Gail H Plunkett
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor
Phone:
(937) 312-2200(937) 312-2200
The Plunkett Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(937) 312-2200(937) 312-2200
Toll-Free:
(800) 966-8077(800) 966-8077
Our Mission Statement
A family group providing experience, intellectual capital, and youthful energy to help you meet your goals
About
At the Plunkett Group at Morgan Stanley, we help you define and work towards your financial goals using the vast array of resources at our disposal. Combining experience with youthful energy, we provide a full service experience that is unlike any other. By working with our group, it allows multiple minds to collaborate for your best interests. Through us, you’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices. We are a family group, and we strive to make all our clients feel like a member of our family as well.
The Plunkett Group was started in January 2014, when Max joined Gail at Morgan Stanley after graduating from Kent State University. Sandy became a member in early 2015 after graduating from Ohio Northern University.
The Plunkett Group was started in January 2014, when Max joined Gail at Morgan Stanley after graduating from Kent State University. Sandy became a member in early 2015 after graduating from Ohio Northern University.
Services Include
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Private Markets Investing
Many of today's companies stay private longer, with more of their valuation being created before they become publicly traded. Morgan Stanley Private Markets connects a broad network of potential private investors in an accessible ecosystem, allowing eligible clients to invest directly, or buy and sell shares of private companies.
Experience
Gail has been in the industry for 39 years, beginning his career at Merrill Lynch in 1981. He came to Shearson in 1988, which through a series of mergers became Morgan Stanley, making it 32 years at the same firm.
Max joined Morgan Stanley in January 2014, and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2017.
Sandy joined Morgan Stanley officially in January 2015, after interning for two years during college.
Max joined Morgan Stanley in January 2014, and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2017.
Sandy joined Morgan Stanley officially in January 2015, after interning for two years during college.
Working With You
At The Plunkett Group, we start with getting to know you. We want to know your current financial situation, as well as get to know you as a person. We believe comprehensive wealth management can't happen without knowing more about you than just your financial numbers. As part of the process, we will collaborate with your other advisors, such as your attorney and accountant to help address asset preservation, wealth transfer and tax-related issues. If you need assistance in these areas, we can even provide referrals for advisors to build out your team. We then design and implement your plan, reviewing with you on a regular basis to make sure you stay on track.
We believe that 3 heads are greater than 1 when it comes to our clients, and the team approach is more beneficial than 1 person giving advice.
We believe that 3 heads are greater than 1 when it comes to our clients, and the team approach is more beneficial than 1 person giving advice.
Location
7777 Washington Village Dr
Ste 100
Dayton, OH 45459
US
Direct:
(937) 312-2200(937) 312-2200
Toll-Free:
(800) 966-8077(800) 966-8077
Meet The Plunkett Group
Max K Plunkett II, CPWA®, CFP®
First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(937) 312-2240(937) 312-2240
Sandra T. Higgins
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(937) 312-2234(937) 312-2234
About Gail H Plunkett
As the senior member of The Plunkett Group, Gail brings to the table over 40 years of financial advising experience. A designated Family Wealth Advisor, he can help you and your family prepare for the future. He prides himself on the level of personalized and professional service that he offers for each and every one of his clients, as well as his extensive knowledge and experience garnered over his long career. It is through this experience that he can offer clients a comprehensive view of what works and what doesn’t.
After spending 8 years in the banking industry, Gail joined Merrill Lynch in 1981 as a financial advisor. He moved to the company that would eventually become Morgan Stanley in 1988. He has held several management positions, but has found he enjoys the one on one contact he gets by being an advisor, and now focuses all his energy on that.
Gail lives in Washington Township with his wife, Theresa. He is an avid runner, water skier, and all around family man. He is active in his parish, Church of the Incarnation. As a farm kid, he still thinks of himself as a farmer at heart, and is a member of the Board of Directors and actively volunteers at Learning Tree Farm in Dayton.
After spending 8 years in the banking industry, Gail joined Merrill Lynch in 1981 as a financial advisor. He moved to the company that would eventually become Morgan Stanley in 1988. He has held several management positions, but has found he enjoys the one on one contact he gets by being an advisor, and now focuses all his energy on that.
Gail lives in Washington Township with his wife, Theresa. He is an avid runner, water skier, and all around family man. He is active in his parish, Church of the Incarnation. As a farm kid, he still thinks of himself as a farmer at heart, and is a member of the Board of Directors and actively volunteers at Learning Tree Farm in Dayton.
Securities Agent: WI, VA, TX, TN, PA, OR, OK, OH, NM, NC, MI, IN, IL, GA, FL, CO, CA, AZ, VT, MO; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270141
NMLS#: 1270141
About Max K Plunkett II
After graduating from Kent State University with a degree in Finance and Marketing in 2013, Max joined Morgan Stanley in January of 2014. Early on, he realized that financial success begins and ends with having a plan, so he earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation in 2017. In 2023 he was promoted to Vice President- Wealth Management. He works with clients on all aspects of their financial life, from their investments, insurance, education planning, and estate planning. He specializes in the complex situations facing High Net Worth and Ultra High Net worth families, graduating from Morgan Stanley's Institute of Family Wealth Management having earned the title of Family Wealth Advisor. In addition. he completed the Certified Private Wealth Advisor curriculum from the Investments & Wealth Institute, an external program again focusing on the issues of the Ultra High Net Worth client. He also has experience working with executives on their unique financial situations around compensation and company stock options.
A lifelong Daytonian, Max cares about his community, and is therefore very active- he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and is a board member of the YMCA of Greater Dayton. He is a 2019 graduate of the Leadership Dayton program and was named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2020.
In his off time, he enjoys golfing, exercising, and waterskiing. He lives in Washington Township with his wife Amelia and their dog Gus.
Source: Dayton Business Journal, “40 Under 40”, 2020. The award is based upon a recipient’s application and not upon any qualitative and quantitative criteria relating specifically to one’s position as a Financial Advisor. As such the award is not representative of any client’s experience nor is it indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. A panel of judges reviews the applications which include, among other things, community service, professional goals and leadership. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney nor any of their Financial Advisors pay a fee to the Dayton Business Journal in exchange for the rating.
A lifelong Daytonian, Max cares about his community, and is therefore very active- he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and is a board member of the YMCA of Greater Dayton. He is a 2019 graduate of the Leadership Dayton program and was named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2020.
In his off time, he enjoys golfing, exercising, and waterskiing. He lives in Washington Township with his wife Amelia and their dog Gus.
Source: Dayton Business Journal, “40 Under 40”, 2020. The award is based upon a recipient’s application and not upon any qualitative and quantitative criteria relating specifically to one’s position as a Financial Advisor. As such the award is not representative of any client’s experience nor is it indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. A panel of judges reviews the applications which include, among other things, community service, professional goals and leadership. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney nor any of their Financial Advisors pay a fee to the Dayton Business Journal in exchange for the rating.
Securities Agent: MO, WI, VT, VA, TN, PA, OR, OH, NM, NC, MI, IN, IL, GA, FL, CO, CA, AZ, TX, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1273048
NMLS#: 1273048
About Sandra T. Higgins
Sandy is a Wealth Management Associate with The Plunkett Group. Her role on the team is to cultivate the client experience- She is responsible for making sure the team runs smoothly and that clients feel as though they are members of the family. Her organization and attention to detail keep things running on the back end, making her an essential member of the team.
Sandy graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Finance, and after multiple internships with Morgan Stanley, joined The Plunkett Group in late 2015. She lives in Washington Township with her husband Eric and is an avid runner, CrossFitter, and water skier.
Sandy graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Finance, and after multiple internships with Morgan Stanley, joined The Plunkett Group in late 2015. She lives in Washington Township with her husband Eric and is an avid runner, CrossFitter, and water skier.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley 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 consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
4The 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.
5Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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