Mihir Patel
Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor
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The PBFM Insight Group at Morgan Stanley
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The PBFM Insight Group at Morgan Stanley utilizes our institutionally-based experience to provide sophisticated solutions to a select group of ultra-high net worth families and individuals and small to medium sized institutions, private equity firms, and hedge funds. We are a cohesive team of investment advisors, financial planners and client service professionals who combine our talents to help deliver sound advice and superior service to our clients. We believe that one size never fits all, one meeting never suffices and no one wealth manager is right for everyone. We serve a very select clientele of sophisticated investors who face complex challenges on both sides of their balance sheets. By combining our experience with the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley, we are able to deliver a broad range of innovative solutions to address the complex, multifaceted challenges of our clients.
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Mihir Patel governs the overall strategy for all client’s portfolios, is imperative in implementing these strategies, and outlines personalized investment philosophies and solutions for each client. He draws on his 15+ years of experience in portfolio construction and management, as well as his extensive contacts across the finance world to source opportunistic alpha generating ideas for his clients.
Tim Baker, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance to ultra-HNW clients, focuses on constructing and managing the team’s fixed income portfolios as well as building tailored financial strategies across all asset classes. Tim’s experience in fixed income comes from his years on the taxable fixed income trading desk where he honed his skills as a fixed income professional before joining the team.
Mihir Patel governs the overall strategy for all client’s portfolios, is imperative in implementing these strategies, and outlines personalized investment philosophies and solutions for each client. He draws on his 15+ years of experience in portfolio construction and management, as well as his extensive contacts across the finance world to source opportunistic alpha generating ideas for his clients.
Tim Baker, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance to ultra-HNW clients, focuses on constructing and managing the team’s fixed income portfolios as well as building tailored financial strategies across all asset classes. Tim’s experience in fixed income comes from his years on the taxable fixed income trading desk where he honed his skills as a fixed income professional before joining the team.
The PBFM Insight Group: Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 2024, 2025
2023,2024,2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
Source: barrons.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
Source: barrons.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
Timothy Baker named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023, 2024
2023,2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023,2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mihir Patel Recognized on Barron's Top 1200 Advisors State-by-State
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mihir J. Patel Named to Forbes America’s Top Private Wealth Advisors Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mihir J. Patel Named to On Wall Street Magazine’s “Top 40 Advisors Under 40”
Source: “Top 40 Advisors Under 40,” On Wall Street Magazine, January 2017, 2018 issue. 1/17 2 On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40 asks brokerage firms to nominate their top young brokers. Of those nominated, On Wall Street bases its rankings on quantitative and qualitative criteria. FAs are ranked by their annual trailing-12 month production (as of Sept. 30, 2016), The rating is not indicative of the advisor's future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its financial advisors pay a fee to On Wall Street in exchange for the rating. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC
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Direct:
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Meet The PBFM Insight Group
Timothy Baker
Executive Director, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(212) 883-7780(212) 883-7780
Harrison Fritz
Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management
Phone:
(212) 883-7783(212) 883-7783
Matthew Marangiello
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(212) 468-4546(212) 468-4546
Gerry Henshaw
Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management
Phone:
(212) 878-3961(212) 878-3961
Robert Granite, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Director of Business Strategy
Phone:
(212) 692-2902(212) 692-2902
Jane Hand
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(212) 883-7782(212) 883-7782
Joseph Messina
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 883-7784(212) 883-7784
Magdalena Sulima
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(212) 401-0586(212) 401-0586
Sydney Manis
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 692-2907(212) 692-2907
Tom Hodgson
Business Development Associate
Phone:
(212) 692-2381(212) 692-2381
About Mihir Patel
Mihir Patel serves as the Managing Member of The PBFM Insight Group. Mihir governs the overall strategy for all client portfolios, and is essential to implementing these strategies. Mihir outlines personalized investment philosophies and solutions for each client and uses the capital markets to source opportunistic and potentially alpha generating ideas for his clients.
Mihir spent the first 10 years of his career at Merrill Lynch & Co. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2011 as a Managing Director. He has completed the Certified Market Technician charter. He is a graduate of The University of Richmond, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrations in finance and economics. Mihir also serves on the board of trustees for the University of Richmond.
In 2017, Mihir was named one of “America’s Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors” by Forbes Magazine. Mihir was also named on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in February 2018, 2020, April 2022, and April 2023, as well as being one of America’s top wealth advisors in August 2022. He was also named to On Wall Street’s “Top 40 Advisors under 40” from 2017-2019, as well as a Five Star Professional Wealth Manager from 2014-2017. In addition, Mihir would go on to be listed on Barron’s “America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” from 2019-2021, March 2022, and March 2023.
Mihir lives with his wife, Kristy, and daughter, Gemma, in the West Village in New York City.
Disclosures:
Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jul 2017) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/16 - 3/31/17.
Source: Forbes.com (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Source: “Top 40 Advisors Under 40,” On Wall Street Magazine, January 2017, 2018, 2019 issue. On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40 asks brokerage firms to nominate their top young brokers. Of those nominated, On Wall Street bases its rankings on quantitative and qualitative criteria. Financial Advisorss are ranked by their annual trailing-12 month production (as of Sept. 30, 2017, 2018, 2019), The rating is not indicative of a Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to On Wall Street in exchange for the rating. © 2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2014-2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014-2017) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2014 Award - 03/01/2013 - 10/01/2013
2015 Award - 03/01/2014 - 10/01/2014
2016 Award - 11/01/2015 - 09/30/2016
2017 Award - 11/01/2016 - 11/30/2017
Mihir spent the first 10 years of his career at Merrill Lynch & Co. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2011 as a Managing Director. He has completed the Certified Market Technician charter. He is a graduate of The University of Richmond, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrations in finance and economics. Mihir also serves on the board of trustees for the University of Richmond.
In 2017, Mihir was named one of “America’s Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors” by Forbes Magazine. Mihir was also named on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in February 2018, 2020, April 2022, and April 2023, as well as being one of America’s top wealth advisors in August 2022. He was also named to On Wall Street’s “Top 40 Advisors under 40” from 2017-2019, as well as a Five Star Professional Wealth Manager from 2014-2017. In addition, Mihir would go on to be listed on Barron’s “America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” from 2019-2021, March 2022, and March 2023.
Mihir lives with his wife, Kristy, and daughter, Gemma, in the West Village in New York City.
Disclosures:
Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jul 2017) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/16 - 3/31/17.
Source: Forbes.com (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Source: “Top 40 Advisors Under 40,” On Wall Street Magazine, January 2017, 2018, 2019 issue. On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40 asks brokerage firms to nominate their top young brokers. Of those nominated, On Wall Street bases its rankings on quantitative and qualitative criteria. Financial Advisorss are ranked by their annual trailing-12 month production (as of Sept. 30, 2017, 2018, 2019), The rating is not indicative of a Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to On Wall Street in exchange for the rating. © 2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2014-2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014-2017) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2014 Award - 03/01/2013 - 10/01/2013
2015 Award - 03/01/2014 - 10/01/2014
2016 Award - 11/01/2015 - 09/30/2016
2017 Award - 11/01/2016 - 11/30/2017
Securities Agent: NC, MN, RI, WA, TX, WY, WV, WI, VT, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, MT, MS, MO, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IL, ID, IA, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, IN, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 580007
NMLS#: 580007
About Timothy Baker
As a senior partner of The PBFM Insight Group, Tim Baker draws on both retail and institutional experience to assist clients with managing their diversified portfolios.
Tim started his career working on the Merrill Lynch & Co. capital markets desk for taxable fixed income. He joined The PBFM Insight Group as a Client Associate in 2009, graduated to Financial Advisor in 2010 before moving to Morgan Stanley in 2011. Tim’s specialty is portfolio construction with a tilt towards fixed income. Tim graduated from Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance.
Tim was a Five Star Professional Wealth Manager Award winner from 2014-2017* as well as being named on Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors List in March 2018 and 2019. Most recently, Tim was named to the Forbes Best-in-State list in 2022.
Tim lives in Westfield, New Jersey, with his wife, Kristine, and their children, Ella, Shae, and Dean.
Disclosures:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Forbes Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jul 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
Source: Forbes.com (2022). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2022. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Tim started his career working on the Merrill Lynch & Co. capital markets desk for taxable fixed income. He joined The PBFM Insight Group as a Client Associate in 2009, graduated to Financial Advisor in 2010 before moving to Morgan Stanley in 2011. Tim’s specialty is portfolio construction with a tilt towards fixed income. Tim graduated from Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance.
Tim was a Five Star Professional Wealth Manager Award winner from 2014-2017* as well as being named on Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors List in March 2018 and 2019. Most recently, Tim was named to the Forbes Best-in-State list in 2022.
Tim lives in Westfield, New Jersey, with his wife, Kristine, and their children, Ella, Shae, and Dean.
Disclosures:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Forbes Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jul 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
Source: Forbes.com (2022). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2022. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Securities Agent: NE, SD, NV, MS, WV, WY, VA, WI, WA, VT, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, KY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 579417
NMLS#: 579417
About Harrison Fritz
Harrison Fritz is a Senior Vice President and a financial advisor on The PBFM Insight Group. Since joining The PBFM Insight Group in February 2020, Harrison focuses on servicing ultra-high net worth individuals in our Private Wealth Management division to help meet the client’s long-term financial goals. Harrison plays a crucial role in driving business development by identifying new opportunities for growth and expanding our team’s client base. He builds strong, lasting relationships with clients through regular, personalized communication and a deep understanding of their unique financial needs. Harrison also collaborates with other team members to deliver comprehensive financial solutions, helping ensure that clients receive the highest level of service possible.
Harrison began his career at Morgan Stanley in May 2018 in the Corporate Equity Solutions Division as a Client Service Associate. During this time, Harrison concentrated on supporting participants from several Fortune 500 companies in managing their executive compensation and corporate benefits solutions.
Harrison graduated from University of Miami School of Arts and Sciences with a B.A. in Economics. He is an avid golfer with a 2 handicap. Harrison currently lives in New York City with his wife, Allison, and their son, Charles.
Harrison began his career at Morgan Stanley in May 2018 in the Corporate Equity Solutions Division as a Client Service Associate. During this time, Harrison concentrated on supporting participants from several Fortune 500 companies in managing their executive compensation and corporate benefits solutions.
Harrison graduated from University of Miami School of Arts and Sciences with a B.A. in Economics. He is an avid golfer with a 2 handicap. Harrison currently lives in New York City with his wife, Allison, and their son, Charles.
Securities Agent: NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, NH, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2288620
NMLS#: 2288620
About Matthew Marangiello
As a Financial Advisor, Matt works on implementing the best overall strategy to meet each client’s current needs as well as retirement and legacy planning.
Matt joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a client associate and quickly transitioned to become a Financial Advisor. He began his career in financial services at Merrill Lynch & Co. in 2011 before joining Morgan Stanley. Matt graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management.
Matt currently lives on the Upper East Side in New York City.
Matt joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a client associate and quickly transitioned to become a Financial Advisor. He began his career in financial services at Merrill Lynch & Co. in 2011 before joining Morgan Stanley. Matt graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management.
Matt currently lives on the Upper East Side in New York City.
Securities Agent: ND, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2088770
NMLS#: 2088770
About Gerry Henshaw
Gerry has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and specializes in fixed income portfolio construction with a tilt towards tax-free municipal bonds. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Gerry worked at Merrill Lynch, Dean Witter and municipal bond specialist Gabriele, Hueglin & Cashman all in New York City.
Gerry attended St. John’s University and lives with his wife, Danielle, and their three children, Nathaniel, Penelope & Caleb in Malverne, New York on Long Island.
Gerry attended St. John’s University and lives with his wife, Danielle, and their three children, Nathaniel, Penelope & Caleb in Malverne, New York on Long Island.
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About Robert Granite
As a Certified Financial Planner, Rob Granite dedicates his time to assisting investors in meeting their short and long-term financial objectives through the creation of robust, comprehensive financial plans. His mission is to ensure that all clients employ effective strategies to achieve their personal and professional financial goals, considering all aspects of financial and family wealth planning.
Rob began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2007, joining the Private Banking Group with a focus on banking and ultra-high net worth client lending. Following his time in the Private Banking Group, Rob served as an advisor working within the Corporate & Private Wealth Solutions division. There, he gained extensive experience working with many of the firm’s Fortune 500 corporate clients while structuring and administering highly customized executive compensation and corporate benefit solutions. His specialization in executive financial services has enabled Rob to effectively service, support, and expand upon key institutional and private wealth management relationships for his team and the firm. Prior to his current role in Wealth Management and Financial Planning Services, Rob held positions at both The Bank of New York and Wells Fargo Bank in trust administration. He graduated from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Finance.
Rob currently lives on Long Island with his wife, Amanda, and their two children, Mila and Cole.
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Rob began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2007, joining the Private Banking Group with a focus on banking and ultra-high net worth client lending. Following his time in the Private Banking Group, Rob served as an advisor working within the Corporate & Private Wealth Solutions division. There, he gained extensive experience working with many of the firm’s Fortune 500 corporate clients while structuring and administering highly customized executive compensation and corporate benefit solutions. His specialization in executive financial services has enabled Rob to effectively service, support, and expand upon key institutional and private wealth management relationships for his team and the firm. Prior to his current role in Wealth Management and Financial Planning Services, Rob held positions at both The Bank of New York and Wells Fargo Bank in trust administration. He graduated from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Finance.
Rob currently lives on Long Island with his wife, Amanda, and their two children, Mila and Cole.
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About Jane Hand
Jane Hand
Wealth Management Associate
Assistant Vice President
Jane Hand is a Senior Sales Associate who uses her experience to assist clients with their day-to-day operational needs. Jane gained experience in the institutional sales force at both First Boston and Merrill Lynch. During her 13 years at Merrill Lynch, she worked in various capacities on both the institutional and retail sales forces. She is a graduate of Mary Mount College in Arlington, V.A.
Jane is a long-time resident of Red Bank, New Jersey.
Wealth Management Associate
Assistant Vice President
Jane Hand is a Senior Sales Associate who uses her experience to assist clients with their day-to-day operational needs. Jane gained experience in the institutional sales force at both First Boston and Merrill Lynch. During her 13 years at Merrill Lynch, she worked in various capacities on both the institutional and retail sales forces. She is a graduate of Mary Mount College in Arlington, V.A.
Jane is a long-time resident of Red Bank, New Jersey.
About Joseph Messina
Joseph Messina serves as the Business Operations Manager for The PBFM Insight Group. Joe began his career as an administration professional within the Private Client Division of Smith Barney and within the same year was promoted to Financial Analyst for the organization. After the Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney joint venture, Joe worked briefly in the Finance department before transitioning into a role within the Office of Business Management. In January of 2013, Joe became an integral part of the management staff of Morgan Stanley’s flagship office, working directly for the complex manager. Joe brought his vast knowledge of the different areas of the firm to the PBFM Insight Group in the summer of 2018.
Joseph is a graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in Legal Studies and currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, Gina and their children, Sierra and Luke.
Joseph is a graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in Legal Studies and currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, Gina and their children, Sierra and Luke.
About Magdalena Sulima
Magdalena Sulima began her career with Morgan Stanley in 2010. As a Registered Client Associate, she assists clients to with day-to-day operational needs including money movement, onboarding, trading and technology support. Magdalena was born and raised in Poland, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management. After graduation, she moved to New York to continue her education at City University of New York. She is a graduate of Baruch College where she completed her second B.B.A., majoring in Finance. Currently, Magdalena lives in Queens with her husband and three sons. She enjoys traveling, skiing, cooking, and gardening.
About Sydney Manis
Sydney graduated from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a B.S. in Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Management, and International Business.
Sydney has joined the PBFM Insight Group in 2024 and is currently working on obtaining securities licenses. Sydney grew up in Boca Raton, FL, and currently resides in New York City.
Sydney has joined the PBFM Insight Group in 2024 and is currently working on obtaining securities licenses. Sydney grew up in Boca Raton, FL, and currently resides in New York City.
About Tom Hodgson
Tom joined the PBFM Insight Group in June 2024 as a Business Development Associate. Tom has extensive experience working with Ultra High Net Worth Senior Executives to diversify concentrated equity positions to achieve their long-term financial planning goals. He strives to bring high level of professionalism to our clients in a sincere and personal manner.
Tom began his career at AXA advisors in October 2019 as a Financial Consultant with a primary focus on retirement planning. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 in the Corporate Client Group and was the main point of contact for several Fortune 1000 companies. He is fully versed in executive compensation, corporate stock plans, stock option exercises, and employee stock purchase programs. Tom worked with hundreds of senior-level executives, focusing on integrating corporate stock plans into Morgan Stanley systems.
Tom graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. Tom grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but currently resides in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He currently holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Tom began his career at AXA advisors in October 2019 as a Financial Consultant with a primary focus on retirement planning. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 in the Corporate Client Group and was the main point of contact for several Fortune 1000 companies. He is fully versed in executive compensation, corporate stock plans, stock option exercises, and employee stock purchase programs. Tom worked with hundreds of senior-level executives, focusing on integrating corporate stock plans into Morgan Stanley systems.
Tom graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. Tom grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but currently resides in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He currently holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
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1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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 and other legal matters.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
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.
7Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
8Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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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.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
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.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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