The LaGorce Group at Morgan Stanley

Mijanou is a Senior Vice President, Branch Manager with Morgan Stanley, 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 Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. She is also a Founder Member on the WGA committee at La
Gorce Country Club.

Mijanou has completed twelve 26.2 mile marathons, enjoys boating, golf, running and traveling with her family. She currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida with her husband Craig, Orthopedic Surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, their son and Louie the lab.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.