Michael Fay Jr., CIMA®, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Family Wealth Advisor, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(703) 556-8120(703) 556-8120
The QUAD Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley
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Creating intelligent wealth management strategies to help clients preserve and grow capital.
The QUAD Capitas Group
The QUAD Capitas Group offers the resources and flexibility to provide you with personalized financial planning.
As your family grows and your wealth increases, you may face more subtle and profound wealth management issues. As the demands of your family grow and evolve, you will likely need Advisors who have expanded their capabilities.
Our process is driven by personalized financial planning and includes investment management, retirement planning, risk management, liabilities and cash flow, educational planning and philanthropy. Our process is designed to help ensure that our clients never outgrow our process- they grow into it, as their lives unfold and needs evolve.
As you prepare for a variety of critical financial events, such as planning for retirement, selling a business, receiving an inheritance, buying a recreational property or proactively planning for their legacy, our resources and experience can help you prepare for such events, so that you can achieve your financial and lifestyle goals.
2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
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As your family grows and your wealth increases, you may face more subtle and profound wealth management issues. As the demands of your family grow and evolve, you will likely need Advisors who have expanded their capabilities.
Our process is driven by personalized financial planning and includes investment management, retirement planning, risk management, liabilities and cash flow, educational planning and philanthropy. Our process is designed to help ensure that our clients never outgrow our process- they grow into it, as their lives unfold and needs evolve.
As you prepare for a variety of critical financial events, such as planning for retirement, selling a business, receiving an inheritance, buying a recreational property or proactively planning for their legacy, our resources and experience can help you prepare for such events, so that you can achieve your financial and lifestyle goals.
2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024, 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/22–3/31/24.
Awards Disclosures
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Financial PlanningFootnote5
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote6
- 529 PlansFootnote7
- Wealth PlanningFootnote8
- Cash ManagementFootnote9
- Lending Products
- Life InsuranceFootnote10
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote11
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote12
- Stock Option PlansFootnote13
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Working With Us
We provide comprehensive financial planning in the context of a long-term relationship with you. Through our experience we have learned it is important that everyone is clear on what to expect if we are to develop and maintain a successful working relationship – one where we can help you achieve your financial and lifestyle goals.
You can expect that we will consistently and responsibly perform all services related to the provision, review and ongoing monitoring of the financial planning solutions we implement on your behalf.
You can expect that we will consistently and responsibly perform all services related to the provision, review and ongoing monitoring of the financial planning solutions we implement on your behalf.
WE WILL ALWAYS:
- Strive to acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of your financial goals.
- Update your current financial information on a regular basis.
- Carefully assess and monitor your investment risk and time-frame.
- Explain the implications of all recommended financial planning strategies and gladly answer any questions you may have.
- Update you as and when appropriate by email, mail and phone.
- Meet with you regularly to review your Personal Financial Organizer (PFO).
- Act as your primary Financial Advisor, coordinating the efforts of other related professionals as and when required.
- Treat you with utmost respect and professionalism.
Who Are Our Clients: Common Situations We Help With
- Successful families, entrepreneurs, and executives from a wide range of backgrounds, many of whom have pivotal roles in dynamic industries on the East Coast such as technology, health care, and finance.
- Technology entrepreneurs preparing for an IPO of their company.
- Owner of a closely held business planning to sell.
- Executives with complex stock option plans and/or compliance in heavily regulated industries.
- A Doctor running a private practice or heading a departments within a hospital system.
A FINANCIAL PLAN MADE FOR YOU
Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to help create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
We can create your personal roadmap to help pursue and protect your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to help create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
We can create your personal roadmap to help pursue and protect your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
Financial Planning
Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 160+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
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Estate Planning Strategies
Regardless of your current financial circumstances, it is crucial to have a backup plan for your money. We regularly review your finances with you and coordinate with your estate attorney to help ensure that your wishes are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
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Equity Compensation
Executives today are increasingly compensated with stock or stock options. A benefit of receiving stock or stock options is that they allow the employee to share in the growth of the company without making a current investment (by purchasing stock or exercising options). However, exercising stock options presents a number of difficult- and sometimes divergent- choices.
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Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance helps to pay the cost of a broad range of personal and custodial care services an individual may need over an extended period of time. Here is some information about the costs of long-term care and the potential benefits of investing in a long-term care insurance policy. We will work with you to determine the best strategy for you.
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Retirement
Leading up to and through retirement, we will help you identify the most appropriate ways to obtain the income you need and help ensure that you are on track to pursue for financial goals. We will work with you to make sure that you understand the features and benefits of all the options available to you.
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Competent Cash Management
Cash management is just as important as understanding the portfolio that is being built for you. As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to a comprehensive suite of cash management solutions.
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Meet The QUAD Capitas Group
Michael Wilden, CLU®, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Family Wealth Advisor, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(703) 556-8121(703) 556-8121
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(703) 556-6370(703) 556-6370
Phone:
(703) 556-8125(703) 556-8125
Kristen Colananni
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(703) 556-8127(703) 556-8127
Claire Swayze
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(703) 556-8126(703) 556-8126
About Michael Fay Jr.
Michael J. Fay Jr. is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Certified Financial Planner® with The QUAD Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley. With 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael focuses on crafting customized asset allocation strategies and comprehensive financial plans to help clients reach their unique goals.
Michael received his B.S. in Finance from West Virginia University and has been with Morgan Stanley since 1998. Always refining his education and skills, Michael received his Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. He followed that with his designation as a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) from the American College of Financial Services in 2007. Additionally, he was named as a 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
With nearly three decades of experience, Michael is committed to providing his clients with the most up-to-date skills and analysis. The CIMA® certification certifies that he has completed a rigorous process to achieve a high level of competency, professionalism, and investment acumen. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Michael brings the highest standard of ethics and responsibility to his practice. With these skills and philosophy, Michael’s goal is to help clients meet their financial objectives today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Michael is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association and the Certified Financial PlannerTM Certificants of North America. He is also active in the West Virginia University Alumni Association. With his wife Jennifer, he enjoys traveling, golf, and playing sports with their six children. Michael lives in Leesburg, Virginia.
2019-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Michael received his B.S. in Finance from West Virginia University and has been with Morgan Stanley since 1998. Always refining his education and skills, Michael received his Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. He followed that with his designation as a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) from the American College of Financial Services in 2007. Additionally, he was named as a 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
With nearly three decades of experience, Michael is committed to providing his clients with the most up-to-date skills and analysis. The CIMA® certification certifies that he has completed a rigorous process to achieve a high level of competency, professionalism, and investment acumen. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Michael brings the highest standard of ethics and responsibility to his practice. With these skills and philosophy, Michael’s goal is to help clients meet their financial objectives today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Michael is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association and the Certified Financial PlannerTM Certificants of North America. He is also active in the West Virginia University Alumni Association. With his wife Jennifer, he enjoys traveling, golf, and playing sports with their six children. Michael lives in Leesburg, Virginia.
2019-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: IL, DE, WA, OR, OH, MA, KS, UT, NY, OK, MN, FL, CA, WV, MO, DC, MD, IA, VI, SC, NE, RI, NV, KY, CT, AZ, AK, NC, ME, LA, GA, AL, WI, VT, TN, PA, NJ, NH, MI, CO, VA, TX, IN; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285075
NMLS#: 1285075
About Michael Wilden
Michael J. Wilden is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with The QUAD Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike concentrates on utilizing personalized and holistic wealth management strategies in estate and financial planning strategies.
Attending college on a basketball scholarship, Mike graduated from Saint Anselm College with a B.A. in Financial Economics. Driven by his passion for following the stock market, he then began his career in finance as a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager at Quick & Reilly, Inc., in 1993. In 2001, he moved to Morgan Stanley. Working with 1st to now 3rd generation families and being able to go through major life events with them is especially rewarding for Mike, who takes a family-oriented approach. He strives to deeply understand each of his clients and their families to develop a customized comprehensive financial plan to meet their unique personal goals.
Mike has sought advanced certifications in his field to enhance the depth and breadth of skill and knowledge he offers his clients. He is both a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®). He is also an Alternative Investments Director, giving him special expertise in Private Equity, Private Credit and Hedge Funds. Additionally, he was recognized as a 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
Mike is a member of the Certified Financial Planner™ Certificants of North America and the NCAA Athletes in the Workspace and Networking Group. He is a member of the Sachem High School Alumni Association, the Saint Anselm College Alumni Association, and Quick & Reilly, Inc., Alumni. A resident of Ashburn, Virginia, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and two children.
2019-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Attending college on a basketball scholarship, Mike graduated from Saint Anselm College with a B.A. in Financial Economics. Driven by his passion for following the stock market, he then began his career in finance as a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager at Quick & Reilly, Inc., in 1993. In 2001, he moved to Morgan Stanley. Working with 1st to now 3rd generation families and being able to go through major life events with them is especially rewarding for Mike, who takes a family-oriented approach. He strives to deeply understand each of his clients and their families to develop a customized comprehensive financial plan to meet their unique personal goals.
Mike has sought advanced certifications in his field to enhance the depth and breadth of skill and knowledge he offers his clients. He is both a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®). He is also an Alternative Investments Director, giving him special expertise in Private Equity, Private Credit and Hedge Funds. Additionally, he was recognized as a 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
Mike is a member of the Certified Financial Planner™ Certificants of North America and the NCAA Athletes in the Workspace and Networking Group. He is a member of the Sachem High School Alumni Association, the Saint Anselm College Alumni Association, and Quick & Reilly, Inc., Alumni. A resident of Ashburn, Virginia, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and two children.
2019-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: MN, DE, OH, MI, IL, VT, CT, WV, VA, NV, NJ, NE, MA, KS, AL, PA, NY, NC, MO, CA, TN, RI, OR, NH, FL, TX, MD, AK, VI, ME, IN, IA, GA, DC, CO, WI, WA, SC, KY, AZ, UT, LA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1255297
NMLS#: 1255297
About Michael Zoskey
Michael Zoskey is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with The QUAD Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, Mike spent several years at Cambridge Associates where he worked with large, sophisticated institutional investors. After a few years of working with institutions, Mike wanted to apply this approach and skill set to individuals. Thus, he moved to Morgan Stanley and began managing the assets of families across multiple generations.
Mike understands that his clients’ financial objectives frequently extend beyond their own lifetimes, so he takes a multi-generational approach to his advice and portfolio construction. Rather than a traditional portfolio with time horizons based on a single person’s life, Mike takes a more long-term focused, dynamic approach and constructs his clients’ portfolios to resemble those of an endowment or foundation. Mike especially enjoys the early stages of a new client relationship where there is great emphasis on the financial planning process and education about a large variety investment vehicles.
A graduate of James Madison University, Mike currently resides in Leesburg, VA with his wife and two daughters. Mike has experience on the Board for the Foundation of The Arc of Northern Virginia, where he assisted with the management of pooled trust services and foundation assets. He is also an avid golfer and plays in many tournaments. When not on a golf course, Mike enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mike understands that his clients’ financial objectives frequently extend beyond their own lifetimes, so he takes a multi-generational approach to his advice and portfolio construction. Rather than a traditional portfolio with time horizons based on a single person’s life, Mike takes a more long-term focused, dynamic approach and constructs his clients’ portfolios to resemble those of an endowment or foundation. Mike especially enjoys the early stages of a new client relationship where there is great emphasis on the financial planning process and education about a large variety investment vehicles.
A graduate of James Madison University, Mike currently resides in Leesburg, VA with his wife and two daughters. Mike has experience on the Board for the Foundation of The Arc of Northern Virginia, where he assisted with the management of pooled trust services and foundation assets. He is also an avid golfer and plays in many tournaments. When not on a golf course, Mike enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: MO, MA, KY, DC, NV, WV, RI, PA, KS, AZ, VA, OR, NJ, MD, AK, IA, OH, CT, AL, WA, TX, NY, NC, IL, UT, NM, WI, VT, MI, ME, LA, GA, DE, CA, TN, SC, MN, IN, FL, CO, VI, NH, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1841088
NMLS#: 1841088
About Justin Scott
Securities Agent: AK, VT, TN, PA, MD, LA, SC, MN, TX, NM, NJ, NC, GA, CA, MA, IL, HI, DC, VI, NE, MI, KY, FL, CT, AL, OR, OH, AR, WI, WA, ME, IA, AZ, WV, VA, NV, KS, IN, CO, NY, NH, MO, UT, RI, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2620594
NMLS#: 2620594
About Kristen Colananni
Kristen Colananni has been a part of The QUAD Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley since 2015 serving as Senior Client Service Associate. Working to provide a white glove experience, Kristen focuses on providing clients personalized services tailored to their individual needs while also overseeing team operations to ensure a smooth day-to-day experience. Kristen draws on her prior background in the hospitality industry to manage and coordinate high level client meetings and events, while focusing on attention to details to deliver overall exceptional service.
Outside of work, Kristen and her husband Darren reside in Ashburn and spend their free time chasing after their 2 daughters, Alice and Gianna.
Outside of work, Kristen and her husband Darren reside in Ashburn and spend their free time chasing after their 2 daughters, Alice and Gianna.
About Claire Swayze
Claire is a Client Service Associate and proud member of The Quad Capitas Group at Morgan Stanley. Her career in the financial services industry began in 2017. In years since, she has worked hard to combine her strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience with financial expertise to provide clients with a positive, pleasant experience that gives them the results they seek.
Claire is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Bachelor of Humanities and Sciences degree and received certification in Spanish Translation and Interpretation. When not connecting with clients and guiding them to financial freedom, Claire enjoys spending time with her rescue dog in Arlington, Virginia.
Claire is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Bachelor of Humanities and Sciences degree and received certification in Spanish Translation and Interpretation. When not connecting with clients and guiding them to financial freedom, Claire enjoys spending time with her rescue dog in Arlington, Virginia.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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