

The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
For decades, our team has helped individuals, families, and institutions thrive in every facet of their financial life.
MONITOR. SERVE. PROTECT.
That's what a sentinel does, and it's why we named our team The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group. Our duty is to stand watch and help protect what matters most: the financial future you envision for yourself, your family, and your business.
At The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group, we continuously challenge our team to elevate the client experience. We're always working to improve with one goal in mind: to help you reach yours. Whether you're a business owner looking to transition, a family interested in estate planning, or an individual preparing for retirement – our seasoned 5 member team's rigorous process and comprehensive service help protect, grow, and simplify your financial life.
With over 60 years of industry experience helping families, individuals, and institutions, our team is very proud to provide our clients with numerous designations and certifications including:
- 2 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ - CFP® professionals
- Corporate Retirement Director
- Insurance Planning Director
- Financial Wellness Director
- Certified Investment Management Analyst® - CIMA®
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® - CRPS®
- Qualified Plan Financial Consultant® - QPFC®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor - CEPA
- Risk Management
- 3 Workplace Advisors for Equity Compensation
We have been recognized for our commitment and expertise:
- 2024 Forbes Florida Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams - The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group at Morgan Stanley.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/22-3/31/23.
- National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Top Defined-Contribution Advisor Teams - The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group at Morgan Stanley: 2021, 2022 & 2024.
2021, 2022, 2024 NAPA's Top DC Advisor Teams
Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2021, 2022, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA based on self-reported assets under advisement as of Dec 31 of the year prior to year the award was given.
- PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year - John Mitsis: 2024
2024 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year. Source: planadviser.com (Awarded May 2024) Data compiled by ISS Media based on time period from November 2023 - March 2024.
- Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor - David DeLuca: 2018, 2019
2018 - 2019 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors. Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018 - 2019). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
- Financial Times Top 401k Top Retirement Advisors - John Mitsis: 2015, 2017, 2019
2015, 2017, 2019 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods: Awarded 2019; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/18 Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16 Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 -9/30/14
- National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Gun's Top 50 Under 40 - John Mitsis: 2015
2015 NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns) Source: napa-net.org (Nov 2015) Data compiled by NAPA based on time period from Aug 2014-Aug 2015.
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About David DeLuca
After graduating first in his class with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Drexel University, David began his professional career as an accountant. Deciding that he wanted his work to have a deep and direct impact on peoples’ lives, he then entered the wealth management industry with Merrill Lynch in 1992. There, he built his business from the ground up, formed a team with John and Karen, and earned his Certified Financial Planner® designation to further strengthen his offering to his clients. In 2020, he and The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group came on board with Morgan Stanley.
Within the Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group, David places an emphasis on helping his clients protect the future they want for themselves, their businesses, and their families. This is a personal passion for him. Growing up seeing his own Mother struggle financially after the passing of his father – David prides himself on being an objective and trusted resource for his clients through all of life’s transitions. He believes in careful listening, custom planning, meticulous follow through, and rigorous monitoring. Taking a comprehensive approach based on the team’s “7 Pillars” process – David works tirelessly to help his clients streamline their finances and achieve their every goal.
Outside the office, David lives in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife Kelly and their three daughters. He sits on the Board of Directors at Dreams Come True, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing hope and happiness to children battling life-threatening illnesses. As a fitness and outdoor fanatic, David spends much of his free time golfing, fishing, hiking, and cycling – and reading on rest days.
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About Karen Rademeyer
A graduate of the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Karen entered the financial industry as an advisor with Merrill Lynch. In 2010, she teamed up with John and David and has been working in partnership with them ever since. During this time, Karen also earned the rigorous designation of Certified Financial Planner™. In 2020, the team came on board with Morgan Stanley so that they could offer their clients an even more robust and comprehensive wealth management service.
Within the Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group, she focuses on comprehensive wealth management for a diverse array of clients. Originally from Ecuador, Karen knows what it means to achieve a long-term goal. Since she was a young girl, she knew she wanted a career in finance. In pursuit of that goal, she came to the States, learned the language, put herself through school, and climbed the industry rungs – all so that she could be where she is now. As an advisor, nothing gives her more professional satisfaction than helping her clients achieve their own long-term goals. To do that, she designs and executes rigorous financial plans that help her clients streamline and protect all aspects of their financial lives.
Karen has also served as a judge for the InvestWrite competition for the past four years, a role that reflects her passion for fostering financial literacy in young people. Through this program, she evaluates student essays on investment strategies, helping to inspire and empower the next generation to understand the stock market and long-term financial planning.
Among her favorite moments outside of the office, time is spent in St. Augustine with her family being loud and proud fans of the English soccer team – Liverpool – and attending University of Florida football games to support her daughter, who is a proud UF student. Go Gators!
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About John Mitsis
A graduate from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, John also earned an MBA from the University of North Florida. From there, he joined Citigroup Smith Barney as a financial advisor, where he worked for three years before joining Merrill Lynch. In 2020, after eleven years at Merrill, he and the team came on board with Morgan Stanley. Always looking to better his practice, John has worked to earn a stable of rigorous certifications and designations, including Corporate Retirement Director, Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist®, Qualified Plan Financial Consultant®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst®.
John’s primary focus with The Sentinel Ponte Vedra Group is helping institutions and their executives articulate and achieve their retirement goals. With hands-on experience and the elite designation of Corporate Retirement Director, he offers robust retirement plan solutions for institutions of all sizes and industries. His approach is very process-oriented, and he places a strong emphasis on financial planning. The son of Greek immigrants, John knows well the risks and rewards inherent to living the American Dream and running your own small business. Now, as financial advisor, he aims to help his clients live out their own American Dream – whether that means selling or growing their business, handing it off to a family member, or something else entirely.
Outside the office, John lives in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife, Shirin, and is the proud father of two daughters. An active member the Gator Bowl Association and Jacksonville Sports Council who enjoys golfing – he ultimately defines himself as a “Girl Dad,” spending much of his free time going to their theater performances and recitals.
NMLS#: 521049
About Taylor Haire
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Taylor worked at Merrill Edge as a Financial Services Representative. Taylor graduated with honors from the University of North Florida in 2019 with Bachelor Degree’s in both Finance and Financial Services.
Outside of the office, Taylor lives in Jacksonville, FL. In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga, reading books, and spending time with her friends and family.

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About Robert Mickler
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Robert began his career in financial services in 1991, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he held several positions with Merrill Lynch, most recently as a Resident Manager and Wealth Management Banker in the Global Wealth Management organization.
Robert is a graduate of Villanova University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and family. Outside of the office, enjoys playing golf, reading, and traveling.
About Rachael Crapsi
Rachael began her career in financial services in 2012 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to her current position, she has worked as a Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan and Fifth Third Private Bank serving affluent families by developing authentic, lasting relationships while helping to build, preserve and transfer wealth.
Rachael graduated from The Ohio State University earning degrees in both Finance and International Business with a focus in Mandarin and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Rachael is from Buffalo, New York, but now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Outside of work Rachael enjoys playing soccer, traveling and cooking.
About Mark Jansen
Most recently, Mark worked with New York Life in their Advanced Planning Group working with agents and their UHNW clients advising them on estate and legacy planning, business buy sell planning, and succession planning. Prior to New York Life, Mark held similar Advanced Planning Consulting roles in several National financial organizations. He originally started his career in the financial services industry in the tax department of the public accounting firm Grant Thornton. He is known for taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand. Frequently speaking to groups and individuals on estate and business planning, he brings a conversational style that helps to clarify the complex nature of these topics.
Mark received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville MN, received his JD degree Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota and his CPA license while working at Grant Thornton. He holds a Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses. He currently lives in Richmond Virginia with his wife and occasionally one of their 6 children.
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