About Us

The Roadside Group is a tightly knit team of portfolio managers, wealth planners and client service professionals that focus on the needs of affluent investors.

The partners of The Roadside Group combine over 60 years of financial experience helping foreign and US clients develop and implement wealth management strategies tailored to their specific needs. The team of Financial Advisors and International Client Advisors combine their local knowledge and extensive investment experience with the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley, to help clients address the complex challenges of managing significant wealth.

The Group oversees a portfolio of individuals and their families, institutional investors, foundations and non profit organizations, as well as professional athletes and entertainers.

Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2023, 2024, and 2025

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023, 2024, and 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22, 3/31/22-3/31/23, and 3/31/23–3/31/24.
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International Wealth Management

International Wealth Management

Part of a global financial legacy that dates back over 150 years, Morgan Stanley is one of the few truly global institutions with the scale, scope and commitment to serve the international investor. We serve among the world’s most capitalized institutions, and stand as one of the largest wealth management firms in the world.

Morgan Stanley International Wealth Management (IWM) harnesses the extensive capabilities of the firm to serve investors located outside the United States. Functioning as a specialized group within Morgan Stanley, IWM is staffed by specially trained International Client Advisors and managers who understand your wealth management needs.

Our Clients

We work with clients, aligning their goals and needs creating tailored investment solutions that can potentially unlock opportunities and growth. We believe that every client is unique and deserves a tailored plan, which we strive to deliver by way of a broad spectrum of investment management.
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    Who we work with
    - Ultra High Net Worth Clients
    - Business Owners
    - Professional Athletes and Entertainers
    - C-Suite Executives
    - Entrepreneurs
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    Institutions
    - Trusts and Foundations
    - Family Offices
    - Investment Advisors
    - Corporates
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity. Features include paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management.
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your investments together – whether they are held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere. When you add your external 401(k), as well as your checking, savings and brokerage accounts to this portal, all your assets will be in one place, providing a current and comprehensive view of your wealth.
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Our Process

At the Roadside Group, we know every client has a unique situation with different personal and financial goals. This is why we implement an ongoing process, taking the time to learn all we can about you and your financial situation. We help develop and implement a strategy customized to your goals. All the while, we are consistently communicating with you and other members of your financial team whenever necessary.
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    Step 1: Define Goals & Investment Objectives
    Our process starts with an Exploratory Meeting with you to develop a better understanding of your unique financial situation. We will define specific investment goals and objectives that we will work towards. Furthermore, we take this time to learn about your investment philosophy and how we can implement it to a sound strategy.
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    Step 2: In-Depth Understanding of Client Risk Profile
    During this discovery period, we allocate time to explore your current financial status. Here, we identify any challenges you are currently facing, and the obstacles that are inhibiting you from overcoming them. We analyze your investment assets, tax status, risk tolerance, return objectives, liquidity needs, investment time horizon, and estate planning concerns, all while gathering the appropriate documents whenever necessary.
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    Step 3: Develop Asset Allocation
    Using a suite of tools, we can form the basis for creating your personal investment strategy. This entails developing a personalized asset allocation mix that reflects risk, opportunities, and taxation across multiple entities. We value transparency, which is why we will present the strategy and timeline to you prior to any implementation.

    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. 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.

    Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
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    Step 4: Implement Strategies with a High Level of Client Contact
    After comprehensive due diligence and extensive analysis, we implement your strategy, while keeping close contact with you concerning its performance.
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    Step 5: Review/Adjust Asset Allocation
    We review the performance of your strategy, seeking any adjustments to asset allocations for further optimization. Before adjustments are made, we can analyze the impact of any taxes or trading costs on potential returns.
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    Step 6: Conduct Client Reviews
    Coordinating with you and other members of your financial team, we conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

January Updates

We hope you are well and your 2025 is off to a great start. Please enjoy our first newsletter of the year and the latest from Morgan Stanley.
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399 Park Ave 12th
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New York, NY 10022
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Direct:
(212) 315-6355(212) 315-6355
2800 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
US

Meet The Roadside Group

About Jose Ramon Gutierrez

Jose Ramon is a Financial Advisor and Executive Director at Morgan Stanley in New York City. He is responsible for managing multi-asset investment portfolios for Ultra-High Net Worth families, Endowments and Foundations.

Prior to Morgan Stanley Jose Ramon was an Executive Director in the Ultra High Net Worth team at JP Morgan where he spent 5 years in their New York office. He specialized in both client acquisition and managed a book of business of approximately $2 billion. Jose Ramon began his career at Deutsche Bank at the Global Investment Management division, where he spent 2 years constructing and investing discretionary portfolios for the bank. He later moved to the wealth management division where he spent the next 7 years.

Jose Ramon holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. He currently resides in New York City with his wife and 2 children.
Securities Agent: AZ, MO, MN, AK, SD, PA, NV, MA, CA, WA, VT, VA, TX, IN, IL, NC, FL, NY, MI, DE, WY, NM, CO, VI, UT, NJ, GA, DC, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 972290

About Jeronimo Del Villar

Jeronimo del Villar serves as an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley in New York, specializing in crafting tailored investment strategies and wealth management plans for Ultra High Net Worth Families, guiding them towards their financial objectives.

With a wealth of experience, Jeronimo previously held the role of Executive Director within the Ultra High Net Worth team at JP Morgan for 4 years in New York, overseeing a portfolio valued at approximately $1 billion. Prior to his tenure in New York, he spent 8 years at JPMorgan's Geneva office.

Jeronimo initiated his career as an associate attorney at Creel, Garcia Cuellar, Aiza y Enriquez in Mexico City, dedicating 6 years to diverse areas including distressed asset acquisitions, cross-border financings, mergers and acquisitions, and project finance transactions.

Educationally, Jeronimo holds a Master in Business Administration degree from Instituto de Empresa Business School in Madrid, Spain, complementing his bachelor's degree in law from Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City. Originally from Tulancingo, Mexico, Jeronimo now calls New York City home, where he resides with his wife and two children.
Securities Agent: CO, CA, VA, NM, FL, VI, NV, MI, CT, VT, UT, MO, AZ, NC, IN, TX, WY, SD, PA, DE, WA, NJ, MA, DC, NY, IL, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1928501

About Santiago.R Hernandez

Santiago is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley in New York City. He is responsible for managing multi-asset investment portfolios for Ultra-High Net Worth families, Endowments and Foundations.

Prior to Morgan Stanley, Santiago worked as Global Investment Specialist at JP Morgan’s Private Bank in New York City, where he spent 3 years managing multi-asset class investment portfolios totaling approximately $1 billion. Santiago began his career as Senior Associate at Navix, a private equity fund created by Eton Park and Axis Capital, where he specialized in Structured Financing and Private Lending in the Energy sector.

Santiago holds an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business, where he was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient and a Folsom Scholar, and a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from Universidad Anahuac. In 2021, Santiago was awarded the "Leadership Excellence Award" by The National Diversity Council. He currently resides in New York City with his wife and child.
Securities Agent: MO, DE, IL, AZ, TX, PA, CT, CA, UT, NM, MI, FL, WA, VI, VA, NV, IN, DC, NC, CO, GA, WY, VT, MA, SD, NY, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1965698

About Edmundo Del Valle

Edmundo Del Valle serves as an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley in Houston, where he specializes in crafting tailored investment strategies and wealth management plans for Ultra High Net Worth Families, guiding them towards their financial objectives.

With over 17 years of experience at JP Morgan, Edmundo distinguished himself as an Executive Director in the International Private Bank, serving both local and international clients.

He holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Edmundo resides in Houston with his wife and two children.
Securities Agent: VT, NC, NJ, MI, KS, WI, MO, AZ, DE, NY, MD, LA, FL, WY, WA, VI, TN, NV, MS, PA, KY, VA, RI, OR, OK, ND, MT, MA, IN, IA, CT, UT, TX, SC, PR, NM, CO, AK, WV, ME, CA, SD, NH, NE, IL, AR, MN, ID, HI, GA, DC, AL, OH; General Securities Representative
NMLS#: 2661588

About Teresa Rodriguez

Teresa provides a broad range of essential support services to clients of the Roadside Group. For 17 years, she has been responsible for supporting teams of the firm's most senior bankers. She handles the opening of new accounts, and assists clients with trade execution, alternative investment subscriptions, cash flow management and a host of other administrative inquiries.

Teresa started her career in the late 1990's at Chase Manhattan Bank, covering international clients, eventually she transitioned to the ultra high net worth team at JP Morgan Private Bank.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Teresa holds a B. S. degree in Hospitality Management from the New York City Technical College. She resides in the Bronx with her teenage son.

About Manuel Zuniga

Manuel Zuniga is a Client Service Analyst at Morgan Stanley in New York City. He is responsible for essential support services to clients of the Roadside Group.

Originally from Puebla, Mexico, Manuel holds degrees in Economics and Computer Science from New York University. He currently resides in New York City where he has lived for the past 5 years.
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