Our Story and Services

Relatable. Legacy Focused. Geographically Expansive. Deep Industry knowledge. Forward thinking. Multi-generational Advisory team.

Our team was founded in 1989, which means we have been through some of the most profound and historic events of modern times – good and bad.

The Pelican Bay Group provides comprehensive solutions that focus on legacy planning and wealth transition between generations. We have a strong commitment to build deep relationships. Our team is diverse with a national presence. We look to the future and utilize modern planning techniques and investment technology to help build a customized, successful investment experience for our clients.

Our team offers a rare breadth of talent, and a wide range of skills. As of December 31, 2021, we manage approximately $4 billion in assets, 1,200 partnerships with other advisors, and are comprised of twenty Financial Advisors and eighteen support members located throughout the country.

Whether you are seeking Portfolio Management, Institutional Investing, Estate and Retirement Planning strategies, Business Planning, or you require an International Client Advisor, we offer the guidance you seek. Our robust team includes a variety of disciplines, including a Family Wealth Director. This elite designation held by less than 3% of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors qualifies us to address the unique concerns of high net worth families.

With over 547 combined years of experience in the financial services industry, The Pelican Bay Group offers you a rare depth and breadth of talent. We pride ourselves on the comprehensive services we offer, backed by the global resources of Morgan Stanley.
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Our Services, Explained:

The Pelican Bay Group is committed to providing advice to help you achieve your financial goals.

Our goal is to fully understand your finances so we can help customize a wealth plan that proactively aligns your finances and investments. Our objective is to earn your confidence not only through the quality of solutions we provide to you, but also through the excellence with which we deliver them.
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    Covered Call Writing
    Our team specializes in covered call writing strategies that can help provide additional opportunities beyond the traditional portfolio. Learn more about covered call writing by discussing with a member of our team.
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    Options Overlay
    An options overlay strategy may help manage risk and enhance potential returns on your existing portfolio. Speak with a team member to learn more about options overlay strategies.
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    Workplace Advisors - Equity Compensation
    As the administrator of your company's equity
    compensation plan, we pride ourselves on helping you manage your awards effectively. We are here to provide
    easy access to your account, answer questions about your awards and handle your transactions accurately and
    conveniently. We help build financial confidence through
    insightful advice, thoughtful education end cutting-edge
    technology across a suite of workplace solutions.
    Learn More About Our Financial Wellness Program
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    Wealth Management
    At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, exclusive access
    to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities,
    gives us the means to support your goals at every life
    stage. We provide a range of solutions to meet you where
    you are—no matter your starting point or preferred
    investing approach. We understand that as family or
    institutional wealth increases, the implementation of
    investment strategies becomes increasingly complex end
    portfolios require close monitoring to remain within
    intended parameters.
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    Risk Analysis
    We take a holistic approach to managing your finances by
    identifying risk outliers and understanding the Impact of
    market scenarios. We leverage Morgan Stanley's Portfolio
    Risk Platform and the risk analytics integrated to
    understand risk insights across thousands of risk
    factors. We can instantly analyze an entire portfolio,
    including assets held elsewhere, which helps identify and
    mitigate your risk.
    Introducing the New Portfolio Risk Platform
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    Portfolio Management
    We study investment trends and leverage the global
    resources of the firm to help you develop a personalized
    investment strategy. We'll develop a customized portfolio
    to meet your requirements for growth, income and wealth
    conservation within your risk constraints. Our experience,
    training and investment philosophy offer guidance—both
    in ongoing portfolio management decisions end
    understanding investment risk while keeping your long-
    term goals in view.
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    Retirement Planning
    We are here to help you create a well-rounded planning
    approach for retirement and create your estate planning
    strategy designed to preserve, manage, and distribute
    your assets during and after your lifetime, while helping
    to minimize taxation. We are here to help manage your
    employer's retirement plan (i.e. 401(k) plan), identify your
    personal goals, track your progress toward achieving
    them and work together to create a customized plan.
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    Cash Management & Lending
    As a client, you will have access to a suite of cash
    management solutions as a competitive alternative to a
    traditional bank. Through your Morgan Stanley Active
    Assets Account or CashPIus Brokerage Account, you can
    access a full suite of Cash Management Solutions to help
    you manage your everyday finances. Additionally, we're
    able to provide qualified clients with financing solutions
    for almost any personal or business need using the
    eligible securities in your brokerage account as collateral
    for a flexible line of credit.

Your Workplace Advisors

For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture. As the Workplace Advisor for your company’s equity plan, we specialize in creating a financial plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals. We consider your equity along with your overall assets which may include retirement plans, insurance policies, trusts, and other investments.

If you wish to discuss how all of these components can come together into a cohesive financial plan, we are available to help you with that as well.
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    Stock Plan Connect
    Equity compensation is an important part of your company's benefits. Learn how to access your awards and ways to manage your assets.
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    Determine Your Financial Wellness
    Knowing your financial fitness can be helpful in improving your current and future financial wellbeing. There are a number of factors to consider including your current financial goals and whether you have an emergency fund. This assessment will identify action items and educational content that can help you improve your financial wellbeing.
    Take Assessment
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    Understand Your Equity Award Plan
    Many employers offer equity plans as part of their employee benefit package. Types of equity awards include non-qualified options (NQSO), incentive stock options (IS0), restricted stock units (RSU) and awards (RSA), and performance share units (PSU).
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    Let Your Equity Compensation Help You Reach Financial Goals
    Your equity compensation can play an important role in building this personalized financial roadmap. Strategically using your proceeds may make it possible for you to meet certain milestones sooner, or provide more flexibility for your long-term plans. Here’s a four-step guide to using your equity compensation to help you achieve your financial goals.
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    Demystifying Equity Compensation
    When you own company equity, you become a shareholder in your company. Equity programs vary widely, so it's important to understand the details and how it fits into your financial plan.
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    Equity Comp Taxation and Your Annual Tax Filing
    Equity compensation can be one of the most valuable benefits offered by your company, but it’s important to understand how they work—and how they’re taxed. For example, one type of equity award may trigger certain federal taxes depending on the circumstances—federal ordinary income tax, the alternative minimum tax, and federal short- or long-term capital gains tax. Here’s what you need to know.
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    Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
    RSUs are usually given to reward employees for their hard work, giving ownership in the company they're helping grow. RSU is a promise to deliver stock to the holder on a specified event or date.
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    Stock Options
    Stock Options give employees the right – but not the obligation – to purchase shares at a fixed price. If the value of the stock increased over time, the holder can earn a profit. The two types of stock options, Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Non–Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs), differ in their tax treatment.
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Working With You

Whatever your objectives, whether they are lofty or grounded, short-term or long-term—our aim is to help make your goals a reality. We help individuals, families, advisors and institutional clients strategize, manage, and implement intelligent financial solutions.

With some of the top minds and capabilities in the industry, we tailor wealth management plans to align with your wishes, your style, and your specific needs. After all, your goals are unique, how we achieve them should be too.

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The Pelican Bay Group Pittsford
1250 Pittsford Victor Road
Building 200, Suite 350
Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: 800-736-4608

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The Pelican Bay Group Denver
1550 Market St., Suite 600
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 888-477-3002

The Pelican Bay Group Wyoming
135 N Main St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 888-891-7423

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The Pelican Bay Group New York City
55 E 52nd Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10055
Phone: 212-603-6158

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The Pelican Bay Group Carlsbad
5796 Armada Dr., Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-602-3505

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The Pelican Bay Group Orlando
4705 S Apopka Vineland Rd., Suite 202
Orlando, FL 32819

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The Pelican Bay Group Boca Raton & Tampa
4855 Technology Way, Suite 600
Boca Raton, FL 33431

4890 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33609

Designations & Awards

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    CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™ (Heather Churchill, Jeff Praino, Daniel Kapple, Jeanine Delgadillo, Brandon Bolock, Bill Champness, Brandon Sumner)
    The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated extensive knowledge in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning strategies. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
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    CPM - Certified Portfolio Manager (Richard DiMarzo, Rebecca Bowman, Phil Gullo)
    The Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM®) designation is a collaboration of the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers and Columbia University. The academic component is designed to provide a deeper understanding of fundamental security analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management concepts for financial services industry professionals managing discretionary portfolios encompassing Equity and Fixed Income analysis, and portfolio management.
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    CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst (Emily Bender, Russell Smith, Alexandra Pohutsky)
    A globally recognized professional designation that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management and security analysis. CFA charter holders wield an extensive body of knowledge in investing and global financial markets, placing clients’ interests above their own, dedicating themselves to achieving the best possible outcomes for investors.
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    FWD - Family Wealth Director (Heather Churchill, Jennifer Hartmann)
    The Family Wealth Director designation within Morgan Stanley is awarded to a highly trained group of select Financial Advisors serving an elite clientele facing more complex wealth management challenges. Family Wealth Directors within Morgan Stanly have extensive experience, rigorous training and the resources to address planning for ultra-high net worth families in the areas of wealth transfer, business succession planning, asset preservation strategies, family governance and wealth education.
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    CRPS® - Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® (Heather Churchill)
    The Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® is a credential awarded by the College for Financial Planning for advisors focused on creating, implementing and maintaining retirement plans for businesses. The core areas of focus include IRAs, plans for small businesses, defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans and plan sponsors' fiduciary issues.
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    Senior Portfolio Management Director (Anthony Gallea, Richard DiMarzo, Jennifer Hartmann, Paul Hanrahan, Raymond Corney, Jeanine Delgadillo)
    Highly selective designation awarded to advisors based on strong compliance record and suitable investment discipline allowing for the design and implementation of discretionary portfolio management services to clients.
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    CRPC – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (Marcy Bonnet)
    The Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor helps financial advisors by guiding them through distinctive tax and estate objectives and strategies for a retiree and presents the financial and emotional aspects of financial planning. In short, the program helps advisors define a “road map to retirement,” enabling them to focus on the pre- and post-retirement needs of their clients.
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    CIMA – Certified Investment Management Analyst (Jennifer Hartmann, Steve Miller, Heather Churchill, Daniel Kapple)
    Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification is one of the peak international, technical portfolio construction programs for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors and wealth management professionals. CIMA® certification continues to be one of the highest level of advanced investment education programs for client-facing advisors.
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    Senior Investment Management Consultant (SIMC) - Raymond Corney
    Highly selective designation awarded to Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors with a strong compliance record and suitable investment discipline. This recognition enables Financial Advisors and Wealth Management professionals to design and implement portfolio construction to better serve their clients.
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    CDFA - Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (Jeffrey Praino, Bill Champness)
    Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can provide the client and attorney with data analysis that shows the financial effect of any given settlement. The CDFA role is to assist the client and divorce team to understand how the decisions he or she makes will impact the client's financial future.
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    CEPA - Certified Exit Planning Advisor (Shelley Ford, Daniel Kapple)
    The CEPA credential is for advisors who want to engage more business owners. This credential enhances the advisor's ability to work with business owners and have conversations that add value around the topics of growth and exit.
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    Jennifer Hartmann, Heather Churchill, Steve Miller; Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor 2021
    Jennifer, Stephen, Heather, and Steve have been named as a Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor in 2021.
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    Heather Churchill and Steve Miller; Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor
    Stephen, Heather, and Steve were named as a Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor in 2020.
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    Jennifer Hartmann; Heather Churchill; Forbes- America's Top Women Advisors 2021
    Jennifer and Heather were honored to be listed in the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors 2021.
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    Heather Churchill- Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor 2020
    Heather was named one of America's Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2020.
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    Jennifer Hartmann, Heather Churchill, Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother Magazine and Shook research 2019, 2020, 2021
    Jennifer and Heather were named to Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother Magazine and Shook research for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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    Heather Churchill-Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor 2019
    Heather, and Stephen were all named to the Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor 2019 list.
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    Jennifer Hartmann, Heather Churchill, Marcy Bonnet; Forbes Top Women Best in State 2022, 2023, 2024)
    Jennifer, Heather, and Marcy have been named as a Forbes Top Women, Best in State Wealth Advisor in 2022.
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    Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State 2024 (Emily Bender, Jeanine Delgadillo)
    Emily Bender and Jeanine Delgadillo join Heather Churchill, Jennifer Hartmann, and Marcia Bonnet in the ranking for Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2024.
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    2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (Raymond Corney, Jennifer Hartmann, Steven Miller, Heather Churchill, Richard DiMarzo, Jeanine Delgadillo, Marcia Bonnet, Emily Bender)
    [Source: Forbes (Awarded April 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22-6/30/23. https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management/forbes-top-wealth-advisors-lists-2024]
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    Morgan Stanley MAKER - Jennifer Hartmann (2017), Emily Sax Bender (2024)
    MAKERS is an initiative dedicated to celebrating the stories of leaders who are drivers and champions of women’s achievement.
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    The Pelican Bay Group: Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams 2024
    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.
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    2022 Forbes America's Top Wealth Management Teams: The Pelican Bay Group
    "Source: Forbes.com (November 2022) 2022 Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2022. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22. 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."
    Additional Disclosures
    ​2019, 2020, 2021 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    2019, 2020, 2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
    Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019, 2020, 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.

    ​Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
    Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2018) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2016- Sept 2017.

    "​Source: Forbes.com (February 2022) 2022 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State rankings awarded in 2022. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/21. 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: Forbes.com (March 2021) 2021 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2021. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/19 - 9/30/20. 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: Forbes.com (Feb 2021) 2021 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2021. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. 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: Forbes.com (April 2020) 2020 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2020. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/18 - 9/30/19. 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: Forbes.com (Jan 2020) 2020 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2020. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19. 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: Forbes.com (Feb 2019) 2019 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2019. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18. 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: Forbes.com (Sept 2019) 2019 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2019. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19. 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: Forbes.com (August 2020) 2020 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2020. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/19 - 3/31/20. 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.
    ©2020 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC"

    "​Source: Forbes.com (August 2021) 2021 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2021. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21. 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.
    ©2021 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC"
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Location

1250 Pittsford Victor Road
Building 200, Suite 350
Pittsford, NY 14534
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Direct:
(585) 383-9270(585) 383-9270
Toll-Free:
(800) 736-4608(800) 736-4608
1550 Market Street
Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202
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Direct:
(888) 477-3002(888) 477-3002
4855 Technology Way
Suite 600
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Direct:
(561) 393-1884(561) 393-1884
55 E 52nd St
7th Floor
New York, NY 10055
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Direct:
(212) 603-6158(212) 603-6158
135 N Main St
Sheridan, WY 82801
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Direct:
(888) 891-7423(888) 891-7423
4705 S. Apopka Vineland Road
Suite 202
Orlando, FL 32819
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5796 Amanda Dr.
Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Direct:
(760) 994-4639(760) 994-4639
17505 W. Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, NC 28031
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Direct:
(704) 896-9120(704) 896-9120
4890 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33609
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Direct:
(813) 286-5698(813) 286-5698

Meet The Pelican Bay Group Wealth Management

About Anthony M Gallea

Founder of the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Management Group, Tony and his colleagues oversee the investment management of over $4 billion for individual and institutional clients, as of December 31, 2022. This includes $2.5 billion in covered call writing strategies, also for individual and institutional clients.

Mr. Gallea has received numerous industry awards and recognition, and has appeared on CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg Television, National Public Radio, USA Network and AP Radio Network. He has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal and was the subject of a full-page interview in The New York Times. A founding board member of the Portfolio Management Institute, he was its first President.

Tony also is an accomplished author in the investment field with four books to his credit: The Lump Sum Handbook; Contrarian Investing; The Lump Sum Advisor, and Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered.

A native of Rochester, New York he now resides in Florida and Hendersonville, North Carolina. A graduate of the University of Rochester (BA) and Colorado State University (MBA), he is a life member of American Mensa and served as an adjunct professor at St John Fisher’s Bittner School of Business. Mr. Gallea also serves as an arbitrator for FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, in its Dispute Resolution Program.

Mr. Gallea is former President of his Property Owner’s Association in Florida and a pretty good tuba player (if he says so himself). In his spare time, Mr. Gallea is a competitive chess player and an avid golfer. A supporting member of the Cato Institute, as well as the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Mr. Gallea has been with Morgan Stanley since 1980.
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NMLS#: 1331964

About Jennifer D Hartmann

In a career spanning more than 27 years, Jennifer has advised individuals and institutions on asset allocation and investment manager selection, traded fixed-income securities, managed a branch office and helped high-net-worth clients create and implement comprehensive wealth management strategies.

Along the way, she has been recognized for her numerous contributions to investors: She has been named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2019-2023 and to the Forbes’ list of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, every year since 2019, most recently in 2023.

From her New York City office, Jennifer manages a highly talented team of seasoned professionals who serve a broad spectrum of Pelican Bay Group clients, including executives, institutions and high-net-worth, multi-generational families. They get to know clients deeply, create customized client solutions, solve complex problems and deliver a level of unparalleled service every business day.

Jennifer also works closely with Morgan Stanley financial advisors who rely on The Pelican Bay Group for their investment management capabilities and strategic partnerships. She takes pride in the fact that her team maintains strategic relationships with more than 1,900 FAs across the country.

Jennifer began her financial services career while still in college at the University of Pittsburgh. (She earned a B.A. degree in Economics at Pitt.) Within a few years after college graduation, Jennifer was managing a branch office for a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm in Pittsford, N.Y.

In the midst of building her career, Jennifer continued to pursue educational milestones. She holds an MBA from University of Massachusetts and the coveted Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Jennifer recently served on Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group Advisory Board, a position she held for a record eight consecutive years, where she also served as Co-Chairperson. In 2017, Jennifer was one of 17 women named a MAKER at Morgan Stanley. She is also a member of the Economics Club of New York.

Jennifer resides in New York City and is the proud mother of a 10-year-old old son.

2019-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time-period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2019-2023 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time-period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: MT, NH, SD, VA, PA, WV, CT, GA, IL, MI, WY, WI, WA, VT, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MS, MO, MN, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, ID, IA, HI, FL, DE, DC, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, VI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282404

About Heather D. Churchill

Heather has focused her talents on the investment planning needs of our clients. She is responsible for implementing financial plans that help our clients attain the lifestyle they aspire to.

As a designated Family Wealth Director, Heather has demonstrated professional knowledge and experience in a range of areas including estate planning strategies, alternative investments, restricted securities, and lending. The Family Wealth Director designation grants Heather specialized access to a broad range of family advisory services including, family governance and dynamics, philanthropy management and lifestyle advisory. Heather is also a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist.

Additionally, Heather holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation which identifies financial professionals that have committed themselves to a high level of wealth planning advice, continuing education and ethical conduct. Heather has also earned five complementary designations: Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) Certified Long Term Care (CLTC), Retirement Management Advisor (RMA®) and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®). The CIMA® designation is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for financial advisors and wealth management professionals. The Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation shows additional study and competence in issues surrounding planning for high net worth clients, advanced estate planning and planning for executives with comprehensive equity compensation packages. The CLTC designation shows exemplary proficiency in Long Term Care and extended-needs planning. The Retirement Management Advisor designation is centered around sustainable planning for retirement income strategies and liability management. The CRPS® designation is the nation’s premier retirement plan credential, focusing on retirement plan administration. Individuals who hold the CRPS® designation have completed studies encompassing the design, installation, maintenance and administration of retirement plans. Most recently, Heather studied for and passed the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation to help business owners prepare for the sale of their business and the decisions that need to made surrounding those transactions. She attended The University of Central Florida where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA).

Heather enjoys travel and time out on the water. Heather is an Orlando native and is married to Coert Voorhees. They reside in Windermere, Florida with their daughter, Kalina.
Securities Agent: PR, NH, NY, TN, PA, VI, WV, MI, IL, CT, LA, WY, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, SD, SC, RI, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, ME, MD, MA, KY, KS, IN, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253201

About Paul M Hanrahan

As a Financial Planning Specialist within the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley’s Pittsford, New York office, Paul works primarily with fiduciaries, high-net-worth individuals, highly affluent families and small-to-medium size businesses.

Mr. Hanrahan began his career in the Financial Services Industry in 1994 with Prudential Securities in Rochester, NY as a Financial Advisor. His career with Prudential Securities culminated as a Branch Manager, providing leadership to a 40-person office. At that time, Paul was one of the youngest Branch Managers in the firm’s history.

Paul served on the National Advisory Council working with Morgan Stanley firm leadership on issues affecting our financial advisors. He has also served on the National Marketing Council as well as a Regional Advisory Council serving the central United States.

Paul is a graduate of Siena College, where he played on the hockey team for four years. Active in his community, Paul gives back through his involvement with the James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute. He has served on the board of not only that organization, but its affiliate, the Judy DiMarzo Survivorship Clinic.

Paul resides in Brighton, NY with his wife and four children.
Securities Agent: PA, OR, IN, IL, VI, WI, CO, PR, SC, TN, UT, ID, VA, SD, WA, WV, KS, VT, ME, KY, OH, MI, NC, MT, NE, NH, MS, WY, NM, NJ, MN, AK, AZ, TX, AL, CT, DC, RI, FL, OK, GA, NY, NV, HI, ND, MO, MD, MA, LA, IA, DE, CA, AR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270090

About Richard J DiMarzo

In a career that has spanned more than 37 years, Richard DiMarzo has firmly established a stellar reputation for helping clients achieve their financial goals by employing a sound long-term approach to financial planning and money management.

Equally impressive, Richard has spent his entire career with Morgan Stanley and predecessor companies. His clients have been as loyal to him as he has been to Morgan Stanley because at the outset of every relationship he prepares them for what they might expect from their portfolio.

“While no one can predict the future, one can get a good idea of how certain investments might perform based on historical results,” he says. “When clients have this knowledge, they are less likely to react emotionally and take a detour from their financial plan when markets turn unexpectedly volatile.”

One of the reasons Richard has devoted so much of his life to the business – and why he has no plans to retire anytime soon -- is that he is fulfilled when his clients achieve their goals. He attributes this fact to his steadfast desire to only recommend investments they need. He never sells products.

While Richard has the experience to offer clients the full spectrum of financial services, he focuses primarily on equity and fixed-income asset management and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families.

He is a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, which enables him to serve individuals at both private and public companies who have exercised stock options. He has also received his designation as Certified Portfolio Manager ® from Columbia University.

Richard is the former Chairperson of Judy’s Fund: Hope for Cancer Survivors. The fund was established in 2012 as a tribute to Judy, his late wife, who passed away from cancer in 2009. The fund’s purpose was to raise funds for the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program at Wilmot Cancer Institute. The fund worked to establish The Warrior Walk Celebrating Life Beyond Cancer, which has become an annual signature event for the Wilmot Cancer Institute.

He is the former Chairperson of the Board of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, a former member of the George Eastman Circle and was a founding member of the Willow Society. Richard is also the former Chairman of the Board of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, served as Chair of the Board’s Institutional Advancement and Finance committees, as well as, the prior Chair of Institutional Advancement and Property and Finance.
Richard was awarded the 2015 Community Leadership award by Morgan Stanley and was also named Best-In-State Financial Advisor Forbes/Shook Research 2021.

A prior board member of PMI (Portfolio Management Institute) and a former 10 year associate member of PAMIC (Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies), where he actively wrote for the PAMIC Pulse, a monthly publication for Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance companies.
A graduate of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York he earned his degree in Philosophy and Religion with a concentration in Ethics.



Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
​Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20.
Securities Agent: WY, WV, WA, VT, VI, VA, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, MT, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, NY, CA, AZ, AR, PA, AL, AK, WI, SD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268429

About Raymond C Corney

Raymond C. Corney is a Family Wealth Advisor with The Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Diego, California. With more than 25 years in an advisory role, he takes the time to fully understand all aspects of his client's wealth management picture. He treats each client and his or her investment objectives in relation to their lives, goals, and any special circumstances they have in their investments.

He helps high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses with the increasing complexity and responsibility of coordination, management, and ongoing oversight of their financial lives. He recognizes that delicate and changing conditions exist not only in the markets, but also in his client’s lives. To get a fully holistic view of clients, he gets to know them on a personal level by figuring out what their why is. This entails several conversations, during which he captures a deep understanding of their risk tolerance. He identifies the client’s primary intent for their wealth, then goals and strategies are built together.

Ray also works closely with other Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors who seek out The Pelican Bay Group for their investment management, covered call writing strategies and strategic partnerships. As a partner on the team's Equity Option Overlay strategy, he values the team's strategic relationships with over 1900 Financial Advisors.

A native of Brooklyn, New York he now resides in Carlsbad, California and Rockaway Point, New York with his wife Jackie and their four children. After graduating from Iona College, he immediately pursued a career in financial services in New York City. In his spare time, Ray enjoys playing roller hockey, beach volleyball, skiing, reading and spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: PR, WA, WY, WV, WI, VT, VI, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, NC, MT, MS, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, UT, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, MO, DC, CT, CO, ND, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, SC, OK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272835
CA Insurance License #: 0D02467

About Phil Gullo

Phil is a Financial Advisor and Certified Portfolio Manager® who offers a depth of experience in financial planning and advance planning to help meet the goals of multigenerational clients. He provides the strategies they need to prepare for the financial objectives and challenges that occur with each milestone in their lives, such as education savings, retirement, trust and estate planning strategies and more. In addition, he focuses on portfolio construction and management, as well as lending and financing solutions. Phil is committed to giving his clients a high level of personalized service founded on responsiveness and efficient problem-solving.

Phil brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to the team. Previously, he served as a branch manager at Morgan Stanley offices in Forest Hills, New York; Greenwich, Connecticut; and New York City. During his time at Morgan Stanley, he has been named to the firm’s President’s Club and Master’s Club (2012 to present) served on several national management committees and was often a keynote speaker at the firm’s training programs. He worked as an account executive at Merrill Lynch before joining Shearson Lehman Brothers, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, in 1986. Phil began his career with Xerox Corporation, where he rose to the level of sales executive. He has earned the designation of Certified Portfolio Manager from Columbia University, and he is a member of the Portfolio Management Institute. He graduated from LeMoyne College with a B.S. in accounting and a minor in economics.

Phil and his wife, Mary, have two grown children and three granddaughters. In his free time, Phil has served on several committees to support educational fundraising and community nonprofits, as well as held volunteer athletic coaching positions. He enjoys golf, squash and traveling.

Securities Agent: KY, MN, SC, IN, DE, CO, VA, TN, NV, MA, FL, CT, NY, IL, CA, NJ, KS, WA, PA, OR, VT, NC, RI, NH, ME, AZ, OH, GA, AL, NM, MD, DC, TX, ND, MT, NE, LA, HI, UT, ID, IA, WV, VI, PR, AK, MS, AR, WY, WI, OK, MO, SD, MI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1255621
Securities Agent: KY, MN, SC, IN, DE, CO, VA, TN, NV, MA, FL, CT, NY, IL, CA, NJ, KS, WA, PA, OR, VT, NC, RI, NH, ME, AZ, OH, GA, AL, NM, MD, DC, TX, ND, MT, NE, LA, HI, UT, ID, IA, WV, VI, PR, AK, MS, AR, WY, WI, OK, MO, SD, MI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1255621

About Jeanine Delgadillo

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Jeanine Delgadillo brings an uncommon level of diverse experience to The Pelican Bay Group. She has also worked with a broad cross-section of sophisticated clients during her illustrious 20-year business career.

Even now, as the lead partner on the team’s Equity Option Overlay strategy, she works with literally hundreds of advisors and their clients across the United States. Her goal, she says, is to deliver a first-class experience “to everyone I serve.”

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in January 2017, Jeanine was as an Assistant Vice President at Citigroup in their Microfinance Department in Miami, where she worked on highly visible projects with city and county governments across the country.

“I expanded financial literacy by providing access to financial products and services to individuals,” she recalls.

Before working at Citi, Jeanine, a California native, spent eight years in the entertainment industry in Hollywood. While at the William Morris agency, she helped represent A-list clients in various commercial endorsements and other financial transactions. She also had experience with foreign film sales, distribution, and production.

Jeanine holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She received her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2023 through Northwestern University. Active in her community, she has been a mentor for Junior Achievement’s JA Fellows program. Jeanine is bicultural and bilingual in Spanish.
Securities Agent: AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, AZ, PR, AK, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1510952
CA Insurance License #: 0L65861

About Emily Sax Bender

Known for her process-driven style and strong work ethic, Emily offers clients a wealth of valuable experience and knowledge in helping them create a custom financial plan to achieve their unique goals within their desired time horizon.

With Emily, clients can expect to receive highly personalized advice following an in-depth discovery process, a disciplined wealth management approach for all their objectives and the highest level of quality and service and support throughout their relationship with her.

Emily takes the time to help ensure her clients fully understand the strategies behind her recommendations, so they remain informed at all times and committed to the financial plan she and her team has meticulously crafted for them.

“I am deeply devoted to building solid, long-term relationships with clients,” she says. “I want them to know I am here for them to discuss their portfolio and serve as a financial quarterback in helping them get to where they want to be.”

Following an impressive collegiate career – Emily graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University -- she worked in GE Capital’s financial management program, and upon completion joined GE’s corporate lending business. She came to Morgan Stanley more than a decade ago to work directly with high-net-worth clients, notably multigenerational families, and business owners.

Along the way, she has been recognized for her contributions to investors: She has been named one of Forbes’ Top Next Gen Advisors in 2023 and to the Forbes’ Best-in-State Next Gen Wealth Advisors, in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Emily was named one of 11 women named a MAKER at Morgan Stanley.

Emily is President of the Northeast Region’s Women’s Business Development Council, Women in Wealth LIFT. She also sits on the inaugural Anita M. Perlman Women’s Leadership Initiative Advisory Council within the B’nai Brith Youth Organization and is incoming President of her local charity, Larchmont Friends of the Family.

Deeply committed to continuing her education to best serve her clients, Emily has the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and holds her FINRA Series 7 and 66 Securities Registrations and Life, Accident & Health Insurance Licensing.

A native of Potomac, Maryland, Emily resides in Larchmont, N.Y. with her husband and two sons. She loves to cook, read, and spend time with family and friends. She is an active runner and proud to have participated in the New York City Marathon.
Securities Agent: IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, IN, PR, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297868

About Marcia Bonnet

Marcy Bonnet is a Senior Vice President and seasoned Financial Advisor who has worked at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms since 1991. Given her long tenure with the company, she is very knowledgeable with the resources available to her to help navigate her clients’ needs. Moreover, she knows who to call to handle all types of responsibilities, effectively and efficiently.

Known for her unwavering dedication to her clients, Marcy began her career in Billings Montana. (Now she splits her time between Colorado and Wyoming). Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, she was an Operations Manager for 10 years. As a Financial Advisor, she has attained several noteworthy designations, including Financial Planning Specialist, Family Wealth Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).

While Marcy is capable of handling many financial need a client may have, her main focus is financial planning, investment management and client service, with a focus on comprehensive wealth management strategies. She takes great pride helping investors work towards their goals within their desired time horizon and seeks to use periods of market and economic uncertainty to their long-term benefit.

Marcy is keenly adept at building dedicated relationships with her clients, many of whom have been with her for years. In fact, she is now serving the next generation of some of these long-time investors and has built a good part of her business through client referrals.

“Helping investors is not just a process to me,” she says. “I like to get to know my client’s story and backstory and help get them from point A to point B. I not only want to understand their goals and needs. I seek to help provide confidence. In effect, I want to be their primary Financial Advisor, and serve as an excellent steward of their wealth.”

On a personal note, Marcy and her husband, Sean, have been married for over two decades. They have three lovely children, a daughter and twin sons, along with a black lab. They enjoy spending time with family and friends while enjoying their home, the outdoors and various sporting activities and events.
Securities Agent: PR, MA, IN, MN, NJ, OH, TX, RI, WY, VT, DC, WV, WI, WA, VI, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, PA, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MI, ME, MD, LA, KY, KS, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282732
CA Insurance License #: OL87348

About Shelley Ford

Deeply loyal to her clients, Shelley Ford has had a long, successful career as both a business leader and financial advisor. She joined Morgan Stanley as a financial advisor in May 2011 and the Pelican Bay Group in January 2014. She takes a thoughtful, in-depth approach to financial planning for all her clients and believes that every family member should fully understand their financial plan.

During her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Shelley has earned her Series 7, 66 and 31 licenses. But it’s the extensive experience that she accumulated as a business leader before joining the firm that enables her to deliver a high level of quality service and support to clients as a financial professional.

For 15 years, Shelley helped small- and mid-sized companies with business development. She was a chief marketing officer and an independent consultant and investment banker/broker, and also helped companies with their fundraising efforts. While she connects well with all types of high-net-worth clients, business owners and CEOs in particular greatly value her investment banking background because she has the experience to take what she calls “a deeper, more broad-minded approach to financial services.”

Shelley has extensive experience in estate planning strategies for those considering a merger and acquisition; she can also help business owners years before that event by assisting in cash management, 401K/ pension plans as well as providing access to lending services. “I take a pro-active approach to estate planning strategies, pre/post M&A, for my clients,” she says. “I am really committed to this effort.”

Other credentials that have broadened Shelley’s business reach include the following:

She was a coach for the Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Center for early-stage CEOs as well as for TIE Rockies, an early stage start-up support organization.

She pioneered and created the Executive Women Connecting (EWC) network. She is deeply committed to helping women and female business owners to better understand all of their financial options.

Shelley continues her involvement with non-profits, having served on the Board of Directors for Peripheral Neuropathy Association of Denver. She is currently serving on the board for Colorado Public Broadcasting.

Shelley earned a bachelor of science degree in Marketing with a minor in Economics from The University of Colorado. She also partnered with her husband Peter (a New Zealand native), starring on HGTV’s “My House is Worth What?” Together, they love to travel and are the very proud parents of Gabrielle and Brandon.
Securities Agent: NH, PA, NY, VI, WV, TN, WY, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, SD, SC, RI, MI, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, ME, MD, MA, KY, KS, IN, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, LA, PR, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1364387

About Jeanette Cox

Based in Denver, Colo., Jeanette Cox brings a wealth of experience to her role as a financial advisor serving a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients. She has been in the industry for more than 26 years, all with Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms. She joined the Pelican Bay Group in 2008. Having been at Morgan Stanley for as long as she has, Jeanette is skilled at leveraging the global resources and vast capabilities of the firm to her clients’ benefit.

Jeanette works closely with numerous business owners, giving her a broad understanding of their unique needs and goals and making her an excellent resource to them. She also has a keen interest in helping the next generation of investors understand the financial markets and how to better navigate them.

What truly sets Jeanette apart from most financial advisors is that she literally started in the business in the mailroom fresh out of high school and worked her way up the ladder, serving mostly in operational roles before becoming a financial advisor. This background has given her detailed knowledge of the business that few financial professionals can say they have.

Jeanette is extremely focused on helping clients identify their unique needs and tailoring specific plans to help them get to where they want to be. She takes great pride in adhering to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism with every decision that she makes and is deeply committed to delivering a high level of quality service with every client contact. Or as she likes to say, “I want my clients to feel they are a part of our corporate family.”

Jeanette was born and raised in Denver. Her ties to the city run deep with her large extended family. She is the proud mother of three children, who keep her extremely busy because she is very involved in their education and extracurricular activities. Jeanette and her husband Donavan, enjoy family time, traveling and exploring with their children. She also likes playing golf.
Securities Agent: PR, ME, MS, OR, VA, WI, SD, NE, WY, ID, FL, WV, WA, VT, VI, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PA, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, IA, HI, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1996478

About Daniel W. Kapple

Daniel focuses on in comprehensive financial planning for our clients. Through a disciplined financial planning process, Daniel works closely with our clients to identify what matters most to them and their families. This process allows Daniel to develop personalized wealth management solutions that align with each client’s goals. His focus is helping clients pursue their goals through careful advice, sound long-term investment planning and dedicated client service.

He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Daniel worked in mutual fund custody at Bank of New York Mellon. He is licensed in Life, Annuity and Long Term Care Insurance. Additionally, he has attained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designations and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). These designations require an ongoing commitment to a high level of educational and ethical standards. Daniel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University with B.S.B. degrees in Economics and Finance. He went on to earn the Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Daniel enjoys attending sporting events as well as playing ice hockey and soccer. Originally from Oklahoma, Daniel now lives in Orlando with his wife Gina and daughter Ann Marie.
Securities Agent: PR, MN, OH, RI, TX, VT, WY, DC, NJ, IN, MA, WV, WI, WA, VI, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, PA, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MI, ME, MD, LA, KY, KS, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2181211

About Brandon Bolock

Brandon’s comprehensive approach begins with focusing on the goals and objectives of each of his clients, bringing their entire financial picture into focus and determining a plan of action to achieve their goals. In the ever-changing world of technology, Brandon is a firm believer in using the cutting-edge technological resources that Morgan Stanley has along with the intellectual capital that his partners on the Pelican Bay Group provide – always striving to have powerful solutions for their clients. Adaptability is key. The message is simple: focus on smart investing and tax decisions for a succinct investment plan.

Service and communication are at the forefront of Brandon’s practice, ensuring clients always know what's happening with their financial well-being. Brandon delivers a service model that prioritizes his client’s best interests. This drive to serve encouraged Brandon to pursue his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2017 – a multi-year educational and ethical requirement through Northwestern University in Chicago. While the innovative technology accompanies Brandon in his daily practice, he also understands that nothing is stronger than a powerful combination of empathy, accessibility, and dedication to service that the human touch provides.

Prior to his career at Morgan Stanley, Brandon earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Chicago. Aside from the classroom, Brandon was also a four year starter on the football team. After graduation, Brandon began his career in financial services at Morgan Stanley, and has not looked back. He holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 Securities Registrations and holds his Life, Health and Long Term Care Insurance licenses. In 2023, Brandon obtained his Alternative Investments Director designation at Morgan Stanley.

A native of Naples, Florida, Brandon now resides in Tampa, Florida with his wife and son.
Securities Agent: IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, IN, PR, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1428663
CA Insurance License #: 0L58781

About Jeffrey M. Praino

As a seasoned financial advisor, Jeff has firmly established a solid reputation for being well-versed in the myriad investments that can help clients achieve their goals and for staying up-to-date on the most effective strategies to help maximize the potential of those securities.
A member of the Pelican Bay Group since 2016, he provides a wide array of other services, including comprehensive financial planning, wealth management insight and effective problem solving and a high level of quality service and support to help clients attain the lifestyle they desire.

While Jeff is extremely qualified to work with all types of clients, he focuses primarily on high-net-worth individuals on the cusp of retirement, successful business owners and investors who would like to create a legacy while striving to secure wealth for future generations. He is especially adept at leading clients through life’s transitions and bridging the gap between financial challenges and aspirations.

In a career that has spanned more than a decade, Jeff has accumulated a plethora of credentials to serve his clients well. He’s a Certified Financial Planner™, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Senior Portfolio Manager, a Workplace Advisor -- Equity Compensation and an Insurance Planning Director. He is licensed in Life, Annuity and Long-Term Care Insurance.

[The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® is an advanced professional certification for advisors who serve high-net-worth investors. It’s designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated wealth strategies, estate planning strategies, wealth transfer, behavioral finance, family dynamics, tax management, and legacy planning.]

Through the Yale School of Management, Jeff participated and completed the Wealth Management Theory & Practice CPWA® Certification Registered Education Program. Jeff also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Lawrence University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Clarkson University School of Business.

In 2018, Jeff was named to the firm’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club, a global recognition program for financial advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

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The use of the CDFA® designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney.
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NMLS#: 1393563

About Sam McCormick

Based in New York, Sam McCormick is an experienced financial advisor focused on building strong, trusting relationships with high-net-worth clients and families. He has spent his entire financial career at Morgan Stanley, since joining the firm in 2014.

Sam is highly regarded for his ability to develop customized financial plans and investment strategies. Sam’s extensive knowledge of various investment products allows him to create tailored solutions specific to his client’s goals and interests.

“Every person, family, and small business is in a unique circumstance. Each will have their own set of objectives and complexities, there isn’t one answer for all. This requires me to problem solve in the most personalized way.”

Sam is adept at utilizing Morgan Stanley’s immense research, premier trading platform, and full spectrum of investment choices to give his clients access to a diverse range of opportunities.

Sam values building long lasting relationships with his clients “The more I get to know them, the better I am positioned to give sound advice and potentially add value.” He paused then continued: “I want clients to feel as enthusiastic working with me as I am with them.”

Sam is proud to work alongside the other members of the Pelican Bay Group to give clients the level of experience they deserve. “We really have an extraordinary team of professionals that strive to give clients dedicated service and support.”

A graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in history, Sam holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and a Life, Accident & Health Insurance license. A native New Yorker, Sam and his wife spend time on the weekends taking advantage of the city, exploring parks, restaurants, and museums. When the time permits, Sam enjoys staying active by playing tennis, golf, and basketball.
Securities Agent: PA, TX, NC, MI, NM, MS, WI, NY, VI, MD, NJ, CT, WY, OK, OR, VT, VA, SC, SD, RI, TN, WV, KS, WA, NH, UT, ND, NE, PR, LA, ME, OH, MN, NV, MO, KY, HI, IA, ID, GA, MT, FL, MA, CO, IN, IL, DE, CA, DC, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1482033

About Bill Champness

Bill is a Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Special Needs Consultant®, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® who offers a depth of experience in planning to help meet the goals of multigenerational clients. Bill spends time with clients helping them to define their short- and long-term financial goals, such as education savings, retirement, trust and estate planning strategies, and more. He then provides strategies tailored to clients’ specific circumstances that can be implemented in an effort to achieve these goals.

Bill was named to Morgan Stanley’s Pacesetter’s Club, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first class client service, in 2023 and 2024.

Bill joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 after several years in the financial services industry at Guggenheim Partners and JPMorgan Chase & Co. He also previously practiced law in the areas of trusts and estates, real estate, mass torts, and environmental law after being admitted to the Bar of the State of New York in 2011.

Bill received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in history and Russian; his Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University School of Law; and his Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. He also holds Series 7, Series 66, and life and health insurance licenses.

Originally from Garden City, NY, Bill currently lives in Briarcliff Manor, NY with his wife, Christina Gullo Champness; two daughters, MJ and Caitlin; son, Michael; and their dog, Bailey.
Securities Agent: NM, CT, OH, VT, GA, PA, FL, AZ, VA, TX, NY, CO, NJ, DC, HI, WV, ID, DE, IA, MO, MA, NH, MD, CA, AL, IN, OR, RI, NC, WA, IL, NV, WI, MT, MS, KS, AK, OK, NE, ND, KY, SD, AR, UT, ME, WY, VI, TN, SC, PR, MN, LA, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1891512

About Brock Boedecker

Securities Agent: OH, AK, WV, NC, IL, HI, DE, UT, ND, KY, KS, GA, WI, NE, MT, MO, MN, ME, FL, RI, NY, NM, ID, CT, AL, VA, MS, AZ, WA, TX, SD, SC, NV, VI, NH, DC, WY, VT, OR, NJ, MD, LA, IA, AR, TN, PR, PA, OK, MI, MA, IN, CO, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Rebecca Bowman, CPM

If there is a quarterback of the Pelican Bay Group, Rebecca Bowman is undoubtedly the one calling many of the plays. In addition to being a highly regarded portfolio manager, she is the team’s chief operating officer, a tireless professional who keeps the wheels of the practice moving smoothly every day, all ultimately for the benefit of the group’s clients.

Specifically, Becky helps develop, communicate and implement procedures to best meet the logistical and administrative needs of clients and team members. She also serves as a liaison between Financial Advisors, support staff and branch management, keeping all apprised of the status of projects and proactively communicating any follow-up issues and next steps. Additionally, Becky coordinates and manages the support staff functions of the group.

“I essentially do whatever is needed to make life easy for others, so they can devote more time to do what they do best – serving the best interests of their clients,” she says.

Becky is an industry veteran with more than a quarter century of experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Becky has built a successful career because she has consistently developed her natural talents over time. She’s an excellent communicator, has strong organizational skills and is extremely conscientious and readily available to help everyone on the team. In fact, Becky is a consummate team player, always willing to jump into a situation to improve efficiency or find the most effective solution to any problem. Well-connected and well-known throughout Morgan Stanley, she also knows the right person to call in a moment’s notice to get answers to a pressing question, if she doesn’t have the answer herself.

Becky is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She has also received her designation as Certified Portfolio Manager® from Columbia University, and she has successfully completed the Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 examinations.

In her free time, Becky competes in sprint triathlons. She’s also completed five marathons -- the 2012 and 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the 2013 NYC Marathon and the 2017 and 2018 Marine Corps Marathons. Becky enjoys working out at the gym, traveling and spending quality time with her two teenage boys and the family dog.

About Russell Smith, CFA, CAIA

Russell Smith is a Director of Business Strategy with the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley in Pelican Bay’s Pittsford, New York office. Russell is responsible for providing investment management, analysis and trade execution for the Pelican Bay Group’s Portfolio Management platform nationwide.

In this capacity, Russell leads the Group’s block trading in the equity, options and fixed income markets. He is also responsible for answering the needs of the group’s institutional clients which involves daily interaction with his professional counterparts at banks, trust companies and investment management firms.

After graduating from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Russell earned his MBA in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He began his financial career as a trader for Manning and Napier Investment Advisors before working as a Portfolio Manager in the trust departments of Chase Manhattan Bank and Chittenden Bank. In 2005 Russell was recruited by Pelican Bay and joined the Group to harness his previous client service experience with portfolio management and trading.

He is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

A native of Annapolis, Maryland, Russell now resides in Victor, New York with his wife, son and daughter. He loves to cook and focuses his non-work time with family and friends. He is an avid runner and mountain biker.

About Alexandra Pohutsky, CFA, CAIA

Alexandra is a Wealth Management Analyst with the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, Florida. She joined the team in 2020. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Alexandra worked on the equity trading desk as a Senior Portfolio Investment Analyst at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore. There she had coverage responsibilities for $50B+ in institutional separate accounts as well as assisting in managing T. Rowe’s Managed Account Program, serving retail investors.

Prior to her trading desk role at T. Rowe, she was an Investment Fellow in their quantitative rotational program giving her the opportunity to rotate through positions in both Fixed Income Trading and Investment Risk. In the Investment Fellow Program she developed her skills in programming. And then used that to develop tools for efficient trading during her time as a Portfolio Investment Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Boston College and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Alexandra was raised in Maryland, but has since relocated to Florida with her fiancé and their Rhodesian Ridgeback Rex, following her family who has moved to Florida over the past several years. In her free time she enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time outside in the Florida sunshine.

About Tara Farrell

Tara Farrell is a Portfolio Management Associate for the Pelican Bay Group. She joined the firm in 1992. She has successfully completed the Series 7 and Series 63 examinations, and Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group Correspondence Course. She is a graduate of Monroe Community College, where she earned her AS in Legal Studies and is also a New York State Notary Public.

Tara is responsible for the Group’s use of Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Management Lydia Trade system, where all Group-managed accounts are analyzed and traded.

Tara and her Border Collie Dexter, competed in American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Competitions for 7 years. In 2011, Tara and Dexter earned their 1st Master Agility Championship Title and Qualified for the 2012 AKC National Agility Championship Event in Reno, NV. Tara and Dexter have earned 3 Master Agility Championship Titles and 1 Preferred Master Agility Championship Title in their agility career. They competed in the 2014 AKC National Agility Championship Event in Harrisburg, PA.

Today, Tara enjoys her adventurous lifestyle with her husband Scott and taking Dexter to several parks for long nature walks.

About Adrienne Lewallen

Adrienne Lewallen serves as an Assistant Vice President and Wealth Management Associate, focusing on client relations with an impressive two decades of experience in the financial industry. Her extensive knowledge and experience in wealth management are complemented by her attainment of various securities registrations, including Series 7 & 66, as well as 9 and 10 General Securities Sales Supervisor. This credentialing underscores her commitment to maintaining a high level of dedication in the financial services sector.

In her current role, Adrienne plays a pivotal part in the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley, where she acts as a support leader, providing direct assistance to esteemed colleagues Marcy Bonnet – Financial Advisor Senior Portfolio Manager, Shelley Ford- Financial Advisor, Jeanette Cox- Financial Advisor International Client Advisor, and Brock Boedecker- Financial Advisor. Her collaborative spirit and unwavering work ethic make her an invaluable asset to the team, fostering an environment of mutual support and dedication. Adrienne's professional demeanor is complemented by her friendly approach, helping her to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Adrienne is dedicated to continually challenging herself and expanding her professional horizons. She believes in the importance of lifelong learning and actively seeks opportunities to help her skills and knowledge in wealth management and financial planning. Her proactive mindset helps guide her own career development and aims to positively influences the growth and success of those around her.

Outside of her professional life, Adrienne has been happily married for 25 years and is the proud mother of three children—a son and two daughters. She has a passion for travel and enjoys attending various sporting activities and events, connecting with family and friends. Whether exploring new destinations or enjoying a quiet moment with family, she values the importance of experiences that bring joy and fulfillment. This balance of personal and professional life enriches her perspective, helping her seek to understand and empathize with clients’ needs on a deeper level.

With her remarkable experience, friendly approach, and a commitment to excellence, Adrienne Lewallen works to make a significant impact to the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley, striving to help clients and colleagues alike.

About Yvonne M. Good

Yvonne Good is a Senior Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Carlsbad, CA. She began her career in 1990 with EF Hutton in San Jose, CA. Yvonne remained a stalwart in the organization for 30 years as various mergers took place. With three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Yvonne is an integral part of the client service experience. Her responsibilities include the administrative, operational, and account maintenance needs for clients, all while delivering a high level of professionalism and care on a daily basis.

Yvonne works closely with the team to ensure that client requests are met with efficiency, knowledge, and extreme attention to detail. She brings a strong work ethic to everything she does and utilizes the firm’s modern wealth digital platform to deliver cutting edge service. Yvonne works closely with clients and their families to build long-lasting relationships for generations to come.

Outside of the office, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her two successful adult children, watching her grandson play football, and hiking the trails of Southern California.

About Sherie Connorton

Sherie Connorton embodies many admirable traits that both clients and co-workers want in a portfolio associate. She is dependable and amicable. Naturally good-hearted, she strives every day to exceed expectations with every task she assumes.
Additionally, she is exceedingly loyal, to clients for sure – “I have their best interests in mind at all times,” she says -- but also to Morgan Stanley. Hired in April 1991, she has worked at the firm and predecessor companies for her entire financial services career.

Sherie handles a wide array of administrative and operational responsibilities for the Pelican Bay Group’s Rochester, N.Y. office. She worked in operations for 10 years before becoming a Senior Registered Associate and is now a Portfolio Associate.
She also has extensive experience supporting the work of many financial advisors.

“My overriding goal is to make life easier for clients and financial advisors,” she says. “That could mean everything from onboarding new clients, fielding their calls, to placing trades and performing research tasks to help solve a problem.”
Given her long tenure at Morgan Stanley, Sherie is very familiar with the colleagues she needs to contact to help clients and complements the work of financial advisors at the Pelican Bay Group who want to leverage the firm’s global capabilities and vast resources to a client’s benefit.

Sherie has successfully completed the Series 7 and Series 63 examinations. She also holds her NYS Life Accident & Health License and is a Notary Public.

Sherie studied at Morrisville College and lives in Rochester; she enjoys camping, cooking, hiking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

About Nico Primavera

Nicholas epitomizes what it means to be a trusted client service associate because he works hard to exceed each client’s expectations in every way, every business day. Nicholas accomplishes this goal by taking the time to listen carefully to his clients and satisfying their needs in a timely and efficient manner.

“I strive to be the type of professional investors can rely on, regardless of the situation,” he says. “That starts by welcoming their phone call, making them feel comfortable and delivering a level of service and support they won’t find anywhere else.”

Given his solid work ethic, Nicholas has managed to build an excellent rapport with many clients since joining Morgan Stanley in 2021.

Specifically, Nicholas handles the daily operational and administrative functions of the Pelican Bay Group’s New York City office. His responsibilities range from opening and managing client accounts to placing trades at the request of clients.

In addition to serving investors, Nicholas works closely with the Pelican Bay Group’s experienced financial advisors to support their efforts in meeting each client’s needs. He plans on eventually becoming a financial advisor. He already holds the necessary licenses (Series 7 and Series 66).

Born on Long Island and raised in Stony Brook, New York, Nicholas has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Hartford in Connecticut. In his free time, he enjoys working out, traveling, golfing, spending time with friends and family and rooting for his favorite sports teams, the Yankees, Jets and Knicks.

About Brandon Sumner

Known for his versatility and industrious spirit, Brandon not only contributes to many marketing and prospecting efforts; he is responsible for building and monitoring goals-based financial plans for financial advisors in the Group’s New York City office, and performs a wide range of other responsibilities, including investment manager research, business reporting and analysis.

Additionally, he is a main point of contact for clients, making him an integral part of the team’s ability to deliver a consistent level of excellent client service.

Brandon began his career at Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management headquarters in Purchase, N.Y., as a Virtual Engagement Associate. In this role, he educated financial advisors on digital marketing best practices to enhance their client’s digital engagement experience. Within a year, he was tapped to become a VEA Team-Lead, gaining the exposure to build strong relationships with corporate departments and strategic partners.

Brandon was born and raised in Rockland County, N.Y. and currently lives in Manhattan. He received his Bachelor's degree in Finance from SUNY Oswego and holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Additionally, Brandon has attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation – a rigorous commitment to high level wealth planning and continued educational and ethical standards.

Outside of work, Brandon is Co-Chair of The Young Leaders Board for The Children’s Scholarship Fund as well as a member of the Young Wall Street committee for the UJA-Federation of New York. He is a loyal New York sports fan, supporting his beloved Jets, Mets and Knicks. He also enjoys traveling and working out.

About Chris Reynolds

As a Financial Planning Analyst supporting the Pelican Bay Group, Chris’s primary focus is creating individualized financial plans for our clients to help them meet their financial goals. Chris works closely with clients to understand their needs and implement a plan that can adapt and grow as their lives change. Chris is dedicated to his ongoing education and professional development in order to provide our clients with an unparalleled level of service.

Chris began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2019 as a Wealth Advisor Associate. Over the course of this two-year program, he worked with many teams in the Western New York complex to support their planning initiatives and help integrate a financial planning process into their wealth management practices. Chris earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from Alfred University where he played football for four years.
Chris lives in Pittsford, NY with his wife Susan and two children Emma and Jack. He enjoys playing soccer, golf, attending Emma’s and Jack’s sporting events, and traveling with his family.
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About Jeremy Solat

Jeremy helps facilitate our clients service needs and assists with operation management for our team. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and offers high energy, a detail-oriented mindset, and exceptional communication skills to the Pelican Bay Group.

Jeremy was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and made his way out to SUNY Brockport where he received his BS in Finance and Marketing. He played four years of NCAA Collegiate Ice Hockey and now lives in Rochester, NY. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, working out, and traveling with his friends and family.

About Zonelis Cabrera

Zonelis helps facilitates clients service needs and assists with administrative duties within the Denver Pelican Bay Group office. She has experience with international business and helps international clients within the team. Zonelis was born in Cuba and has lived in the United States since she was 9. She lived in Miami, FL until 2022 when she moved to Denver, CO. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University. She transferred from a Morgan Stanley branch in Miami, FL where she started as an operations associate and transitioned into a support professional role 10 months later. Zonelis holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Zonelis loves the outdoors and hiking. You can find her on a trail in Colorado every weekend with her Newfoundland dog and partner. She has been to over 30 US national parks and hopes to go to all of them some day.

About Bethany Miller

Bethany began her career in the financial services industry at a small trust company in 2000. Over the years she has worked in a variety of roles including team leadership, specializing in trust and estate administration, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Bethany joined the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley in May, 2022. She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. She serves as operational and administrative support to clients and works with the Colorado/Wyoming financial advisors, Marcy Bonnet, Shelley Ford and Jeanette Cox. She brings with her a wealth of experience, strong attention to detail, and a warm, encouraging approach.

Bethany was born and raised in Denver CO and is lifelong Bronco’s fan. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening and reading. She is the mother to four teenaged and young adult children and cherishes spending time with them and supporting their many activities and endeavors.

About Keila Bevins

I am a Florida native, born and raised in Central Florida. I began my career in the financial services industry in 1998 at United Southern Bank where I held multiple roles over 16 years, which include Client Service Relations, Senior Residential Lending Assistant and Senior Commercial Lending Assistant. After my 16 years in the banking industry, I joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 as a Wealth Management Client Service Associate where I obtained my Series 7 and Series 66. In late 2021, I decided to take a “mini retirement” for one year so I could travel. That’s when I took a countrywide road trip in my campervan and explored many National Parks. In September 2022, I returned home I joined Morgan Stanley, as a Senior Registered Associate and I couldn’t be happier to work with such a wonderful team and company.

My primary responsibilities include administrative and operational duties while working closely with my team and clients to ensure all their needs are met. I pride myself on providing an unmatched level of service and being able to administrative solutions in a timely manner.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my 3 children and grandchildren. I love being outdoors whether it’s by the pool, beach, camping or hiking. I love to travel, try new restaurants and going to happy hour with friends.

About Lisa Stewart

Lisa Stewart is a Senior Registered Associate with over 35 years of experience in the industry. She started her career with a small money manager then joined Prudential Securities in 1998 as an Operations Manager. She then worked at Wells Fargo before leaving in 2020 to join Morgan Stanley, where she is dedicated to servicing all our client’s needs.

Lisa graduated from the University of Florida with a BSBA degree in Finance. She has completed her General Securities Representative (Series 7) and the Uniformed State Law (Series 66) exams, along with obtaining her Principal License (Series 9 and Series 10).

Lisa is native Floridian born and raised in West Palm Beach and is married to Scott Stewart. She has lived in the Windermere area for the last 25 years where she and Scott raised their two children, Jason and Jeffrey. They have also been blessed with four beautiful granddaughters.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her four granddaughters: Everly, Kinley, Kyndall and Lacey. They love to play dress up, put on make up and swim.

About Chris Lamphere

Chris began his career at Morgan Stanley as Client Service Associate in 2017. He has worked with multiple advisory teams and brought his operational expertise to the Pelican Bay Group in January of 2023. Chris earned his MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY specializing in operations & quality assurance.

Chris lives in Henrietta, NY with his wife Heather and three daughters, Victoria, Abigail & Carolyn. He enjoys photography, history and traveling with his family.

About Daniel Malloy

Daniel is a native of Rochester NY, He graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Finance and has experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and legal settings. In his free time, Dan enjoys trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

About Kim Mateo

Kim offers a depth of experience in client account administration that allows her to provide support efficiently and effectively to clients. She spends time with clients getting to know them and their families during the account opening process and then assists them with managing their accounts going forward. From helping clients with navigating Morgan Stanley’s online services to facilitating income tax reporting and fund transfers, and assuring powers of attorney are on file, when necessary, Kim is an integral part of the team who provides the highest level of client service and ensures all administrative processes run smoothly.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kim worked as a Sales Assistant at Vanderbilt Securities on Long Island. Kim joined a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley in 2007. She started in the Garden City, NY office where she had administrative responsibilities with a corporate stock plan group. In 2011, Kim joined Phil Gullo’s team as a senior registered associate. She has recently been promoted to Wealth Management Associate.

Kim holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 securities licenses.

Kim and her husband, Sam, live on Long Island with their dog and three cats. In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, baking, and traveling.

About Alec Wolfe

Alec is a Rochester native who graduated from SUNY Geneseo where he studied finance. Before coming to Morgan Stanley, he worked in the Mortgage industry in Palm Beach, Florida. In his free time he enjoys playing tennis, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, and spending time with friends and family.

About Ryan Peter

Ryan Peter, a Client Relationship Analyst at the Pelican Bay Group, joined Morgan Stanley in August of 2022 after graduating from St. Lawrence University, where he majored in Business and
Economics.

Originally from Villanova, Pennsylvania, Ryan currently resides in
Manhattan. Outside of work, he enjoys running, skiing, golfing, and
watching sports with friends and family. His industry licenses include the Series 7 and Series 66.
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7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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8The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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