Our Story and Services

DREAM – PLAN – ENJOY

A sound financial strategy enables dreams to become reality and provides our clients the opportunity to enjoy more purposeful lives. Every family, company or organization has unique values and ambitions. As Financial Advisors, we work with our clients to develop Goals Based Financial Plans and individualized investment strategies that reflect those intentions.

The Patuxent Group at Morgan Stanley is a multigenerational practice of Financial Advisors, supported by highly seasoned client service professionals. We offer clients a high level of personalized advice and utilize Morgan Stanley’s extensive Investment Advisory, Capital Markets and Cash Management capabilities to help fulfill our clients’ goals.

Our team brings depth and experience to our investment and financial planning processes with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), two Morgan Stanley Corporate Retirement Directors, a Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management Director, four MBAs and two Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments Directors. Further, The Patuxent Group has 6 administrative staff dedicated to enhancing the client experience through digital engagement, cash management, coordination with estate and tax professionals, and portfolio analytics. Each of our 11 team members has the experience and knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to your financial future.


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Our Suite of Services

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    Cash Management
    We can help your family with cash management, budget issues, advice on large purchases, or even help your child understand investments.
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    Retirement Planning
    We especially enjoy assisting you as you approach retirement. We will make sure your financial choices reflect your goals and help you shift from wealth accumulation to income management and wealth transfer strategies.
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    Education Planning
    Planning for higher education is one of the many goals we take pride in assisting our clients with. Seeing these goals turn into achievements inspires us to go above and beyond for our clients.
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    Corporate Retirment Plans
    Whether your business has five or 500 employees, providing a retirement plan can be a powerful tool for elevating your talent strategy. We are happy to help you select the right retirement solution for your business.
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    Endowments and Foundations
    We understand the challenges facing endowments and foundations and are prepared to assist clients achieve their investment goals.
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    Death and Estate Planning
    During this difficult time, our priority and promise to clients is a delicate and dedicated support system, providing you with not only financial but emotional relief.

Individual Plans for Individuals Like You

Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass virtually all the elements of your financial and personal life, seeking to make sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, we can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    What may have been considered a sure thing simply isn’t anymore. Americans must rely increasingly on their own devices to save for retirement.
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    Portfolio Risk Tool
    The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to help improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the Firm and our Clients
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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The Patuxent Method

Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy that is flexible to your wants and needs. Below is the process we take when meeting a new prospective client.
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    1. Introductory Call
    We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we’ll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
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    2. Discovery
    We continue the dialogue we started, learning about the values that shape your decisions and identifying any unique circumstances around your wealth. We review the documents you prepared and begin to define your priorities and timelines.
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    3. Analysis and Plan Development
    Here, we utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow and preserve your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future wealth management decisions.
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    4. Plan Presentation
    In this step, we will present your financial plan that includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals, timeframe, and risk level. We also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include risk management techniques.
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    5. Implementation
    Upon your approval of my recommendations, we begin to implement the strategies outlines in the plan. Once assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all of the tools and recourses available to you.
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    6. Continued Service and Care
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to implement each strategy, we also want to continue to provide top tier attention to stay on top of those financial objectives and maintain a strong relationship with you.

Modern Wealth Management Tools

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your assets and liabilities together – whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere – in one place for a comprehensive overview of your assets.
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    Cybersecurity
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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    eSign
    eSign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork. There is no registration process for you to begin using eSign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery allows you to securely save, print, send, and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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Location

1201 Wills Street
Ste 700
Baltimore, MD 21231
US
Direct:
(410) 736-5328(410) 736-5328
6230 Old Dobbin Lane
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045
US
Direct:
(443) 259-3013(443) 259-3013

Meet The Patuxent Wealth Management Group

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Jason Chamberlain, CRPS®, CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Corporate Retirement Director, Alternative Investments Director, Family Wealth Director
Phone:
(410) 736-5328(410) 736-5328
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Steven G Grassl, CRPS®

Second Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(443) 259-3014(443) 259-3014
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Fuhler Pomeroy, CFP®

Financial Advisor
Phone:
(410) 736-5406(410) 736-5406
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Kristin McCartin

Assistant Vice President, Group Director
Phone:
(410) 736-5452(410) 736-5452
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Gina Harper

Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5330(410) 736-5330
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Stephanie S. Langford

Team Adminstrator
Phone:
(410) 736-5553(410) 736-5553
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Ceil Madden

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5530(410) 736-5530
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Grace Weaver

Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5332(410) 736-5332
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Kenton Brown

Client Service Associate
Phone:
(410) 736-5314(410) 736-5314

About Jason Chamberlain

Jason began his career with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms in 1997 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner.  Jason’s personalized wealth management process is designed to provide a roadmap to a client’s financial future.  As a Senior Investment Management Consultant, Jason designs tailored investment solutions to implement a client’s financial strategy.  Jason helps monitor a client’s performance and as circumstances change, suggests appropriate modifications to keep them moving towards their goals. Finally, Jason helps protect key financial goals by developing appropriate insurance coverage strategies.

Jason has experience working with Corporate Executives and uses his wealth management process to help maximize the benefits of their executive compensation strategies. As a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist he has experience working with companies to establish and maintain retirement plans that provide effective participant outcomes.

Jason is an active member of Morgan Stanley’s Association of Professional Investment Consultants and serves on the board of the Howard County Estate Planning Council. He has a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.  He is a past President of the UMBC Alumni Association and is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Howard County.  Jason serves on the Board of the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and was a member of the American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Team for the Howard County Heart Ball for many years.  Jason, his wife Becky, and their children, William, Josie and Russell, live in Baltimore City.
Securities Agent: CT, ID, MT, SC, OR, NY, VA, KY, IL, GA, FL, DC, OH, MD, KS, WV, OK, UT, TX, MO, MN, IN, DE, CO, TN, PA, NH, MI, CA, WI, RI, NJ, NC, AZ, ME, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290510
CA Insurance License #: 4129026

About Sarah George

Sarah is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. She joined The Patuxent Group in 2008 after beginning her career in wealth management in 2006.

Sarah is a CFA charterholder, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Alternative Investments Director. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Loyola University Maryland. She studied Economics at Towson University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science.

Sarah comes from a military family. She was fortunate to spend time in California, Europe and Hawaii before settling in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to beaches, Pilates, running and spending time with her Boston Terrier, Freddie. Sarah is a passionate supporter of animal welfare organizations. She serves as Treasurer and Board Director for the Baltimore Humane Society in Reisterstown, Maryland.
Securities Agent: TX, AZ, RI, IL, ID, UT, FL, MO, KS, GA, WI, SC, NJ, MN, PA, NC, KY, CT, OK, OH, NH, MI, ME, CA, WV, VA, TN, MD, MA, NY, IN, DC, OR, MT, DE, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1944106
CA Insurance License #: 4129572

About Elizabeth McIver

Elizabeth joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 as a Financial Advisor Associate, eventually joining the Patuxent Group in 2015.

Elizabeth is responsible for financial planning, which the Patuxent Group believes is at the center of the client relationship. Elizabeth finds it rewarding to help clients identify goals, and put a plan in place to achieve them.

Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Maryland College Park, and Master of Business Administration degree from Mount St. Mary’s University. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Elizabeth worked as a Mutual Fund Accountant at T. Rowe Price, and a Revenue Officer for the Internal Revenue Service.

Born and raised in Maryland, Elizabeth lives in Baltimore County, in the Reisterstown area. Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband Joe, three children, Josh, Jake and Bella, and labradoodle Brody.
Securities Agent: MD, WV, VA, DE, IL, WI, RI, KY, FL, SC, OH, NJ, DC, CT, AZ, OK, MT, MI, ID, AK, NH, MN, TX, KS, PR, NY, MS, ME, GA, UT, TN, PA, IN, CA, MO, MA, CO, OR, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2347025

About Michael Bowden

As a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, Michael Bowden is familiar with the complex issues related to investment and retirement planning. He uses financial planning as the foundation to develop personalized strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Retirees, senior executives, and federal government employees have all benefited from his experience. Mr. Bowden recognizes that life changes for everyone and a financial plan should evolve with those changes. Prior to his career as a financial advisor, Michael worked with special needs adults where he saw the importance of proper planning in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals.

Areas of focus include: retirement portfolio construction, IRA rollovers, and Rule 144 stock transactions.
Securities Agent: ID, DE, WI, MD, TN, NC, MI, DC, OR, MN, ME, CO, CA, VA, TX, OK, MO, FL, SC, NH, MA, KY, WV, PA, OH, IN, GA, AZ, UT, RI, NY, NJ, KS, CT, MT, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1284540

About Steven G Grassl

Securities Agent: MN, DC, OR, ME, CA, WV, TN, NY, MO, IN, DE, MI, KY, WI, SC, MD, KS, CO, TX, OK, OH, NV, NJ, MA, IL, GA, FL, VA, UT, ID, AZ, CT, RI, PR, PA, NH, NC, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2147078

About Fuhler Pomeroy

Fuhler Pomeroy joined The Patuxent Group as a Client Service Associate in January, 2019. He graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning. Fuhler provides fundamental support in all aspects of client service with a primary focus on building client relationships.

Clients can contact Fuhler for assistance with inquiries such as; securities quotes, account balances, account activity, statement information, and general product and/or service information. He also assists clients with operational support and account maintenance requests including money transfers, account updates, trading support and more.

Fuhler is originally from Westminster, Maryland but is now settling into the Canton neighborhood.
Securities Agent: FL, WY, WV, WI, WA, VT, VI, VA, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2516075

About Kristin McCartin

Kristin McCartin is a Group Director with The Patuxent Group at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. Her career began with the firm in 2004 and she has held numerous positions during her tenure in Wealth Management. Kristin is responsible for overseeing all of the group’s administrative functions and the development, design and improvement of team operations. She acts as a liaison between Financial Advisors, support staff and branch management in order to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Prior to this role Kristin worked with The Jeffrey | Chamberlain Group from 2004-2008 as a Registered Client Service Associate and in the Baltimore branch as a Complex Service Manager from 2008-2013. She has earned a BBA in Marketing and an MBA in Business Management from Loyola University in Maryland and is also a Registered Representative, having passed the Series 7, 63, 65, 9 and 10 examinations. Kristin, her husband Dan, son Dylan and daughter Avery live in the Stoneleigh neighborhood of Baltimore County.

About Gina Harper

Gina Harper is a Portfolio Associate for The Patuxent Group at Morgan Stanley. She joined the team in April, 2015 after working as a Senior Registered Client Associate for Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007-2015. Gina provides the proficient handling of all client administrative needs while providing a high level of service to all clients.

Gina's primary responsibility is managing new client relationships beginning with initial account opening, tracking account transfers and assisting the Financial Advisors with investment management implementation. She also works closely with the team to provide operational support for insurance and annuity products that we provide to clients.

Gina is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey and is also a Registered Representative having passed the Series 7 and Series 66 examinations. Gina is an enthusiastic volunteer and supporter of the ASPCA and ALS Association. She, her daughter Gianna and yellow lab Banks enjoy living in Columbia, MD.

About Stephanie S. Langford

Stephanie is the Team Administrator for the Patuxent Group at Morgan Stanley. She joined Morgan Stanley in 1999 as a CSA and then became an Executive Assistant before joining the Patuxent Group in 2022. Stephanie holds her Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) and Series 7.

Her primary responsibilities include calendar management for the team, client event planning, expense management, travel arrangements, and continuing education and insurance license renewal. Stephanie also reaches out to clients for scheduling appointments, invitations, and gifting.

Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Townson University. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she was an Elementary School Teacher in Baltimore County. In her spare time, she volunteers for the France-Merrick Performing Arts Foundation as an usher, Howard County Recreation and Parks as a Volleyball gym supervisor and previously as her neighborhood Board President.

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Daniel Benkoski

Private Banker

About Daniel Benkoski

Daniel J. Benkoski is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Maryland and Delaware.

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.

Daniel began his career in financial services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors.

Daniel is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Crime, Law, and Justice and a minor in Economics. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Outside of the office, Daniel enjoys traveling, golfing, and exploring the outdoors.
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Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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