First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
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The Lord Monarch Group at Morgan Stanley
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(315) 464-3326(315) 464-3326
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
We strive toward being a competent, reliable resource. We offer our knowledge, skill level, experience and commitment to those we serve. We will work together to formulate a plan that we will execute, monitor and adjust according to your goals and risk parameters. Our ultimate goal is to provide you confidence with the burden finances can bring.
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This is paramount and ensuring a successful retirement. We bring intense focus on this process. You have worked hard to get where you are at. Now it is up to us to help you live the retirement you have always dreamed of.
Stock Plan Services
Utilizing the resources of Morgan Stanley, we help to analyze our clients’ stock and option holdings. We evaluate potential strategies for these holdings so that our clients can meet either their liquidity, investment, or financial objectives.
Trust Accounts
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Cash Management
As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to a comprehensive suite of cash management solutions. This includes eAuhtorizations, Bill Pay, Morgan Stanley Debit Cards and more.
The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
The sophisticated suite of tools and the extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers, allows us to implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and translate your goals into reality.
Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us help with a strategy that is:
The sophisticated suite of tools and the extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers, allows us to implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and translate your goals into reality.
Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us help with a strategy that is:
1. Personal:
Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success.
2. Flexible:
Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time.
3. Comprehensive
Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us.
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Meet The Lord Monarch Group
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(315) 464-3367(315) 464-3367
About Christian Lord
With over 30 years at Morgan Stanley, Chris focuses on portfolio management
to help clients reach their financial goals. He strives toward being a competent, reliable resource. By offering his knowledge, skill level, experience and commitment to those he serves. Chris will work together to formulate a plan that he will execute, monitor and adjust according to client’s goals and risk parameters.
His ultimate goal is to provide confidence with the burden finances can bring.
In spare time, Chris enjoys running, golf and hockey.
to help clients reach their financial goals. He strives toward being a competent, reliable resource. By offering his knowledge, skill level, experience and commitment to those he serves. Chris will work together to formulate a plan that he will execute, monitor and adjust according to client’s goals and risk parameters.
His ultimate goal is to provide confidence with the burden finances can bring.
In spare time, Chris enjoys running, golf and hockey.
Securities Agent: MO, MI, CA, NV, PA, FL, WA, OH, GA, DC, NJ, KY, CO, RI, NH, MD, IN, VA, OR, NY, MA, CT, SC, UT, TX, AZ, NC, VT, MN, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290387
CA Insurance License #: 0K29554
NMLS#: 1290387
CA Insurance License #: 0K29554
About Iris Monarch, MBA
Iris started her banking career in Beijing, China in the year 2003. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and has been working with clients in California, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, New York and many other states. Over the past 19 years, she has helped hundreds of families in total wealth management.
Her typical clients have busy lives and rely on her advice to strategically save for retirement and other life events. She dedicates her time to analyzing the market, comparing different financial vehicles, and actively monitor various models to help clients achieve their financial needs.
She is licensed in all 50 states and helps people in person or virtually. She earned an MBA from George Washington University, and Finance and Human Resources degrees from Eastern Michigan University.
Born and raised in Beijing, China, Iris is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English. She currently resides in New York with her husband and their children. In her spare time, she is a volunteer cellist with the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra and enjoys playing music for local churches and communities.
Her typical clients have busy lives and rely on her advice to strategically save for retirement and other life events. She dedicates her time to analyzing the market, comparing different financial vehicles, and actively monitor various models to help clients achieve their financial needs.
She is licensed in all 50 states and helps people in person or virtually. She earned an MBA from George Washington University, and Finance and Human Resources degrees from Eastern Michigan University.
Born and raised in Beijing, China, Iris is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English. She currently resides in New York with her husband and their children. In her spare time, she is a volunteer cellist with the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra and enjoys playing music for local churches and communities.
Securities Agent: WY, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, TN, RI, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, KY, KS, IN, IL, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, NM, CO, CA, AZ, OK, AR, AL, AK, SC, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 841143
CA Insurance License #: 4058270
NMLS#: 841143
CA Insurance License #: 4058270
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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
Emilio LaPietra, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
Nancy H. Sheftic, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Assistant Vice President
Andrew Howard
Planning Associate
About Emilio LaPietra
Emilio LaPietra is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Central Eastern New York. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Emilio began his career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Fidelity Investments.
Emilio graduated from The College of Saint Rose and holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation . He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Emilio began his career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Fidelity Investments.
Emilio graduated from The College of Saint Rose and holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation . He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.
About Nancy H. Sheftic
Nancy is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in upstate New York. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Nancy began her career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to her current position, she was a Team Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch.
Nancy graduated from Le Moyne College and holds her Certified Financial Planner®. Nancy holds the following registrations: Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Life and Health insurance licenses and is a Notary Public. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Le Moyne College.
Nancy lives in Baldwinsville, NY with her husband Patrick and their two sons, Dean and Alex. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors, especially hiking and skiing. Nancy also believes strongly in women being financially empowered and is a member of Morgan Stanley’s Women in Wealth employee group as well as 100 Women Who Care CNY.
Nancy began her career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to her current position, she was a Team Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch.
Nancy graduated from Le Moyne College and holds her Certified Financial Planner®. Nancy holds the following registrations: Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Life and Health insurance licenses and is a Notary Public. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Le Moyne College.
Nancy lives in Baldwinsville, NY with her husband Patrick and their two sons, Dean and Alex. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors, especially hiking and skiing. Nancy also believes strongly in women being financially empowered and is a member of Morgan Stanley’s Women in Wealth employee group as well as 100 Women Who Care CNY.
NMLS#: 1421563
About Andrew Howard
Andrew Howard is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Andrew provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut, School of Business, and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Andrew is originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, and currently resides in Norwalk, Connecticut.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut, School of Business, and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Andrew is originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, and currently resides in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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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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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.
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*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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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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1When 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
4Morgan 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 and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
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.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame 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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
