Our Story and Services

At The Habayeb Group, clients come first, it is part of our culture and belief, this is why It is important to us to really get to know you and what matters most. We believe in cultivating relationships with our clients. Our Team is here to guide you through the complexities of finances & helping you make informed decisions that are in line with your goals. Then working with you to develop a customized integrated Financial Plan that governs all your life’s priorities.

We understand that your financial success depends on more than just the markets. It involves understanding, your goals, and what matters most to you & your Family. That is why we offer a personal approach to financial planning, tailored to your unique needs.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already achieved financial success, we are here to help you pursue your long-term financial goals and make the most of your money.
The Habayeb Group includes 4 highly qualified and experienced financial professionals with a wide range of financial areas of focus.

Our group provides all the services and resources of a large financial institution with the feeling and attention of a boutique firm.
We invite you to come in and meet with us so that we can start getting to know you and your goals. We look forward to meeting you!
Services Include
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Here you will find some of the various Awards and Accolades achieved by the team or one of it's members.
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    2024 Forbes Best-in-State
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23.
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    2023 Forbes Best-in-State
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.
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    2018 Forbes Best-In-State
    Ziad Habayeb, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director

    Source: Forbes.com (Feb 2018) 2018 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2018. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/17.
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    2009 Barron's Top 1,000
    Ziad Habayeb, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director

    ​​Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
    Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2008.

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to 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! Access your finances and invest in an instant with the help of this handy resource that is available 24/7.
    Learn more about Morgan Stanley Online
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial profile with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and holistic wealth planning, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, providing you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios. This helpful tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
    Learn more about the Portfolio Risk Platform
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
    Learn more about MS Reserved

OUR PROCESS

At Morgan Stanley, we believe in taking a holistic approach to understanding our clients' wealth. By having a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance; we are able to craft a solution that helps meet your individual financial needs.
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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: Finacial Plan
    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 account helping to ensure a comprehensive plan is put in place.
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    Step 4: Implementation
    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 5: Performance Tracking
    Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
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    Get Started
    To get your financial plan started, please reach out by sending us an email which can be found on the home page.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them. Holistic in its approach, our process will encompass all the elements of your financial and person life, making sure they align with your current future goals.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person's death. Creating an estate plan early is crucial as it ensures that your wishes are precisely reflected in your estate plan. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to your future plans, preferences, and goals.
    When creating a plan for your estate there are many questions that you might need to ask yourself. We have created a list of these important questions for your reference.
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    LifeView®
    We have access to a sophisticated suite of tools to help you implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and translate your goals into reality. Morgan Stanley's LifeView Financial Planning tool's client portal allows us to provide you with more robust financial planning capabilities, while giving you an easier and more intuitive user experience.
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    Tax, Trust, and Estate Planning Overview
    The Wealth and Estate planning Strategists look at all aspects of an individual's estate to understand the potential income tax and estate planning attributes of the vehicles.
    Although they may be admitted attorneys, Wealth and Estate Planning Strategists and other Estate Planning Strategies personnel holding legal degrees are acting purely in a non-representative capacity. Neither they or Morgan Stanley provide tax or legal advice to clients or to Morgan Stanley.
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    CPWA
    Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an advanced professional certification for advisors who serve high-net-worth clients. It’s designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of clients with a minimum net worth of $5 million. Unlike credentials that focus specifically on investing or financial planning, the CPWA® certification program takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.

Location

350 E. Las Olas Blvd
Suite 1200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
US
Direct:
(954) 713-8463(954) 713-8463

Meet The Habayeb Group

About Ziad Habayeb

A 36 year Veteran of Financial services. Born in Beirut Lebanon, Ziad is a graduate of University of South Florida with a B.A. in Business administration and Economics. He began his financial career at Barnet Banks in Florida, followed by an extended careers amongst UBS, Merrill Lynch and currently at Morgan Stanley, where he acquired immense knowledge and experience in the investment arena
Ziad Deeply believes in humanity as his foundation; Patience and kindness as his virtues; Values and trust as essential characteristics. He enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and history.

Named Barons Top 1000 financial advisors in 2009 & named Forbes “Best in State Wealth Advisor” in 2018.

"​​Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2008."

"​Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Feb 2018) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/17."
Securities Agent: CA, WI, MI, CT, PA, MN, AZ, AL, TX, MT, IL, VA, CO, NJ, MA, FL, KY, OH, NE, NC, MO, ME, DE, HI, IN, NY, NH, MD, SC, PR, OR, NV, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 521647

About Emile Habayeb

A native Floridian born in Naples Florida, and raised in Fort Myers. Emile attended and graduated in 2007 from Florida Gulf Coast University. Immediately following graduation he joined his uncle Ziad Habayeb and they formed The Habayeb Group. They worked at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2021 and currently are a part of the wealth management team at Morgan Stanley on Las Olas Blvd. His accolades include his Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC), which allow him to assist clients with the financial planning process to deliver Holistic and Suitable solutions.

Emile lives in Fort Lauderdale with his girlfriend Julia and twin daughters Eliana and Emilia, who Emile believes will someday prove to be his best long-term investment. In his spare time Emile enjoys CrossFit, Traveling, Deep Sea fishing and family/friend gatherings.
Securities Agent: SC, PR, MD, IN, NJ, IL, DC, CT, CA, AZ, VA, OH, MA, GA, WI, TX, OK, ME, LA, DE, NV, NH, CO, OR, MI, IA, HI, PA, NC, FL, TN, NY, AL, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 521646

About Me

Andrew started his career with Merrill Lynch in 2016 by joining The Habayeb Group. In 2021, The Habayeb Group joined Morgan Stanley where Andrew is a Financial Advisor & Portfolio Manager. He personally focuses on the Financial Planning, Investment Planning & Portfolio Management for The Habayeb Group. Andrew born and raised in Davie Florida, then attended Florida State University for his higher education, earning a B.S. Degree in Finance. He enjoys traveling, the outdoors, water activities and spending time with friends and family. He is an avid supporter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Make-A-Wish foundation, as he is the longest lasting cancer survivor of the Make-A-Wish organization.
Securities Agent: CA, IN, TN, KY, AL, WI, IL, GA, TX, OK, LA, OH, NJ, CO, WA, PA, NY, NV, NC, MD, MA, DE, HI, SC, MI, AZ, AK, IA, CT, VA, PR, NH, NE, MT, MN, ME, FL, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1622804

About Cesar Soria

Cesar has been serving clients in the financial industry for over 20 years. He joined the Habayeb Group in 2019 and plays a key role in optimizing efficiency to a variety of operational processes while providing best in class client service solutions. He attended the University of Florida earning a B.S. in Finance. Cesar lives in Weston where he enjoys traveling, watching Gator games, and spending time with his family and friends.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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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