Our Story

Achieving financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. Our goal is to understand your financial needs and then align them with our resources to help you meet or exceed them. We can help you evaluate near-term concerns and plan for long-term goals, be a sounding board for investment ideas, and assist you in developing and executing a strategy that is precisely your own and can help meet your needs.

As a team, we have dedicated our careers to helping people like you define and fulfill their long-term financial objectives. We believe it is our responsibility to be aware of the changing circumstances in your life, so we can anticipate and respond strategically to new risks and emerging opportunities. The end result is a coordinated financial and investment plan, updated regularly, that meets your unique wealth management goals today and for the generations that follow.
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A Plan Tailored to Your Needs

A generation ago, financial planning was relatively straightforward – people focused on wealth accumulation and then shifted most or all assets into conservative instruments to provide retirement income and principal stability. But today’s world is more complex, and turning a lifetime of savings into a lifetime of sustainable income for people who are living longer, healthier, and more active lives mean attending to a wide range of issues simultaneously.

Together, we answer questions that may seem daunting:

- Do I have enough money to live for 20 years or more in retirement?
- How is it possible to generate enough income with low interest rates?
- What can I expect for inflation?
- Can my portfolio weather a market downturn?
- Are my assets protected if something unexpected happens?

Some of the areas where we apply our advanced knowledge on your behalf include:
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    Investment Management
    You can rely on us to design holistic and strategic financial plans that match your family’s goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    We will help you develop and implement a strategy that encompasses your needs before, during and after you retire and is based on your personal vision of retirement.
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    Trust, Estate, & Legacy Planning
    We will help you implement your plan for passing on your assets in a way that honors your values as well as your financial commitments.

    Morgan 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
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    Education Planning & Family Concerns
    We will make a plan for the education and well-being of your children or grandchildren, as well as your parents or other relatives who might need assistance now or in the future.
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    Managing Your Liquidity Need
    We will keep an eye on your cash flow needs as your goals and finances evolve.

Research and tools, all at your fingertips

Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. Below you will find various resources to help you navigate your financial journey.
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    2026 Tax Tables
    These tables outline the 2026 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
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    2026 IRA Contribution Limits
    The IRS has announced retirement plan benefit and contribution limits for 2026. You can review all plan type 2026 contribution limits here.
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    Social Security
    There are strategic considerations involved in deciding when to claim Social Security benefits, including the impact of life expectancy, financial needs, and potential returns from delaying benefits. Explore these considerations as you plan for this next phase of your life.
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    GIC On the Markets
    Every month, top research analysts from Morgan Stanley’s Global Investment Committee publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
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    GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance, and fixed income.
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The Cornerstone Financial Group offers a number of online and digital tools that are designed to enhance every aspect of your modern wealth management experience. If you would like to learn more about these tools, visit the links below each tool.

    Safeguarding your digital life.

    In today's day and age, online security is of the utmost importance. Morgan Stanley proactively defends our systems and monitors our digital landscapes to ensure that issues, whether anticipated or occurring, are dealt with in the proper manner.

    Curious as to what is included in our security process? Security includes the following: Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data, continuous monitoring to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, routine testing of our systems identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to penetration test our applications and evaluate our processes.

    For more about cybersecurity and protecting your digital presence, below find some helpful resources.

    WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

    Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

      Equity Solutions

      Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

      • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
      • Liquidity Events
      • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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      Retirement

      For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

      • Defined Contribution Consulting
      • Solutions-Oriented Plans
      • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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      Deferred Compensation

      Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

      Services include:

      • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
      • Portfolio Construction
      • Wealth Management Services
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      Executive Services

      Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

      • Equity Compensation Services
      • Equity Award Analysis
      • Specialized Solutions
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      Saving and Giving

      Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

      • College Savings
      • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
      • Charitable Giving
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      Financial Wellness

      We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

      • Financial Education
      • Digital Tools
      • Financial Guidance

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    Location

    2800 Post Oak Blvd
    Ste 3200
    Houston, TX 77056
    US
    Direct:
    (713) 965-5000(713) 965-5000
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 231-0060(800) 231-0060
    Fax:
    (832) 514-3629(832) 514-3629

    Meet The Cornerstone Financial Group

    About Robert M Snow

    After graduating from the University of Houston in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Rob moved to New York City to pursue his dream of working on Wall Street, and to begin his financial planning career. He spent several years working with a private investment banking firm; researching and trading NASDAQ based companies. As a Certified Financial Planner, Rob has dedicated his career to delivering the personalized investment planning services in which his clients deserve. He continued to maintain this level of commitment after joining Morgan Stanley in 2003. Rob has extensive experience with major shifts in the markets, and he utilizes this knowledge when addressing any of his client’s financial concerns including retirement planning, social security benefits, estate planning strategies, as well as other financial services. For nearly two and a half decades, Rob has continued to implement a disciplined investment process while serving as a financial resource for High Net Worth individuals.

    In January 2013, after spending 16 years in New York, Rob returned to Houston with his wife, Alexandra and their two daughters, Julies and Tori. They enjoy staying physically and mentally active while coaching sports leagues, volunteering at his daughters' school, exploring museums, and visiting family and clients in New York. In his spare time, Rob also enjoys playing golf, and employing his many years of Wall Street experience while mentoring young advisors
    Securities Agent: FL, WI, OR, NJ, MA, MT, MD, HI, OH, NC, AZ, ME, VA, GA, SC, OK, NV, IN, IL, DC, CA, WA, VT, MN, MI, LA, DE, AR, WV, NH, KS, CT, PA, NY, CO, TX, ID, ND; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1282440

    About Jonathan Bergeron, CFP®

    Jonathan focuses on retirement and legacy planning. He is passionate about helping people create a meaningful legacy. He focuses on helping clients transition through each phase of their financial life by offering clear, straightforward advice.

    He joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to his financial services career, Jonathan worked for Shell Oil Company for eight years. He held several finance-related roles which focused on evaluating corporate balance sheets, business planning for multiple entities along the oil and gas value chain and serving as a treasurer on two joint ventures in the Gulf Coast region. He graduated in 2012 from Louisiana State University. Recently, he has been awarded the 2025 Five Star Wealth Advisor award, given to advisors providing exceptional service to their clients.

    Jonathan resides in the Heights with his wife, Stephanie and his son Ethan and daughter Amelia. Outside of the office, he enjoys staying active, playing in local soccer leagues, and volunteering.


    Awards & Disclosures

    2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
    Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2025) This award was determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
    5/15/24 through 11/29/24
    Securities Agent: WI, TX, OK, IL, DE, LA, NC, NM, WV, WA, VT, VA, SC, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, ND, MT, MS, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, KY, KS, IN, HI, GA, FL, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 2322801

    About Sheena Young

    As a Wealth Management Associate, Sheena delivers executive-level support characterized by accuracy and efficiency. A valued client resource, Sheena is often the first point of contact with clients on a broad array of services related to account servicing, financial plans and investment portfolios. Clients can depend on Sheena to deliver a consistent, positive experience to ensure all commitments are completed and delivered in a timely manner.

    A Mississippi native, Sheena relocated to Texas in 2007 and launched her financial services career as a Registered Client Service Associate with RBC Wealth Management. She transitioned to Morgan Stanley in 2011.

    Sheena enjoys gardening, fishing, traveling, and dog parks. She is an enthusiastic animal lover who fosters for a German Shepherd rescue and volunteers with ASPCA.

    About Diona Sonnier

    Diona started in the financial industry in 1998 with Morgan Stanley (formerly Dean Witter) in Operations as a New Accounts Clerk, and over the years has been promoted into several different key support roles. As a Senior Client Service Associate with over 20 years of experience, she performs a variety of functions that are critical to the success of our day-to-day operations . Diona is deeply dedicated to making sure that each client receives exceptional service and that their needs are met in a timely manner. Diona is ready to help you with any administrative items: Account Documents, Bill Pay Concierge Services, Premier Cash Management Benefits, as well as deposits, transfers or withdrawals. Diona and her husband, Gene, have two children, Layla & Jayden. She is very active in her kid’s sports and dance activities. In her spare time she likes to workout with her husband and watch movies with her family.

    The Power of Partnerships

    By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

    About Frank Vatuna

    Frank Vatuna is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Texas.

    Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

    Frank began his career in financial services in 1988 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Lending Officer at Bank of America.

    Frank is a graduate of the University of Houston, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Magnolia, Texas with his family. Outside of the office, Frank enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. He also volunteers for March of Dimes and Houston Food Bank.
    NMLS#: 620249

    About Greg DeLeo

    Greg DeLeo, Vice President, Taxable Fixed Income Sales, re-joined The Firm in December 2025, bringing nearly two decades of capital markets experience to his role. Greg holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University. In his current position, Greg is responsible for delivering The Firm’s strategy and commentary, providing timely market updates, communicating actionable trade ideas specifically tailored to UHNW investors, and offering product-related training across the full spectrum of taxable fixed income securities. He joined The Firm from Baird where he was a Director in Fixed Income Capital Markets, providing sales coverage to institutional clients investing in corporate credit. Prior to his time at Baird, Greg spent over 15 years at Morgan Stanley in various institutional sales coverage roles with a focus on high yield and leveraged loan clients.
    Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife and three young kids, traveling to Maine, and building his wine collection

    About Jenna Russotto

    Jenna Russotto Dunham, Vice President, Municipal Sales, started her career at The Firm in June 2006 on the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Fixed Income sales and trading desk. In her current position, she covers financial advisors in the NJ and Texas markets and is responsible for delivering The Firm’s strategy and commentary, providing timely market updates, and communicating actionable trade ideas specifically tailored to UHNW investors.
    Prior to joining Municipal Sales, from 2014-2022, she transitioned her career and joined the Morgan Stanley Municipal syndicate and trading desks. Her roles included secondary trading, short term syndicate, long term syndicate and remarketing. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Loyola University in Maryland and also hold her municipal securities principal license. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys spending time with her 3 boys, tending to her rose garden, and playing competitive pickleball.
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    Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

    Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Fixed Income Sales and Product Professionals provide services to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisors for information purposes only. They do not provide recommendations or solicitations to participate in any offer or sale of a security or trading strategy. It is the responsibility of the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisor to take into account the client's circumstances, investment objectives and risk tolerance before offering or selling securities to a client, to ensure such offer or sale is appropriate and consistent with the applicable standard of care.

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    Equity Compensation

    Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

    • Vesting events
    • Option expirations
    • Restricted stock units
    • Tax implications

    Investing

    Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
    • Asset Management
    • Wealth Planning
    • Traditional Investments
    • Alternative Investments
    • Impact Investing
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    Family

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    • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
    • Long Term Care Insurance
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    • Trust Services
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    • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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