Scott Mahoney, CPWA®
Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Lending Specialist, Founders Specialist
Phone:
(973) 425-8547(973) 425-8547
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
A boutique group within a global firm, Private Wealth Management is optimized to serve ultra high net worth individuals, families and foundations.
Welcome
The Mahoney Team has built our business by investing time to get to know our clients and by developing strategies to meet their specific needs. Since our clients have come to wealth in their own unique ways, we use customized investment strategies that seek to complement their unique situations and personal objectives.
Our team further seeks to enhance this integral part of our clients’ lives by educating and informing them of their financial performance every step of the way. Our team shares a passion for investment excellence and client service, complementing Scott’s experience in designing wealth management strategies that enable clients to navigate both risk and opportunities with confidence.
As a Private Wealth Advisor, Scott actively manages money for successful families, business owners and corporate executives, and confers regularly with their professional advisors to make financial planning more coordinated and effective.
See the “Meet The Mahoney Team” section below to learn more about our team members. We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our diverse wealth management capabilities and services.
Our team further seeks to enhance this integral part of our clients’ lives by educating and informing them of their financial performance every step of the way. Our team shares a passion for investment excellence and client service, complementing Scott’s experience in designing wealth management strategies that enable clients to navigate both risk and opportunities with confidence.
As a Private Wealth Advisor, Scott actively manages money for successful families, business owners and corporate executives, and confers regularly with their professional advisors to make financial planning more coordinated and effective.
See the “Meet The Mahoney Team” section below to learn more about our team members. We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our diverse wealth management capabilities and services.
Capabilities
- Pre-Liquidity Planning
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote1
- Business PlanningFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote5
- Retirement PlanningFootnote6
- Trust AccountsFootnote7
- Asset Management
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote8
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote9
- Financial PlanningFootnote10
- Fixed IncomeFootnote11
- Lending Products
- Life InsuranceFootnote12
- Municipal BondsFootnote13
- Structured ProductsFootnote14
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About PWM
Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
- Approximately 300 teams specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $1.2 trillion in AUM
- Comprising 26% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2025
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, September 2025
Source: Barron's (Awarded March 2025) This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's for the period Oct 2023-Sept 2024. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to Barron's to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on an algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the assessment of Barron's and may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
Core Capabilities
Investment Advisory
Manage your investments within a holistic advisory relationship and take advantage of integrated tax, risk management and estate planning benefits across your entire wealth strategy—backed by leading insights and one of the financial industry's most comprehensive, multi-award-winning advisory platform.
Legacy & Estate Planning Strategies
We engage with our Executive Planning Director and Wealth Planning Center to provide a fully integrated, comprehensive analysis of your balance sheet, estate plan, and investment strategy through a collaborative process- at your request we will coordinate with your legal tax advisors as well.
Estate Planning Questionnaire
Founders Specialist
As a Founders Specialist, my team and I help guide you through every stage of your company's evolution and personal wealth journey. By leveraging experience across Morgan Stanley, we connect you to the right resources at the right time while addressing your unique wealth needs through strategic planning including cash flow management, tax-efficient wealth transfer, estate planning and more. This comprehensive support allows Founders to maintain focus on expanding their business while we help secure their financial interests.
Discover Ways We Can Support You
Philanthropy Management
We provide our clients with a smart way to give to causes and charities they care about through Morgan Stanley GIFT. Our donor advised fund, GIFT, is a 501(c)(3) public charity structured to offer you a simple, thoughtful and tax-advantageous way to support your favorite charities.
Learn More About GIFT
Cash Management and Lending Solutions
At Morgan Stanley, we offer unique cash management and lending solutions to complement your investments and help simplify your finances.
Explore the Full Suite of Offerings
Family Governance and Wealth Education
The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value of their human capital by addressing sensitive family issues, facilitate communication and manage your family dynamic in an effort to achieve a shared sense of common direction in coordination with your outside advisors.
Capital Markets
An integrated organization across fixed income, equities, and structured investments leveraging the thought leadership of Morgan Stanley Research and dedicated product specialists to identify key investment opportunities to help enhance the growth potential of diversified portfolios.
Equity Compensation
We specialize in equity compensation and have experience helping companies and their employees manage their stock plan and equity awards as part of their larger financial picture. For employees, we can help you make the most of your workplace financial benefits and help you achieve your life goals.
Awards & In the Press
Over the years, Scott has been recognized by financial publications such as Forbes and Barron's as one of the top wealth advisors in the country. Below is a compilation of his awards and public appearances.
Forbes Recognition
2023 & 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023 & 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year the award was issued.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). 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, 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022,2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
Scott's Forbes Profile2023 & 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year the award was issued.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). 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, 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022,2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
Barron's
2024 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Source: barrons.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
2022, 2023 & 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
2022, 2023, 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Scott's Barron's ProfileBarron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Source: barrons.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
2022, 2023 & 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
2022, 2023, 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Interview with FOX Business
Scott sits down with FOX Business to discuss clients' fears and distractions, and the advice he gives them on investing.
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Interview with John Bowen, Founder & CEO of CEG Worldwide
Scott is interviewed by John Bowen, Founder & CEO of CEG Worldwide, to discuss his background, as well as how he approaches client relationships.
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NJBIZ: Featured Article
In this featured article, Scott discusses how he finds new investors.
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Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorization.
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Total Wealth View
View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you’ll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
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Digital Vault
Digital Vault allows for easy sharing and convenient access to your most important documents such as wills, financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
Vault Access
eDelivery
eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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Mobile Check Deposit
With the mobile app, you can use mobile check deposit to quickly deposit checks drawn on a U.S. bank anytime, anywhere from your device with some of the highest deposit limits in the industry.
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Online Transfers with eAuthorizations
Electronically authorize domestic and international one-time or recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the mobile app.
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CashPlus
Enjoy unlimited ATM fee rebates worldwide with the Morgan Stanley Debit Card, along with no foreign transaction fees, no cash advance fees, unlimited check writing, and more.
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Reserved Living and Giving
Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program available to clients with a minimum of $2M in AUM, that can help them save time and money on travel, gifts, automobiles and more.
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Morgan Stanley Signature Access
Morgan Stanley's Signature Access program connects qualified clients to a carefully selected network of professionals who can craft custom solutions for your family's exceptional needs such as Aircraft Advisory, Private Health Advisory, Cybersecurity, and bespoke travel services.
Location
340 Mount Kemble Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
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Direct:
(866) 932-3032(866) 932-3032
1585 Broadway
21st Floor
New York, NY 10036
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Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Meet The Mahoney Team
Steve Diamond
Managing Director, Investment Consultant — Portfolio Management Specialist
Phone:
(973) 425-2366(973) 425-2366
Brian Norton
Vice President, Investment Consultant — Relationship Manager
Phone:
(973) 425-2368(973) 425-2368
Brian Costa
Vice President, Chief of Staff
Phone:
(973) 425-2314(973) 425-2314
Kevin O'Neill, CFP
Vice President, Investment Consultant — Wealth Planning Specialist
Phone:
(973) 425-2353(973) 425-2353
Dorothea Accetta
Vice President, Group Director
Phone:
(973) 425-8516(973) 425-8516
Oliver Kearns
Portfolio Management Associate
Phone:
(973) 425-3892(973) 425-3892
Marc Hall
Portfolio Management Associate Director
Phone:
(973) 425-2351(973) 425-2351
Beverly Mahon
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(973) 425-2394(973) 425-2394
Stephanie Ashley
Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(973) 425-8521(973) 425-8521
About Scott Mahoney
Scott received his first education in wealth management from the passenger seat of a 1976 Econoline van. Starting from the age of 9 until he began his advisory career, Scott worked with his dad and witnessed firsthand the challenges and sacrifices small business owners face in order to grow a business and provide for their families.
As a Private Wealth Advisor and Founder of The Mahoney Team, Scott evolved those lessons learned with his father into his own unique framework of Wealth Management:
• Creating a personalized strategy to help grow and enhance wealth
• Striving for protection against wealth erosion
• Systematically transferring wealth in a smart and effective manner
• Using wealth to impact family and community
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have a significant amount of their total wealth embedded in their businesses. Scott’s success has been built by helping these clients make the transition into a more liquid wealth profile by:
• Providing a method to unlock wealth created in private companies at different stages of their lifecycles
• Offering stewardship during the transition process and working closely with their accountants and estate planning attorneys
• Managing their newly created liquid wealth
• Providing access to unique investment opportunities
Over the past three decades, Scott has focused on and built his team around issues that impact executives and private business owners, women who are in control of their wealth, and private market investors.
He has published several white papers exploring topics important to entrepreneurs such as business ownership structures, business exit strategies, and enterprise value-enhancement methods. His commentary has also been featured in various media outlets including print publications like Worth Magazine and Business Owner Magazine, and live interviews on FOX Business.
Within his community Scott is involved with the Hudson Farm Foundation and he serves on the board at Birth Haven. Scott is a graduate of Rutgers University and lives in New Jersey with his wife Pamela and their three daughters.
As a Private Wealth Advisor and Founder of The Mahoney Team, Scott evolved those lessons learned with his father into his own unique framework of Wealth Management:
• Creating a personalized strategy to help grow and enhance wealth
• Striving for protection against wealth erosion
• Systematically transferring wealth in a smart and effective manner
• Using wealth to impact family and community
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have a significant amount of their total wealth embedded in their businesses. Scott’s success has been built by helping these clients make the transition into a more liquid wealth profile by:
• Providing a method to unlock wealth created in private companies at different stages of their lifecycles
• Offering stewardship during the transition process and working closely with their accountants and estate planning attorneys
• Managing their newly created liquid wealth
• Providing access to unique investment opportunities
Over the past three decades, Scott has focused on and built his team around issues that impact executives and private business owners, women who are in control of their wealth, and private market investors.
He has published several white papers exploring topics important to entrepreneurs such as business ownership structures, business exit strategies, and enterprise value-enhancement methods. His commentary has also been featured in various media outlets including print publications like Worth Magazine and Business Owner Magazine, and live interviews on FOX Business.
Within his community Scott is involved with the Hudson Farm Foundation and he serves on the board at Birth Haven. Scott is a graduate of Rutgers University and lives in New Jersey with his wife Pamela and their three daughters.
Securities Agent: KY, UT, WY, WV, WA, TX, MA, PA, VT, WI, VI, TN, OH, MS, SC, RI, PR, MI, MN, NC, VA, ND, NJ, SD, NE, NV, NY, MD, OR, OK, ME, NM, CT, HI, NH, IA, IN, MT, ID, MO, KS, FL, LA, CO, IL, GA, AR, DE, CA, DC, AZ, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About Steve Diamond
Steve is a seasoned hedge fund manager and business leader. From 2013 to 2025, he led Diamond Capital, a family office, investing in both public and private markets. Steve has also advised and served on boards for companies like Caravel Management, a frontier investment fund, and Glassroom, a fund leveraging AI Software to invest.
Previously, from 2000 to 2013, Steve was the Chief Investment Officer and General Partner at Tiedemann Global Emerging Markets, where he grew assets under management from $17 million in 2002 to $2.1 billion in 2008, earning multiple award nominations. Before that, he was a Portfolio Manager at Santander New World Investments from 1998 to 2000, handling investments across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. His career in finance began as an analyst and portfolio manager at Emerging Markets Management from 1996 to 1998.
Prior to obtaining his MBA, Steve was a freelance writer, co-founded an agricultural company in Indonesia, and served as a Visiting Lecturer at Atma Jaya University in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, where he co-led the creation of the university English Department. He has served on the Board of Trustees of The Princeton in Asia Foundation.
Steve plays a vital role as a Portfolio Management Specialist, working alongside Scott, where he spearheads the Mahoney Team’s portfolio strategy. His responsibilities include conducting comprehensive investment research and performing in-depth fundamental analysis on portfolio positions, as well as generating investment ideas. Additionally, Steve is at the forefront of the team’s efforts in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and the development of effective hedging strategies.
Steve holds a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Previously, from 2000 to 2013, Steve was the Chief Investment Officer and General Partner at Tiedemann Global Emerging Markets, where he grew assets under management from $17 million in 2002 to $2.1 billion in 2008, earning multiple award nominations. Before that, he was a Portfolio Manager at Santander New World Investments from 1998 to 2000, handling investments across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. His career in finance began as an analyst and portfolio manager at Emerging Markets Management from 1996 to 1998.
Prior to obtaining his MBA, Steve was a freelance writer, co-founded an agricultural company in Indonesia, and served as a Visiting Lecturer at Atma Jaya University in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, where he co-led the creation of the university English Department. He has served on the Board of Trustees of The Princeton in Asia Foundation.
Steve plays a vital role as a Portfolio Management Specialist, working alongside Scott, where he spearheads the Mahoney Team’s portfolio strategy. His responsibilities include conducting comprehensive investment research and performing in-depth fundamental analysis on portfolio positions, as well as generating investment ideas. Additionally, Steve is at the forefront of the team’s efforts in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and the development of effective hedging strategies.
Steve holds a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Securities Agent: MN, OH, RI, MD, HI, GA, TN, NC, MO, IN, VT, TX, ME, ND, MT, LA, FL, CT, WY, NY, NM, MS, IA, CO, CA, WV, VI, UT, PR, MI, AL, WI, VA, PA, OR, NV, MA, DE, AZ, AR, SD, SC, OK, NH, NE, IL, ID, DC, AK, WA, NJ, KY, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Brian Norton
Brian Norton joined the Mahoney Team in January 2024. During his 18-year financial services career, Brian gained exposure to various facets of the financial industry. Prior to joining the Mahoney Team, Brian spent four years on the Private Wealth Management Risk Team at Morgan Stanley’s Headquarters where he was a participating member on the Risk council. He now sits on the firms’ PWM COO council and is the only member who has served on both the Risk and COO council. Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Brian worked at UBS’s flag ship office in NYC, leading the Risk team and later went onto the Capital Markets Equity Trading Desk.
Brian grew up in Livingston, NJ and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University where he played second base for the varsity baseball team. Brian currently resides in Mahwah with his two daughters Keira and Ava. Outside of the office, Brian enjoys coaching his daughters’ soccer and t-ball teams, and spending time at the Jersey shore in the summer.
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Brian grew up in Livingston, NJ and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University where he played second base for the varsity baseball team. Brian currently resides in Mahwah with his two daughters Keira and Ava. Outside of the office, Brian enjoys coaching his daughters’ soccer and t-ball teams, and spending time at the Jersey shore in the summer.
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About Brian Costa
Brian Costa is Chief of Staff who joined the Mahoney Team in July of 2019. He helps oversee the day-to-day operations of the team and ensure that the team runs efficiently and effectively. Brian focuses on optimizing internal processes, coordinating key initiatives, and, most importantly, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of care and personalized service. Brian acts as a strategic partner to leadership, supporting decision-making, driving execution, and fostering collaboration across the organization.
Brian graduated with a degree in economics from Princeton University and is currently completing his Master’s in Computer and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his goldendoodle and playing pickup soccer.
Brian graduated with a degree in economics from Princeton University and is currently completing his Master’s in Computer and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his goldendoodle and playing pickup soccer.
About Kevin O'Neill
Kevin O’Neill joined the Mahoney Team in January of 2025. He works closely with clients and leads the team’s efforts around financial and estate planning strategies. He specializes in analyzing client balance sheets and cash flow to optimize portfolio construction, balance sheet structure, and tax efficiency.
Prior to his current role, Kevin served as the Financial Planning Director to Morgan Stanley’s NY PWM Market, leading all planning engagement and providing holistic advice to the firm’s most sophisticated clients.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, he served as a Wealth Planning Specialist at UBS Financial Services covering New York Private Wealth Advisors and clients. Kevin started his career at UBS in the firm’s Graduate Talent Program.
Kevin grew up in Glen Ridge, NJ and attended Boston College where he studied Finance and Marketing and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He currently resides in Hoboken, NJ with his fiancée and enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family outside of work.
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Prior to his current role, Kevin served as the Financial Planning Director to Morgan Stanley’s NY PWM Market, leading all planning engagement and providing holistic advice to the firm’s most sophisticated clients.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, he served as a Wealth Planning Specialist at UBS Financial Services covering New York Private Wealth Advisors and clients. Kevin started his career at UBS in the firm’s Graduate Talent Program.
Kevin grew up in Glen Ridge, NJ and attended Boston College where he studied Finance and Marketing and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He currently resides in Hoboken, NJ with his fiancée and enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family outside of work.
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About Dorothea Accetta
Dorothea oversees the operations management for the Greater New York team, leveraging her extensive expertise in marketing strategies, client management, and market and product knowledge. She collaborates closely with team members to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery. Dorothea conducts regular meetings with her team to maintain the highest standards of customer service excellence. A securities licensed representative, Dorothea has been in the financial services industry since 1982.
About Oliver Kearns
Oliver Kearns joined the Mahoney Team in the Summer of 2022 as an investment intern and returned to the group full time upon his graduation from Notre Dame. While pursuing his studies, Oliver participated in the Notre Dame Venture Capital Club, in which he conducted diligence and invested University endowment funds in venture backed startup companies. He also supported his local South Bend community by tutoring underprivileged youth Spanish-speaking students.
Oliver serves as a Portfolio Management Associate, working closely with both Scott and Steve. In this capacity, he assists in shaping portfolio strategy, conducting investment research, and monitoring portfolio positions. He contributes to asset allocation decisions, implementing effective hedging strategies, and executing trades.
Oliver graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in the Program of Liberal Studies and Business Economics, with a concentration in Finance. He currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys kitesurfing, skiing, and boating.
Oliver serves as a Portfolio Management Associate, working closely with both Scott and Steve. In this capacity, he assists in shaping portfolio strategy, conducting investment research, and monitoring portfolio positions. He contributes to asset allocation decisions, implementing effective hedging strategies, and executing trades.
Oliver graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in the Program of Liberal Studies and Business Economics, with a concentration in Finance. He currently resides in Manhattan and enjoys kitesurfing, skiing, and boating.
About Marc Hall
A recent addition to The Mahoney Team, Marc’s career in the financial services industry began in 2003. He worked for UBS Financial Services in various roles prior to relocating to Los Angeles in 2010, where he worked at a boutique investment bank as a compliance officer. He later joined Morgan Stanley in their Beverly Hills office as a Complex Risk Officer. He also served as an Administrative Manager for Merrill Lynch in their Greater Houston Complex.
Marc spent several years launching and growing an e-commerce startup prior to handing the reins to his wife and rejoining Morgan Stanley in 2022. He brings with him broad experience in the areas of compliance, risk management and operations.
He is a graduate of Rutgers University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.
Marc lives with his wife and two sons in Mendham, NJ.
Marc spent several years launching and growing an e-commerce startup prior to handing the reins to his wife and rejoining Morgan Stanley in 2022. He brings with him broad experience in the areas of compliance, risk management and operations.
He is a graduate of Rutgers University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.
Marc lives with his wife and two sons in Mendham, NJ.
About Beverly Mahon
Beverly has been employed by Morgan Stanley for over 35 years. In 1990, she began her career as a Sales Assistant, who focused on client relations and account servicing. Within two years, she was promoted to the Branch Manager’s Assistant, where she worked one-on-one with the Branch Manager for the next 12 years of her career. In 2004, Beverly decided to change positions and became a Client Service Associate.
She currently serves as the Senior Client Service Associate for The Mahoney Team since 2019. Beverly’s experience, wide array of knowledge and ability to multi-task has made her a great fit. Her main job functions include advanced operations, customer relations, account servicing, logistics, research, and marketing campaigns. She assures that clients’ needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Beverly lives in Metuchen, NJ with her daughter, Domonique, and their rescued Tabby cats, Ridley, Scout, and Noir.
She currently serves as the Senior Client Service Associate for The Mahoney Team since 2019. Beverly’s experience, wide array of knowledge and ability to multi-task has made her a great fit. Her main job functions include advanced operations, customer relations, account servicing, logistics, research, and marketing campaigns. She assures that clients’ needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Beverly lives in Metuchen, NJ with her daughter, Domonique, and their rescued Tabby cats, Ridley, Scout, and Noir.
About Stephanie Ashley
Drawing on over 10 years of service experience with the team and over 20 years in the financial services industry, Stephanie is responsible for all on-going client service and administration tasks. This includes account opening, wires, deliveries and team operations management. Stephanie graduated from Iona College with a B.A. in Business Administration.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2019-2026 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
2022-2026 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
2022-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2022-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams Source: barrons.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
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4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
5Alternative 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.
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 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
14Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan 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
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
5Alternative 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.
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 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
14Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan 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
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