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The Mangiaracina Stuart Group at Morgan Stanley is an experienced, credentialed wealth management practice dedicated to meet the needs of high-net-worth clientele, individuals and families, corporate executives, and business owners. The team has been helping investors achieve their goals for over 15 years with custom financial plans, sound long-term strategies, and an unwavering commitment to the highest quality client service.
Based in Potomac, Md., the team consists of professionals who have been recognized as being among the industry's top financial advisors, with multiple professional designations in specialized investment and financial planning areas. If you'd like to learn more about the Mangiaracina Group at Morgan Stanley, please hit the blue "Contact Us" button above, send an email to MSCapGroup@morganstanley.com, or call our main line at 301-279-6459. We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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A New Jersey native, Len graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Economics and later earned a Masters degree in Public Policy from The University of Pennsylvania. He decided to combine his passions for finance and politics by beginning his career as a Public Finance specialist, advising local governments in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Several years later, he started his own firm that provided equity and mutual fund analytics to investors seeking information on what funds and institutions were buying and selling. In 2010, Len joined Merrill Lynch and put his analytical skills to work in the service of clients and their families. “I derive great satisfaction out of adding value to my clients’ lives,” he explains. “The deeper the conversation, the more I’m able to understand what my clients really care about and how to help them proceed toward their goals with greater certainty and confidence.”
Len co-founded The Mangiaracina Stuart Group with Greg Stuart in 2016. The team was named as one of Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams for 2023 and finds it especially gratifying that many of their clients are passing them on like a legacy to their children and grandchildren.
Outside the office, Len is an avid golfer and served as Chairman of the Board for First Tee, an organization focused on youth development through the integration of golf with a life skills curriculum. He has also been an active participant in Leadership Montgomery County.
Len resides in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg with his two teenage daughters.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22. Awards Disclosures
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Greg works with high net worth families and small business owners largely concentrated in tech, government contracting and real estate space specifically with investment and retirement planning strategies. He has gained considerable experience providing corporate executives with the guidance to help them maximize equity compensation and make complex decisions about consolidated stock positions, employer stock options and restricted stock transactions.
A Maryland native, Greg graduated from Randolph Macon College with a double major in Business Administration and British Literature. He and his wife Amanda, a proud naval veteran and tech executive, often volunteer at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’ USO Warrior and Family facility. When not advising clients and giving back to his community, Greg loves working out, reading, and spending time with Amanda and their two young sons. He is an avid car enthusiast, member of PCA, Potomac 356 Owners Group and TLCA.
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Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22.
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22.
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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.
Maria began her career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to being promoted to Private Banker in 2021, Maria served as the Associate Private Banker supporting Wealth Management offices in Virginia.
Maria is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia with her family. Outside of the office, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering for local community organizations.
About Ope Afe
Ope began her career in financial services in 2005 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Advisor at T. Rowe Price in their Private Client Group in Owings Mills, MD. She has also held various wealth management roles at TIAA, SunTrust, PNC and Wells Fargo (Wachovia).
Ope is a graduate of Morgan State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Finance, and also graduated from Loyola University MD with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designations. Ope lives in Howard County, MD and enjoys traveling, trying out new recipes and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
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