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The LaGorce Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
The LaGorce Group is comprised of Advisors and Associates focused on using our collective expertise and experience to create, implement, monitor and evolve financial strategies appropriate for each client’s or family’s objectives.
Our Story and Services
Welcome to The LaGorce Group
The LaGorce Group provides investment guidance based on clients’ stated financial goals. We work with individuals and families to discuss life’s many stages, the importance of your personal values and effects of business cycles.
Our financial plans integrate our experience with Morgan Stanley’s robust range of planning and risk management tools. We provide thoughtful tailored advice, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of comprehensive and dynamic wealth strategies. We believe in the importance of consistent communication including scheduled monthly calls, quarterly performance reviews, annual goal reviews and regularly providing publications of timely topics through conference calls, podcasts and the distribution of written pieces.
Our team members are highly credentialed and experienced professionals with many years’ experience in wealth management. The LaGorce Group takes pride in our history and dedication to excellent service. We each have diverse experience and areas of focus and welcome you to read our individual bios on this site to learn more about each of us.
The LaGorce Group provides investment guidance based on clients’ stated financial goals. We work with individuals and families to discuss life’s many stages, the importance of your personal values and effects of business cycles.
Our financial plans integrate our experience with Morgan Stanley’s robust range of planning and risk management tools. We provide thoughtful tailored advice, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of comprehensive and dynamic wealth strategies. We believe in the importance of consistent communication including scheduled monthly calls, quarterly performance reviews, annual goal reviews and regularly providing publications of timely topics through conference calls, podcasts and the distribution of written pieces.
Our team members are highly credentialed and experienced professionals with many years’ experience in wealth management. The LaGorce Group takes pride in our history and dedication to excellent service. We each have diverse experience and areas of focus and welcome you to read our individual bios on this site to learn more about each of us.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- AnnuitiesFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Business PlanningFootnote3
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote4
- CommoditiesFootnote5
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Financial PlanningFootnote8
- Fixed IncomeFootnote9
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote10
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote11
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote12
- Retirement PlanningFootnote13
- Trust AccountsFootnote14
- Wealth ManagementFootnote15
- Wealth PlanningFootnote16
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Creating Your Wealth Plan
As the financial world becomes more complex and investment choices multiply, careful planning becomes even more important to helping you achieve your financial goals. As your team of Financial Advisors, our role is to help you develop a strategy that lays out a clear path to a successful financial future and empowers you to make more informed, confident decisions in the face of the market’s ups and downs. The following four steps were developed to achieve that goal:
1. Setting Your Financial Objectives
Through a process of discovery and discussion, we will ask a series of detailed questions to understand and articulate your specific financial goals. Together, we’ll examine your current and future liabilities, income sources and cash flow needs, while considering critical factors that may influence your overall strategy. These will include your tolerance for risk, tax concerns, liquidity needs and time horizon.
2 Creating Your Strategy
From this ongoing dialogue, we’ll analyze your current situation and begin to develop a detailed action plan with recommendations to help you effectively build, protect and transfer your wealth. This analysis will serve as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future wealth management decisions.
3. Implementing Your Strategy
Once we’ve discussed and refined your strategy, we will begin to execute your investment plan. In this step, we may also recommend several wealth management strategies to help preserve your assets, while positioning them to pass to loved ones and personal charitable interests. These strategies may encompass cash flow management strategies, risk management strategies, as well as estate, trust and philanthropic services.
4. Reviewing Objectives and Performance
After we put your wealth management plan into action, we’ll set up a variety of tools to help ensure you have immediate access to your account information. And because markets and personal needs evolve over time, we’ll set up regular, ongoing meetings to help ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your specific financial goals.
We advise a select group of accomplished individuals and families. Our clients include distinguished individuals across the country who have built their success through vision, discipline, and thoughtful risk taking. Though their paths may differ, they share many characteristics: They are driven, thoughtful, and deeply engaged in shaping their financial lives. They value having a team that understands the complexities with wealth and can bring confidence into each stage of their financial journey.
Alternative Investments
Jospeh Friedman holds the distinguished title of Alternative Investments Director, a designation that reflects deep experience and specialized knowledge in sourcing and evaluating sophisticated investment strategies. His guidance is particularly valuable for clients seeking diversification, long-term growth potential, and tailored portfolio construction beyond traditional markets.
Learn MoreFinancial Planning Specialist
Amir Merali holds the designation of Financial Planning Specialist, reflecting advanced expertise in helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives with clarity and purpose. He works closely with clients to design integrated, personalized plans that align with their life goals. This strategic approach ensures that each design is grounded in a comprehensive view of both current needs and future aspirations.
Certified Financial Planner
Mijanou Spurdle is a Certified Financial Planner, a distinction that signifies a high level of competency in comprehensive financial planning. This certification reflects rigorous training areas such as Pre-Liquidity Events, Retirement Planning, estate planning, and Wealth Transfer Planning / Inheritance.
Certified Portfolio Manager
Mijanou Spurdle is a Certified Portfolio Manager, credentials coming from Columbia University. The Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers is an independent organization that creates and manages a credentialed program of excellence for training discretionary portfolio managers. Mijanou' s dedication to achieve this certification showcases her strategic asset allocation and risk management principles to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mijanou Spurdle Named to Forbes Best-In-State Top Women Wealth Advisors 2025
A recent study by Fidelity reports that one of women’s “financial superpowers” is that they are more apt to stay the course during market volatility than men. Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State features 1,991 women managing cumulative assets of over $2.8 trillion. Forbes’ list was compiled by SHOOK Research, which uses financial data and interviews candidates nominated by their firms to rank advisors.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24.
Read moreSource: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24.
The LaGorce Group Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023-2025
The third annual Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list features more than 4,100 teams with cumulative assets of $5.1 trillion. Forbes’ list was compiled by SHOOK Research, which uses quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews, to rank teams.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Read moreSource: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mijanou Spurdle Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024, 2025
The 2024-2025 Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list spotlights advisors, nominated by their firms - then researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking by Shook Research.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23
Read moreSource: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23
Mijanou Spurdle Named to Working Mother Magazine's List of Top Wealth Advisor Moms 2019-2021
In its fifth-annual list, Working Mother and SHOOK Research partnered to identify the most successful wealth advisor moms across the country. This accomplishment recognizes your ability to succeed professionally while balance the many demands of being a working mom.
2017 - 2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019 - 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.
Read more2017 - 2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019 - 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.
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(305) 695-6119(305) 695-6119
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Meet The LaGorce Group
Joseph Friedman
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(305) 695-6117(305) 695-6117
Phone:
(305) 695-6125(305) 695-6125
Phone:
(305) 695-6115(305) 695-6115
Dinorah Montaner
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(305) 695-6128(305) 695-6128
Max Glasser
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 695-6143(305) 695-6143
Nick Dosskey
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 695-6141(305) 695-6141
About Mijanou M Spurdle
Mijanou is a Senior Vice President, Branch Manager with Morgan Stanley, and apart of The LaGorce Group. A Certified Portfolio Manager through Columbia University, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
With the firm since 1999, Mijanou is an Alumnus of the College of Charleston, and has a B.S from Barry University. A graduate of the NADA® DCA program in advanced financial and operational management, she passed the FINRA Series 7, 65, 63, 3, 9 and 10 examinations. Mijanou’s practice focuses on financial planning and asset allocation management and she is a Morgan Stanley designated Family Wealth Advisor (FWA).
Mijanou was named to Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (2022-2023, 2025), Working Mother magazine’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms" (2019-2021) and Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2024-2025).
Mijanou has served as a board member for the Portfolio Management Institute, The Miami Children’s Museum, and The Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers. Mijanou is an alumni and current member of the Board of Trustees at The Williston Northampton School and volunteers for Sunshine State Labrador Rescue of Florida.
Mijanou has completed eleven 26.2 mile marathons, enjoys boating, golf, running and traveling. She currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida with her husband Craig, Orthopedic Surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, their son and Labrador Retriever.
With the firm since 1999, Mijanou is an Alumnus of the College of Charleston, and has a B.S from Barry University. A graduate of the NADA® DCA program in advanced financial and operational management, she passed the FINRA Series 7, 65, 63, 3, 9 and 10 examinations. Mijanou’s practice focuses on financial planning and asset allocation management and she is a Morgan Stanley designated Family Wealth Advisor (FWA).
Mijanou was named to Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (2022-2023, 2025), Working Mother magazine’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms" (2019-2021) and Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2024-2025).
Mijanou has served as a board member for the Portfolio Management Institute, The Miami Children’s Museum, and The Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers. Mijanou is an alumni and current member of the Board of Trustees at The Williston Northampton School and volunteers for Sunshine State Labrador Rescue of Florida.
Mijanou has completed eleven 26.2 mile marathons, enjoys boating, golf, running and traveling. She currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida with her husband Craig, Orthopedic Surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, their son and Labrador Retriever.
Securities Agent: NH, WV, VI, TN, GA, LA, IL, MT, NJ, OH, WY, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, SD, SC, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NE, ND, NC, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, KY, KS, IN, ID, IA, HI, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1418902
NMLS#: 1418902
About Joseph Friedman
Joseph Friedman is a Senior Vice President and Alternative Investments Director at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from Drexel University in 1983 with a degree in finance. Joe works with high net worth clients and their families. After starting his career at a small firm in Philadelphia in 1984, he then joined Drexel Burnham, a predecessor firm to Morgan Stanley in 1986.
Joe’s practice focuses on fixed income investing in the taxable and municipal markets. Joe also focuses on finding appropriate growth options for clients in the equity markets, and utilizes alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds.
A resident of Miami since 1989, Joe spends his summers in Colorado working from his home. In his spare time, Joe enjoys hiking, mountain biking and other fitness activities. He learns daily at Talmudic University of Florida.
Joe’s practice focuses on fixed income investing in the taxable and municipal markets. Joe also focuses on finding appropriate growth options for clients in the equity markets, and utilizes alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds.
A resident of Miami since 1989, Joe spends his summers in Colorado working from his home. In his spare time, Joe enjoys hiking, mountain biking and other fitness activities. He learns daily at Talmudic University of Florida.
Securities Agent: TN, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1426105
NMLS#: 1426105
About Eric Hirsch
Eric Hirsch is a First Vice President in the Wealth Management division at Morgan Stanley and has had the honor of serving his clients for more than 26 years.
Eric joined the firm and for his first 10 years, he partnered with his father, Robert Hirsch, who retired in 2007 after 45 years as a financial advisor. Eric is proud to have relationships that now span over 35 years and three generations.
Eric is a native of Englewood, NJ and he graduated from The George Washington University earning his Bachelor of Business Administration.
Using the vast array of Morgan Stanley’s resources, he works closely with clients, tailoring portfolios to help preserve and grow wealth.
Eric joined the firm and for his first 10 years, he partnered with his father, Robert Hirsch, who retired in 2007 after 45 years as a financial advisor. Eric is proud to have relationships that now span over 35 years and three generations.
Eric is a native of Englewood, NJ and he graduated from The George Washington University earning his Bachelor of Business Administration.
Using the vast array of Morgan Stanley’s resources, he works closely with clients, tailoring portfolios to help preserve and grow wealth.
Securities Agent: CO, FL, TX, TN, MT, GA, IN, CA, ME, MD, NV, NJ, NC, MA, ID, WA, DC, SC, PA, OR, NM, AL, VT, VA, NH, HI, DE, MS, LA, CT, RI, OH, NY, KY, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1832944
NMLS#: 1832944
About Amir Merali
Amir Merali is a Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from Lees-McRae College with a Bachelor degree in Finance & Accounting, minor in Mathematics in 2016. He also holds his FINRA Series 7, 66, and Life, Health & Variable Annuity Insurance licenses. Amir is also a member of the CFA Society in Miami and is pursuing his CFA designation. Shortly after graduation he joined Morgan Stanley, helping clients organize and strategize their wealth. In February of 2020, Amir joined The LaGorce Group as an Analyst and Financial Advisor; focusing on Financial Planning and Asset Allocation.
As “Retired” Professional Road Cyclist (2010-2016) riding for Rock Racing, The Bahati Foundation, and The US National Team, Amir enjoys riding the South Florida area and other parts of the world whenever he gets the chance. In his free time Amir also enjoys restoring vintage cars, rock climbing, snorkeling, kayaking, and spending time with his family.
As “Retired” Professional Road Cyclist (2010-2016) riding for Rock Racing, The Bahati Foundation, and The US National Team, Amir enjoys riding the South Florida area and other parts of the world whenever he gets the chance. In his free time Amir also enjoys restoring vintage cars, rock climbing, snorkeling, kayaking, and spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: GA, MD, WA, VT, ID, DE, NM, CT, CO, PR, NC, MT, MA, IN, FL, MS, ME, VA, TX, SC, LA, IL, CA, OR, NY, NV, TN, NJ, KY, OH, DC, RI, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1920552
NMLS#: 1920552
About Dinorah Montaner
Dinorah Montaner, Portfolio Associate, began her career on Wall Street at Prudential Securities in 1989 and joined Morgan Stanley in 1993, at which time she also began working with Joseph Friedman. During her tenure with the firm she has been exposed to various aspects of the industry.
In her current role, Dinorah’s responsibilities include; opening new accounts, handling disbursement requests, trade executions, alternative investments and additional office management duties. Dinorah is passionate about exceeding client expectations while helping them reach their goals.
Dinorah graduated from Miami Dade College with an Associate of Arts in 1981 and has held both FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses since 2001. She enjoys participating in charitable functions.
In her current role, Dinorah’s responsibilities include; opening new accounts, handling disbursement requests, trade executions, alternative investments and additional office management duties. Dinorah is passionate about exceeding client expectations while helping them reach their goals.
Dinorah graduated from Miami Dade College with an Associate of Arts in 1981 and has held both FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses since 2001. She enjoys participating in charitable functions.
About Max Glasser
Maximilien Glasser is a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley, where he utilizes his expertise in client relationship management. He holds active SIE, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Hult International Business School, London, UK.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Max gained valuable experience at TradeStation Securities, where he focused on delivering comprehensive client support, managing trade-related issues, and ensuring financial accuracy. His international education and work experience across Austria, Germany, and the UK, enriches his professional perspective.
Max has a passion for traveling, having lived in various countries, which has broadened his cultural understanding and fueled his love for exploring unfamiliar places. In addition to traveling, Max enjoys competitive swimming, water polo, snowboarding, and skiing. Fluent in English, Russian, and conversational in German, with a beginner level in Spanish, Max brings a global and culturally informed approach to his work in finance.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Max gained valuable experience at TradeStation Securities, where he focused on delivering comprehensive client support, managing trade-related issues, and ensuring financial accuracy. His international education and work experience across Austria, Germany, and the UK, enriches his professional perspective.
Max has a passion for traveling, having lived in various countries, which has broadened his cultural understanding and fueled his love for exploring unfamiliar places. In addition to traveling, Max enjoys competitive swimming, water polo, snowboarding, and skiing. Fluent in English, Russian, and conversational in German, with a beginner level in Spanish, Max brings a global and culturally informed approach to his work in finance.
About Nick Dosskey
Nick Dosskey is a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley. Nick is dedicated to providing client support and helping manage day-to-day operations. Nick started his career at TD Ameritrade, He holds FINRA series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. A native of Nebraska, he graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in Mathematics. In his free time, Nick enjoys playing golf and basketball, competing in tournaments and leagues in both, as well as spending time with friends and family. He also enjoys traveling and nature, having camped and hiked many National Parks across the U.S.
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1Alternative 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.
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2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
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*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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