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We educate, empower and work with you to plan your future, help grow your wealth and guide you to financial freedom so you can live your dreams.
Welcome to The Ressa Group
We are here for you as your chief financial advisor to support and guide you in every aspect of your financial life to help you achieve your financial goals. You have many priorities and limited time; our goal as your advisor is to simplify the complex and provide sound, tailored advice and service so you have time for things you love most.
The Ressa Group believes your success in achieving your goals begins with a comprehensive wealth strategy customized for you and your goals. Philip Ressa, Managing Director, and Financial Advisors Regina Rule and Antonio Racanelli begin with a comprehensive understanding of your priorities, your income and spending, and tailor strategies to help meet your needs, achieve your goals and grow your wealth.
Do I have enough savings to retire comfortably? How do I plan for college? Can I afford to….? For many of us, considering our financial future is a daunting experience. We are here to answer your questions, provide information, advice and solutions to address your concerns and take the worry out of planning. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, and a wealth of life experiences, the Ressa Group offers you exceptional, comprehensive advice tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Let’s start by having a conversation and getting to know each other. Please call us at 516-227-2929 or email us at theressagroup@morganstanley.com.
The Ressa Group believes your success in achieving your goals begins with a comprehensive wealth strategy customized for you and your goals. Philip Ressa, Managing Director, and Financial Advisors Regina Rule and Antonio Racanelli begin with a comprehensive understanding of your priorities, your income and spending, and tailor strategies to help meet your needs, achieve your goals and grow your wealth.
Do I have enough savings to retire comfortably? How do I plan for college? Can I afford to….? For many of us, considering our financial future is a daunting experience. We are here to answer your questions, provide information, advice and solutions to address your concerns and take the worry out of planning. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, and a wealth of life experiences, the Ressa Group offers you exceptional, comprehensive advice tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Let’s start by having a conversation and getting to know each other. Please call us at 516-227-2929 or email us at theressagroup@morganstanley.com.
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- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
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- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote5
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote6
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote7
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote8
- Financial PlanningFootnote9
- Trust ServicesFootnote10
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote11
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Your needs and goals are the heart of our work when we develop a financial roadmap for you. To ensure that we structure the most comprehensive plan, there are four key steps we follow:
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With a thorough understanding of you and your needs, we construct a comprehensive, customized analysis and plan which we will discuss and evaluate together before finalizing.
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With the strategy and goals mapped out, we develop your proposal with comprehensive recommendations including saving, investing, banking, insuring, borrowing and cash management. With your approval, together we begin to implement your plan.
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Life evolves and circumstances change, so why shouldn't your financial plan? Not only do we monitor your plan and help manage your wealth, but we regularly check in with you, to review, touch base and stay up to date on what is happening, what is developing and what continues to be important in your life.
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Meet The Ressa Group
Regina Green Rule
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(516) 227-5644(516) 227-5644
Antonio Racanelli, CFP®
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(516) 227-5657(516) 227-5657
Phone:
(516) 227-5647(516) 227-5647
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
Phone:
(516) 227-2886(516) 227-2886
Alicia Mueller
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(516) 227-2892(516) 227-2892
Max Willett
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(516) 227-2941(516) 227-2941
About Philip Ressa
Philip’s diverse experience in owning a business, in real estate and banking help benefit his clients as he believes that both the asset and the liability side of one's wealth should be efficiently managed. Philip brings a disciplined approach to financial planning and managing his clients’ wealth. He uses this approach to provide advice to clients, including high net worth families and businesses managing their life cycle needs. Philip’s team, The Ressa Group, uses Goals Based Planning as the foundation of its practice, working with their clients to establish both short and long term financial goals. Philip is a Managing Director and has been a Financial Advisor for over 25+ years. Philip and his wife MaryAnn, of over 35 years, are proud parents of 5 children, with 3 grandchildren so far. He is passionate about staying active while traveling, playing tennis, pickleball, skiing, as well as golf.
Securities Agent: MS, GA, WI, UT, TN, NH, MT, NY, KY, DC, NV, KS, ID, CO, AK, PR, HI, VA, PA, MI, IN, OH, DE, CA, AZ, SC, OR, NC, VT, ME, FL, CT, TX, RI, NM, NJ, MA, LA, WA, MO, MN, MD, IL, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 579858
NMLS#: 579858
About Regina Green Rule
Regina Green Rule, a Financial Advisor with the Ressa Group at Morgan Stanley, brings her clients a joyful approach to managing and building wealth, along with a strong commitment to discipline and benefits stemming from a breadth of life experience. After a successful Wall Street career, raising 2 daughters and volunteering enthusiastically, Regina has developed a keen understanding of and respect for stewardship and the importance of planning for the future. Always keen on education, she strives to educate and empower her clients and collaborate in growing and managing their wealth and preparing for the future, whatever it may hold. Regina seeks to embrace her clients’ aspirations, concerns, goals and potentials and appreciates that the core of any relationship is mutual respect, care and candor.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Regina earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Yale University. She served on her local Board of Education for 12 years as a Trustee, having served 6 of those years as President. Committed to making a meaningful impact, she was an active Girl Scout Leader for 20 years and was recognized as one of Nassau County's Outstanding Women of Achievement in 2018.
A Baltimore native, Regina currently lives in Manhasset and is the mother of two wonderful daughters. Outside of the office, you can find Regina riding her bicycle, walking the beach, and enjoying the company of and laughing with her family and friends.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Regina earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Yale University. She served on her local Board of Education for 12 years as a Trustee, having served 6 of those years as President. Committed to making a meaningful impact, she was an active Girl Scout Leader for 20 years and was recognized as one of Nassau County's Outstanding Women of Achievement in 2018.
A Baltimore native, Regina currently lives in Manhasset and is the mother of two wonderful daughters. Outside of the office, you can find Regina riding her bicycle, walking the beach, and enjoying the company of and laughing with her family and friends.
Securities Agent: GA, WI, TX, MO, MN, KS, CA, VT, MI, OH, KY, IN, AZ, LA, DC, CT, CO, VA, SC, FL, AK, UT, PA, MD, NH, MT, MA, PR, NY, NV, NJ, NC, IL, DE, WA, OR, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1847124
NMLS#: 1847124
About Antonio Racanelli
Antonio is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. He has advised business owners and individuals in the areas of employee benefits, retirement planning, wealth management and employee stock options. Antonio is committed to developing and enhancing the client advisor relationship experience.
He received his BS from the University of Tampa and holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) from the College of Financial Planning in Denver Colorado. He received his CFP® designation through the Certification Education Program at NYU. An active member of the University of Tamps Alumni and contributor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. When Away from his work he enjoys staying active and spending time with his wife and two sons.
He received his BS from the University of Tampa and holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) from the College of Financial Planning in Denver Colorado. He received his CFP® designation through the Certification Education Program at NYU. An active member of the University of Tamps Alumni and contributor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. When Away from his work he enjoys staying active and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Securities Agent: FL, CO, VT, PA, MA, TX, NH, GA, DC, CT, IL, NY, NV, NJ, AZ, MT, MD, KS, DE, WI, VA, PR, NC, MI, KY, SC, IN, OR, WA, MN, CA, OH, LA, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1208209
NMLS#: 1208209
About Barton J Rule
Bart has over 30 years of financial services experience. For the past 20 years, Bart has been part of Morgan Stanley's corporate equity solutions team. In his role he has gained a unique understanding of the wealth created by corporate executives through their company's stock. He offers these executives valuable insight into how they can protect and grow their wealth. Bart leads the capital markets and portfolio management for the Inlet Group. He resides in Connecticut with his wife and 3 children.
Securities Agent: AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, AK, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, CA, LA, AL, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265055
NMLS#: 1265055
About James Suger
James is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley who advises corporate executives and professionals navigating complex compensation and wealth decisions. James helps clients integrate investment strategy with planning around equity compensation, concentrated stock, cash-flow needs, retirement goals, and multigenerational wealth transfer.
James believes that strong advice starts with listening—understanding what matters most to each client and translating those priorities into a clear, disciplined plan. He takes a goals-based approach, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting strategies as life, markets, and priorities evolve.
Through a structured planning process, James works to align decisions—such as when to exercise stock options or diversify concentrated positions—with client priorities and risk tolerance. He collaborates with clients’ other professionals (e.g., CPAs and attorneys) to support coordinated planning.
Areas of Focus: Equity compensation planning, concentrated stock strategies, tax-aware investing considerations, retirement planning, philanthropic planning
Education/Designations: Finance BS, Dowling College
James believes that strong advice starts with listening—understanding what matters most to each client and translating those priorities into a clear, disciplined plan. He takes a goals-based approach, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting strategies as life, markets, and priorities evolve.
Through a structured planning process, James works to align decisions—such as when to exercise stock options or diversify concentrated positions—with client priorities and risk tolerance. He collaborates with clients’ other professionals (e.g., CPAs and attorneys) to support coordinated planning.
Areas of Focus: Equity compensation planning, concentrated stock strategies, tax-aware investing considerations, retirement planning, philanthropic planning
Education/Designations: Finance BS, Dowling College
Securities Agent: GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265268
NMLS#: 1265268
About Alicia Mueller
Alicia graciously and diligently supports the Ressa Group’s clients as a Client Service Associate. Always with a smile, Alicia expertly delivers detailed guidance for clients opening new accounts, executing wire transfers, and helping with online and technical support. She holds her Series 7 license and her Series 66 license.
Alicia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at High Point University and played soccer. In addition to playing and coaching soccer, she enjoys spending time with friends, hiking and traveling.
Alicia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at High Point University and played soccer. In addition to playing and coaching soccer, she enjoys spending time with friends, hiking and traveling.
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Breno began his career in financial services in 2011, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Relationship Banker at Santander Bank. He also served as a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS.
Breno is a graduate of the Kean University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Wantagh, New York. Outside of the office, Breno enjoys riding his peloton, working out, and watching movies.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Breno began his career in financial services in 2011, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Relationship Banker at Santander Bank. He also served as a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS.
Breno is a graduate of the Kean University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Wantagh, New York. Outside of the office, Breno enjoys riding his peloton, working out, and watching movies.
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About Andrew Bertalli
Andrew Bertalli is a vice president and financial planning director, serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in eastern Long Island, NY. He is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, Andrew served high-net-worth clients for over 17 years. Andrew also has worked at Charles Schwab, USAA, and TIAA.
Andrew graduated from Saint Francis College and has a BS in business. Andrew holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew lives on Long Island with his wife and children. Outside of work, Andrew likes to keep fit and spend time with his family. Andrew holds a private pilot license and served in the US Navy.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, Andrew served high-net-worth clients for over 17 years. Andrew also has worked at Charles Schwab, USAA, and TIAA.
Andrew graduated from Saint Francis College and has a BS in business. Andrew holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew lives on Long Island with his wife and children. Outside of work, Andrew likes to keep fit and spend time with his family. Andrew holds a private pilot license and served in the US Navy.
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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
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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. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative 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.
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5Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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8Morgan 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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10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
11Morgan 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.
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:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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CRC 4665150 (8/2025), 4763067 (9/2025)
