Our Story

The Phillips Point Group came about from our desire to build a process oriented advisory business that offers clients a customized experience centered around Financial Planning, investment management and client service excellence. By combining the vast amount of resources available to us through Morgan Stanley as well as our own individual experience we are able to provide a powerful platform for our clients to access.

We have designed our team with specific areas of focus so we may deliver a strategy curated to address the unique needs of each client, their family, and their business:
  • Certified Financial Planner concentrating on retirement strategies, inter-generational wealth transfers, and charitable giving strategies.
  • Client Risk Management encompassing options and derivative strategies.
  • Well versed in Alternative Investments, with access to Morgan Stanley's leading platform for the creation of separate account private equity, hedge fund and real estate portfolios.
  • Fixed Income professional focused on both taxable and tax-free income.
  • Operations professional devoted to all things account management, cash management needs, and the highest level of client service.
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A Structured Planning Process

At The Phillips Point Group, we are committed to helping families understand the new challenges they face and how to meet those challenges successfully.
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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting
    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting
    During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing a suitable risk tolerance that will ultimately help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
    Financial plan presentations map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining all relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for all of your accounts ensuring a comprehensive financial plan.
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    Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
    After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
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    Step 5: Implementation Meeting
    The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving and benefit modifications.
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    Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
    Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please visit us at http://www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.

Our Suite of Digital Tools

Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of. They include:

    - Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online
    - Sending money, transferring funds, & check deposits
    - Paperless document access...
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    Total Wealth View
    We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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    eDelivery
    Morgan Stanley Online clients can opt for eDelivery, which grants electronic access to various documents such as statements, trade confirmations, IRS-approved tax documents, prospectuses, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports, thereby reducing reliance on paper-based versions.
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    Digital Vault
    Ensuring your critical financial documents are organized and accessible is a valuable gift for your loved ones. With the Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App, you can create a secure, central document repository, sharing important information with both your family and professional advisors in case of emergencies or unexpected events.
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    eAuthorization
    eAuthorizations empowers you to swiftly grant electronic authorization for both domestic and international transactions, whether one-time or recurring, via Morgan Stanley Online and through the Mobile App. This feature utilizes a robust multi-factor authentication system to verify your identity, effectively enhancing security and reducing associated risks.
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    eSign
    eSign simplifies electronic document signing. Upon receiving an email from "Morgan Stanley via DocuSign," you'll be guided to verify your identity and sign the document securely. Once signed, the document is sealed against any tampering or edits.
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Media and Research

Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide in-depth analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the worlds of business and finance not only now, but in the future.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    Ideas Library
    See the full archive of Ideas for perspective on what's shaping the world today, and tomorrow. Topics include global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    Newsroom
    Explore Morgan Stanley's dedicated press page for the latest press releases, thought leadership, awards, and recognitions.
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Location

777 S Flagler Drive
Suite 700E
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
US
Direct:
(561) 650-7500(561) 650-7500
Toll-Free:
(866) 325-7258(866) 325-7258
Fax:
(561) 337-2223(561) 337-2223

Meet The Phillips Point Group

About Austin J Warrin

Austin grew up in Orchard Park, NY, outside of Buffalo with a history teaching mother and an entrepreneurial insurance agency owner father. Together they taught the value of studying history while keeping an open eye to the endless possibilities of the future, two traits that continue to mold his vision for the financial planning practice today. Austin left the Buffalo area to attend Stetson University in Deland, FL, where he graduated with a BS in Finance and a concentration in Portfolio Management in 1997. Although he left Buffalo, he remains an Avid Buffalo Sports Fan.

Immediately after college, Austin Joined Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville FL as a securities lending analyst in their credit corporation. In 1999 he launched his career as a Financial Advisor, moving to Merrill Lynch’s flagship office in New York City. While there, Austin was a founding member of a 13-person financial planning team also instrumental in working with clients whose company had successfully completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO), which at the time had been the largest in US History.

In December of 2008, seeing an opportunity to further build on the type of planning practice he envisioned, Austin joined Morgan Stanley in Midtown Manhattan. In the years following, Austin continued to provide and improve upon his solutions to client's holistic wealth management needs. Austin believes that each client deserves a customized multi-solution approach to achieving their individualized goals while striving to build on year-over-year financial improvements to their balance sheet. To accomplish this, he stresses open communication, a structured review process, and a sound operational platform to build more complex ideas off of.

In 2015, After 16 years of living in and around Manhattan, Austin, his Wife Jane, son Eli and the two family dogs Tebow & Sadie moved to the West Palm Beach FL area. Today, the business continues to look to the future as he and three colleagues have formed The Phillips Point Group, a multi-dimensional full-service wealth advisory team.

Personally, Austin enjoys spending time with his family and summers at their Cape May NJ home, golfing and traveling. Professionally, Austin is a First Vice President and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Family Wealth Advisor, and Portfolio Manager Designations.
Securities Agent: IL, VT, NV, FL, RI, CT, TN, SC, PA, OR, NY, NJ, NC, MD, CO, TX, NM, MA, IN, GA, MN, MI, KY, DE, CA, WA, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278840
CA Insurance License #: 0F19545

About Christopher Nagle

Christopher, as a First Vice President and Financial Advisor, has devoted his entire 15-year career to Morgan Stanley in the field of finance.

Chris became a Financial Advisor to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. He utilizes a comprehensive wealth management process to develop actionable plans tailored to individual situations. Chris enjoys analyzing his clients’ problems and engaging Morgan Stanley’s vast resources to find solutions. He takes pride in having developed long standing relationships with his clients. He views his clientele as part of his extended family. Trust and accountability are pillars of his philosophy.

Chris is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Speech Communications and minor in Business. He and his wife of 13 years, Candace, have 2 daughters, Avery and Amelia. Chris enjoys spending time with his family and he is an avid golfer.
Securities Agent: NM, VA, RI, TX, MI, FL, DE, CA, MN, KY, PA, NV, CT, VT, TN, OR, NY, NJ, NC, WA, SC, IL, GA, CO, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275606
CA Insurance License #: 4160552

About Michael Logan

Michael Logan draws on his diverse background to deliver sophisticated, tailored financial solutions to high net-worth individuals who seek to organize their financial lives. After successfully working in commercial real estate, he began his career as a Financial Advisor in 2001 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2007.

At the Phillips Point Group at Morgan Stanley, Michael is focused on building long-term relationships with his clients. While working collaboratively with his team, he utilizes Morgan Stanley’s vast resources to develop and implement creative solutions for complex scenarios. Michael sees his clients as an extension of his family, treating each one with extreme care and ownership. He strives to become their “Go-to Guy” for all financially related needs.

Michael is a big believer in giving back to the community. Most recently, he helped raise funds for the Feed America network of food banks to help with shortages related to job losses.

He currently lives with his wife Cheryl and their children, Austin and Kamrym, in Palm Beach Shores. Michael enjoys spending time with local friends and supporting locally owned businesses. He likes to keep up with cutting-edge technology and collects coins as a hobby.
Securities Agent: GA, MI, IL, VA, PA, NY, NJ, VT, TX, NC, DE, CA, NV, MS, KY, TN, SC, OR, NM, CO, WA, RI, MN, MD, CT, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1409323

About Jeremy Doucette

Jeremy Doucette graduated from Farmingdale State College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a specialization in Legal Studies. Jeremy spent time during his higher education working for a NY District Attorney & The New York State Assembly. As a NCAA athlete, Jeremy played Division 3 lacrosse as a goalie.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Mr. Doucette moved to South Florida in 2022 to further his career in West Palm Beach with Morgan Stanley. His current role of Registered Client Service Associate allows him to share his expertise in brokerage operations and work with clients daily. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jeremy was a Registered Associate with Merrill Lynch.

He is actively engaged within his community & volunteers through firm initiatives. When away from his desk, Jeremy can be found working on his golf game, snowboarding or enjoying a good book.
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About Frank Hammad

Frank Hammad is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Frank began his career in financial services in 2000, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Commercial Real Estate Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Real Estate Banker at BB&T.

Frank is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Marketing and Business Management, and Nova Southeastern University, where he received his Masters in International Business Administration. He lives in Plantation, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, he enjoys football and hockey.
NMLS#: 798426

About Rob Ward

Rob Ward is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Rob began his career in financial services in 2001, and rejoined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Rob has over 8 years of experience as a Private Banker at the firm. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Client Advisor with Seaside National Bank & Trust. He also served as a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch and an Institutional Fixed Income Sales Representative at Vining Sparks IBG, LLP.

Rob is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, Rob enjoys spending time with family, watching Florida State football, and being outdoors.
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