Phone:
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Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Working with you to preserve and grow wealth for your long-term goals
Our Story and Services
The Patten-Wright Group offers a unique approach to wealth management. Founding partner Bob Patten has built and managed individualized investment portfolios and wealth planning strategies for over 35 years while Tom Wright has over 15 years of experience in risk management. Together, the team provides individuals and families with wealth planning solutions designed to help secure your financial future.
Extensive Experience
For over 35 years, Bob Patten has created successful investment portfolios. He is highly trained in his discipline and holds the title of Portfolio Management Director. In an industry that is highly commoditized, the Patten-Wright Group believes in an independent and prudent approach to portfolio management. It can construct portfolios utilizing select asset managers as well as building one through individual security selection.
Tom Wright utilizes his broad experience in risk management to focus on wealth planning. The team employs a systematic wealth management process to develop actionable plans tailored to individual situations. It is dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term goals, and appetite for risk. The team uses this information along with the firm’s modern wealth management analytics and risk management tools to formulate customized strategies.
The Patten-Wright Group’s broad experience combined with Morgan Stanley’s vast resources enable it to assist with almost every facet of financial services including investment management, retirement planning, lending, insurance, and education planning. Working with an extensive network of specialists in structured solutions, estate planning, and lending services, complements and deepens the advice the team offers. Tom and Bob strive to assist clients with every decision that has financial implications to ensure they are making the best possible and strategic choices.
Ethics
The Patten-Wright Group works with its clients to build lasting relationships based on trust and the highest level of integrity. The team’s commitment is to always put the client’s needs ahead of its own.
Excellence
Bob and Tom strive to provide an extraordinary high level of service. Clients’ portfolios are vigilantly monitored, and meetings are scheduled to appraise goals and evaluate financial conditions. Frequent contact, proactive problem solving and availability are a hallmark of the team.
Extensive Experience
For over 35 years, Bob Patten has created successful investment portfolios. He is highly trained in his discipline and holds the title of Portfolio Management Director. In an industry that is highly commoditized, the Patten-Wright Group believes in an independent and prudent approach to portfolio management. It can construct portfolios utilizing select asset managers as well as building one through individual security selection.
Tom Wright utilizes his broad experience in risk management to focus on wealth planning. The team employs a systematic wealth management process to develop actionable plans tailored to individual situations. It is dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term goals, and appetite for risk. The team uses this information along with the firm’s modern wealth management analytics and risk management tools to formulate customized strategies.
The Patten-Wright Group’s broad experience combined with Morgan Stanley’s vast resources enable it to assist with almost every facet of financial services including investment management, retirement planning, lending, insurance, and education planning. Working with an extensive network of specialists in structured solutions, estate planning, and lending services, complements and deepens the advice the team offers. Tom and Bob strive to assist clients with every decision that has financial implications to ensure they are making the best possible and strategic choices.
Ethics
The Patten-Wright Group works with its clients to build lasting relationships based on trust and the highest level of integrity. The team’s commitment is to always put the client’s needs ahead of its own.
Excellence
Bob and Tom strive to provide an extraordinary high level of service. Clients’ portfolios are vigilantly monitored, and meetings are scheduled to appraise goals and evaluate financial conditions. Frequent contact, proactive problem solving and availability are a hallmark of the team.
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WORKING WITH YOU
As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service
Discovery Process
We take the time to fully understand you and your family. Whether you’re planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years – we consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
Forming Your Strategy
Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success.
Implementing Your Plan
We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley’s full suite of resources, to ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios.
Measuring Your Success
We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.
Honors & Associations
Honors
• Robert Patten: Morgan Stanley Century Club 2009-2012, 2017-2022
• Robert Patten: Morgan Stanley Director's Club 2001-2008
• Robert Patten: Federated President's Circle 1997
• Robert Patten: Morgan Stanley Director's Club 2001-2008
• Robert Patten: Federated President's Circle 1997
Associations
• Robert Patten: Mystic Aquarium, President's Council 2010-present
• Robert Patten: Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Finance Committee 2016-present
• Robert Patten: St James Church, Finance Committee 2018-present
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Past Chair 2016
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Chairman of the Board 2014-2015
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Treasurer 2009-2013
• Robert Patten: Men's Basketball Team Brandeis University, Captain 1984-1985
• Tom Wright: Glastonbury Education Foundation, Board Member 2011-2013
• Tom Wright: RHAM Youth Soccer Club, Treasurer 2019- Present
• Robert Patten: Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Finance Committee 2016-present
• Robert Patten: St James Church, Finance Committee 2018-present
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Past Chair 2016
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Chairman of the Board 2014-2015
• Robert Patten: United Way of Southeast Connecticut, Treasurer 2009-2013
• Robert Patten: Men's Basketball Team Brandeis University, Captain 1984-1985
• Tom Wright: Glastonbury Education Foundation, Board Member 2011-2013
• Tom Wright: RHAM Youth Soccer Club, Treasurer 2019- Present
Modern Wealth Tools
Our investment strategy leverages modern wealth tools and cutting-edge technology. By providing our clients with customized wealth management solutions, we enable our clients to be one step closer to helping achieve their life goals. We have assembled the following Morgan Stanley financial tools and platforms that support our wealth management philosophy and investment strategies.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
Morgan Stanley Online
Asset Aggregation
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. This new tool allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
Total Wealth View
Goals Planning System
A holistic Goals Planning System (GPS) approach to Wealth Management can help tailor an investment framework that considers key aspects of a client's life, such as retirement age, healthcare costs, home buying, cash management, legacy needs, and potential withdrawal strategies. Using goals as a benchmark, the investment strategy is continuously evaluated to ensure clients are on track. As circumstances and goals change, Financial Advisors can help adjust priorities and introduce additional solutions.
Financial Planning - Your Client Profile
Digital Vault
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one 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.
Not all documents can be accepted into Digital Vault
Not all documents can be accepted into Digital Vault
Investor Resources
We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and potentially, better long-term results. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.
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Ste 201
Mystic, CT 06355
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Direct:
(860) 536-8118(860) 536-8118
Meet The Patten-Wright Group
Thomas Wright, CRPC®
Associate Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(860) 572-2592(860) 572-2592
Elizabeth Brousseau
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(860) 572-2562(860) 572-2562
About Robert Patten
Bob has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry managing accounts for individuals, trusts, corporations and non-profit organizations. Currently, Bob holds the titles of Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager Director, and Financial Advisor of the Mystic, CT office. He was named to Morgan Stanley's prestigious Century Club in 2022, a group of the Firm's successful Financial Advisors.
He joined Morgan Stanley in 1995 through the merger with Dean Witter, and will be celebrating his 29th year work anniversary this fall. Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University in 1985 and was also the captain of the men’s basketball team.
Bob and his wife Jill reside in Waterford, CT where they raised their three daughters. He is a former Treasurer and Board Chair of the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, a President’s Council Member of the Mystic Aquarium, a Finance Board member of L&M Hospital, and a Finance Committee member of St. James Church in New London.
During his free time, Bob enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Boston sports teams, and engaging in political discussions with his friends. Bob holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 31, 63 and 65 licenses, as well as the Life and Health Insurance Licenses.
NMLS# 1851269
He joined Morgan Stanley in 1995 through the merger with Dean Witter, and will be celebrating his 29th year work anniversary this fall. Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University in 1985 and was also the captain of the men’s basketball team.
Bob and his wife Jill reside in Waterford, CT where they raised their three daughters. He is a former Treasurer and Board Chair of the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, a President’s Council Member of the Mystic Aquarium, a Finance Board member of L&M Hospital, and a Finance Committee member of St. James Church in New London.
During his free time, Bob enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Boston sports teams, and engaging in political discussions with his friends. Bob holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 31, 63 and 65 licenses, as well as the Life and Health Insurance Licenses.
NMLS# 1851269
Securities Agent: TX, CO, AR, PA, OK, ME, MD, DC, CA, VT, TN, NY, NV, NM, NH, NC, IL, GA, VA, RI, MA, DE, NJ, MN, FL, AZ, SC, CT, OH, SD, MO; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1851269
CA Insurance License #: 0K90014
NMLS#: 1851269
CA Insurance License #: 0K90014
About Thomas Wright
Tom Wright is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley. His fascination with getting to know people, a penchant for planning, and interest in helping build successful financial lives for others led him to become a Financial Advisor in 2020.
With over 20 years of wealth management experience, Tom brings a high level of proficiency to his position. Tom has never stopped working on what he believes to be his most important skill — listening. As a result, he spends time learning about each client’s passions, fears, and guiding principles to help ensure they are reflected in the financial planning process. By looking at all the pieces together, he is able to uncover opportunities to help make the lives of each client easier and their legacies stronger. His consistent process starts with a plan serving as the blueprint for future investing, saving, and family legacy planning.
Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in 1998. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant (CRPC™) designation as well as FINRA Series 3 ,4, 7, 9, 10, 66, and Life & Health Insurance licenses.
In his free time, Tom serves his community by volunteering on various boards and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two children. Tom and his family are avid UConn Huskies fans.
NMLS# 2049892
With over 20 years of wealth management experience, Tom brings a high level of proficiency to his position. Tom has never stopped working on what he believes to be his most important skill — listening. As a result, he spends time learning about each client’s passions, fears, and guiding principles to help ensure they are reflected in the financial planning process. By looking at all the pieces together, he is able to uncover opportunities to help make the lives of each client easier and their legacies stronger. His consistent process starts with a plan serving as the blueprint for future investing, saving, and family legacy planning.
Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in 1998. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant (CRPC™) designation as well as FINRA Series 3 ,4, 7, 9, 10, 66, and Life & Health Insurance licenses.
In his free time, Tom serves his community by volunteering on various boards and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two children. Tom and his family are avid UConn Huskies fans.
NMLS# 2049892
Securities Agent: NJ, SC, GA, AL, NV, IL, FL, DE, CT, NY, NM, MD, CO, TN, SD, PA, NC, MN, MA, DC, CA, RI, OH, ME, VT, TX, MO, AZ, AR, NH, VA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2049892
NMLS#: 2049892
About Elizabeth Brousseau
Elizabeth has 38 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry having begun her career after graduating from Central Connecticut State College in New Britain.
She was with Merrill Lynch in New London for over 20 years and then with Smith Barney in Essex prior to joining Morgan Stanley in Mystic in 2007.
A native of the area, she was raised in Niantic CT and currently lives in Westerly RI, enjoys watching sports, reading and attending the theatre; along with spending time with her family and friends.
She was with Merrill Lynch in New London for over 20 years and then with Smith Barney in Essex prior to joining Morgan Stanley in Mystic in 2007.
A native of the area, she was raised in Niantic CT and currently lives in Westerly RI, enjoys watching sports, reading and attending the theatre; along with spending time with her family and friends.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25.
Five Star Wealth Advisor
This award was issued on 2025 based on the evaluation process below.This evaluation was conducted by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the period from (add start and end dates of evaluation period - click link below to determine dates for your award/market) that considered, among other factors, the following:Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not: 1.) Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; 2.) Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed, or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP's consumer complaint process.Personal bankruptcy filing within the past 11 years.Termination from a financial services firm within the past 11 years.Conviction of a felony.One-year client retention rate.Five-year client retention rate.Five Star Professional, as a third-party research firm, identified pre-qualified award candidates based on industry data and contacted all identified broker dealers, Registered Investment Advisor firms and FINRA-registered representatives to gather wealth manager nominations. Self-nominations are not accepted. Wealth managers and/or their firms do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. ©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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4Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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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
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
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The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
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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.
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