Our Story

Located on Boston’s South Shore, The Hussey Dewey Group at Morgan Stanley works with individuals, families, and business owners across the United States and globally.  Our approach to wealth management begins with listening.  After we’ve had the opportunity to learn about your unique financial goals, we will formulate a cohesive plan for the future.  By tailoring our services and strategies to your personal needs, we help to simplify your financial life.
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Awards

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    2024- The Hussey Dewey Group named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
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    2023 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
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    2022- Fred Hussey Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement Award Finalist
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    2022 - Fred Hussey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
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    2022 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
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    2021 - Fred Hussey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
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    2021 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
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    2020 - Fred Hussey named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
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    2020 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Best-in-State Next Gen Wealth Advisors
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    2019 - Fred Hussey named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
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    2019 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
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    2018 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors
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    2017 - Chris Dewey named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors
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    2014 - Fred Hussey recieves the Morgan Stanley Community Leadership Award
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    2013 - Fred Hussey nominated for the Expect Miracles Award
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    2008 - Fred Hussey honored with the American Cancer Society's Sandra C. Labaree Award

Community Involvement

American Cancer Society-New England Division
Fred currently sits as the Chairman of the board for the American Cancer Society's New England Division. He began his involvement with "ACS" in 1997 participating in the Making Strides Against Cancer walk in Boston. In 2008 Fred was recognized for his continued involvement when he was honored with the American Cancer Society's Sandra C. Labaree Award. Since then, Fred was a founding leader in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign which is a fundraising initiative to raise awareness that no one should face breast cancer alone.
Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP)
Fred is a longstanding board member and volunteer of Hingham's Special Needs Athletic Partnership, or "SNAP" program. South Shore SNAP was created in 2014 when Hingham Sports Partnership and the Hingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council joined together to offer athletic and recreational activities for special needs kids in Hingham. Fred also coaches a youth soccer team within the program.
Hingham Sports Partnership
Fred has previously served as the President of the Hingham Sports Partnership, which has been increasingly growing to become one of the largest fund-raising organizations on the South Shore. During Fred’s tenure as HSP President, a Hingham High School sports complex overhaul was completed of the tennis courts, track, fields, concession building, stands, lights, and turf field. All of which started by a lead donation from HSP of $250,000 and support of raising $1,000,000 in total. As President, Fred led a group of 25 board members to organize three major annual fundraising events bringing the community together. Additionally, Fred organized the HSP scholarships every year which were given to graduating seniors at Hingham High School who demonstrated the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership.

Our Process

At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you 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 a suitable risk tolerance that will ultimately help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Financial Plan
    Financial plans map out essential factors that play into your financial success. Examining all relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for all of your accounts ensuring a comprehensive financial plan.
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    Step 2: Actions Items / Next Steps
    After the creating of the financial plan, we will follow up with you regarding my analysis and recommendations.
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    Step 5: Implementation
    Implementation focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving and benefit modifications.
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    Step 6: Monitoring and Performance Tracking
    Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.

    Location

    141 Longwater Drive
    Ste 102
    Norwell, MA 02061
    US
    Direct:
    (781) 681-4924(781) 681-4924
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 326-5951(800) 326-5951

    Meet The Hussey Dewey Group

    About Frederick Hussey

    Fred has focused his talents on serving the investment needs of high-net worth clients, as well as corporations and non-profits. He is responsible for designing and implementing customized strategies to help our clients achieve their financial goals. Fred’s focus on financial planning coupled with his professional experience in capital markets— fixed income and equities— enables him to advise clients with a distinct perspective in wealth management.

    Fred began his career in the financial services industry in 1986 with UBS (formerly PaineWebber). After an extensive due diligence process, Fred’s goal of finding a firm with a shared vision led him and the team to Morgan Stanley in 2009. Fred is a graduate of Babson College, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Communications. Fred obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification in 1999.

    Fred has been named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for Massachusetts in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    Not only is Fred committed to his business, but also to giving back to the community. He was a member of the Resurrection’s Parish Council in Hingham and has coached youth and Hingham High School soccer over the years. He currently coaches soccer for the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and sits on its board. Fred has been closely involved with the American Cancer Society since losing his mom to breast cancer in 1984 and sits on the board of the America Cancer Society’s New England Division. He has participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston since 1994, and in 2008, he was honored with the American Cancer Society’s Sandra C. Labaree Award for his continued involvement. Fred was a 2013 Nominee for the Expect Miracles Awards and a 2014 recipient of the Morgan Stanley Community Leadership Award. Every October, Fred has chaired the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, a fundraising initiative to spread the American Cancer Society’s vision that no one should face breast cancer alone. In 2022, Fred was a Lifetime Achievement Award Finalist for the Invest in Others Awards, which recognizes the impact of financial advisors’ charitable work in their communities.

    Fred lives in Hingham, MA with his wife, Tracy, and their dog, Maui. His three children, Carly, Heather, and Will, all reside in South Boston.
    Securities Agent: NM, ME, TN, PA, OH, NC, HI, CA, WI, RI, NH, MN, MI, IL, WY, SD, CO, WA, VT, MD, IN, TX, MA, KS, GA, AZ, NY, DC, CT, SC, VA, NJ, MT, FL, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 192342

    About Christopher Dewey

    Chris Dewey provides wealth advisory services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. He applies 24 years of experience in the financial services industry to guide clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies like retirement income planning, trust & estate planning, asset manager selection, and liability management. Chris strives to provide his clients with the feeling of a boutique practice while also leveraging the depth of resources offered at Morgan Stanley.

    The early chapter of Chris’ career started at Merrill Lynch in 1999, and later joining UBS (formerly PaineWebber) in 2000. Chris and the team joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, and they’ve worked closely together building relationships with clients through the efforts of exceptional client service.

    Chris and his team understand that financial goals are unique to each client’s needs. Therefore, Chris enjoys learning about his client’s specific needs before tailoring both short-term, long-term, and multi-generational wealth planning strategies.

    Chris attended the School of Management at Boston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He is a Senior Portfolio Management Director and Lending specialist, and most notably has been recognized by Forbes annual wealth advisor rankings consecutively since 2018.

    Chris lives in Hingham, MA with his wife, Kathryn, and their three daughters. He is an avid Red Sox fan and a keen supporter of several non-profits in the local Boston area. When he isn’t in the office, Chris enjoys skiing in the winter and fishing in the summer.
    Securities Agent: CA, WY, NC, HI, DC, SC, RI, OH, WI, VA, DE, TN, PA, MI, AZ, NM, MT, KS, CT, ME, GA, CO, VT, SD, NY, NH, IN, IL, TX, WA, MN, MD, FL, NJ, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1293939

    About James Miller

    James Miller is a Financial Advisor and Sr. Portfolio Manager with The Hussey Dewey Group. He provides clients with Investment Consulting, Financial Planning, and Relationship Management with their attorneys, accountants, and insurance general agents.

    James brings experience advising clients through various economic and capital market cycles. He currently oversees the strategic planning & management for a select group of client assets.

    James is a member of Morgan Stanley's 2024 Pacesetter's club, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated outstanding talent and achievements in Wealth Management, and demonstrate the highest professional standards.

    James earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Finance from Stonehill College.

    In his free time, James enjoys running and playing golf. Recently gaining interest in marathon running, he ran the 2022 Chicago Marathon, and 2023 NYC Marathon.

    He grew up in Long Island, NY and currently lives in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood.

    NMLS#: 1707737
    Securities Agent: OH, CO, WY, VA, SD, RI, NY, NM, CT, WI, NC, MT, MI, IN, FL, VT, NJ, MN, KS, WA, SC, TX, PA, NH, ME, MD, CA, AZ, TN, MA, IL, HI, GA, DE, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    About Elizabeth Portesi, CRPC®

    Liz brings more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry. A graduate of Saint Anselm College, she developed an extensive operations background at State Street Bank in the trade processing and FX departments. Liz was drawn to Private Wealth Management where she could focus on the client experience. She joined Fred and Chris at UBS in 2008.

    Liz oversees the group's administrative and operational activities, addressing all client needs with personal attention. Liz has her Series 7, 66, insurance and annuity licenses. In 2020, Liz earned her CRPC® designation.

    Liz is an avid baker and enjoys going to the beach and taking barre classes at her local studio. In 2023, Liz obtained her Barre Instructor Certification. Liz resides in Norwell with her husband, Todd, their son, Leo, and daughter, Rowan.

    About Katherine Nydegger

    Kate Nydegger is a Client Service Associate with the Hussey-Dewey Group at Morgan Stanley, providing administrative and operational support.

    Kate joined the team in 2022, shortly after graduating from Providence College, where she majored in Business Management and minored in Finance. During her time at Providence, Kate was a fellow in the Women in Business Club and a member of the Friars 4 Special Needs Club.

    Kate currently resides in Boston. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, skiing, and spends most of her summer on Cape Cod.
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