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We build wealth by building relationships.
On paper, you can describe our clients as high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families, retirees, business owners and global foundations. But to us, they're a wonderful group of people with unique goals and challenges. Whether we're working with a professional still writing their success story or someone who is already enjoying their retirement years, the one thing that all our clients have in common is a desire to make their mark on the world. And we can help.

What sets us apart.
The Hudson York Group is a seasoned team that is well-equipped to handle every stage of your financial journey. And because each key member possesses a complementary skill set, we're able to provide holistic wealth management. We're here to help you build wealth, minimize risk, mitigate taxes and create opportunities that improve the lives of the people you love and the causes you care about most.

Solutions as unique as you.
There's nothing cookie-cutter about our solutions. Whether you turn to us for wealth creation, private banking, strategic lending, or legacy planning, we take the time to craft a plan that's tailor-made for you. Above all, we believe in service. We'll simplify the complex and help you address your challenges and identify new opportunities.
Our goal is to help you feel more confident today and optimistic about the future you've envisioned for yourself and your loved ones. If that's what you're looking for from a wealth management team, please reach out to us so we can show you how passionate we are about reaching the next level of your success.

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How do you define success? We have a plan for that.

The Hudson York Group provides holistic wealth management for every stage of your life. And that all starts by crafting a financial plan based on a deep understanding of your immediate needs, specific challenges, and your long-term goals.

Our core team came from the world of private banking, so we understand that keeping our finger on the pulse of today's markets and providing pro-active service can help you feel prepared for whatever comes your way. Our job is to create a clear path forward by allocating your assets properly, making your portfolio more efficient, mitigating your tax burden, and protecting your wealth today and for future generations.

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We believe that small business is the backbone of America. Whether you own a small business or run your own medical practice or law firm, we can help. Our team is highly experienced in helping you throughout every stage—from infancy and expansion to monetization.

We'll also connect you to a world of new opportunities through Morgan Stanley vast resources, including:

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  • Retirement Savings Plans – We know how important retirement plans and tax benefits are for you and your employees. We can help structure a plan that meets your goals and offers the types of benefits that attract recruits and keep your employees happy.
  • Tax Mitigation– We offer strategies to minimize your tax burden and provide tax overlay tools that give you a clearer picture of your challenges—and opportunities.
  • Buying or selling a business– We can help you avoid common pitfalls that often come with acquisition and expansion. And when the time comes for you to transition your business, our experience and network can be invaluable.
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Meet The Hudson York Group

About Jonathan Rynsky

Jonathan brings over 20 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry and manages the execution of The Hudson York Groups model portfolios.
Jonathan previously worked as Vice President at both JP Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp where he advised clients within the Private Wealth Management division.
Licenses held: Series 7, 63, 65, Life Insurance.
Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Broadcasting from University of Rhode Island.
Securities Agent: MD, IL, GA, CT, WY, MO, NY, NC, LA, AZ, WA, ID, DE, DC, ND, MA, FL, CA, VT, NH, KS, WI, VA, TX, IN, HI, CO, SC, PA, UT, NV, NJ, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Seth Hart

Seth is a Senior Vice President and Family Wealth Advisor at The Hudson York Group at Morgan Stanley. Growing up, Seth was very curious about stocks and understood it was a great way to build a net worth. Because of this early knowledge, Seth enjoys helping simplify investing and financial planning to educate people about the benefits.

Seth graduated from the SUNY Oneota with a B.S. degree in Business Economics and now has over 30 years in the industry and more than a decade at Morgan Stanley. Seth has built his business by helping actively listening clients’ individual needs to really try to understand a client’s ability to assume risk. His approach is centered around customization: actively listening to client’s individual needs and building each portfolio based upon their unique situation. It's critical to understand a client’s ability to assume risk and stick with a long-term plan.

Outside of work, Seth is very involved in his Woodbury community. He has many relationships with both business and political leaders in his community and spent many years coaching and mentoring local youth. Outside of work, Seth enjoys traveling with his wife, Michelle, and their two sons.
Securities Agent: OH, FL, NV, NE, DE, AZ, WV, VT, OR, MO, CA, VA, MT, MN, MI, GA, CT, CO, WY, WI, NM, KY, IN, DC, SC, WA, UT, NJ, NH, IL, TX, MA, RI, NY, MD, PA, NC, ME, KS, HI, ND, LA, ID, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Michelle Ashley Hart

Securities Agent: HI, FL, WA, MT, DE, KS, CA, TX, NM, ID, AZ, WY, WI, OH, ND, MD, IL, CT, CO, NH, MO, KY, IN, GA, DC, VA, PA, NV, NJ, NC, SC, NY, LA, RI, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Shaun Bensol

Shaun Bensol brings over 10 years of financial services experience to the team. He is responsible for delivering platinum level client service and working with the financial advisors to develop customized financial planning solutions.
As a fully licensed registered associate, Shaun works with the group to monitor and execute client objectives.

Shaun holds a Bachelor's Degree in communications from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Licenses held: Series 7, 63, 65, Life & Health Insurance

About Janet Perri

Janet Perri is a Senior Registered Associate with sixteen years of financial services experience. Janet is responsible for delivering platinum level client service and working with the financial advisors to develop customized financial planning solutions. As a fully licensed registered associate, Janet works with the group to monitor and execute client objectives. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Abigail Comer

Abigail Comer is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Abby provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Abby is originally from outside of Philadelphia, PA and currently resides in New York City.
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • Special Needs Planning
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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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.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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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.

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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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement

How you plan your finances in retirement may be just as important as the process of saving for retirement. Here are some key considerations.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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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 and other legal matters.

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6Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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.

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11The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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12Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.

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