Keith T. Munera, CFP®
Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Financial Advisor
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The Munera Group at Morgan Stanley
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We help successful people address the complex challenges of managing wealth, so they can focus on their careers, their families and their life goals.
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We believe that a financial plan is successful only to the extent that it helps you achieve your life goals. Your strategy should support the way you choose to live, and reflect the values that you and your family share.
Your financial plan should cover every aspect of your financial life, allowing you to focus on what really matters to you: your family, your work and your personal and philanthropic interests. For over 40 years, our multigenerational team has worked with our clients to create, implement and maintain precisely tailored, comprehensive financial and investment strategies based on their life goals.
Many of these relationship span decades, and more than a few of them span generations. We are honored to have earned their trust and friendship, and are completely committed to helping them reach their goals. We look forward to learning more about you and your family and discussing how we work to enhance the quality of your life.
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- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- Fixed IncomeFootnote5
- Lending Products
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- Municipal BondsFootnote7
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote8
- Retirement PlanningFootnote9
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote10
- LGBT+ Planning ServicesFootnote11
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Our clients have a lot in common with each other. They are intelligent, industrious people who have achieved considerable success by focusing on their businesses, professional practices or their corporate careers.
We help our clients translate their life goals into financial objectives. They have ambitious life goals that can only be reached through hard work and careful planning. That’s where we come in.
Not one of our clients is exactly like another. They have their own challenges and aspirations, their own values, family dynamics and world views. We work to understand these unique attributes, then tailor every aspect of our relationship to suit their needs.
We collaborate with our clients to create thoroughly customized investment and financial plans designed to reach those objectives. We make their goals our goals, and strive to meet and exceed their expectations at every turn.
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Meet The Munera Group
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(610) 408-1939(610) 408-1939
Kathy Pezzuoli
Registered Associate
Phone:
(610) 408-1945(610) 408-1945
Katharine Powers
Wealth Management Associate
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(610) 408-1964(610) 408-1964
About Keith T. Munera
Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Keith Munera works closely with the team’s clients to create, implement and maintain highly customized wealth management plans. Keith’s primary concentrations include portfolio construction, risk management and the development and execution of retirement and financial planning strategies.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in 2012, Keith spent eight years as a financial advisor at UBS. He previously served as a consultant at McKinsey and Company, working closely with senior executives at major corporations to develop and refine their business strategies. The consultative skills he honed at McKinsey continue to guide his approach to wealth management today.
Keith received his B.A. in economics and international relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA in finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He and his partner, John, live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with their two golden retrievers.
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2021
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
- Keith T. Munera named to Morgan Stanley's Presidents Club 2022
- The Munera Group at Morgan Stanley named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2024.
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2021-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.
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Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in 2012, Keith spent eight years as a financial advisor at UBS. He previously served as a consultant at McKinsey and Company, working closely with senior executives at major corporations to develop and refine their business strategies. The consultative skills he honed at McKinsey continue to guide his approach to wealth management today.
Keith received his B.A. in economics and international relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA in finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He and his partner, John, live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with their two golden retrievers.
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2021
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023
- Keith T. Munera named to Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
- Keith T. Munera named to Morgan Stanley's Presidents Club 2022
- The Munera Group at Morgan Stanley named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2024.
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2021-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.
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About Brett D. Caffrey
Brett Caffrey works closely with the team’s clients to create, implement and monitor comprehensive financial plans based on their challenges and aspirations. This includes a strong focus on developing customized allocation strategies. Brett spends a considerable amount of time with the younger members of the team’s multigenerational clients, helping them define their goals and create investment strategies and financial plans to address them.
Brett originally joined the team as an intern while studying finance at Villanova University. After graduating with a B.S., he worked at Deutsche Bank, and then UBS Financial Services, in an institutional sales role. He returned to the Wildemore Munera Group in 2012 and moved with the team to Morgan Stanley.
Brett and his wife, Jaclyn, live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with their three children.
Brett originally joined the team as an intern while studying finance at Villanova University. After graduating with a B.S., he worked at Deutsche Bank, and then UBS Financial Services, in an institutional sales role. He returned to the Wildemore Munera Group in 2012 and moved with the team to Morgan Stanley.
Brett and his wife, Jaclyn, live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with their three children.
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About Kathy Pezzuoli
Kathy Pezzuoli joined Morgan Stanley in May 2020. She worked in the financial industry for the last 14 years at the Vanguard Group. During her tenure at the Vanguard Group she worked in Small Business Services assisting employers and participants with retirement plans, in Retail Inheritance assisting beneficiaries and in the Office of General Counsel submitting regulatory filings. She has obtained her Series 7, 63, & 66 licenses. Client focus and doing what’s best for the client is at the heart of her work experience.
About Katharine Powers
Katharine joins us at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her experience includes customer service and support roles at Vanguard, Lincoln Financial and Global Atlantic.
Katharine will provide a broad range of client and operational support including account opening and maintenance, funds transfers, trade execution, and strategic projects.
Katharine earned her B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University. Outside of work, she and her husband welcomed their first child Josephine in 2024. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, live music, and being outdoors.
Katharine will provide a broad range of client and operational support including account opening and maintenance, funds transfers, trade execution, and strategic projects.
Katharine earned her B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University. Outside of work, she and her husband welcomed their first child Josephine in 2024. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, live music, and being outdoors.
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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.
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9When 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.
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
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4Morgan 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.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Municipal 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.
8When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
9When 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.
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