The Conscious Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley

Noel Pacarro Brown joined Morgan Stanley in 2007, as the lead of The Conscious Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, a team founded by her mother, Gwen Pacarro over 40 years ago. Noel works with families, foundations, and founders to help advance their mission and vision through thoughtful planning and investments. She is recognized by her firm as an Investing with Impact Director, Family Wealth Director, and Senior Investment Management Consultant.

As an Investing with Impact Director, she develops portfolios designed to help achieve both financial and impact goals, aligned with values defined by her clients. As a Family Wealth Director, she has an extensive background in advanced tax management and estate planning strategies, to help families to structure their wealth effectively with the goal of leaving intentional and lasting legacies. As a Senior Investment Management Consultant, Noel works with Morgan Stanley’s Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) team to manage large institutional clients who seek to align their investments with the mission of their organization. Noel works with clients across a spectrum of causes including: the advocacy of women, reproductive justice, climate justice, social justice, environmental rights, and indigenous rights.

Noel serves on the board for the Investment & Wealth Institute^® (formerly IMCA^®); a global professional association, advanced education provider, and standards body for financial advisors, investment consultants, and wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics. Noel also serves on the board of the Women’s Funding Network, whose mission is to provide strategies, research, and resources that support the critical agency and influence of women’s foundations and gender justice funders in the movement for equality, justice, and power for all.

Noel grew up on Oahu and graduated from Punahou School. She attended Wellesley College before graduating with Honors from Brown University, and her Masters in Teaching from Pacific University. Noel spends her free time with her husband Cameron, their two children, and two dogs.

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Michael has been with The Conscious Wealth Management Group (formerly The Pacarro Group) for more than 15 years, and has been in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years.

As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Michael guides client’s through the entire retirement planning process, including meeting multiple financial objectives, sources of retirement income, personal savings, employer-sponsored retirement plans, income taxes, retirement cash flow, and asset management.

Michael is especially passionate about helping clients and their families navigate the aging process, and combines both his personal and professional experience when advising clients about this stage of life.

Outside of the office, Michael cherishes time with his family. He is involved with the Lions Club, and the National Federation of the Blind.

Lindsay Mist is a Vice President, Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience. Born and raised in Honolulu, she began her career in 2008 as a Client Service Associate, and became a Financial Advisor in 2012. In 2013 Lindsay achieved her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, representing her knowledge in areas of financial planning, tax, insurance, estate planning, and retirement saving. In 2023 Lindsay earned her Investing with Impact Director title, awarded to select advisors with Morgan Stanley who demonstrate advanced experience and leadership in working with clients focused on aligning their impact and financial goals.

In addition to advising clients, Lindsay serves as the hub for many aspects of the team’s operations. Educating clients about behavioral finance, planning for life milestones, and seeing clients achieve their goals are what Lindsay enjoys most about her work.

Lindsay is a graduate of Iolani School, and UC Irvine where she rowed Crew. Outside of the office, Lindsay serves on the boards of The Kapi’olani Sex Abuse Treatment Center, and Goodwill Industries Hawaii. She enjoys time outside with her husband, two children, and their dog.

Darren began his career at a large Hawaii based financial institution in 2011, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, his primary responsibilities are to support the team’s financial planning efforts, and client relationship management in addition to working with his primary clients. Darren has been named to the Firm's Pacesetter's Club in years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, which were all the years he was eligible. This is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards.

Darren holds an MBA from Chaminade University, BBA in finance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Outside of the office, Darren is either on the board or an active member of Aloha United Way – Society of Young Leaders, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, & Rotary E-Club. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their cat son. He also is a car enthusiast and enjoys connecting with people who share the same passion.

Claire Miyasato, Senior Vice President, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, is based in our Maui office. Claire brings 19 years of industry experience, all at Morgan Stanley. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she practiced as a Speech Language Pathologist and a consultant for healthcare organizations.

As a financial advisor, Claire has been inspired by the Hawaiian word kūpono, “to be upright, honest and fair.” She views herself as a sounding board to her clients, leveraging her experience as both a listener and an advisor. Her process focuses on financial planning to support her clients in their pursuit of a fulfilling life.

Outside of work, Claire is an advocate for underserved women and children through volunteer work and financial support. She is passionate about island workforce development diversification and hopes to enhance the education and resources for island students. Claire has a daughter, who is a medical student, and lives on Maui with her husband, a physician. She enjoys scenic hiking, experimenting with plant-based recipes, and travel to learn in-depth about the culture and history of countries around the world.

Marissa joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 and is based in our Honolulu, Hawaii office. As a Client Service Associate Marissa helps clients with transactions, account maintenance, scheduling, and servicing. She enjoys building relationships with clients, and is currently working toward her Series 7 and Series 66 designations.

After attending The College of Charleston in South Carolina where she ran track and cross-country, Marissa moved out to Hawaii with her now husband. She now inspires other young runners as a coach for Mid-Pacific Institute. Marissa also enjoys traveling with her husband, and playing with their dogs.