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Our Mission Statement
Long-term Relationships Built on Trust, Acumen, and Transparency
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Together, we will explore your aspirations and the life you envision. We will work with you to translate your goals into a specific investment objective and personalized investment strategy. And then, drawing on the team’s experience — and perspective informed by the insight and resources of one of the world’s largest financial firms — we will structure a portfolio for you, executing and refining that strategy to help bring you closer to your definition of investment success.
Services Include
- Business PlanningFootnote1
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote2
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote3
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote6
- Financial PlanningFootnote7
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- Philanthropic Services
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote9
- Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
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Location
55 East 52nd Street 10th
6th Floor
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 296-1051(212) 296-1051
Fax:
(212) 507-8354(212) 507-8354
Meet The Fifth Avenue Group
About Frank Delli Carpini
Frank Delli Carpini is the senior partner within The Fifth Avenue Group at Morgan Stanley, and is a 30-plus year veteran of the financial services industry. His titles include Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist and a Financial Advisor. He is also a member of the Chairman's Club (2023). He is dedicated to creating customized investment portfolios and strategies that bring the teams clients closer to their financial objectives. Frank’s areas of concentration range from tactical equity strategies to strategic fixed income solutions as well as advanced portfolio construction. In addition, Frank’s experience in the utilization of equity options strategy can, at times, compliment traditional investment portfolios.
During the past three decades, Frank has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Through a personal foundation, he has raised funds for the National Down Syndrome Society, he has served as a special advisor to the board of the Vocational Independence Program at the New York Institute of Technology, and he has served on the board of directors for the Special Olympics New York. Frank graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY and resides in Bedford, New York.
During the past three decades, Frank has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Through a personal foundation, he has raised funds for the National Down Syndrome Society, he has served as a special advisor to the board of the Vocational Independence Program at the New York Institute of Technology, and he has served on the board of directors for the Special Olympics New York. Frank graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY and resides in Bedford, New York.
Securities Agent: DC, AK, NC, CT, AZ, WV, WA, OR, MT, MI, MA, CA, AR, WI, ME, MD, LA, WY, VI, IN, IL, DE, TX, PR, NY, NV, NJ, GA, IA, AL, TN, RI, MN, CO, VA, PA, NH, ID, OK, OH, NM, KS, VT, SC, MO, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1608151
NMLS#: 1608151
About Tyler Gaffney
Tyler Gaffney is a First Vice President, Portfolio Management Director, and Financial Advisor on The Fifth Avenue Group within the Wealth Management Division at Morgan Stanley. His focus is on investment management, business development and private client origination. His other responsibilities include equity, options, and fixed income trading; annuity and insurance solutions; alternative investments, and general relationship management. Tyler also assists with portfolio construction, investment selection and asset allocation for the team’s discretionary portfolios.
Tyler joined Morgan Stanley in January 2008, as a Registered Client Service Associate on The Fifth Avenue Group and has been a Financial Advisor since 2012. Tyler graduated in 2007 from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in commerce, organizations, and entrepreneurship. He lives with his wife and three children in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is an avid golfer, skier, and racquets player.
Tyler joined Morgan Stanley in January 2008, as a Registered Client Service Associate on The Fifth Avenue Group and has been a Financial Advisor since 2012. Tyler graduated in 2007 from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in commerce, organizations, and entrepreneurship. He lives with his wife and three children in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is an avid golfer, skier, and racquets player.
Securities Agent: OH, IL, ID, KY, WV, NH, CO, CA, AK, VA, RI, NM, FL, AL, WI, WA, OK, GA, TX, SC, DE, DC, NJ, NC, KS, PA, NV, MI, MA, CT, WY, MT, AZ, NY, ME, TN, MO, MN, MD, LA, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1368460
NMLS#: 1368460
About Sandra Gabay
Sandra Gabay is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with The Fifth Avenue Group at Morgan Stanley. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with over ten years of experience, Sandra focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. Understanding that investing is a truly personal experience, she works with clients to help them meet their long-term goals—discussing topics such as asset allocation, risk tolerance, retirement, education funding, insurance, lending and estate planning strategies.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, Sandra was a Financial Advisor at the UBS Headquarters office in Manhattan, NY. She began her career at Wells Fargo Advisors, where she obtained her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as her life and health insurance licenses. In addition to the CFP®, Sandra holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, administered by the Investments and Wealth Institute, and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Sandra is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® who works with clients to help them navigate the divorce or separation process. As a CDFA®, Sandra assists clients with budgeting, asset preservation strategies, settlement review and attorney or mediator communications.
Disclaimer:
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, Sandra was a Financial Advisor at the UBS Headquarters office in Manhattan, NY. She began her career at Wells Fargo Advisors, where she obtained her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as her life and health insurance licenses. In addition to the CFP®, Sandra holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, administered by the Investments and Wealth Institute, and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Sandra is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® who works with clients to help them navigate the divorce or separation process. As a CDFA®, Sandra assists clients with budgeting, asset preservation strategies, settlement review and attorney or mediator communications.
Disclaimer:
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Securities Agent: ID, MN, VI, NJ, DE, DC, WI, VT, MA, WA, TX, AL, RI, OR, IN, IL, GA, AK, WV, NY, NC, MI, CT, CA, AZ, WY, IA, VA, PA, NH, LA, SC, OK, OH, KS, FL, CO, MT, MO, ME, MD, AR, TN, PR, NV, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1809624
NMLS#: 1809624
About Anne A Rutherford
Anne Rutherford is a Vice President and Financial Advisor within the 5th Avenue Group at Morgan Stanley. Her responsibilities include business development, financial planning, and tax-efficient investing. She holds the Certified Financial Planning® designation along with the Certified Financial Divorce Analyst® designation.
Anne has more than 39 years in the financial services industry, with more than 29 years with Morgan Stanley. Anne leverages her experience within the financial services industry to bring the full resources of Morgan Stanley to provide solutions and support for our clients.
Anne graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville NY with a liberal arts degree concentrating in art and science. She lives in West Norwalk, Connecticut with her family and two boxers. She has a love for travel and food and enjoys all sports, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Anne has more than 39 years in the financial services industry, with more than 29 years with Morgan Stanley. Anne leverages her experience within the financial services industry to bring the full resources of Morgan Stanley to provide solutions and support for our clients.
Anne graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville NY with a liberal arts degree concentrating in art and science. She lives in West Norwalk, Connecticut with her family and two boxers. She has a love for travel and food and enjoys all sports, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Securities Agent: PA, AK, NV, MO, IL, WV, SC, CA, OH, WI, NJ, FL, DC, CO, VA, OR, NC, CT, TX, MD, GA, VT, AR, AL, WA, TN, NH, MI, MA, LA, ME, IN, IA, DE, AZ, UT, RI, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1288305
NMLS#: 1288305
About Philip Kang
Philip Kang is a Wealth Management Associate for the Fifth Avenue Group. Philip joined Morgan Stanley in 2007, and has held the position of Senior Registered Associate and Relationship Manager. Phil oversees all aspects of the Team's operational and administrative matters. His primary focus is on leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of client facing processes, such as client onboarding, trade execution, and reconciliation matters.
Philip began his career on Wall Street in 1998 and attended City College of New York.
Areas of Focus:
• Relationship Management
• Operational Support
• Market Updates
• Client Communication
• Trading
Philip began his career on Wall Street in 1998 and attended City College of New York.
Areas of Focus:
• Relationship Management
• Operational Support
• Market Updates
• Client Communication
• Trading
About David Ippolito, CFP®*
David Ippolito is the Director of Business Strategy for The Fifth Avenue Group. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™* and has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. David’s responsibilities include financial planning, portfolio management and construction, risk management, and serves as the team point person in providing access to lending solutions. He is instrumental in assisting clients navigate the full array of products and services offered on the Morgan Stanley platform.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, David was a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS, where he obtained his Series 7, 63 & 66 securities licenses, as well as his life and health insurance license. He earned his Bachler of Science in Business Management from Providence College in 2007. David currently resides with his family in River Vale, New Jersey, and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family in Long Beach Island.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, David was a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS, where he obtained his Series 7, 63 & 66 securities licenses, as well as his life and health insurance license. He earned his Bachler of Science in Business Management from Providence College in 2007. David currently resides with his family in River Vale, New Jersey, and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family in Long Beach Island.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
About Robert Sprotte, CAIA*
Robert Sprotte is a Consulting Group Analyst and Portfolio Management Associate with The Fifth Avenue Group and is primarily responsible for the daily management of the team’s discretionary portfolios. This includes portfolio construction, asset allocation, fund and manager due diligence, trading, risk management and performance reporting. Additionally, he assists the Senior Portfolio Managers with developing the team’s overall strategic investment vision and sourcing new investments for both discretionary and nondiscretionary client accounts.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2009, Robert worked as an analyst at the private equity firm, Lindsay Goldberg LLC. He graduated from Villanova University in 2007 with a B.S. in accountancy and a B.S. in business administration and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.*
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2009, Robert worked as an analyst at the private equity firm, Lindsay Goldberg LLC. He graduated from Villanova University in 2007 with a B.S. in accountancy and a B.S. in business administration and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.*
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
About Takara McDermott
Takara joined the Fifth Avenue Group in 2021 as a Registered Client Service Associate. She holds her Series 7, 66, and Life and Health insurance licenses. She is a 2021 graduate of Roger Williams University, where she earned a B.S. in International Business and Finance. Takara spent her junior year of college studying abroad in France, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from ICN Business School.
Takara focuses her efforts with the team on client onboarding, trade execution and all other forms of client relationship management and service. She also assists with managing the team’s social media and marketing. Takara is originally from Maine and currently resides in New York City. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with friends and family.
Takara focuses her efforts with the team on client onboarding, trade execution and all other forms of client relationship management and service. She also assists with managing the team’s social media and marketing. Takara is originally from Maine and currently resides in New York City. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with friends and family.
About Mary O'Hara
Mary began her career at Morgan Stanley in Consulting Group ("CG") as a Field Support Service Product Specialist. In that role, she worked directly with advisors and associates throughout Wealth Management and Private Wealth Management, educating and assisting them on various products, policies, and procedures pertaining to the CG platform. She also guided advisors through matters involving account opening, proposals for active clients and prospects, and trading of managed accounts.
In her current role, Mary supports the day-to-day operations and manages client communication. She not only ensures that the team is operating efficiently and effectively, but also promotes the initiatives set forth by the team and by firm leadership.
In 2020, Mary graduated from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and played Division 1 soccer. Mary resides in Manhattan, and in her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and tennis, as well as going to the beach with her family and friends.
In her current role, Mary supports the day-to-day operations and manages client communication. She not only ensures that the team is operating efficiently and effectively, but also promotes the initiatives set forth by the team and by firm leadership.
In 2020, Mary graduated from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and played Division 1 soccer. Mary resides in Manhattan, and in her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and tennis, as well as going to the beach with her family and friends.

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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
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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.
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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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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
10When 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.
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)