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As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Location

8889 Pelican Bay Blvd
Ste 300
Naples, FL 34108
US
Direct:
(239) 449-7817(239) 449-7817

Meet The Naples Group

About Charles F Hoffman

Chuck is a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management Director, and the Founder and leader of The Naples Group at Morgan Stanley. With over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, Chuck has assembled a team that provides our clients with the guidance, solutions, and confidence to navigate the complicated world of personal finance. With Integrity as his guiding principal, Chuck is totally dedicated to each client and their family, having superior customer service at the core of each relationship. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta. He serves on the Board of Directors at AVOW Hospice for over 10 years, currently as Chairman. Chuck proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, is married to Anne who is originally from Pittsburgh, and has three daughters.
Securities Agent: HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, NY, MN, WA, VA, UT, TX, TN, PA, OR, OK, OH, MO, NC, NE, NH, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1294010

About Jeffrey M. Brady

Jeff is a financial advisor and newest member of The Naples Group at Morgan Stanley, a team with over 50 years’ experience. He focuses on customized goals based financial planning that is unique to each individual. He then develops an investment strategy in support of the plan. With customer service and integrity being a priority, Jeff is dedicated to offer a comprehensive experience through wealth management, investment guidance, and tax planning.
Jeff grew up outside of Buffalo, New York raised by parents in the finance industry and law enforcement. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia and is happily married to his wife Dawn who is originally from Central New York. They live in Fort Myers and enjoy spending their time with their 2 children.
Securities Agent: WA, UT, PA, TN, OH, NY, SC, VA, NE, WI, TX, MS, MO, MA, IL, ID, HI, GA, DE, DC, MT, NC, FL, NH, NJ, NM, CT, CO, OK, OR, CA, IN, AZ, MI, AK, MD, MN, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2256768

About Dominika Dudziak-Fry

Dominika joined The Naples Group in 2008. She began her career in the banking and customer service industry over 12 years ago. She provides operational support to The Naples Group. Dominika's everyday responsibilities cover various areas from account opening and maintenance to trade processing. She closely works with clients addressing their requests and concerns. Her mission is to provide an extraordinary client experience by putting clients' needs first and to deliver a high level of quality administrative and operational service. Dominika holds series 7 and 66 licenses. She graduated from Hodges University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. She is married. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and being outdoors - passions that she shares with her husband.

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 Stacey Herring

Stacey Herring is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

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.

Stacey began her career in financial services in 1994, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Sales Manager at SunTrust Bank and a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for over 17 years at Fifth Third Bank. Stacey is a graduate of Florida State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Minor in Communications.

Stacey currently serves on the Women’s Foundation of Collier County Board of Directors, as well as Junior Achievement of SWFL’s Advisory Board. In addition, Stacey has chaired many community endeavors, serving Naples Community Hospital, PACE Center for Girls of Collier County, and Youth Haven. She is a graduate of the Naples Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Collier program, awarded Gulfshore Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40 Award”, and in 2013 was awarded the Glass Slipper Award by The Education
Foundation, Champions for Learning. In 2014, Stacey was named a Woman of Initiative by the Community Foundation of Collier County for her philanthropy,dedication, and commitment to children’s causes.
NMLS#: 434321
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.
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5Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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6Municipal 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.
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