Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Working With You

At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps meet your individual needs. This process aligns our efforts with your interests, providing a road map focused on what is most important to you.

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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting

    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.

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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting

    During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.

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    Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation

    Financial plan presentations map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.

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    Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps

    After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding your analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.

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    Step 5: Implementation Meeting

    The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications.

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    Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking

    Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.

Investor Resources

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    GIC On the Markets

    The Global Investment Committee's Michael Wilson provides insightful commentary on the markets while covering key areas to help investors with the financial landscape.

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    The 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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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast

    Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.

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    2024 Tax Tables

    Please view the following attachment to find the 2024 federal tax tables.

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Modern Wealth Tools

In a world so integrated with technology, having online, comprehensive tools are necessary to stay on top of your finances. With our Modern Wealth Tools you will be able to pay bills, transfer money, handle documents and more with easy to use and secure platforms. Sign up for Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley App to access all of Morgan Stanley's online resources.

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    Morgan Stanley Online and Mobile App

    Be in control of all your finances with Morgan Stanley Online and Morgan Stanley Mobile App. Track your spending, create budgets, deposit checks, and pay bills are just a few things you can do. Take advantage of additional features like current news and market data.

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    Total Wealth View

    Keeping track of your finances may be difficult when you have multiple accounts at other financial institutions. Total Wealth View allows you to consolidate them on the Morgan Stanley Mobile App or Morgan Stanley Online to give you a more complete financial picture. This can help your confidence in your finances and planning for the future.

    Total Wealth View
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    Goals Planning System

    Have a goal you always wanted to accomplish? Along with your Financial Advisor and our Goals Planning System, you will be able to quantify your goals, get advice on what approach to take, and track your progress. GPS is designed to evolve as your life changes to help you reach your goal, even with varying situations.

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    Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning

    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan. Utilizing these strategies can help you enjoy more of your nest egg.

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Location

376 Tilton Rd
Northfield, NJ 08225
US
Direct:
(609) 383-2000(609) 383-2000

Meet The Daedalus Group

About Ryan M. Leek

Ryan Leek is a Financial Advisor in Morgan Stanley’s Northfield, NJ office. He works with a select group of families, business owners, and individuals to build and protect wealth over multiple generations. Ryan draws on the global investment resources of Morgan Stanley as well as his professional experience to deliver a tailored, client centric approach to planning and investing.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ryan spent 5 years at J.P.Morgan Chase & Co. Most recently, he spent 2 years as a Private Banking Analyst in J.P. Morgan’s Center City Philadelphia office, supporting ultra-high net worth families and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region with their wealth management affairs. Before this, Ryan spent a year and a half as a Capacity & Planning Associate, and two years in J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Analyst Development Program, a cross line of business leadership program focused on Metrics and Analytics, Process Improvement, Project Management, and Operational Risk & Controls.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys the thrill of the outdoors. In the winter, he can be found at Camelback Ski Area in the Poconos, coaching youth athletes in the Pocono Alpine Ski Education Foundation. In the summer, he can be found in Cape May, NJ participating in various offshore fishing events.

Ryan is a graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University ’12, with a B.S. in Finance and Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises. During his time at Syracuse University, he was a member of the Syracuse University Alpine Ski Team and was named to the USCSA “Academic All-American Team” in three of four competitive seasons.

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About Stephen Marchel

Steve Marchel is an Alternative Investment Director for Morgan Stanley, working out of Morgan’s Northfield, NJ office. He is a 40-year veteran of the Financial Services Industry, having spent the initial 12 years of his career working as an Institutional Bond and Currency Trader. For the last 28 years, Steve has managed an Advisory Practice, with a focus on Alternative Investments. His clients include Family Offices, Accredited Investors, and Institutions.

Steve is a graduate of Yale University, where he was an All-Ivy League Baseball selection. Steve lives in Margate, NJ and enjoys traveling with his wife, Robin and their dog, Brisket. Steve and Robin spend most of their time in Margate and spend some time each year in Burlington, VT and Key West, FL.
Securities Agent: VA, NY, ME, WY, WA, VT, TX, SC, PA, NV, NJ, NC, MD, MA, LA, IN, HI, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Theodore Khoury

Ted Khoury is the Assistant Vice President – Wealth Management Associate for the Daedelus Group of Morgan Stanley, working out of the Northfield, NJ office. He is a 25 year veteran, having served 21 of those years as a Financial Advisor. His time at Morgan Stanley has been spent specializing in client communications, portfolio assistance, and operations.

Ted is a graduate of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and has lived in South Jersey his whole life. Ted is a resident of Linwood, NJ and has two sons, Andrew and Brian, and an amazing extended family with his wife Heather. He spent 25 years coaching youth baseball in the area, and as a person in long-term recovery, assists the community in those efforts, also acting as a Wellbeing Influencer for Morgan Stanley.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • 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.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
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.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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.
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