

The Lowell Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
Our Story and Services
The Lowell Group was created around a unique Team of individuals with Deep Technical Acumen, Management and Leadership Experience, Tier-1 Institutional Pedigrees, Founder Experience, and a Passion for being looked to for Thoughtful Advice. We provide each of our Clients with a set of solutions and a Wealth Management road map crafted around their specific needs.
Through a collaborative effort, we focus on the crucial components to a successful Wealth Management experience - Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Understanding, Investment/Risk Management, Education/Explanation and Continuous Communication. We are detail orientated Fiduciaries in our approach and our other Core Values are the drivers behind the continuity and depth of our relationships.
Our commitment to simplifying the complex lives of our Clients is the impetus behind our goal of being our Client's "First Call".
Our team is proud to have earned the Family Wealth Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, and Financial Planning Specialist distinctions. Additionally, we have received the following industry certifications:
• CDFA®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
• CEPA®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor®
• CFP®, Certified Financial Planner®
• QPFC, Qualified Plan Financial Consultant
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote1
- Business PlanningFootnote2
- Trust ServicesFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote5
- Corporate Investment SolutionsFootnote6
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote7
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote8
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote9
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote10
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote11
- Art AdvisoryFootnote12
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote13
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote14
- Trust AccountsFootnote15
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote16
Our Constituents
The Lowell Group at Morgan Stanley has a deep understanding of market trends and the global economic landscape. We give you objective, understandable advice, so you can invest with confidence.
- Do The Right Thing
- Put Clients First
- Lead With Exceptional Ideas
- Commit to Diversity and Inclusion
- Give Back
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Meet The Lowell Group
About Gregory L. Chaskin
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Greg was a Director within the Duff and Phelps transaction advisory practice, he advised private equity funds and strategic buyers/sellers on merger and acquisition strategies for transactions across a variety of industries, including but not limited to technology, manufacturing, service, distribution, financial, hospitality. Greg was also with JP Morgan Partners, the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He was also an analyst in the Goldman Sachs fixed income group. Greg began his career with Arthur Andersen, public accounting firm, and participated in engagements across multiple industries.
Greg is a non-practicing C.P.A. - NYS Licensed, a private venture investor, and Founder. Greg graduated from the University at Albany School of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting. He resides in New York with his Family – and in his free time when not being silly with his kids, Greg enjoys, playing Tennis and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Link to the Lowell Group team website: https://advisor.morganstanley.com/the-lowell-group
2023-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2022-2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2021-2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
NMLS#: 1272861
About Chelsea Brogan
Chelsea's role as a Financial Advisor is to work closely with clients on both financial planning and portfolio management.
As a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Chelsea has extensive knowledge of the financial planning process. Working with clients to uncover goals, concerns, and risks allows her to analyze wealth planning data and develop solutions that can help empower clients in understanding their financial situation and reaching their goals.
Chelsea's knowledge in portfolio management focuses on customized investment strategies, asset allocation, tax-aware investing, and security selection. She provides fundamental insights in portfolio construction for both equity and fixed income portfolios, as well as in capital markets.
Chelsea has been named in Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetters club recognizing a select group of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors for their consistent excellence in investment and wealth management services (2021-2023). She has also been awarded the Five Star Wealth Advisor recognition for four consecutive years (2020-2024).
After graduating from of The University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration focused in Accounting, Chelsea earned a Master of Business Administration from Seattle University, with a Certificate in Finance focused in Investments and Corporate Finance.
Chelsea was born and raised in WA State, and now lives in Manhattan. She is passionate about financial literacy, advocating for equality for women and marginalized groups, and giving back to the community. When she is not working, Chelsea enjoys traveling, reading, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and spending time outdoors.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Pacesetter’s Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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2020-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2020-2024). These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2020 Award - 04/1/2019 - 11/13/2019
2021 Award - 04/27/2020 - 10/30/2020
2022 Award - 05/10/2021 - 11/30/2021
2023 Award - 04/18/22 - 10/21/22
2024 Award - 05/15/2023 - 11/30/2023
NMLS#: 2007255
About Andrew Durham
Andrew graduated from Wake Forest University, School of Business in May 2020, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. While at Wake Forest University, Andrew obtained industry experience as an intern at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and FS Investments.
Andrew maintains a passion for philanthropic endeavors. Most notably, Andrew has held philanthropic leadership positions as an Executive Committee member of Hydrating Humanity, a prominent non-profit humanitarian organization, as well as the Philanthropy Chairman of the Sigma Chi Delta Nu Chapter. Andrew is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia and enjoys playing tennis and traveling with family and friends.
About William M. Ryan

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