Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Family Wealth Advisor, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(516) 227-2945(516) 227-2945
The Chariot Group at Morgan Stanley
Sanjay Harisingani, CFP®, CFA®Gene KirleyPamela PraetoriusMark Mohtashemi, CFP®, CPWA®, RMA®, QPFCTimothy Popko, CFP®, CIMA®
Direct:
(516) 227-2945(516) 227-2945
Toll-Free:
(800) 645-8600(800) 645-8600
Our Mission Statement
We offer smart, unbiased advice to help align your finances with your priorities.
The Chariot Group has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023 and 2024.
The Chariot Group has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023 and 2024.
The Chariot Group
The Chariot signifies the reliable, dependable and steady progress toward your desired destination in today's noisy, fast-paced, unpredictable world.
Our Core Values Include:
Simplicity
We believe that true value lies in our ability to simplify the lives of our clients. Constant innovation, improvement, and seeking out new ways to streamline our approach are deeply held values of our team.
Comfort In A Plan
From the very beginning, we sit down with our clients to understand their goals and build a plan that accommodates the possibility of future changes. Our clients take comfort in knowing that they have experienced financial professionals deploying a structured, comprehensive approach that always has their best interest in mind.
Experience And Diversity
Our combined experience, credentials and varying backgrounds helps us provide thoughtful advice and solutions to complex wealth management problems.
Portfolio Management
With an emphasis on customization and tax efficiency, we focus a great deal of effort on allocating our clients' investments according to their risk tolerance, and constantly monitoring their portfolios with their goals in minds.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote5
- Trust ServicesFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote9
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote10
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Our Process & Philosophy
Our approach focuses on comprehensive planning utilizing evidence-based analysis and sophisticated risk management strategies.
Introductory Meeting (15 - 20 minutes)
- Address your initial questions, needs and concerns.
- Overview of who we are, what we do and how we do it so you will know exactly what to expect and whether it makes sense to schedule a follow-up/discovery meeting.
Discovery Meeting (45 - 60 minutes)
We want to learn about you and will ask about 7 key areas we consider fundamental to understand your needs and how we can be helpful.
- Values – what is important to you and why?
- Goals – what are you trying to accomplish?
- Relationships – who are the most significant people in your life?
- Finances – assets, liabilities, income, expenses and risk tolerance.
- Advisors – who are your trusted advisors (CPA, attorney, etc.)?
- Process – how involved do you want to be in managing your finances?
- Interests – what do you enjoy and what motivates you?
Financial Plan and Investment Strategy Review Meeting (60 minutes): 1 - 2 weeks after Discovery Meeting)
- Review a 1-page summary ("Total Client Profile") of the 7 key areas discussed in the Discovery Meeting.
- Review comprehensive Financial Plan. Discuss current probability of achieving your goals and what actions can be taken to improve the probability of success.
- Review Investment Proposal based on your personal goals and risk tolerance. Discuss rationale for strategy, specific risk metrics and overall tax-efficiency.
- Discuss strategies to diversify out of concentrated stock positions, if applicable
Mutual Commitment Meeting (15 minutes): 1 week after Financial Plan and Investment Strategy Meeting
- We address any outstanding questions
- Confirmation of commitment
- Expectations of each other
- Review next steps
Future Topics of Discussion / Comprehensive Wealth Planning
- Tax Mitigation Strategies
- Retirement Income Planning
- Insurance and Risk Management Analysis
- Liability Management and Planning
- Cash Flow Planning
- Education Planning (if applicable)
- Philanthropy Management (if applicable)
- Wealth Transfer / Trust and Estate Planning Considerations
Ongoing Standard of Care
- Open communication
- Quarterly monitor of financial plan will be sent to secure Morgan Stanley Online in-box tracking progress toward goals
- Periodic portfolio reviews
- Due diligence on investments
- Annual review of your comprehensive financial plan
- Ad-hoc meetings and calls, as needed
Our Clients
We help a diverse group of individuals, families and entities (trusts, foundations, corporations) with their own unique circumstances and needs but they share some common attributes, including:
- Too busy to effectively manage all aspects of their financial life.
- Willing to share important details of their lives including goals, aspirations and concerns.
- Comfortable delegating to trusted professionals.
- Values advice over product, seeking comprehensive solutions.
- At least $1,000,000 in investable assets.
In addition to our broad-based practice, we have used our own professional and personal experiences to develop specializations in helping certain types of clients.
Corporate Executives
As an executive or key insider, you face unique challenges when integrating corporate equity awards into your total financial picture. We offer strategic planning techniques to address needs including liquidity, diversifying out of concentrated stock positions, risk management, and managing 10b5 1 plans – as well as helping you navigate various types of stock options and restricted stock awards.
Law Firm Partners
We support your evolving financial needs throughout your legal career and offer services including financial planning, how to manage uneven cash flow needs with draws and bonuses, retirement readiness analysis, risk management, banking and liability/debt management. We are also cognizant of securities trading restrictions imposed by most large law firms and can help devise investment strategies with these policies and tax efficiency in mind.
Physicians
We address your unique occupational challenges including tax-efficient investing, liability/debt management, evaluating your insurance coverage and asset protection. Our comprehensive financial plans and retirement readiness analysis offer peace of mind to physicians working in a very high stress environment and a rapidly changing profession.
Entertainment and Media Professionals
We understand that creative talent and those that serve them in various capacities (executives, managers, agents, etc.) face unique financial challenges. Our Global Sports & Entertainment division was developed to deliver the experience and resources needed to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values, and aspirations. We work alongside your agent, business manager and personal confidants to understand your total financial picture and craft creative financial strategies that account for the unique challenges and dynamics of your career.
Awards & Designations
Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors 2024 (Sanjay Harisingani)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/31/22 – 6/31/23.
Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams 2023 and 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22 – 3/31/23.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22.
CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™ (Sanjay Harisingani, Mark Mohtashemi, Timothy Popko)
The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst (Sanjay Harisingani)
A globally recognized professional designation that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management and security analysis. CFA charter holders wield an extensive body of knowledge in investing and global financial markets, placing clients' interests above their own, dedicating themselves to achieving the best outcomes for investors. Fewer than 1 in 5 candidates successfully complete all three levels of the CFA Program.
CPWA® - Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (Mark Mohtashemi)
Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an avanced professional certification for advisors who service high-net-worth clients. It's designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of clients with a minimum net worth of $5 million. Unlike redentials that focus specifically on investing or financial planning, the CPWA® certification prigram takes a holistic and multidiciplinary approach.
CIMA® - Certified Investment Management Analyst® (Timothy Popko)
Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors and wealth management professionals. CIMA® certification continues to be the highest level of advanced investment education for client-facing advisors.
RMA® - Reitrement Management Advisor (Mark Mohtashemi)
The RMA® program addresses real-time retiree challenges and is constructed to help advisors navigate the specific needs of those managing retirement income plans so that they can drive better outcomes.
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Location
1200 Franklin Avenue 2nd
Fl
Garden City, NY 11530
US
Direct:
(516) 227-2945(516) 227-2945
Toll-Free:
(800) 645-8600(800) 645-8600
Meet The Chariot Group
Phone:
(516) 227-2873(516) 227-2873
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Senior Portfolio Manager
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Portfolio Manager
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
Phone:
(516) 227-5673(516) 227-5673
Jennifer Kiezel, QPFC
Assistant Vice President, Director of Business Strategy, Financial Planning Associate
Phone:
(516) 227-5637(516) 227-5637
Pamela Heffner-Lecher
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(516) 227-2911(516) 227-2911
About Sanjay Harisingani
Sanjay, a Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner, serves as the Chief Investment Officer and financial planning specialist for ultra-high net worth clients. After working in the industry for over 15 years, he believes in a truly holistic approach when it comes to his clients. He takes every aspect of a client's personal and professional goals into account when putting together a comprehensive financial plan.
Sanjay brings over a decade of industry experience to the team having previously worked as a Vice President at UBS and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. It is this combined experience that allows him to create tailored solutions to meet his client's needs.
Sanjay earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Baruch College and studied at the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA).
Outside of the office, Sanjay is an avid traveler and enjoys discovering new restaurants globally.
Sanjay brings over a decade of industry experience to the team having previously worked as a Vice President at UBS and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. It is this combined experience that allows him to create tailored solutions to meet his client's needs.
Sanjay earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Baruch College and studied at the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA).
Outside of the office, Sanjay is an avid traveler and enjoys discovering new restaurants globally.
Securities Agent: WV, WI, WA, VT, VA, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, UT, ND, NC, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1272882
NMLS#: 1272882
About Gene Kirley
Gene has over 25 years of experience in advising clients through various market cycles and economic conditions. This experience, paired with the team's wide range of specialties, allows Gene to provide individuals, corporations and endowments customized solutions to meet their risk tolerance, objectives and goals. Gene's goal is to help client's build and preserve long term wealth throughout generations.
He is very active in his community. He is a long time Board Member and former President of ACDS – a lifetime agency that serves children and adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disorders. Gene is also a Board Member for the Rockville Centre Little League.
Gene earned a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan College and studied at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent 25 years at Janney Montgomery, where he guided his clients through countless market scenarios.
Gene is a Long Island native and lives in Rockville Centre with his wife Tracy and their four children.
He is very active in his community. He is a long time Board Member and former President of ACDS – a lifetime agency that serves children and adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disorders. Gene is also a Board Member for the Rockville Centre Little League.
Gene earned a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan College and studied at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent 25 years at Janney Montgomery, where he guided his clients through countless market scenarios.
Gene is a Long Island native and lives in Rockville Centre with his wife Tracy and their four children.
Securities Agent: AK, SC, MN, AZ, WA, FL, DC, TX, PA, OR, OH, NJ, HI, NV, MD, GA, CT, MO, KS, IN, NM, IA, DE, AR, MI, CO, TN, OK, IL, ID, AL, NY, NH, MA, CA, WI, VT, VA, RI, NC, ME, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1785351
NMLS#: 1785351
About Pamela Praetorius
As a financial advisor, sports and entertainment director and senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley in Garden City, New York, Pam serves a diverse list of clients, including individuals, families, business owners, foundations, and endowments. She draws upon her extensive business experience to help her clients preserve and grow their assets and benefit from Morgan Stanley’s wealth management resources.
Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Pam had a successful career in the music and entertainment industries. Her roles as a company co-founder and chief operating officer incorporated record production, music publishing, and tour and talent management. She was responsible for guiding the careers of gold and platinum-selling artists, assembling a portfolio of Top 40 hits and Grammy Awards. Pam’s first-hand knowledge and keen understanding of the challenges facing creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and company owners enables her to offer her clients sound financial planning.
Pam is an active member of the Long Island Greek community and speaks Greek fluently. She is a member of St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, the Ladies Philoptochos organization, and a former GOYA youth advisor. In supporting St. Paraskevi’s mission, she founded The Good Neighbor Fund and the Holiday Spirit Program, which provide support to those suffering setbacks due to health issues or financial emergencies. Her other philanthropic activities extend to women’s causes. Ms. Praetorius serves as a board member for the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education. She is an advisory council member of Pink Aid, Long Island and co-chairs Pink Purse LI, both initiatives supporting those undergoing and surviving treatment for breast cancer.
Pam is a graduate of Hofstra University and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She and her husband reside in Huntingdon, New York. They have two adult sons making their careers in media.
Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Pam had a successful career in the music and entertainment industries. Her roles as a company co-founder and chief operating officer incorporated record production, music publishing, and tour and talent management. She was responsible for guiding the careers of gold and platinum-selling artists, assembling a portfolio of Top 40 hits and Grammy Awards. Pam’s first-hand knowledge and keen understanding of the challenges facing creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and company owners enables her to offer her clients sound financial planning.
Pam is an active member of the Long Island Greek community and speaks Greek fluently. She is a member of St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, the Ladies Philoptochos organization, and a former GOYA youth advisor. In supporting St. Paraskevi’s mission, she founded The Good Neighbor Fund and the Holiday Spirit Program, which provide support to those suffering setbacks due to health issues or financial emergencies. Her other philanthropic activities extend to women’s causes. Ms. Praetorius serves as a board member for the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education. She is an advisory council member of Pink Aid, Long Island and co-chairs Pink Purse LI, both initiatives supporting those undergoing and surviving treatment for breast cancer.
Pam is a graduate of Hofstra University and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. She and her husband reside in Huntingdon, New York. They have two adult sons making their careers in media.
Securities Agent: MN, DE, TN, ME, CA, VA, SC, OK, DC, NV, IN, PA, NH, MO, LA, NJ, MD, MI, MA, KS, IL, GA, WI, VT, TX, OR, ID, CT, AR, RI, AZ, WA, NY, IA, FL, CO, AL, OH, NM, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279312
CA Insurance License #: 4123703
NMLS#: 1279312
CA Insurance License #: 4123703
About Mark Mohtashemi
Mark is a Certified Financial Planner and former practicing attorney focusing on comprehensive financial planning, tax mitigation techniques, estate planning and risk management. With over 12 years of experience as a financial advisor, Mark understands the intricate nature of providing a holistic plan. For each client, Mark aims to provide an all-encompassing strategy focused on meeting both individual and family goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mark was an attorney at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP – a leading, full-service international law firm. It is this experience that allows him to understand the care and attention his clients need in order to have a safe and secure financial future.
Mark earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, with distinction, at Georgetown Law Center. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, from Pepperdine University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from Fordham University.
Mark serves on the Executive Board of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County.
Mark was born and raised on Long Island and lives in Huntington with his wife and two sons.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mark was an attorney at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP – a leading, full-service international law firm. It is this experience that allows him to understand the care and attention his clients need in order to have a safe and secure financial future.
Mark earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, with distinction, at Georgetown Law Center. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, from Pepperdine University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from Fordham University.
Mark serves on the Executive Board of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County.
Mark was born and raised on Long Island and lives in Huntington with his wife and two sons.
Securities Agent: DC, AZ, VA, NM, NY, MO, ME, MD, ID, IA, CA, AR, TX, RI, OR, MA, LA, DE, WA, TN, SC, PA, OK, NH, AL, AK, WI, OH, MN, IN, VT, NC, GA, NJ, MI, NV, KS, FL, CT, CO, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270213
NMLS#: 1270213
About Timothy Popko
Tim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST® designee focused on addressing the complex financial needs of successful corporate executives and other accomplished individuals.
As a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, he focuses on incorporating the management of restricted stock, options and concentrated positions into his client's overall financial picture.
Committed to a premium level of client service, Tim uses a comprehensive step-by-step process to uncover his clients’ goals, values and wishes. Through this process he ensures that each client is comfortable and confident in their individual plan.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Tim worked at New York Life Insurance Company gaining knowledge in both insurance and investments. With this experience he is able to approach each situation with a holistic view of wealth planning.
Tim is a graduate of SUNY Cortland, where he earned a degree in business economics. He is a lifetime baseball enthusiast, who enjoys golfing and playing softball in his free time.
As a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, he focuses on incorporating the management of restricted stock, options and concentrated positions into his client's overall financial picture.
Committed to a premium level of client service, Tim uses a comprehensive step-by-step process to uncover his clients’ goals, values and wishes. Through this process he ensures that each client is comfortable and confident in their individual plan.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Tim worked at New York Life Insurance Company gaining knowledge in both insurance and investments. With this experience he is able to approach each situation with a holistic view of wealth planning.
Tim is a graduate of SUNY Cortland, where he earned a degree in business economics. He is a lifetime baseball enthusiast, who enjoys golfing and playing softball in his free time.
Securities Agent: AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, CA, AK, AL, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1638808
NMLS#: 1638808
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About Dana Jordan
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Private Bankers partner with 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.
Dana began her career in financial services in 2017 when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Lending Analyst in Private Banking Operations. She most recently returned to the firm in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Professional at JP Morgan Private Bank.
Dana is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She lives in Long Island, New York. Outside of the office, Dana donates her time to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1006. She is a Senior Gold Medalist and USFSA (U.S. Figure Skating Association) member, and enjoys partaking in CrossFit.
Private Bankers partner with 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.
Dana began her career in financial services in 2017 when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Lending Analyst in Private Banking Operations. She most recently returned to the firm in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Professional at JP Morgan Private Bank.
Dana is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She lives in Long Island, New York. Outside of the office, Dana donates her time to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1006. She is a Senior Gold Medalist and USFSA (U.S. Figure Skating Association) member, and enjoys partaking in CrossFit.
NMLS#: 1974422
About Angelo Loumbas
Angelo is the Family Office Resources Generalist for Family Office Resources in the New York Metro and New England regions. Angelo provides specialized knowledge to ultra-high net worth clients and their Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors across a broad range of family wealth management issues, including family governance/dynamics, wealth education, strategic estate and financial planning, philanthropy management, lifestyle advisory and customized asset allocation and portfolio construction. Angelo has over twenty-five years experience advising wealthy families, business owners, and philanthropic organizations.
Originally from Chicago, Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented ultra-high net worth clients and the businesses they owned, as well as major philanthropic organizations. Angelo is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He has spoken on topics such as “Conditions Suggesting a Management Buyout” before the Chicago Bar Association Corporation and Business Law Committee, “Tax Consequences of Intra-Family Loans,” before the Chicago Bar Association Trust Law Committee, and “Conversations about Wealth and Philanthropy with Prospective Donors” before the Chicago Council on Planned Giving.
Prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in his current position in 2018, Angelo advised wealthy clients in the financial services industry for 10 years, first as a Wealth Strategist with US Trust in Chicago, then a Wealth and Estate Planning Specialist within Family Office Resources in Chicago, and finally as a Senior Wealth Planning Strategist for the Wells Fargo Private Bank in Greenwich, Connecticut. Angelo earned his B.A. from DePauw University, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his law degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. He is Series 7, 66 and 24 licensed. Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club, in 2009-2010, and now lives in Armonk, New York with his wife, a native New Yorker, and their two children.
Originally from Chicago, Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented ultra-high net worth clients and the businesses they owned, as well as major philanthropic organizations. Angelo is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He has spoken on topics such as “Conditions Suggesting a Management Buyout” before the Chicago Bar Association Corporation and Business Law Committee, “Tax Consequences of Intra-Family Loans,” before the Chicago Bar Association Trust Law Committee, and “Conversations about Wealth and Philanthropy with Prospective Donors” before the Chicago Council on Planned Giving.
Prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in his current position in 2018, Angelo advised wealthy clients in the financial services industry for 10 years, first as a Wealth Strategist with US Trust in Chicago, then a Wealth and Estate Planning Specialist within Family Office Resources in Chicago, and finally as a Senior Wealth Planning Strategist for the Wells Fargo Private Bank in Greenwich, Connecticut. Angelo earned his B.A. from DePauw University, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his law degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. He is Series 7, 66 and 24 licensed. Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club, in 2009-2010, and now lives in Armonk, New York with his wife, a native New Yorker, and their two children.
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6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Products 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.
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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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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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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Alternative 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.
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 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Products 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.
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.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
