OUR STORY & SERVICES

The goal of our practice is to develop a thorough understanding of our clients so we can help them make better financial decisions that are consistent with their goals. Whether you’re planning for retirement, building a business, or setting your bucket-list goals, you need a team of financial advisors on your side.

The Island Harbor Group takes time to learn what’s most important to you. We uncover clients' needs, objectives, and tolerance for risk. We then work with you to create a comprehensive wealth strategy. From there, we can suggest realistic financial solutions to help you meet your goals.

As your wealth management team, we’ll walk with you through the various stages of life. If your financial plans change, or the market shifts, we’ll utilize our collective experiences to help adjust your accounts.

Our Goal: to help you achieve your most important life goals.
Named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
  • Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/23–3/31/24.
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OUR SERVICES, EXPLAINED:

The Island Harbor Group is committed to providing advice to help you achieve your financial goals.

Our goal is to fully understand your finances so we can help customize a wealth plan that proactively aligns your finances and investments. Our objective is to earn your confidence not only through the quality of solutions we provide to you, but also through the excellence with which we deliver them.
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    Portfolio Management
    We study investment trends and leverage the global
    resources of the firm to help you develop a personalized investment strategy. We'll develop a customized portfolio
    to meet your requirements for growth, income and wealth
    conservation within your risk constraints. Our experience,
    training and investment philosophy offer guidance—both
    in ongoing portfolio management decisions end
    understanding investment risk while keeping your long-
    term goals in view.
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    Retirement Planning
    We are here to help you create a well-rounded planning
    approach for retirement and create your estate planning
    strategy designed to preserve, manage, and distribute
    your assets during and after your lifetime, while helping
    to minimize taxation. We are here to help manage your
    employer's retirement plan (i.e. 401(k) plan), identify your
    personal goals, track your progress toward achieving
    them and work together to create a customized plan.
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    Wealth Management
    At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, exclusive access to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities, gives us the means to support your goals at every life stage. We provide a range of solutions to meet you where you are—no matter your starting point or preferred investing approach. We understand that as family or institutional wealth increases, the implementation of investment strategies becomes increasingly complex end portfolios require close monitoring to remain within intended parameters.
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    Risk Analysis
    We take a holistic approach to managing your finances by identifying risk outliers and understanding the Impact of market scenarios. We leverage Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform and the risk analytics integrated to understand risk insights across thousands of risk factors. We can instantly analyze an entire portfolio, including assets held elsewhere, which helps identify and
    mitigate your risk.
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    Cash Management & Lending
    As a client, you will have access to a suite of cash
    management solutions as a competitive alternative to a traditional bank. Through your Morgan Stanley Active Assets Account or CashPIus Brokerage Account, you can access a full suite of Cash Management Solutions to help
    you manage your everyday finances. Additionally, we're
    able to provide qualified clients with financing solutions
    for almost any personal or business need using the
    eligible securities in your brokerage account as collateral
    for a flexible line of credit.

DESIGNATIONS

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    CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™ (Kristen Signorile & Kelly Saronka)
    The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated extensive knowledge in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning strategies. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
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    Portoflio Management Director (James Flood)
    Highly selective designation awarded to advisors based on strong compliance record and suitable investment discipline allowing for the design and implementation of discretionary portfolio management services to clients.
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    Portfolio Manager (Kristen Signorile, Mark Greco, David Schiebelhuth, Peter Sluka)
    Selective designation awarded to advisors based on strong compliance record and suitable investment discipline allowing for the design and implementation of discretionary portfolio management services to clients.
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    CRPC – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (David Schiebelhuth)
    The Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor helps financial advisors by guiding them through distinctive tax and estate objectives and strategies for a retiree and presents the financial and emotional aspects of financial planning. In short, the program helps advisors define a “road map to retirement,” enabling them to focus on the pre- and post-retirement needs of their clients.
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    Alternative Investments Director (James Flood, Mark Greco)
    This designation honors Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisors who have significant experience in alternative investments and meet the program’s rigorous standards. This designation positions advisors to provide valuable guidance and insights into alternative asset classes and Morgan Stanley’s differentiated strategies available to eligible clients.

DIGITAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Below are a few of the applications and resources we leverage in working with you. These tools are meant to transform complex financial situations into concise and easily digestible content. In addition, we've provided some helpful insights regarding the markets, our firm's offerings, as well as some timely advice and educational pieces on various elements in finance.
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    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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    Global Investment Office
    The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office provides you with world-class thought leadership timely market commentary, and portfolio ideas to help guide your investment decisions.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Listen to "Thoughts on the Market" Here

Location

58 South Service Rd
Ste 400
Melville, NY 11747
US
Direct:
(631) 755-8800(631) 755-8800

Meet The Island Harbor Group

About James Flood

James Flood is a Financial Advisor who brings over 25 years of experience to the Island Harbor Group. As a Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investments Director, James provides highly customized advice and investment solutions to individuals and families. He is committed to long-term relationships and strives to deliver objective advice through exceptional client service. He closely monitors client portfolios, reporting on progress through ongoing client conversations.

Prior to his career as a Financial Advisor, James earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from St. John’s University and participated in CW Post's Financial Planning Program.

Outside of the office, James lives locally in Suffolk County with his wife and three children. He can often be found cheering on the New York Islanders.

Professional Highlights:
• Series 7, 31, 63, 65 Securities Registrations
• Life, Accident and Health Insurance License
• NYS Partnership Long Term Care
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, St. John’s
• CW Post, Financial Planning Program
• Completed The Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program - UniFi by CAIA
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2025
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022

Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21
Source: Forbes.com Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22
Source: Forbes.com Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23
Source: Forbes (Awarded Apr 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24. morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure
Securities Agent: MN, MI, TN, NV, MT, IL, FL, GA, AL, WA, SC, PA, IN, DE, DC, KS, CA, NY, MO, KY, IA, WV, WI, MD, CT, CO, AZ, TX, VT, OH, NM, NH, NC, OR, VA, NJ, ME, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1321576

About Stephen F Lawless

As an Executive Director and Financial Advisor, Stephen brings 40 years of extensive experience and knowledge to the Island Harbor Group. He takes pride in having helped his clients to achieve their personal financial goals while navigating challenging times. Stephen’s priority is expanding his client’s wealth over the long term, using Morgan Stanley’s vast array of resources to help them formulate a personalized financial strategy.

Outside of the office, Stephen can be found kayaking in the Connetquot River.

Professional Highlights:
• Series 6, 7, 52, 63 Securities Registrations
• Life Insurance License
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor 2025


Source: Forbes (Awarded Apr 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24. morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure
Securities Agent: VT, IN, NJ, MT, KS, WI, VA, NC, OH, MN, IL, CO, NY, IA, AZ, MA, NM, WA, TX, NV, MI, ME, MD, DE, PA, GA, DC, CA, AL, NH, MO, FL, CT, SC, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1270260

About Kristen Signorile

Kristen Signorile is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, and Alternative Investments Director with The Island Harbor Group at Morgan Stanley. For more than 18 years, she has guided high-net-worth families through complex financial landscapes, designing integrated strategies that align sophisticated investment portfolios with long-term objectives, multigenerational planning, and philanthropic ambitions.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Kristen applies a disciplined, analytical framework to wealth management — combining advanced portfolio construction, risk optimization, tax-efficient planning, and estate coordination with a deep understanding of each client’s priorities. For affluent families, where every decision carries nuance and consequence, this approach enables bespoke strategies that go beyond conventional solutions, ensuring precision, continuity, and alignment across every facet of their financial lives.

Over the years, Kristen’s work has earned national recognition, including Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors (2022–2025), Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors (2023), and Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (2021). While these honors are gratifying, she will always measure her success by the clarity her clients gain — knowing their wealth, values, and legacy are managed with insight, sophistication, and care. For today, tomorrow, and the generations that follow.

Kristen resides in Great Neck, Long Island, with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys hosting dinner parties, gardening, Pilates, and decorating her home for every holiday. Her creativity and passion for bringing people together are reflected in both her personal life and in the thoughtful relationships she builds with her clients.

Professional Highlights:
• Portfolio Manager
• Series 7, 63, 65 Securities Registrations
• Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License
• Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors, 2025
• Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors, 2024
• Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors, 2023
• Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors, 2023
• Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors, 2022
• Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, 2021
• Graduated James Madison University

Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Sept 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21. 2022-2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award. Please refer to important criteria and methodology at the end of this material.
Securities Agent: CO, VI, VA, NJ, NC, KY, IA, DC, AL, OH, NH, AZ, NM, MN, IL, WV, WA, PA, MT, MO, IN, GA, DE, CA, VT, TX, NY, NV, MD, FL, WI, ME, CT, SC, MA, MI, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2617000

About Mark T Greco

Mark Greco is a First Vice President with Morgan Stanley and has been a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals and their families for over 43 years. Mark works closely with his clients to help them reach their long-term investment goals and navigate life events that require the perspective of a seasoned financial professional. He is a Financial Planning Specialist, Alternative Investments Director, and Portfolio Manager. Mark is a graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and earned his MBA from the Roth Graduate school at Long Island University. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and plays guitar.

Professional Highlights:
• Alternative Investments Director
• MBA from Long Island University, Roth Graduate School of Business Administration
• 43+ Years of Experience
Securities Agent: IA, VT, VA, NM, WA, GA, TX, PA, IL, DE, NH, MN, SC, MT, MD, MA, AZ, OH, KS, CA, AL, NY, NC, KY, FL, DC, CT, NV, NJ, CO, WI, MO, MI, ME, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1401669

About Peter Sluka

Peter Sluka has been a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor for the past 13 years providing bespoke portfolio and planning advice helping enable clients to meet their goals and to successfully retire. Peter has another 25 years of leadership experience in corporate finance, operations and financial regulation.

After attaining his MBA in Finance from St John’s University, Peter served as a Sr. Examiner for NASD\FINRA where he developed a deep appreciation for getting things done the right way.

Peter was a competitive distance runner who in recent years has settled into cycling and golf.

Professional Highlights:
- Series 7, 31, 66 Securities Registrations & Insurance\Annuities Licenses
- Published in the Journal of Business Forecasting
- National Honor Society in Economics
- Chairman’s Award for Quality – American Express
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Morgan Stanley Pacesetters
Securities Agent: VA, OH, FL, DE, KS, NV, ME, MA, AL, WI, VT, WA, SC, MN, MI, DC, CT, CO, AZ, NM, NH, NC, MT, IA, NJ, MO, MD, TX, PA, IL, GA, CA, NY, KY, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1288337

About David P. Schiebelhuth

As one of the Senior Vice Presidents on the Island Harbor Group, David brings over 20 years of experience as Financial Advisor and has been an integral member of the team. Leveraging his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designation, David is dedicated to providing tailored retirement strategies that help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. He meticulously develops comprehensive financial plans to thoroughly understand each client's unique situation before making personalized recommendations. David earned a Bachelor of Arts from Quinnipiac University and further went on to complete the Financial Planning Course at New York University.

When he is not in the office, David enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing golf. He is active in his community where he coaches a youth travel baseball and flag football teams. He resides locally in Dix Hills, NY with his wife and two children.


Professional Highlights:
- CHARTERED RETIREMENT PLANNING COUNSELOR®
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Planning Specialist
- Series 7, 63, 66 Securities Registrations
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- New York University, Financial Planning Program
- Quinnipiac University, Bachelor’s Degree in Arts
Securities Agent: AZ, SC, DC, PA, MT, DE, TX, IN, FL, VT, SD, OH, NV, MN, MI, MD, AL, KS, CO, VA, NY, KY, WA, NJ, NH, GA, CT, NM, NC, MO, ME, MA, IA, CA, WV, WI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2097563

About Kelly Saronka

Kelly Saronka is a Business Development Director with the Island Harbor Group. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, her practice focuses on financial planning, relationship management, and creating investment strategies. She supports clients through a planning lens and helps them create logical paths forward to maintain their wealth and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Kelly’s goal is to deliver complex financial solutions to client in an efficient matter.

Kelly joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. She has held multiple roles including Wealth Advisor Associate and Client Service Associate. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kelly received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and M.B.A. in Finance Summa Cum Laude from Molloy College. While achieving these degrees, Kelly was a two-sport Division II collegiate athlete on the Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. She earned a place on Molloy's 30 Under 30 Alumni list.

Kelly resides locally in Wantagh, New York with her husband. Outside of work, she applies her strategic thinking and leadership skills to CrossFit coaching- helping individuals set clear goals, track progress and achieve results.

Professional Highlights:
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional Designation
• Series 7 and 66 Securities Registrations
• Life, Accident and Health Insurance License
• Pacesetter’s Club Member since 2023
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Molloy College
• M.B.A. Degree in Finance, Molloy College

About Dawn Charmatz

Dawn Charmatz has been at Morgan Stanley since September 2022. She joins us with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has previously worked at several brokerage firms including UBS, Lehman Brothers and Barclays. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Oneonta. Dawn is Series 7, 63 and 66 licensed. She also holds a New York State Life and Health Insurance license. Dawn currently resides in Plainview, New York with her husband Brian and two daughters, Alexandra and Juliana. In her spare time Dawn likes to exercise, enjoys outdoor activities with her family and likes to read. She also spends time volunteering for the nonprofit organization JDRF, who is the top leading organization in research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

About Karen Coffey

Karen is an integral part of The Island Harbor Group. She has been with Morgan Stanley for 15 years. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she gained her professional experience at Oppenheimer & Co, CJ Lawrence Inc, Lehman Brothers Inc and Citigroup Global Markets Inc, giving her 36 years of industry experience. She currently holds her Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66 licenses.

Karen is passionate about focusing on cultivation and enhancement of new and existing client relationships via active communication with clients, resolving inquiries, providing guidance and keeping key information current.

Karen currently resides in Lindenhurst, NY with her husband, Joe.

About Patty Bento

Patty Bento has been with Morgan Stanley for 17 years and has 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. When not in the office in her free time she enjoys bowling on her weekly league, going to the gym and watching the NY Rangers with her rescue cat Winnie.

About Aneel Mall

Aneel Mall comes to the team with 26 years of industry experience. He has been at Morgan Stanley for 5 years. His role transcends all facets of relationship management, client onboarding and service, client education, and financial planning. As his career develops, Aneel continues to ensure clients and their needs are met with premier service.

Awards and Recognition

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Financial Wellness

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  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

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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
Tax-Loss Harvesting Can Work Year-Round for Investors?Here's How
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Can Work Year-Round for Investors?Here's How

What is tax-loss harvesting exactly, and how do some investors use it to opportunistically reduce their tax bills?

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
What Kind of Retiree Do You Want to Be?
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What Kind of Retiree Do You Want to Be?

Everyone has a different idea of their dream retirement. Whatever you envision, it’s essential to plan ahead so that your nest egg will last.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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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.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Promoting Healthy Longevity
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Promoting Healthy Longevity

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Insights and Outcomes

Thought Leadership for our ultra high net worth clients, which contains thought-provoking articles, authored by leading experts from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources.
Managing Family Conflict
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Managing Family Conflict

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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

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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