Who We Are

The Fitzsimmons Group is a San Antonio-based, multi-generational wealth advisory team serving an exclusive number of individuals, families, and business owners both locally and around the country.  Our mission is to develop a deep understanding of the unique needs of each of our clients while helping them define and pursue their vision of financial success.  We are committed to providing a holistic approach, tailored solutions, and personal service. Our goal for every client relationship is to instill a sense of confidence, comfort, and assurance.
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    Why Clients Choose and Stay with Us
    The Fitzsimmons Group at Morgan Stanley is committed to providing a holistic approach, tailored solutions, and personal service to each of our clients.
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    A Holistic Approach
    Clients have a financial plan of action to meet their goals. A thorough discovery process helps us gain an in-depth understanding of each client's goals and priorities. A wealth strategy shows clients the strengths and weaknesses of their situation along with suggested steps to take. Sound recommendations illustrate clients' options and ease decision-making.
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    Tailored Solutions
    We are convinced a team approach allows for diverse perspectives, focus, and innovation. We utilize an investment approach that is research-based, risk-managed, cost-effective, and tied to each client's stated goals and objectives. Our team leverages world-class resources and a network of professionals to fully integrate each client's plan. Clients benefit from having a financial advisory team in their corner that understands them.
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    Personal Service
    Our commitment to our clients focuses on the assurance that comes from a long term relationship. Our staff is warm and approachable, upholding the highest standards of responsiveness and accessibility. Clients receive formal and informal reviews to understand their performance and stay aware of future wealth-related issues. We take an active interest in our clients' lives and interests, creating comfort and building trust.

Our Clients

Whether you are a sophisticated trustee, a high net worth investor, or a successful business owner, the demands of the financial markets heighten the need for the evaluation, objectivity, and experience of a financial advisor. You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. Now you would like that wealth responsibly invested to help fulfill a particular goal or meet a future need.

With $1,000,000 or more in portfolio assets, The Fitzsimmons Group can work with you to develop and implement an investment process and strategy that suits your needs. We seek to understand our clients broadly and deeply enough to find opportunities that add value not only to their financial objectives, but also to their life aspirations. Together, we determine what’s really important and develop actionable, flexible strategies to help meet your financial needs.

If you would like to meet with The Fitzsimmons Group at Morgan Stanley for a complimentary wealth consultation, we invite you to call our office at (210) 366-6604. We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
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    Business Owners
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    Entrepreneurs
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    Professionals
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    Family Offices
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    Busy Executives
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    Soon-to-be Retirees

Digital Tools

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts. Our Spending and Budgeting Tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.
    Spending and Budgeting Tool
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    1. Intro
    We will first have an introduction call to discuss your concerns and see if we are a good fit for you. If we decide we want to work with one another, we will set up a second call to discuss your financials.
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    2. Discovery Call
    In this meeting we will discuss your current financial situation and your future financial goals. We will
    review any documents you have prepared and identify circumstances that are unique to you.
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    3. Plan Creation
    In this step we will create a plan that is tailored to you to grow, preserve, and transfer your wealth.
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    4. Implementation
    Once we have created your tailored plan, we will begin to implement the plan to achieve your goals. We will provide continued service along the way to ensure your plan is on track.

Location

7600 Broadway
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78209
US
Direct:
(210) 366-6604(210) 366-6604
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-3041(800) 733-3041

Meet The Fitzsimmons Group

About Thomas J Fitzsimmons

Thomas Fitzsimmons is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant and a founding partner of the Fitzsimmons Group at Morgan Stanley. Born in New York City, Tom moved to San Antonio at age 4. After graduating from Antonian College Preparatory School, Tom earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Texas State University.

Since joining what is now Morgan Stanley in 1986, Tom's practice has evolved into a full service wealth advisory team serving successful families, foundations and other non-profits in Texas and across the continental United States. The six professionals of The Fitzsimmons Group offer a cross section of ages and skillsets to help our families through the challenges associated with generational wealth transfer.

Tom participates in his community through several organizations. He has served as President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and previously as a Board Member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a member of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC) and a member of the National Committee on Planned Giving. He is an active member of University United Methodist Church where he taught children's Sunday school for grades 2 through 12, participated in youth retreats and served on past and current committees. Tom is married to his wife Kathy and is the father of three grown children. He also enjoys sports, reading, golf, fishing and hanging out with his dog Sadie!
Securities Agent: NY, CA, TX, MI, PA, NC, MT, MO, MD, LA, AZ, UT, NV, IN, GA, CO, VA, NM, AR, AK, MN, MA, HI, DC, CT, WA, SC, OR, NJ, NE, FL, DE, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1642531

About Glenn E Welch

Glenn Welch, CFP® is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX and has been with the firm since 1996. With over 25 years of experience, Glenn provides wealth management solutions for select group of individuals, women in transition, and business owners both locally and around the country.

Glenn’s goal is to help his clients gain financial independence and face the future with anticipation rather than apprehension. He brings a refined process to financial planning, helping clients traverse ongoing developments throughout their lifetime. Glenn is dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term objectives, and appetite for risk. He uses this information along with the firm’s modern wealth management analytics and risk management tools to formulate customized strategies.

Glenn Welch earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He received a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2006.

During non-working hours, Glenn likes to spend time with his wife and two sons. He has also volunteered his time for several organizations.
Securities Agent: UT, AR, MD, MA, TX, NV, HI, CO, NY, MI, FL, DC, NJ, WA, PA, CA, OR, IN, MO, NM, NC, LA, DE, CT, VA, SC, OK, MN, AZ, NE, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285228

About Steven Fitzsimmons

Steven Fitzsimmons is a Financial Advisor for The Fitzsimmons Group at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX. He directs new business development for the team and provides investment management to new and existing clients. Steven received his Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Baylor University. After graduating he spent 2 years working for a mutual fund company in Houston, TX before joining Morgan Stanley in May of 2016. As a native of San Antonio, Steven is actively involved in the local community and in his free time enjoys playing sports and spending time with friends. He is committed to the team’s mission of building relationships through trust and integrity while helping clients define and pursue their vision of financial success.
Securities Agent: IN, HI, CO, VA, UT, OK, NE, SC, NJ, NC, MT, CT, AR, AK, OR, MI, LA, FL, DC, MO, AZ, TX, NM, NV, MA, DE, PA, NY, MD, CA, WA, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Adriana Estevez

Adriana Estevez joined The Fitzsimmons Group in 2013. As a senior member of the team, Adriana analyzes client account holdings and asset class weightings, assists in rebalancing client portfolios and collaborates with Thomas Fitzsimmons to customize portfolios that are research-based, risk-managed and cost-effective. Although her main focus is on investment management, Adriana also troubleshoots with the operations team and streamlines the service model to assure the highest standards of efficiency and responsiveness.

In 1994, Adriana began her career in the financial services industry after earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of the Incarnate Word.  She worked at JP Morgan and Wells Fargo prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011.  She maintains the following securities licenses: Series 7, 63, 66 and Life & Insurance.

As a member of Executive Women International®, an elite association for business professionals, Adriana served on the board of directors and participated in the Philanthropy and Publications committees. In addition to her professional growth and development, Adriana finds community service very rewarding.

A San Antonio native, Adriana is married to her high school sweetheart, Rick, and has four children, Gabriella, Alex, Evan and Matthew.  Away from work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

About Elizabeth Wigden

Elizabeth Wigden joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. As the primary point of contact for The Fitzsimmons Group, she is responsible for managing all client service related needs while ensuring an exceptional level of client satisfaction. Ellie has been recognized as Client Service Associate "Best Attitude" within the Firm and believes in the necessity of bringing a smile to the office every day.

Originally from upstate New York, Ellie received a Bachelor of Science in Education and Psychology from St. Fisher College and a Master's degree in Literacy Instruction from Nazareth College. She is a member of the San Antonio Sports & Social Club and volunteers with the Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center. Ellie enjoys cooking, sending greeting cards and supporting animal rights and local farmers. Go Spurs Go!

About Mason Nelson

Mason was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country and graduated from Texas Tech University. He is a proud Red Raider who ‘’Strives for Honor” in his daily tasks.

He loves to spend time outdoors with friends and family. Some of his favorite outdoor activities include fly fishing on the Guadalupe, backpacking public trails, and soaking up the bright Texas sun.

He loves to read and is always looking for a good book suggestion. Some of his favorite books from the past years are, “On Wings of Eagles" by Ken Follett, “Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey, and “ Tracers in the Dark" by Andy Greenberg  just to name a few.

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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