Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Branch Manager
Phone:
(603) 629-0221(603) 629-0221
The Granite State Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Clarifying Your Financial Vision
Everyone has a financial vision, but many cannot define it. Our group helps clients characterize and simplify that vision in an effort to maximize their long term goals.
Financial Vision can consist of five main Components:
1) Income
2) Expenses
3) Long Term Financial Planning (Retirement, education, Business, etc)
4) Catastrophic (Long term care, disability planning, and life insurance)
5) Death (Estate planning)
By properly understanding the relationship between these five components, useful and scalable financial well being may be attained. Our team helps clients clearly define their long term financial goals and develop the framework for success. In addition, we work with our clients, their attorneys and accountants to plan for their legacy.
Disclaimer:
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Financial Vision can consist of five main Components:
1) Income
2) Expenses
3) Long Term Financial Planning (Retirement, education, Business, etc)
4) Catastrophic (Long term care, disability planning, and life insurance)
5) Death (Estate planning)
By properly understanding the relationship between these five components, useful and scalable financial well being may be attained. Our team helps clients clearly define their long term financial goals and develop the framework for success. In addition, we work with our clients, their attorneys and accountants to plan for their legacy.
Disclaimer:
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote5
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote6
- Defined Contribution PlansFootnote7
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote8
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote9
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote10
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote11
- Stock Option PlansFootnote12
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote13
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Discerning Financial Advice, For Every Dimension of Your Life
Over the years our team has had the pleasure and honor of building long term, multi-generational relationships with some truly extraordinary families and individuals. We've shared in their personal successes, watched their children and businesses grow and helped provide guidance and support when they've needed it most. Above and beyond investing, estate and tax planning strategies, our clients count on us to help prepare them for each phase of their lives and all the twists and turns that come with the journey.
Our practice serves a broad range of clients that have successfully accumulated assets, yet desire the ability to consult regularly with dedicated advisors who can help them clarify their goals, define effective strategies to help achieve them and coordinate and manage the complexities of doing so.
Financial Planning
Goals Are Personal, Wealth Management Should Be Too. Whatever it is you want to achieve, The Granite State Group at Morgan Stanley is here to help. Working with us as your Financial Advisor Team, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. We will work with you to help you uncover your needs, manage risk, and build a customized plan to help you reach your financial goals.
Multi-Generational Families
Our financial planning process for multi-generational families is a rigorous analysis of your lifestyle, tax obligations, future gifting plans and portfolio objectives. This analysis drives our strategy as it pertains to financial and estate planning for wealth preservation, tax optimization, asset allocation and investment decisions. Throughout the entirety of the relationship, we can work closely with your attorneys and accountants.
Unique Portfolio Construction
With many years of combined experience, we know that every client is different; therefore, deserves a unique and customized portfolio that will complement their financial needs. By utilizing the firm's resources, current information, and market familiarity, it allows for us to move away from generic models and create the individual plans my clients are accustomed to.
Business Owners
Here at Morgan Stanley, we understand the unique circumstances that arise from owning your own business. Working us can help set you and your business up for success by helping to make smart investment decisions that will impact your business in a positive way.
Tax and Estate Planning Strategies
Building, protecting and passing on a legacy involves much more than investing wisely. It requires careful analysis of your objectives, intelligent structuring of your assets and integrated, strategic planning and implementation. The Granite State Group will work with you and a Trust Specialist or other estate planning resources within Morgan Stanley to help you look at the options, and figure which might be the best fit for you.
Retirees
Developing a plan for retirement is essential. Working with an experienced advisor can help with making sure you are meeting your personal retirement needs. Retirement planning can be stressful, we are here to make this stressful process as easy as possible.
Corporate Retirement Plans
We work with companies to develop and manage their corporate retirement plans. Let us bring our experience and resources to the table to take this burden off of you.
Women & Wealth
Whether you are a single woman or mother, a divorcee or widow, or a happily married woman in charge of the finances, we want to assist you in education, resources and planning to help you navigate all things financial.
As your family grows and your wealth expands, managing it becomes increasingly complex. With evolving family dynamics and greater financial responsibility, you may require professionals with broader expertise and more advanced capabilities.
Morgan Stanley Family Office Overview
We address the full spectrum of multigenerational wealth management. As your family and assets grow, more nuanced and sophisticated challenges often arise. Our Family Office services are designed to help you meet those challenges effectively.
Family Governance and Dynamics
For many ultra-high-net-worth families, the most difficult planning challenges are not financial but personal. Managing the human impact of wealth often involves addressing complex dynamics such as family values, communication, and legacy planning.
Wealth and Estate Planning
Our Wealth and Estate Planning Specialists work as virtual team members alongside your Financial Advisor. Together, they create customized strategies to preserve and transfer your wealth in alignment with your long-term goals.
Signature – Lifestyle Advisory
We provide access to trusted professionals who offer personalized support for your lifestyle needs. Whether you are seeking help with everyday matters or exceptional experiences, we can connect you with the right resources.
Philanthropy Management
We provide the insight, guidance, and tools needed to define your philanthropic goals and develop a thoughtful strategy for achieving them.
Insured Solutions
Many high-net-worth families benefit from integrated insurance strategies that support tax efficiency, wealth transfer, and charitable giving. We help you incorporate these solutions into your overall financial plan.
Trust Services
Our open-architecture trustee platform gives you access to a carefully selected network of third-party corporate trustees. Morgan Stanley Trust Specialists review your trust documents and objectives to recommend solutions that align with your needs.
Wealth management isn't a one-time event. It is an ongoing process designed to create structure today while helping preserve opportunity for the next generation. Every strategy we help implement is approached with long-term continuity in mind, ensuring that financial decisions remain aligned with evolving goals, family needs, and market conditions.
Our services reflect that philosophy:
Portfolio Management
Custom investment strategies aligned with long-term objectives, emphasizing risk awareness, tax efficiency, and multi-asset diversification.
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Bringing together investments, tax considerations, estate planning, and cash flow into a cohesive, adaptable financial structure.
Retirement and Liquidity Planning
Preparing clients for retirement income needs, pre-retirement asset allocation, and maintaining access to liquidity during key life transitions.
Cash Management and Lending Solutions
Providing structured lending strategies, credit solutions, and cash flow management as part of a coordinated wealth plan.
Next Generation Wealth Strategy
Helping families prepare heirs to manage wealth responsibly through governance planning, education, and structured asset transfer strategies.
Estate Planning Coordination
Working alongside legal and tax advisors to ensure estate plans support long-term family goals, legacy transfer, and tax efficiency.
Philanthropic Strategy and Impact Giving
Structuring charitable giving and family foundations to align with personal values while supporting tax and estate objectives.
Business Owner Advisory
Advising on liquidity events, business succession, and pre-sale planning to help owners translate business value into lasting family wealth.
401(k) and Employer Retirement Plans
Designing and managing retirement plans for businesses with a focus on fiduciary guidance and long-term participant outcomes.
Insurance Planning
Incorporating life, disability, and long-term care insurance into broader wealth strategies as part of risk management and wealth preservation.
Planning Your future
Our team will work with you to understand what your priorities are during these crucial years and implement a customized strategy for you. Whether it is planning for retirement, transitioning into retirement, or already managing your assets in retirement, our team is equipped with the resources and the knowledge to help you accomplish your personal and financial goal.
Understanding Your Savings Vehicles
When it comes to retirement savings, the most important thing is to get started—after all, time is one of your greatest assets. Although retirement may seem far for some, it is essential to get started on planning for future living expenses, potential education funds, or travel costs. Let us help you educate on ways to grow and preserve your wealth.
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The Psychological Transition into Retirement
Most retirement preparations focus on financial planning, but it is equally crucial to look at personal considerations and help you with easing the fear of the unknown. Given that many people overlook the psychological adjustments of retirement, we can help you understand why it’s important to be emotionally (not just financially) ready for retirement.
Risks to Your Retirement
Once you determine what kind of retirement you want, we will work together to take a closer look at the risks that might be standing between you and your retirement goals. No matter how well you save during the accumulation phase, it’s critical to plan how you convert those assets to income. We can help you navigate the challenges that may arise.
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Impact of Taxes
The strategies you use when drawing down your retirement savings can have a significant impact on how much you’ll pay in taxes and may help you keep more of the returns. Each retiree’s situation is different but establishing a tax management strategy for your investments can help you retain more of your investment returns.
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1155 Elm Street 6th
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Manchester, NH 03101
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Direct:
(603) 629-0200(603) 629-0200
Meet The Granite State Group
Phone:
(603) 629-0223(603) 629-0223
Kurt A Patten, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Investing with Impact Director
Phone:
(603) 629-0249(603) 629-0249
Donna Boulay
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(603) 629-0248(603) 629-0248
George Tzimas, CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS®, CEPA®
First Vice President, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(603) 629-0235(603) 629-0235
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
Phone:
(603) 629-0232(603) 629-0232
Jacqueline Depippo, CDFA®, QPFC
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(603) 629-0210(603) 629-0210
Phone:
(603) 629-0296(603) 629-0296
Rhonda Manning
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(603) 629-0220(603) 629-0220
Tonya Lessard
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(603) 629-0208(603) 629-0208
Victor Traverso
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(603) 629-0254(603) 629-0254
Dawn Cillo
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(603) 629-0288(603) 629-0288
About Owen McGarrahan
Owen entered the business in 1993 working on the NASDAQ/Special Ventures desk for OLDE Corp. in Detroit, MI and has worked as a Financial Advisor since 1996. As a partner of the Granite State Group, his focus is on portfolio and risk management for corporations, endowments, and individuals, drawing from his past experience on the NASDAQ trading desk. As a Certified Financial Planner, Owen draws upon over 20 years of experience to help clients craft and execute tailored plans to meet their future goals. An alumnus of Providence College, (BA in History), Owen is active within his community supporting youth athletics, Easter Seals and ALS Foundation. Owen resides in Hampstead, NH, with his wife Beth and their three sons.
Securities Agent: IA, KY, OK, OR, VI, WV, KS, ME, NV, PR, TN, VT, MS, WY, WI, WA, VA, UT, TX, SD, SC, RI, PA, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, IN, IL, ID, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2420987
NMLS#: 2420987
About Lisa Caulton
Lisa began her career as a Financial Advisor in 2001 with Morgan Stanley. Lisa earned her CFP® in 2007 and her CRPC® designation in 2008. She assists clients with asset allocation, risk management, retirement, tax and estate planning strategies. Lisa graduated from Franklin Pierce College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management. Lisa is a member of the Amherst Junior Women’s Club whose mission is to focus efforts on civic needs, educational advancement and those less fortunate. She lives in Amherst, NH with her husband, Andy, and two daughters.
Securities Agent: ID, AK, SD, NM, NJ, MT, MI, IL, NY, LA, AL, TN, RI, ME, KY, UT, TX, NE, GA, VA, PA, OH, NC, CA, FL, WA, NH, DC, SC, MA, IN, VT, DE, MD, CT, CO, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 178997
NMLS#: 178997
About Kurt A Patten
As a founding member of the Granite State Group, Kurt holds certifications as a Family Wealth Director, Portfolio Management Director and Certified Financial Planner. He brings nearly three decades of experience providing custom planning and comprehensive advice to clients. His “client first” approach accompanied with his extensive experience handling the complex financial needs of clients, enables him to develop long term, tailored strategies that take into account virtually all of life’s challenges.
He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and currently resides in Bedford, NH with his wife Cathy and three children. When not with clients, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, skiing and relaxing at the lake.
He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and currently resides in Bedford, NH with his wife Cathy and three children. When not with clients, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, skiing and relaxing at the lake.
Securities Agent: RI, GA, VT, VA, AZ, NY, WA, SD, NH, MT, MI, ME, TX, PA, NM, IL, FL, CT, AK, OH, MA, KY, IN, CA, UT, SC, NJ, MD, CO, NE, NC, DC, TN, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 176201
CA Insurance License #: 0G09378
NMLS#: 176201
CA Insurance License #: 0G09378
About Donna Boulay
As a First Vice President and founding member of the Granite State Group, Donna provides exemplary service to clients through consistent communication and experience backed advice. She focuses on planning for a secure retirement, customized investment plans, comprehensive financial planning, retirement income distribution strategies, thoughtful wealth transfers and philanthropic strategies. Donna brings to the group over twenty years of experience in financial management, financial planning, wealth psychology, philanthropy, and gift and estate planning strategies. She works with individuals, families and business owners to make a difference in their lives by helping them make smart financial decisions.
She graduated from Merrimack College and currently resides in Goffstown, NH and Newport, RI with her husband Robert and beloved dogs, Jake & Hansen.
She graduated from Merrimack College and currently resides in Goffstown, NH and Newport, RI with her husband Robert and beloved dogs, Jake & Hansen.
Securities Agent: PA, UT, NM, MI, MD, CO, AK, WA, SD, NE, ME, AZ, TX, OH, NC, RI, LA, FL, TN, IN, DC, IL, CT, SC, NJ, MT, MA, GA, CA, VT, NY, NH, KY, VA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 392567
CA Insurance License #: 0H15168
NMLS#: 392567
CA Insurance License #: 0H15168
About George Tzimas
George has been working in financial services since 2004 supporting all aspects of financial planning. George holds a BS in Business Administration and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He holds a Master’s of Science in Finance from Bentley University. He obtained his Financial Planning Degree from Boston University and the CFP® designation in 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining the CRPC® designation in 2011. George is on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and is an active volunteer with many other organizations in his community. George resides in Manchester, NH.
Securities Agent: SC, MA, IL, AZ, TN, NM, NJ, IN, CO, VA, PA, NE, NC, GA, DC, CA, AK, UT, SD, OH, MT, MD, LA, FL, CT, NH, MI, VT, RI, KY, WA, NY, ME, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1401618
NMLS#: 1401618
About Kristi M Johnson
Kristi has worked in the financial services industry for over 18 years and has been with her team at Morgan Stanley since 2008. With a background in operations and service, Kristi views her clients as family and not only reaches out frequently for financial planning and investment updates; she also enjoys checking in on their wellbeing. Kristi works collaboratively with her diversely skilled team to create and implement customized financial planning strategies on behalf of families, business owners, retirees and executives. Her strength in relationship management is key to educating family members of the younger generation and incorporating them into the financial vision of the household. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from The University of Vermont where she co-chaired the nationally recognized, non-profit DREAM program. She holds her Life Accident and Health License and Series 7, 66 and 31 securities licenses.
Kristi serves on the Woodside School Board of Directors in Concord and currently resides in Dunbarton, NH with her husband Nicholas and their two sons, Theodore and August. She enjoys cooking, running, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with her family outside whenever possible.
Kristi serves on the Woodside School Board of Directors in Concord and currently resides in Dunbarton, NH with her husband Nicholas and their two sons, Theodore and August. She enjoys cooking, running, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with her family outside whenever possible.
Securities Agent: ME, UT, DC, VA, TX, NM, KY, CO, SC, MI, IL, VT, RI, NY, NC, GA, MD, OH, MA, LA, CA, SD, NE, CT, AK, NH, MT, IN, AZ, PA, NJ, WA, TN, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1700888
CA Insurance License #: 4154376
NMLS#: 1700888
CA Insurance License #: 4154376
About Jacqueline Depippo
Jackie joined Morgan Stanley as a Registered Client Service Associate in 2017. Prior to joining the team, she worked in Investment Services at Lincoln Financial Securities and has worked in financial services since 2009. Most recently Jackie has made the transition to Financial Advisor and works closely with clients to develop their own personal financial planning roadmap to help achieve their goals. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts in Business in 2011. Jackie is an active member of NAMI NH working toward improving the lives of those affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. She resides in Manchester with her fiancé and three fur babies.
Securities Agent: NC, CA, NE, UT, SD, NH, ME, KY, RI, MI, IN, IL, CO, AZ, WA, TN, OH, CT, TX, AK, VT, LA, SC, NY, NM, VA, MT, MA, PA, NJ, MD, GA, FL, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2412312
NMLS#: 2412312
About Andrew Githmark
Andy is a financial advisor who offers a depth of experience in planning to help meet the goals of multigenerational clients. Andy spends time with clients helping them to define their short- and long-term financial goals, such as education savings, retirement, trust and estate planning strategies, and more. He then provides strategies tailored to clients’ specific circumstances that can be implemented to help achieve these goals.
By joining the Granite State Group in 2025, Andy is bringing his years of experience back to Morgan Stanley, where he started his journey as a Financial Advisor.
“Having been a Financial Advisor since 2010, people seem mostly concerned with outliving their money and affording the growing costs of healthcare in retirement. I pride myself on addressing those concerns head on by creating a comprehensive financial plan that helps solve their retirement income equation. By building a Financial Plan, we are able to tailor individualized investment portfolios that can help meet the needs of retiring clients. “
By joining the Granite State Group in 2025, Andy is bringing his years of experience back to Morgan Stanley, where he started his journey as a Financial Advisor.
“Having been a Financial Advisor since 2010, people seem mostly concerned with outliving their money and affording the growing costs of healthcare in retirement. I pride myself on addressing those concerns head on by creating a comprehensive financial plan that helps solve their retirement income equation. By building a Financial Plan, we are able to tailor individualized investment portfolios that can help meet the needs of retiring clients. “
Securities Agent: RI, CO, UT, PA, IL, VA, TN, OR, NM, VT, SD, SC, MD, AK, NE, MI, LA, WA, NC, GA, CA, KY, OH, NJ, NH, MT, ME, IN, CT, TX, NY, MA, FL, AZ, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1395587
NMLS#: 1395587
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Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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7When 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.
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13Morgan 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.
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CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque 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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