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.
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Forbes has just launched its inaugural list of Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, spotlighting teams of professionals who represent the best our industry has to offer. We are pleased to share that we have been included in the 2024 ranking. Selection for this list is based on comprehensive criteria, including firm nomination, industry experience and best practices.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award. Please refer to important criteria and methodology at the end of this material.
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Meet The Buckley Group

About Garrett T Buckley

Garrett is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Managing Director– Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley. Garrett has been with the firm for over 25 years, working exclusively with High Net Worth individuals and their families to deliver specific financial strategies that help them achieve their goals. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Garrett was named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor List.

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.

2019-2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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

About Christopher P Arnella

Chris has been with Morgan Stanley for over 20 years. His primary responsibilities for the team include: customized financial planning, focusing on retirement and insurance planning as well as portfolio management. Chris is a Portfolio Management Director and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He also obtained the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation in 2009. The CIMA designation, delivered by the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA), is an advanced designation specifically for investment consultants. He completed the coursework at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. In 2021 and 2022, Chris was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor" List. In 2018 and 2020, he was named to the Forbes “America’s Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” List and to the Forbes "Best-in-State NextGen Wealth Advisor" List in 2019 .

Chris is Series 7, 63, 65, 9, 10 as well as Life, Accident & Health insurance licensed. 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 sons Gianluca an Santino (Sonny).

2021-2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018, 2020 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.

"​Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
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

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.
Securities Agent: VA, NJ, HI, 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, SD, NC, ME, FL, CT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1409505

About Thomas Hibbits

Securities Agent: ME, HI, WY, KS, RI, OR, NV, PA, NY, MD, NJ, FL, WA, TN, MA, SC, GA, CT, SD, NM, MN, DE, CA, TX, MS, MI, IL, CO, VA, NC, MO, AZ, OK, DC, VI, UT, OH, NH, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279379

About Wendy E Brown

Wendy is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She has been with Morgan Stanley for 20 years and her focus is on developing financial and portfolio management strategies for High Net Worth individuals and families.

Wendy is Series 7 and 63 licensed and a designated International Client Advisor. She began her financial advisory career at Kidder Peabody before joining Merrill Lynch and later Smith Barney. She is a graduate of The University of Miami with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Wendy currently resides in New York City with her family.
Securities Agent: OH, IL, TX, SD, SC, NY, NC, GA, WA, NH, MD, HI, CT, OK, NV, VA, OR, NM, DE, CO, CA, KS, TN, ME, DC, UT, RI, PA, NJ, MO, MA, FL, AZ, MN, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

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.

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.
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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.
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Wealth Planning
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  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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  • 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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