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While our practice offers the exceptional service and close relationships you would expect from a multifamily office, we bring more to the table. We provide guided access to the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley. Coordinating efforts with your attorneys, CPAs, managers and other advisors, we offer comprehensive solutions that touch every aspect of your financial life: portfolio management, trusts and estate advisory, philanthropy management, lending solutions, family dynamics—whatever it takes to help you to pursue your vision of a successful life.
We look forward to learning more about you and your family, and to discussing our approach to helping you achieve your goals. To begin that conversation, please contact us.
- Comprehensive Wealth Planning
- Proprietary Investment Opportunities
- Open-Architecture Platform
- Philanthropy Management
- Sustainable & Responsible InvestingFootnote1
- Cash Management & LendingFootnote2
- 10b5-(1) Programs
- Lifestyle Advisory ServicesFootnote3
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Tax, Trust & Estate AdvisoryFootnote4
- Hedging Strategies
- Risk Management
- Pre-Liquidity Planning
About PWM
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
- Approximately 350 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $980 billion in AUM1
- Comprising 23% of the Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
Case Study: The Kline Zemachson Richman Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Assists Multigenerational Ultra-High-Net-Worth Family
Client Background: A multigenerational ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family with a net worth exceeding $200 million sought comprehensive wealth management services. The family included three generations with diverse financial goals: wealth preservation for the senior family members, philanthropic aspirations for the second generation, and entrepreneurial support for the third generation.
Challenges:
- Wealth Preservation: Helping preserve the family's assets from market volatility and taxation while seeking to maintain steady growth.
- Estate Planning: Helping ensure a seamless transfer of wealth across generations while minimizing estate and gift taxes.
- Philanthropy: Establishing a foundation to align with the family's legacy and values.
- Entrepreneurial Support: Providing funding and mentorship to the third generation's startups without compromising the family's financial stability.
KZR Groups Approach:
- Customized Investment Strategy:
- Developed a diversified portfolio using a blend of public and private market investments to balance growth and risk.
- Incorporated sustainable investing to align with the family's values.
- Leveraged Morgan Stanley's Capital Markets team for tailored structured products to hedge risk during market downturns.
- Estate and Tax Planning:
- Collaborated with estate attorneys and accountants to establish trusts and family limited partnerships, helping optimize tax efficiency.
- Introduced strategies like GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts) and gifting programs to reduce taxable estate value.
- Philanthropic Planning:
- Assisted in creating a family foundation to formalize charitable giving.
- Designed a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) for flexible contributions across generations.
- Organized annual family meetings with a philanthropy advisor to align their vision.
- Next-Generation Education:
- Conducted workshops for younger family members on financial literacy, investment management, and entrepreneurship.
- Introduced the third generation to Morgan Stanley's network of venture capitalists and angel investors.
Results:
- Wealth Preservation: The family was positioned for steady portfolio annual growth while managing downside risk.
- Efficient Estate Transfer: Over $100 million transferred tax-efficiently to heirs while maintaining control through trusts.
- Philanthropic Impact: The family foundation donated $10 million in the first two years, supporting education and healthcare initiatives.
- Third-Generation Empowerment: Two startups from the third generation secured funding and mentorship through Morgan Stanley's ecosystem.
Conclusion:
The Kline Zemachson Richman Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management provided a holistic strategy that addressed the family's immediate and long-term needs. By leveraging our knowledge and experience and the vast resources of the Morgan Stanley, our team helped align the family's legacy, financial success, and aspirations across generations.
This case study is hypothetical and presented for illustrative purposes only. The facts involved do not represent the actual experience of any specific client. Each client's situation is different and a client's experience and any recommendations made to a client will vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances involved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These strategies do not guarantee a profit or protect against loss and may not be appropriate for all investors.
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Meet The Kline Zemachson Richman Group
About Marcus Kline
Marcus focuses primarily on asset allocation, retirement planning and education funding, and works with a network of tax and legal professionals to provide multigenerational wealth transfer strategies. Because planning is such an important component of any investment strategy, Marcus and his team go beyond quantitative results and focus on each client’s individual needs, goals and obligations. Marcus pays attention to the details and psychology of each investor—how they think about money and the experiences they’ve had with their previous investments. While building portfolios, he works to gauge risk profiles, and stress-tests his assumptions. These insights provide the framework to help develop the right plan for each client.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Marcus spent 10 years addressing the needs of affluent families as a Wealth Partner and Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Advisors. He began his wealth management career at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, where he rose to be a Principal of the firm. Earlier in his career, Marcus worked on the New York Mercantile Exchange, gaining skills in the use of options and futures strategies. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1995 with a B.S. in finance and marketing and a minor in management information services.
Marcus is married with two daughters and lives in Sag Harbor and Sutton Place, New York City, New York. He is active with his synagogue in Sag Harbor. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis and biking with his family.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 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.
2020 and 2021 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020 and 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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About Scott Zemachson
Working to gain a nuanced understanding of his clients’ needs and aspirations, Scott leads efforts to create and implement comprehensive wealth management plans that touch virtually every aspect of clients’ financial lives. He calls on his partners in The KZR Group for their insight and experience, while adding to his own skills in investment management, alternative investments, lending and holistic planning. Drawing upon the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley, Scott also provides access to strategic investment opportunities, trusts and estate advisory, lending solutions, philanthropy management and an extensive array of lifestyle advisory services.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Scott spent 10 years addressing the needs of affluent families as a Wealth Partner and Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Advisors. He began his career at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, where he spent 15 years, and rose to become a principal of the firm. Scott graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1995 with a B.S. in business management.
Scott is married with three children and lives in Scarsdale, New York. He is also active in several committees for the UJA-Federation of Westchester, where he also served as the former co-chair of Westchester UJA Sports Talk. Scott is the Co-President of the Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation. He is active with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where he served as the former co-chair for Visionaries of the Year. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, cooking and coaching his children’s sports teams.
2020 and 2021 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020 and 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 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.
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About Todd Richman
Todd follows a disciplined, goals-based planning approach to wealth management. He strives to ensure that his clients’ overall investment strategies can provide returns that can help them pursue their long-range plans while accommodating their more pressing daily requirements. Todd places considerable emphasis on tax optimization, and works closely with his clients’ tax advisors and attorneys to help ensure an integrated approach for their overall wealth management plans.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Todd spent 10 years as a Wealth Partner and Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Advisors, focused on the investing and wealth planning needs of ultra high net worth families. He began his wealth management career at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, where he spent nine years. He had previously served as an executive for several not-for-profit organizations and as a political consultant. Todd graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1992 with a B.S.Ed. in history and education. He went on to earn an M.P.A. from Baruch College, City University of New York in 1995.
Todd has received multiple honors for his commitment to making his community a better place. He has received the Woodbury Ball for Autism honor (2017), the UJA Federation Robert S. Boas Award (2014), the Cradle of Aviation Museum Don Axinn Community Service Award (2013), and the PSCH Man of the Year Award (2011). Todd currently serves on the boards of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Long Island Steering Committee for the UJA Federation, and the Albertson Soccer Club Board of Directors. He lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife and three boys.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 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.
2020 and 2021 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020 and 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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About Thomas Strackhouse
Tom spent time in Switzerland and Italy playing professional soccer before he started his professional career as a Financial Advisor. He remains deeply involved in sports and the New York City soccer community where he was the captain of the New York Athletic Club. Tom maintains his Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. He graduated from The Questrom School of Business at Boston University where he also played four years of Varsity Soccer. Tom resides in Hoboken, NJ with his family and dog.
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About Doran Chlupsa
In his current position, he acts as the teams Chief Operating Officer drawing on his vast experience across all divisions of Morgan Stanley to uncover client needs and assist in educating and delivering the required solution. He was previously the Associate Complex Manager of the 5th Avenue Complex, where he supported the Complex’s Financial Advisors on strategies to grow and deliver a modern wealth management practice. Prior to his role on the Complex management team, Doran was a Consulting Group Regional Director where he leveraged Morgan Stanley’s intellectual capital and investment advisory research in portfolio construction for advisory clients. Before his regional role, he was the Associate Program Manager of the Portfolio Management Group assisting with platform, technology, and business development. His earliest roles focused on professional development and education related to retirement accounts and financial planning desktop applications.
A graduate of King’s College, Doran holds a B.S. in Business Admiration and Marketing. Doran resides in New York City with his wife and their three daughters. He is active with his Church community and enjoys coaching youth sports.
About Philip Scaglione
After graduating from SUNY New Paltz School of Business with an MBA in finance in 2006, Phillip began his financial services career at ALX Energy as an analyst. He moved to DRW Holdings in 2008, where he spent nine years working his way to becoming a portfolio manager on the investment team. At DRW, he built a reputation for attention to detail while sharpening his professional skills. Philip joined J.P. Morgan in 2018 and moved with the team to Morgan Stanley in 2021.
Active in his community, Philip spends time mentoring children at True Mentors, an organization that helps provide positive role models to children. He is also an active member of the Greek Orthodox community of Southampton, New York, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
About Ylissa Sekuler
Ylissa graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She began her career as a Foreign Exchange trader and worked at a number of large institutions, Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns and JP Morgan. She joined the KZR team in 2016.
Ylissa resides in New York City and in her free time enjoys exploring Manhattan and spending time with her family and close friends. This has earned her the nickname “The NYC Concierge” to all that know her.
About Jake Karp
Jake began his career at Chase Bank in New York City, where he was recognized in the President’s Club as a top-ranked banker. In 2020, he joined The KZR Group at JPMorgan and helped lead the team’s successful transition to Morgan Stanley in 2021.
Jake graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Management and a Minor in Business from the Kelley School of Business. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 6, and 63 licenses.
Jake resides in New York City and enjoys cooking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. In 2024, he proudly ran the NYC Marathon for charity, combining his passion for fitness with giving back to the community.
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About Ben Langer
Ben graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a B.S. in the Music & Entertainment Business. He began his career at J.P. Morgan Chase as a Relationship Banker in New York City, developing skills and rapport that are essential to provide a positive client experience.
Ben was born and raised in New York City, where he currently resides and enjoys traveling, skiing and spending time with his friends and family in his free time. Ben currently holds his Series 7, 6, 63 and 65 licenses.
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About Megan Auslaender
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Megan began her career in financial services in 2007 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Wealth Management Associate. Prior to being promoted to her current position, she served as an Associate Private Banker in New York and Massachusetts. Before she joined the firm, she was a Registered Sales Assistant for Johnston, Lemon & Company Inc. in
Washington, DC.
Megan is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two daughters. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the city, and traveling.
About Angelo Loumbas
Originally from Chicago, Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented ultra-high net worth clients and the businesses they owned, as well as major philanthropic organizations. Angelo is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He has spoken on topics such as “Conditions Suggesting a Management Buyout” before the Chicago Bar Association Corporation and Business Law Committee, “Tax Consequences of Intra-Family Loans,” before the Chicago Bar Association Trust Law Committee, and “Conversations about Wealth and Philanthropy with Prospective Donors” before the Chicago Council on Planned Giving.
Prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in his current position in 2018, Angelo advised wealthy clients in the financial services industry for 10 years, first as a Wealth Strategist with US Trust in Chicago, then a Wealth and Estate Planning Specialist within Family Office Resources in Chicago, and finally as a Senior Wealth Planning Strategist for the Wells Fargo Private Bank in Greenwich, Connecticut. Angelo earned his B.A. from DePauw University, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his law degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. He is Series 7, 66 and 24 licensed. Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club, in 2009-2010, and now lives in Armonk, New York with his wife, a native New Yorker, and their two children.
About Mary Beth Powers
Mary Beth has worked in the trust and estate services industry for over thirty years, primarily handling trust new business opportunities. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Mary Beth spent ten years as a senior vice president and regional trust specialist with Citigroup Trust in NYC.
Mary Beth received a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey and is Series 7 and 63 licensed. She resides with her husband and family in Blauvelt, New York.
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