Family Wealth Directors

The Coplin Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley is a boutique financial advisory team that acts as a family office for ultra-high net worth clients. It focuses on delivering personalized answers for complex financial situations that often come with sizeable estates. Through holistic financial planning, exceptional client service, and customized investment strategies, the team strives to provide each client with an optimal wealth management experience.

As a multi-skilled team, they offer a full range of services including life insurance, estate planning strategies, 401K, endowment, employee stock options management, tax-efficient investment solutions and customized traditional asset allocation-based portfolios. Its nimble, widespread talent base also has a depth of experience in private equity and hedge funds. In constructing tailor-made portfolios, the team draws upon the full breadth of the Morgan Stanley tools and resources to provide clients with solutions to meet their investment and estate planning objectives.

The Coplin Wealth Management Group is the only Morgan Stanley group in Southwest Florida to be exclusively comprised of two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, two Portfolio Managers, one Insurance Planning Director, and one Family Wealth Director. With the assistance of an experienced and licensed Group Director, Ashley, and a Client Service Associate, Michell, the group provides each client with outstanding day-to-day service and care.

In managing client’s portfolios, The Coplin Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley lives by the motto “it is not just about what you earn, but what you keep that matters” and emphasizes the importance of tax efficiency and net returns.
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Awards & In The Press

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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    From 2023-2025, The Coplin Wealth Management Group made it on the Forbes list as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.

    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.

    [Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/)]
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    Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    From 2021-2023, Steven Coplin was named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for Florida

    2021-2023: Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Morgan Stanley's Master's Club
    In 2021-2025, Steven Coplin was appointed to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Master’s Club, a select group of the Firms successful advisors.
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    Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter's Club
    In 2022, Lynette Susi was appointed to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club, a select group of the Firms successful advisors
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    Morgan Stanley's President's Club
    In 2014, Steven was appointed to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious President’s Club, a select group of the Firms successful advisors
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    Barron Magazine’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors in the Country
    In 2010, Steven Coplin was named to the Barron Magazine’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors in the Country

    ​​Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
    Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2010) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2008 - Sept 2009.

We support the following organizations:

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    Steven Coplin:
    -Naples Senior Center – Former Board Member
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    Caroline Coplin:
    -Naples Woman’s Club – Member
    -Rotary Club of Naples Bay – Former Honorary Member
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    Lynette Susi:
    -Collier County Domestic Animal Shelter – Volunteer
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    Ashley Gegenwarth
    -Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast - Volunteer
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Location

8889 Pelican Bay Blvd
Ste 300
Naples, FL 34108
US
Direct:
(239) 449-7849(239) 449-7849
Toll-Free:
(800) 237-8686(800) 237-8686

Meet The Coplin Wealth Management Group

About Steven M. Coplin

Steven Coplin is Senior Portfolio Manager, Family Wealth Director, and Founder and leader of The Coplin Wealth Management Group. With 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Steven has created a streamlined Wealth Management approach that caters to the wide-ranging and complex financial needs of high and ultra-high net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. In addition to providing highly customized financial solutions, Steven builds globally diversified portfolios with a goal of producing competitive risk-adjusted performance based on each client's unique goals.

Steven is also one of the few advisors to have earned the distinction of Family Wealth Director, allowing him direct access to Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Advisory Services. In managing client's portfolios, Steven lives by the motto "it is not just about what you earn, but what you keep that matters" and emphasizes the importance of tax efficiency and net returns.

A big fan of various sports and music, Steven plays guitar and is a recording artist who released his first album on apple music and Spotify in summer of 2018. He loves to travel and spend time with his wife and four children.
Steven also supports the Naples Senior Center and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Securities Agent: NC, AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279000
CA Insurance License #: 4128177

About Ryan M. Sherman

Ryan M. Sherman has been in the financial industry for over 15 years. As a Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager and Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, Ryan has a disciplined approach to managing portfolios with his main focus on studying trends that shape the investment environment, drive the economy and ultimately impact clients' performance.

Delivering extensive up-to-date research and information, Ryan works closely with the team to create customized investment strategies, portfolios and solutions and is responsible for continuously monitoring investment performance.

Ryan is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and focuses on creating comprehensive financial plans for ultra-high net worth clients and business owners, concentrating on risk management, investments, tax planning and estate planning.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ryan spent two years in Vienna, Austria doing humanitarian work. Born and raised in Florida, Ryan moved to Naples with his wife, Heather, in 2010. During his free time, Ryan enjoys playing with his 6 year old son Owen and 2 year old son Miles, as well as boating, fishing and college football.
Securities Agent: WY, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PA, OR, OK, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, DC, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278614

About Caroline A. Coplin

As a Financial Planning Specialist, Caroline has focused her talents on providing strategies dealing with education planning, liability management, retirement planning, and asset allocation. She is committed to helping clients understand the interconnected nature of investments, insurance, retirement and estate planning and in helping them accomplish the financial goals they have set for themselves.

As a Financial Advisor member of The Coplin Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, Caroline works closely with Steven and Ryan in the design and implementation of customized wealth management strategies and is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the practice. Caroline was named a Southwest Florida Five Star Wealth Manager by Gulfshore Life Magazine every year for the past seven years (2015-2021).

Caroline has an MBA in Finance and a BS degree with a major in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has obtained her Series 7, 66 & 31 licenses as well as her insurance license, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and has met the CFP Board's education, examination and experience requirements.

Caroline is originally from the south of France and moved to Naples, FL in the year 2000. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and bike riding.
Securities Agent: WY, WI, WA, VA, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, OH, NY, NM, OK, NJ, NH, OR, NC, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, KY, PA, KS, IN, VT, IL, ID, GA, FL, DC, AZ, AK, AL, CO, CA, DE, CT, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278688
CA Insurance License #: 4128175

About Lynette J. Susi

Lynette is a Financial Planning Specialist and Financial Advisor with the Coplin Wealth Management Group. Her career in finance was inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, when her family sustained devastating losses due to a lack of proper financial guidance. With over 11 years of experience in the financial industry, she understands what is required to be successful in long range planning and the importance of financial integrity for clients and their families.

Lynette’s focus is crafting financial plans for clients using a holistic approach by factoring in tax, legal, and risk considerations. Upon identifying opportunities to enhance a client’s existing financial affairs, Lynette works with the team in implementing wide range investment and wealth management strategies designed for high net worth individuals.

Lynette is an avid runner and triathlete, and volunteers at the local animal shelter in her spare time.
Securities Agent: FL, WA, NY, MO, IN, CT, AL, WI, OR, OH, KS, DE, CO, AK, CA, WY, TX, KY, IL, GA, TN, NC, MN, DC, PA, NH, MS, ME, VA, OK, NV, NJ, MD, AZ, VT, ID, UT, SD, SC, RI, MI, NM, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 834009
CA Insurance License #: 4128176

About Ashley M. Gegenwarth

Ashley Gegenwarth drives and guides the team’s operations on a day-to-day basis, seeking to ensure Morgan Stanley’s platform is maximized to best serve its clients. She also provides administrative oversight support to clients, their families, and to the Financial Advisors and Support Professionals of The Coplin Wealth Management Group. She works closely with the Financial Advisors on the execution of the team’s strategic business plan.

Ashley joined Morgan Stanley in December 2016 as a Registered Service Associate and was promoted to Southwest Florida’s Complex Administrator in 2019. In addition to Registered Service Associate and Complex Administrator, she has served as a Client Service Associate Coach and has represented the Southwest Florida Complex in the Firm’s sponsored Leadership Readiness Program. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she started as a Registered Client Service Associate at Raymond James in 2013.

Ashley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Analysis and Management from Florida Gulf Coast University in May 2016. She was born in York, Pennsylvania and raised in Naples, Florida where she currently resides. In her free time, she enjoys boating, taking an Orangetheory class, live music, traveling to a new destination each year, and most of all, spending time with her Cocker Spaniel Husky mixed puppy named Forrest.

Ashley is Series 7, 66, and FL 2-15 insurance licensed.

About Michell Medeiros

Michell joined Morgan Stanley as a Client Service Associate with the Coplin Wealth Management Group.
He was previously an Operations Associate at Aviance Capital Partners in Naples, where he had wide ranging responsibilities in client service and operations.
Prior to making the career change to wealth management, Michell was a General Manager in the food service industry for 11 years.
He studied Information Technology at Senac in Sao Paulo, Brazil and is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.

Michell moved to Ft. Myers from Brazil in 2008. He currently lives in Estero with his wife, Chelsea, and their daughter, Isabel. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends while taking advantage of southwest Florida’s beautiful beaches.

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Stacey Herring is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

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.

Stacey began her career in financial services in 1994, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Sales Manager at SunTrust Bank and a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for over 17 years at Fifth Third Bank. Stacey is a graduate of Florida State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Minor in Communications.

Stacey currently serves on the Women’s Foundation of Collier County Board of Directors, as well as Junior Achievement of SWFL’s Advisory Board. In addition, Stacey has chaired many community endeavors, serving Naples Community Hospital, PACE Center for Girls of Collier County, and Youth Haven. She is a graduate of the Naples Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Collier program, awarded Gulfshore Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40 Award”, and in 2013 was awarded the Glass Slipper Award by The Education
Foundation, Champions for Learning. In 2014, Stacey was named a Woman of Initiative by the Community Foundation of Collier County for her philanthropy,dedication, and commitment to children’s causes.
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