMLS#: 1279379
About John Kremidas
John is an Assistant Vice President and Director of Business Strategy with The Buckley Group. He currently oversees the team's daily operations and supports business development efforts. John's primary focus is providing first-class client service while shaping a modern client experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley for over 10 years and is Series 7 & 66 licensed.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, John was a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS. He is a Pace University graduate with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Pre-Law. John currently resides in Manhattan’s Financial District with his wife and small dog. He considers himself to be a quintessential New Yorker and enjoys experiencing everything the city has to offer.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, John was a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS. He is a Pace University graduate with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Pre-Law. John currently resides in Manhattan’s Financial District with his wife and small dog. He considers himself to be a quintessential New Yorker and enjoys experiencing everything the city has to offer.
About Fabio LaRosa
Fabio is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate and has been at Morgan Stanley for 25 years. His primary responsibility is for the day to day client operations. He is responsible for a variety of client service matters, including disbursements, check requests, fund transfers, new client onboarding and executes buy/sell orders. He acts as a liaison between the financial advisors, clients, management and operations. He is Series 7,63 licensed.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Fabio was a Service Associate at North Fork Bank. He began his career at Dime Savings Bank. Fabio is a graduate of St. Francis College with a degree in Communications. Fabio resides in Staten Island with his wife Rosalia and their children, Mia and Gianluca.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Fabio was a Service Associate at North Fork Bank. He began his career at Dime Savings Bank. Fabio is a graduate of St. Francis College with a degree in Communications. Fabio resides in Staten Island with his wife Rosalia and their children, Mia and Gianluca.
About Aliyah Huland El
Aliyah is a Client Relationship Analyst at Morgan Stanley, supporting clients of The Buckley Group by managing account operations, facilitating transactions, and ensuring a seamless client experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked as a Client Advisor Associate at Offit Capital and a Sr. Home Lending Advisor at JPMorgan Chase.
Aliyah earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia while competing as a full-scholarship athlete. Passionate about mentorship, she serves as an assistant basketball coach at Morris Catholic High School and is a board member for Team Sharp Basketball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young female athletes in their pursuit of athletic college scholarships. Outside of work, Aliyah enjoys tending to her plants, live jazz shows, and giving back to her community through sports and mentorship.
Aliyah earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia while competing as a full-scholarship athlete. Passionate about mentorship, she serves as an assistant basketball coach at Morris Catholic High School and is a board member for Team Sharp Basketball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young female athletes in their pursuit of athletic college scholarships. Outside of work, Aliyah enjoys tending to her plants, live jazz shows, and giving back to her community through sports and mentorship.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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 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.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Alternative 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.
9Morgan 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.
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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.
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