Paul Skydell
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(516) 683-3169(516) 683-3169
The Harbor Group at Morgan Stanley
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(516) 683-3165(516) 683-3165
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Our Mission Statement
We listen. We care. It’s who we are.
Our Story and Services
To understand our group, it’s imperative to know who we are, what we believe and how we practice our craft.
To begin, there’s no algorithm. There’s no overreliance on technology. There’s no proprietary investment product invented by people whom you’ll never meet.
Rather, The Harbor Group is a small team of seasoned investment professionals who have dedicated their careers to serving the needs of individual investors. We do this by crafting customized investment solutions based on your particular situation and long-term objectives. We prefer to serve our clients under the Investment Advisor Act of 1940, which, among other things, means that we act as a fiduciary at all times. Beyond that, we have never—and will never—lose sight that the decisions we help our clients make may have a profound and lasting impact on their lives. A sobering thought.
Our process begins with a conversation in which you’ll do most of the talking—and we’ll do most of the listening. Typically, our clients are asking a somewhat abstract question: “Am I going to be alright?” Everything we do is an attempt to answer that question in the affirmative. Ultimately, it drives us. For those who aren’t concerned about their future today, we ask how they might feel a year from now. Unexpected life events can dramatically alter the financial path for those who aren’t prepared.
Only when we have a clear, incisive understanding of who you are and what you wish to achieve, we’ll craft a plan and lay the groundwork for what will hopefully ensure a favorable outcome for you.
Yet, a plan is not a process. Our belief is that no investment strategy exists in a vacuum, and we need to adapt your plan within the ultimate context in which it’s constructed. Namely, your life.
Toward that end, a principal of Harbor meets with every client on a periodic basis to review progress, and make modifications based on market factors and your evolving life. If you’re unable to meet with us in our offices in Garden City, Long Island, or in Morgan Stanley’s conference center in Manhattan, we’ll come to you. We also welcome the opportunity to confer with your other trusted advisors to better ensure all components of your financial world are working together for you. If you prefer, we’ll even meet jointly in person with you and your advisors.
The Harbor Group. We listen. We care. It's who we are.
To begin, there’s no algorithm. There’s no overreliance on technology. There’s no proprietary investment product invented by people whom you’ll never meet.
Rather, The Harbor Group is a small team of seasoned investment professionals who have dedicated their careers to serving the needs of individual investors. We do this by crafting customized investment solutions based on your particular situation and long-term objectives. We prefer to serve our clients under the Investment Advisor Act of 1940, which, among other things, means that we act as a fiduciary at all times. Beyond that, we have never—and will never—lose sight that the decisions we help our clients make may have a profound and lasting impact on their lives. A sobering thought.
Our process begins with a conversation in which you’ll do most of the talking—and we’ll do most of the listening. Typically, our clients are asking a somewhat abstract question: “Am I going to be alright?” Everything we do is an attempt to answer that question in the affirmative. Ultimately, it drives us. For those who aren’t concerned about their future today, we ask how they might feel a year from now. Unexpected life events can dramatically alter the financial path for those who aren’t prepared.
Only when we have a clear, incisive understanding of who you are and what you wish to achieve, we’ll craft a plan and lay the groundwork for what will hopefully ensure a favorable outcome for you.
Yet, a plan is not a process. Our belief is that no investment strategy exists in a vacuum, and we need to adapt your plan within the ultimate context in which it’s constructed. Namely, your life.
Toward that end, a principal of Harbor meets with every client on a periodic basis to review progress, and make modifications based on market factors and your evolving life. If you’re unable to meet with us in our offices in Garden City, Long Island, or in Morgan Stanley’s conference center in Manhattan, we’ll come to you. We also welcome the opportunity to confer with your other trusted advisors to better ensure all components of your financial world are working together for you. If you prefer, we’ll even meet jointly in person with you and your advisors.
The Harbor Group. We listen. We care. It's who we are.
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Our Process
Our individualized wealth management approach focuses on you, your family and your career – where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help get you there, navigating life’s challenges and helping you make more informed decisions about your wealth. Our experience, dedication, and passion for finance aids you in paving your way to financial freedom.
1.Starting the Conversation
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we’ll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
2. Exploring What Matters Most to You
Let's keep going... by fostering an in-depth conversation, we can learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances you have.
3. Crafting Your Customized Investment Plan
You expressed your needs, now let's implement a strategic plan. Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed plan with recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth.
4. Putting Your Plan in Action
In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we will open new accounts for you at Morgan Stanley and initiate my investment recommendations. We will also begin to implement other strategies we’ve discussed. These often encompass tax minimization strategies, as well as risk management and estate planning techniques.
5. Building a Lasting Relationship
We take genuine interest in the well-being of my clients. Going, beyond simply being a service provider to being a holistic advisor, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to execute each strategy, we'll set up tools, so you have immediate access to your account information. And because markets and personal needs evolve over time, we will coordinate ongoing meetings to ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your goals.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Cash Management
Cash management refers to the process of managing your cash flow inflows and outflows. Sound cash management is conducive to financial stability, and developing these habits can benefit you the rest of your life.
Create a Budget in Five Steps>>
Job Transitions
Whether you leave an employer voluntarily or experience a layoff, the transition to a new job or career can be stressful and difficult to navigate with many factors to consider.
Determining the Costs of a Career Change>>
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits encompass a range of perks including retirement plans, insurance, stock options and profit-sharing. It can be difficult to understand your employee benefits and derive the most value from them. But, for your long-term financial health, it’s critical to do so.
Maximizing Your Plan Benefits>>
IRA Rollovers
IRAs offer much flexibility. But you need to be careful about how and when you move your IRA. You may be subject to higher taxes along with penalties if you don’t abide by the rules governing IRAs.
IRS Guide to IRA Rollovers and Distributions>>
Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond establishing a will. It involves comprehensive planning that may help protect your assets, minimize your taxes, avoid probate proceedings, accomplish your philanthropic goals and prevent hardship for your heirs. Perhaps most importantly, it puts you in control.
Estate Planning Essentials: Seven Key Steps>>
Insurance
Insurance can play a key role in your overall financial strategy by helping to preserve your wealth and mitigate risks. Whether you’re considering life, health, auto, homeowners, property, disability, long-term care, liability, commercial or other types of insurance, it’s important to choose your coverages wisely to ensure they align with your needs.
Insurance Overview>>Welcome to Life Navigator - Your Guide to Success
At The Harbor Group, our objective is to assist our clients in maneuvering through various life events. We provide an extensive collection of resources and materials that cover a diverse range of life events and milestones you may encounter.
Birth
The arrival of a new child is a moment of great celebration for the entire family, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended relatives. As a reliable consultant to our clients, we play a vital role in guiding you through the financial aspects that come with a new child. From budgeting for childbirth, adoption, or surrogacy expenses to preparing for unforeseen medical costs, understanding gift tax laws, and planning for child care and educational expenses, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
Education
For most of our clients, education is a significant investment that demands meticulous and long-term planning. With the rising costs of education across primary, undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, we can assist you in developing funding strategies tailored to your specific needs. From tuition fees to extension programs and advanced professional training, we can help you navigate the various educational expenses to ensure that you are financially prepared for the future.
Click here for more information on preparing for educational expenses
Marriage
Few events are as exhilarating as when our clients decide to unite their lives with their beloved partner. However, before tying the knot, there are several conversations you and your partner should have, with one of the most important being about finances - how you will earn, save, spend, and invest money. Moreover, helping fund a wedding for your son or daughter is a goal for many parents (and grandparents). As your financial advisor, we can play a pivotal role in helping you plan for these momentous occasions and guiding your discussions.
Click here to explore essential questions to ask your partner before committing by
Business/Work
Our clients often have intricate business arrangements, ranging from executive-level employment to diverse investment portfolios that encompass startups and established enterprises. As their trusted financial advisor, we assume a crucial role in guiding them through the intricacies of business ownership, investment, and related activities, such as divesting, selling, or planning for succession.
Our interactions with clients usually fall into three primary categories:
- Launching a business
- Financing a business
- Exiting a business
Click here to learn more about building a startupOur interactions with clients usually fall into three primary categories:
- Launching a business
- Financing a business
- Exiting a business
Caregiving
As retirees are living longer, healthcare costs are also increasing, especially for those who require long-term care. Caring for oneself or a loved one can be a financial strain on families, making it important to consider the necessary steps to plan and prepare for such circumstances. By understanding the options available, you can ensure that you and your loved ones receive the best possible care while also protecting your financial wellbeing. Learn more about the moves you can make to help prepare yourself for the potential financial impacts of caregiving and rising healthcare costs.
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Death
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotionally trying time, and it can be made even more difficult by the legal matters that require immediate attention, such as administering the estate. While it may be challenging to discuss estate planning due to the heartache it may bring, addressing it promptly is crucial to save both time and money, and to minimize family conflict or confusion.
In the absence of a will, also known as intestacy, the state determines how the deceased’s assets will be distributed, which may not align with the family’s wishes. The legal proceedings that follow can also be a painful and costly experience for the family.
We firmly believe that it is better to plan ahead and ensure that your wishes and will are followed rather than dealing with the consequences of a reactive approach. Proactively approaching estate planning as a family is key to safeguarding your legacy and protecting your loved ones.
Click here to learn moreIn the absence of a will, also known as intestacy, the state determines how the deceased’s assets will be distributed, which may not align with the family’s wishes. The legal proceedings that follow can also be a painful and costly experience for the family.
We firmly believe that it is better to plan ahead and ensure that your wishes and will are followed rather than dealing with the consequences of a reactive approach. Proactively approaching estate planning as a family is key to safeguarding your legacy and protecting your loved ones.
Personalized Solutions
Our team believes we best serve our clients when we work in conjunction with their other trusted advisors. Doing so can improve their immediate and long-term financial well-being, as well as relieve the burden of needing to coordinate communications among their advisors.
If you’re a CPA or attorney with whom we share a mutual client, we encourage you to have a conversation with us about developing a professional relationship that could benefit the client. Additionally, if you’re interested, we could explore a peer-to-peer, revenue-sharing program offered by Morgan Stanley that may add value to your existing client relationships, expand your offerings, strengthen your client retention efforts and enhance your market competitiveness.
Please reach out to Michael Cohen at (516) 683-3165 or Michael.J.Cohen@morganstanley.com for more information.
If you’re a CPA or attorney with whom we share a mutual client, we encourage you to have a conversation with us about developing a professional relationship that could benefit the client. Additionally, if you’re interested, we could explore a peer-to-peer, revenue-sharing program offered by Morgan Stanley that may add value to your existing client relationships, expand your offerings, strengthen your client retention efforts and enhance your market competitiveness.
Please reach out to Michael Cohen at (516) 683-3165 or Michael.J.Cohen@morganstanley.com for more information.
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Garden City, NY 11530
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Direct:
(516) 683-3165(516) 683-3165
Toll-Free:
(866) 299-8257(866) 299-8257
Meet The Harbor Group
Harold Cohen
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(516) 683-3168(516) 683-3168
Michael Cohen
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(516) 683-3134(516) 683-3134
Paula Tudor
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(516) 683-3159(516) 683-3159
About Paul Skydell
Paul Skydell has devoted his career, which spans over four decades, to helping individuals achieve their financial goals. He is passionate about leveraging the skills of each member of the entire Harbor Group to achieve that end.
Helping others who are less fortunate is an important part of Paul’s life. For him, in fact, it is nothing short of a moral imperative. As such, he is actively working to solve food security issues within his community through a deep collaboration with the Maine Community Foundation. In addition, he is a Corporator of Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. He also serves on the national board of Trout Unlimited’s Cold Water Conservation Fund.
In his free time Paul enjoys fly fishing, birding and trying to keep up with his grandchildren. He divides his time between residences in Bath, Maine and Manhattan.
Helping others who are less fortunate is an important part of Paul’s life. For him, in fact, it is nothing short of a moral imperative. As such, he is actively working to solve food security issues within his community through a deep collaboration with the Maine Community Foundation. In addition, he is a Corporator of Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. He also serves on the national board of Trout Unlimited’s Cold Water Conservation Fund.
In his free time Paul enjoys fly fishing, birding and trying to keep up with his grandchildren. He divides his time between residences in Bath, Maine and Manhattan.
Securities Agent: OR, IL, FL, KS, CT, VA, NH, IN, DC, AR, AL, MN, IA, AZ, CA, ME, GA, TX, NY, NJ, MD, MA, SC, RI, PA, NM, NC, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1272959
NMLS#: 1272959
About Harold Cohen
Harold Cohen has been solving complex investment problems for large corporations and individuals for over 40 years. The majority of that time has been spent as a member of the Harbor Group.
In 1998, with a growing family, and a desire to not travel three to four thousand miles a week, he sought a change, and at that time joined the Harbor Group. He never looked back.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family. He divides his time between homes in Hewlett Harbor and Boca Raton, Florida.
In 1998, with a growing family, and a desire to not travel three to four thousand miles a week, he sought a change, and at that time joined the Harbor Group. He never looked back.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family. He divides his time between homes in Hewlett Harbor and Boca Raton, Florida.
Securities Agent: AR, MD, AZ, AL, IL, PA, ME, TX, NJ, FL, NY, NH, CA, VA, NM, NC, IN, OR, MN, MA, KS, IA, CT, RI, GA, DC, CO, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1252963
NMLS#: 1252963
About Michael Cohen
Michael J. Cohen is a Financial Advisor at The Harbor Group. His primary area of responsibility is the coordination of all financial planning and modeling at the group. He works closely with new and existing clients during the onboarding process to ensure that the data utilized to craft long term solutions is both comprehensive and accurate, thereby helping to create the best work product possible. In addition, he is responsible for Harbor’s digital outreach.
Michael came to the investment world quite naturally, and some would say unavoidably. His interest in the financial markets and the wealth accumulation process was stimulated as a young child while listening to dinner table conversations between Harold Cohen, his father, and Paul Skydell. High school internships at Harbor fed this natural curiosity, and so it is no surprise that at university he gravitated towards finance as course of study. He was subsequently accepted to the prestigious Rauch School of Business at Lehigh University.
After graduation in 2019, he successfully competed for a position in Morgan Stanley’s financial planning training program, and in 2021, joined Harbor.
While not working, Michael takes pleasure in outdoor sports, particularly skiing, tennis, and golf.
Michael came to the investment world quite naturally, and some would say unavoidably. His interest in the financial markets and the wealth accumulation process was stimulated as a young child while listening to dinner table conversations between Harold Cohen, his father, and Paul Skydell. High school internships at Harbor fed this natural curiosity, and so it is no surprise that at university he gravitated towards finance as course of study. He was subsequently accepted to the prestigious Rauch School of Business at Lehigh University.
After graduation in 2019, he successfully competed for a position in Morgan Stanley’s financial planning training program, and in 2021, joined Harbor.
While not working, Michael takes pleasure in outdoor sports, particularly skiing, tennis, and golf.
Securities Agent: SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, IA, KS, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2437507
NMLS#: 2437507
About Paula Tudor
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Paula Tudor seamlessly manages the many aspects of client service activity at The Harbor Group. In particular, she is responsible for insuring that every client of The Harbor Group is scheduled to meet with one of the principals on a regular basis, and prepares the analytics reports for the meetings.
Community service is an important part of her life. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she volunteers a lot of her time with at- risk youth in her home town of Queens, New York.
When not at work, Paula enjoys spending time with her family, yoga and is also an avid film buff.
Paula is a graduate of St. John’s University and holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses.
Community service is an important part of her life. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she volunteers a lot of her time with at- risk youth in her home town of Queens, New York.
When not at work, Paula enjoys spending time with her family, yoga and is also an avid film buff.
Paula is a graduate of St. John’s University and holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses.
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