Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU

Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them- and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    Step 1: Getting To Know Each Other
    Our relationship begins by understanding your personal and financial circumstances. We will have an in-depth discussion of your family's needs, values, lifestyle and aspirations for the future.
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    Goals-based Planning
    Working with Morgan Stanley and its advanced wealth management technology is an ideal way to access advice and build a coherent wealth plan. Working together we can uncover your needs, manage risk, and build a customized plan to help you reach your financial goals.
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    Step 2: Gather & Analyze Current Financial Situation
    At this step, we will review of your balance sheet, current statements, estate plans and other essential documents. To best analyze your current wealth plan, it is crucial that any incomplete information is addressed.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform - Aladdin
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters. Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types.
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    Step 3: Deliver Your Custom Financial Plan
    Here, we meet with you to present your Wealth Management Plan in detail. Your Plan includes investment recommendations as well as other valuable strategies. We will discuss the reasoning to our recommendations, any fees, and advisory fiduciary responsibility.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool. We make it easy for you and your financial advisor to oversee trends in your financial life.
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    Step 4: Implement Plan
    As your assets transfer to Morgan Stanley, we begin the disciplined process of executing your plan. We often collaborate with specialized professionals in key areas, as well as your CPA and estate attorney to help ensure a cohesive implementation and transparency.
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    Total Tax 365
    Total Tax 365 is our full spectrum of year-round, active tax management solutions, tailored to help you minimize tax drag in your portfolio. We offer a comprehensive range of tax-efficient products and solutions to help you manage your tax liability and grow your long-term wealth.
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    Step 5: Comprehensive Review & Ongoing Monitoring
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. We set up regular calls and meetings to provide updates and keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals. Morgan Stanley's online financial tools makes monitoring your progress quick and easy.
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    Intelligent Withdrawals
    Intelligent Withdrawal gives us the ability to look across multiple accounts and products to identify the right combination of securities and tax lots to sell so you can help meet spending needs while making the most out of your hard-earned money.

CERTIFICATIONS

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    Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
    Certified Financial Planner a formal license that recognizes expertise in the areas of financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and retirement. CFP professionals are held to a strict fiduciary and ethical standard. Financial Planning is a dynamic process, as such, your goals, lifestyle, and circumstances are ever-changing and you should feel confident that as a CFP I am committed to providing the highest level of financial planning.
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    Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
    Certified Investment Management Analyst is a designation offered through the Wharton School of Business that is designed to distinguish financial professionals as advanced investment consultants. CIMA certification allows financial professionals to work with high net worth individuals and corporations showing an expertise in finance, business strategy, operations and management. After completing certification, advisors are educated in examining risk and making financial decisions on the scale of entire corporations or funds.
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    Charted Retirement Planning Specialist (CRPS)
    Charted Retirement Planning Specialist is a designation offered to financial professionals who wish to implement and manage retirement plans for businesses. The CRPS focuses on wholesale and business clients. This designation enables individuals to utilize a wide range of retirement plans such as SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k) and more to match their desired retirement outcomes.
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    Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
    Chartered Life Underwriter is a professional designation for individuals who specialize in life insurance and estate planning. This designation represents a thorough understanding and expertise in personal risk management and life insurance planning allowing professionals to give financial advice.

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of. Features include paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management.
    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Access this Week's Edition
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your investments together – whether they are held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere. When you add your external 401(k), as well as your checking, savings and brokerage accounts to this portal, all your assets will be in one place, providing a current and comprehensive view of your wealth.
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    Global Investment Committee “On the Markets” Report
    Every month, Morgan Stanley’s top research analysts publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
    Read the Most Recent Report
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online allows you to build a centralized document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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    Thoughts on the Markets Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    eAuthorization
    eAuthorizations allow you to electronically authorize domestic and international, one-time/recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. eAuthorization is convenient, secure, and easy to use.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas
    From volatility and geopolitics to economic trends and investment outlooks, stay informed on the key developments shaping today's markets.
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    Impact Quotient(IQ)
    The Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ application gives Wealth Management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios.

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Our clients often share their desire to not only pass on their wealth to the next generation, but also the family values and financial discipline that created it.

Our Next-Gen advisory service is designed to be an educational resource for our clients, their children and grandchildren. Our goal is to guide the development of their financial skills & habits as they create their own path toward financial success.

Below you will find educational material about life events your children or grandchildren can use to prepare for what lies ahead. If there is another topic you'd like us to assist with, please don't hesitate to reach out!
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    Graduating College
    Armed with a college degree and a blank state, your future awaits. Exciting new adventures and challenges are on the horizon. To help ensure you're prepared for what's ahead, it's important to understand how your financial decisions today can impact your opportunities tomorrow.
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    Starting Your First Job
    Beginning your career can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. A crucial first step is determining which career path is right for you. Beyond that, you'll want to be up to speed on various topics like professionalism, productivity and payroll.
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    The Art of Saving
    Saving is more than simply putting money aside: It's a practice, a philosophy, and a tool for accumulating wealth, reaching your goals, and most importantly, achieving financial freedom. Saving is not just about retirement, it's about creating a plan to help finance your goals and dreams and the earlier you start, the better.
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    The Basics of Investing
    Creating an investment strategy that incorporates your lifestyle goals and tolerance for risk is essential. Setting clear goals for the short-term, long-term, and everything in between will help you decide what trade-offs you are willing to make to prepare for the important milestones ahead.
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    Starting a Business
    Building a business from scratch can be a lot harder and riskier than some may think, but if you are able to align your profession with your passions, it can be well worth it. The key to making your entrepreneurial dream a reality is having a clear understanding of the value your business will create, a solid plan for delivering that value, and the perseverance to see it through.
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    Tying the Knot
    Understanding expectations, setting common goals and mapping out life as a couple are key tenants of any health relationship, especially when two financial lives become one. As a unit it's important to share everything, from money values to credit histories.
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    Buying Your First Home
    This exciting moment in your life comes with significant financial and lifestyle implications. Before taking the leap it's important to evaluate all factors before signing on the dotted line. Next-Gen clients may be able to leverage their family's relationship with Morgan Stanley to help break into this tough market. Let us know if you are thinking about buying a home and we can discuss all potential options.
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    Starting a Family
    It's important to anticipate what to expect before you're expecting. Your monthly expenses are going to change now that you have an additional mouth to feed, and for some this might also coincide with a temporary—or more permanent—decrease in household income. By mapping out your baby budget in advance, you can help ease anxiety about counting diaper costs.

Location

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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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(518) 581-2004(518) 581-2004

Meet The Laczko Team

About Lorraine A Laczko

Lorraine Laczko is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor on the Pettica/Laczko Team at Morgan Stanley. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Certified Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®). Lorraine has been with Morgan Stanley since 1994.

She has been involved in the investment industry since the mid 1980’s after graduating from Syracuse University. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Lorraine assisted in the trading of Sugar and Cocoa Arbitrage, as well as other commodities at Golodetz Trading Corporation. She was also at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith in various positions.

Lorraine listens to her clients, and more importantly she hears them. She is a lifelong learner which is reflected in the designations she has earned and her ability to leverage Morgan Stanley’s sophisticated global wealth management tools to best serve her clients. It is important to her that each client is happy, involved, and understands their financial road map.

Lorraine cherishes family time. She currently resides in Lake George, NY and Eastham, MA with her husband and business partner John Pettica. Their daughter, Courtney, is a physician assistant in ICU care. Outside of work, Lorraine enjoys cooking, going on walks with her dog Abby, boating, reading, gardening, and spending time outdoors.
Securities Agent: OH, MT, WA, SC, NH, FL, AZ, TN, NM, MD, CO, CA, VT, UT, NC, OR, LA, CT, PR, MO, MA, TX, PA, ID, GA, VA, MI, IL, NY, KY, IN, DC, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272893

About Martha Cordo

Martha is a Financial Advisor on the Laczko Pettica Team at Morgan Stanley. Martha began her career at Morgan Stanley in 2011, where she has held roles within the Investment Management and Investment Banking Divisions. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, Martha has gained a wide range of business knowledge and brings this experience to her clients. Martha’s passion for all things financial began as a child, where she grew up working in her parents businesses and realized that a financial plan is an integral aspect of growing a successful business.

Martha attended Fairfield University in Connecticut, earning a degree in Finance and International Business. In 2023, Martha and her family relocated to Saratoga Springs, a move driven by their desire to be closer to family. Outside of her professional life, Martha enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two young children.
Securities Agent: CT, VA, IL, CA, AZ, GA, TN, NY, VT, PA, NJ, NH, NC, MT, MI, TX, OR, WA, OH, MO, PR, NM, MD, KY, IN, ID, DC, CO, UT, SC, MA, LA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2651566

About John A Pettica Jr.

Securities Agent: CA, MI, OR, ID, GA, AZ, TN, SC, FL, CT, NH, IL, NY, VA, MA, MD, KY, TX, NM, NJ, PA, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Portfolio Insights

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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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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.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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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.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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 

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Laczko Team today.
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