Our Story and Services

Many Americans today plan their schedule in the most meticulous of ways. Whether it be exercise routines, nutrition, or work schedules; all in an effort to stay healthy, spend more time with family, friends, or even more time on vacation.

However, many people do not have a financial plan that addresses financial emergencies such as an extended care event or premature death. Further, what about retirement? How much will it cost? Do you have enough? What type of legacy do you want to leave?

As CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, we understand the unique financial challenges American’s are facing today. With experience in the areas of insurance planning, retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, and tax planning, we can help create a plan that will give you confidence you are making the right decisions about your future.

Named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024 and 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research
LLC for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23 and 3/31/23-3/31/24
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A Structured Process

We are committed to helping you plan for today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Below you will find our Personal Financial Planning Process:
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    1. Introductory Meeting or Call
    Listen to understand your needs and explain the Financial Planning Process.*
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    2. Discovery Meeting
    Review statements and documents. Identify financial goals, investment preferences, and risk tolerance.*
    3. Financial Plan Presentation
    Use our goal planning tools to map out current financial plan analysis and compare to financial planning alternatives that may improve likelihood of success.
    4. Action Items / Next Steps
    Create a tailored strategy to help you achieve your goals. Outline these steps in three main categories, "Financial Plan Adjustments," and "Investment Allocation Adjustments," and "Insurance Coverage Adjustments."
    5. Implementation Meeting
    Discuss recommended changes that include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation changes, savings, and cash management.
    6. Monitoring & Performance Tracking
    Determine together expectations of communication and recommend how frequently plan needs to be reviewed and monitored.
    *Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please visit us at http://www.morganstanley.com/ourcommitment/ or consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.

We Stand Behind our Commitment to Security

Morgan Stanley makes a significant annual investment in cybersecurity so we can be on guard 24/7, 365 days a year. With a constantly changing threat landscape, we continuously monitor and defend our systems by monitoring the dark web through our dedicated cybersecurity experts, financial intelligence, independent cybersecurity partners, and real-time analysis.
Morgan Stanely's Security Features include
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Secure Login/Password Complexity Indicator
  • Automatic Session Time-Out
  • VoiceID
  • Alerts and Notifications
  • Multi-Factor Authentication(MFA)
  • Fraud Detection and Prevention
Top Recommended Safeguards to Help Protect Yourself
  • Keep you software, operating system and browser up to date
  • Use Multi Factor Authentication(MFA)
  • Only download applications from your designated app store
  • Avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Run a reputable anti-virus product on your PC and laptop
  • Don't reuse the same password across multiple accounts
  • Don't use publicly available charging cords or USB ports
  • Don't click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails or texts
  • Use secure messaging or storage tools to transmit or maintain sensitive information
  • Limit how much information you share on social media
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24

Location

832 Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages, FL 32162
US
Direct:
(352) 751-7845(352) 751-7845
Toll-Free:
(800) 447-6036(800) 447-6036

Meet The Lake Sumter Group

About Gregory Prevatt

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Greg assesses his client’s risk tolerance, to then develop strategies he and his team put to use as they build a retirement plan. He believes this personalized approach brings confidence to the team’s clients about their financial future.

Greg’s entrepreneurial nature has been evident throughout his career, including the founding of a food services business right out of college. Following graduation from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, he worked with several successful firms before launching his career in financial services. To deepen his knowledge in the field, Greg obtained the CFP® designation in 2007, and the CLTC® designation in 2011. Lastly, Greg has earned the right to use the Certified Kingdom Advisor(CKA®) designation by the Kingdom Advisor organization. Kingdom Advisors is a member driven fellowship of Christian Financial Advisors. These designations reflect Greg's commitment to financial planning, stewardship, and finishing well.

During his free time, Greg enjoys salt water activities such as fishing and boating, as well as exploring and camping in their RV, with family and friends.





Disclaimer: Morgan Stanley has no affiliation with Kingdom Advisors and the CKA® designation is not overseen or endorsed by the Firm. Morgan Stanley does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, and welcomes clients and provides investment advisory services without regard to religious affiliation. For more information about the designation, please see: https://kingdomadvisors.com/association/designation/overview
Securities Agent: NC, MO, IN, IL, FL, CT, AK, MA, WV, MD, CA, VT, SC, DE, NV, MN, OH, NJ, MI, GA, TX, VA, PA, NY, KY, CO, WI, WA, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1262242

About Michael Monteith

Michael serves an essential role as he and his team develop strategies for their clients’ satisfaction. Working with clients to build financial plans unique to their needs is deeply satisfying to Michael’s work with the Lake Sumter Group. He is committed to addressing client concerns as well as suggesting sound financial solutions for their evolving needs. Michael believes that combining talents and resources of his team and a global firm with 7.9 trillion in client assets is critical to improving outcomes.

Michael is a CFP® professional awarded by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards. He has been nominated five consecutive years to Morgan Stanley’s distinguished Pacesetters Club (2014-2018). Further, he was recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Michael graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics.

Active in his community, Michael is involved with youth athletics and coaches baseball in support of his two sons. He is also a member of the Tri-County estate planning council. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, FSU football, and spending quality time with his family.





Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded August of 2022, 2023, & 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22, 3/31/22 - 3/31/23, and 3/31/23-3/31/24.
Securities Agent: NV, TX, MO, IN, NY, TN, MI, AK, WA, SC, FL, PA, NC, NJ, MA, DE, CT, WI, VT, MN, IL, VA, OH, KY, CA, WV, MD, GA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265211

About Mike Kinzer

Securities Agent: HI, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MT, NH, OK, OR, VI, VT, WV, WY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312582

About Nicole Silberstein

Nicole is the first point of contact for The Lake Sumter Group’s day-to-day portfolio service needs. She applies her strong work ethic and nearly 20 years of financial industry experience to ensure client administrative and operational requests are handled in a prompt and accurate manner. In her 12 years with Morgan Stanley, she has successfully obtained her Series 7 and 66 licenses. Her promotions to Registered Client Service Associate and Portfolio Associate demonstrate her diligence in furthering her knowledge and capabilities in her current role.

Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her Fiancée Chase, daughter Alexis and her sons Lyric and Carter. Her passions are traveling, spending time on the water, and spending time with friends enjoying all the festivities sunny Florida has to offer.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Robert Mickler

Robert Mickler is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida and Georgia.

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.

Robert began his career in financial services in 1991, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he held several positions with Merrill Lynch, most recently as a Resident Manager and Wealth Management Banker in the Global Wealth Management organization.

Robert is a graduate of Villanova University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and family. Outside of the office, enjoys playing golf, reading, and traveling.
NMLS#: 863115
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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

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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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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 Lake Sumter Group today.
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6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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7Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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9When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals 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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