

The Hudson York Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Story
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.
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- AnnuitiesFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Cash ManagementFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote5
- Lending Products
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote6
- Financial PlanningFootnote7
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote11
- Structured ProductsFootnote12
- Trust AccountsFootnote13
The experience and resources you’ll need to help grow and protect your business.
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:
- Strategic Lending – In order to grow, it's important it is to invest in your business. We can create a sophisticated lending solution that can take you to the next level.
- 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 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.
NMLS#: 530346
About Seth Hart
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.
NMLS#: 1295650
About Michelle Ashley Hart
NMLS#: 1830774
About Shaun Bensol
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
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About Abigail Comer
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.
Portfolio Insights
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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.
5Morgan 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.
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.
7Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
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.
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.
13Morgan 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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