Monahan Group Story

At The Monahan Group, we believe extraordinary success deserves more than an ordinary solution. Our team offers decades of combined experience that informs how we interact with and serve our clients. We understand that every client is unique. Our investment advisory practice is consultative, client focused, and planning based. Senior team members are CFP designees and use financial planning to guide process and implementation. Knowing our clients' circumstances, objectives, and presenting opportunities to deliver creative and appropriate strategies is the cornerstone of our practice. Applying a disciplined approach to identify objectives, monitor performance, manage risk, and put our clients first, we aim to exceed expectations for service and performance.

Being asked for our recommendations and guidance concerning our clients' finances is not something that we take lightly. The trust they place in us is returned through our dedication to helping them reach their goals, so that they can spend less time worrying about their financial situation, and more time doing those things that matter most to them.

Here at the Monahan Group, we believe that the most important thing we can do is to listen to you. Understanding your individual needs and goals enables us to create a plan of action that is completely personalized to you.
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Advice Matters

Not all advice is the same. Our team's advice is backed by advanced technology, exceptional insight and institutional scale that can't be found just anywhere.

We offer wealth planning informed by sound advice, developing comprehensive solutions to help you meet your goals. We take the time to develop a deep understanding of your complete financial picture, using your unique objectives to construct an investment strategy that is appropriate and all-encompassing. We will be sure to communicate with you regularly throughout our relationship and make adjustments as your life and the financial markets change.
Working with you to provide:
  • Comprehensive Wealth Planning
  • Personalized Advice
  • World Class Standard of Care

Our Suite of Digital Tools

Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of. They include:

    - eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    - Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds
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    Total Wealth View
    We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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    E-Authorization
    With E-Authorization, you no longer need to sign a paper Letter of Authorization (LOA) to authorize a wire transfer request.
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork. There is no registration process to begin using E-Sign – all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
    E-Sign

Media and Research

Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide in-depth analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the worlds of business and finance not only now, but in the future.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    On The Markets Research Report
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    Global Investment Office
    The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office provides you with world-class thought leadership timely market commentary, and portfolio ideas to help guide your investment decisions.
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    Private Markets
    Many of today’s companies stay private longer, with more of their valuation being created before they become publicly traded. Morgan Stanley Private Markets connects a broad network of potential private investors in an accessible ecosystem, allowing eligible clients to buy and sell securities of private companies.
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A Detailed Roadmap

Our First Conversation
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs. Here we will set a clear expectation of our relationship going forward and discuss goals.

Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.

Discussing your Journey
After our initial meeting, we will develop a wealth management strategy that is centered around your unique circumstances. Discussing your journey so far to where you want to be, we will be able to fully understand your needs and collect the relevant information to create helpful changes.

Construction of Your Plan
Through a fully customized approach, we assist you in determining the appropriate asset allocation and investment strategy that can help reach your goals. We consider your current situation, long-term goals, legal and regulatory constraints, liquidity needs, expected tax status, risk tolerance and other variables towards the construction of your portfolio.

Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.

Ongoing Reviews
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

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    1787 Sentry Pky W
    Bldg 18 Ste 440
    Blue Bell, PA 19422
    US
    Direct:
    (215) 572-4500(215) 572-4500
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 473-3430(800) 473-3430

    Meet The Monahan Group

    About Charles Monahan

    Charles “Chip” Monahan has been with Morgan Stanley since 1989.  He is a Certified Financial Planner® and focuses on managing discretionary equity portfolios for our high net worth clients.  A graduate of Rider University, he has a disciplined wealth management practice and provides strategic investment guidance to 401(k) plan sponsors, trust and special needs clients, business owners and affluent professionals.  Chip plays racquetball and loves to attend Phillies, Eagles and Flyers games. 
    Securities Agent: MA, WA, CT, NY, VA, MN, MD, FL, CO, CA, AZ, NJ, KY, DC, NC, GA, TN, SC, PA, OH, MI, WI, VT, NH, DE, NV, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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    About Gretchen Carey

    Gretchen has been with Morgan Stanley since 2000 and is a Certified Financial Planner®.  She focuses on portfolio strategy and managing bond and fixed income portfolios. Gretchen has been a guest teacher for the stock market challenge at a local elementary school.  She graduated from Skidmore College and holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™), Gretchen is qualified to serve the needs of individuals who are negotiating this difficult life transition.
    Securities Agent: NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, VT, AZ, CA, WA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1297671

    About Liv Mansfield

    With over 10 years of experience in Financial Services, Liv began her career at Saatchi and Saatchi working with international clients to develop goals and measure their marketing efforts. She believes excellent client service and keen attention to detail are essential to success. Transitioning to finance after obtaining her MBA, Liv developed strong understanding of financial tools and how they can help clients meet their goals. Liv is service-oriented and glad to be a part of a team that is passionate and knowledgeable about helping their clients.

    Liv majored in English/French at Temple University for undergrad and attended Columbia University - Graduate School of Business where she earned her MBA.

    In her spare time, Liv enjoys gardening, traveling to Europe and spending time with her family and friends, especially her children. She loves dogs, plants, her neighborhood and a good joke.
    Liv resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband John. Liv is also an avid hiker, completing the Camino de Santiago in 2016. She’s a weekend bike rider on trails in Philadelphia.

    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 Lorry Rosado

    Lorry Rosado is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

    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.

    Lorry began her career in financial services in 1984, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Banking Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and a Senior Premier Client Manager at Bank of America.

    She currently resides in East Brunswick, NJ with her family.

    Outside of the office, Lorry volunteers as a Coach for the Fast Break Basketball Buddy Ball program, focused on providing an opportunity for disabled children and young adults to enjoy the game of basketball. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
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    Wealth Management
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    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

    Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

    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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    2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

    Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

    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 Monahan Group today.
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