David Chlus
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(315) 792-1265(315) 792-1265
The Sound Path Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(315) 797-2000(315) 797-2000
Toll-Free:
(800) 443-5450(800) 443-5450
Our Mission Statement
Combining many decades of experience with a wide range of perspectives—we help you plan for every stage of your and your family’s life.
Our Story
What do you want for yourself and your family 10, 30, or even 50 years down the line? Your answer is important, but it’s only the seed. To help it take root and grow toward the future you envision, you need a sound financial plan.
The plan should be specific to your goals, and nimble enough to accommodate the unexpected. As your financial advisors, we focus on maintaining this balance for you––whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a child’s education, planning your estate, or trying to mitigate your taxes.
Our team combines many decades of experience with a wide range of perspectives. We operate under two guiding beliefs:
● Since we’re all at different stages of our career, we’re able to help better plan for every stage of your and your family’s life––because we’ve been there ourselves.
● We believe that with a collaborative process, we offer you a comprehensive service that goes far beyond the numbers
To see how we might help you reach your financial goals, give us a call at (315) 797-2000.
The plan should be specific to your goals, and nimble enough to accommodate the unexpected. As your financial advisors, we focus on maintaining this balance for you––whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a child’s education, planning your estate, or trying to mitigate your taxes.
Our team combines many decades of experience with a wide range of perspectives. We operate under two guiding beliefs:
● Since we’re all at different stages of our career, we’re able to help better plan for every stage of your and your family’s life––because we’ve been there ourselves.
● We believe that with a collaborative process, we offer you a comprehensive service that goes far beyond the numbers
To see how we might help you reach your financial goals, give us a call at (315) 797-2000.
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We Believe
- We believe hardworking people deserve hardworking advisors
- We believe your ideal future is sparked by big questions, and nurtured by a sound financial plan
- We believe in using our diverse experience to help you realize your specific dreams
- We believe in helping to protect you and your family from financial risk at every stage of life
- We believe your income shouldn’t end when you retire
- We believe estate planning requires a transfer of values, goals and at the end of the day—an appreciation for their family’s diligent approach to growing wealth
- We believe in being here for this generation and the next
Our Process
A good financial plan starts with people, not spreadsheets. That’s why we don’t use obscure financial jargon or generic plans. Instead, we begin by listening. We want to clearly establish your personal and family goals––that way, we can translate them into a clear set of financial objectives.
The next step is to craft a structured process to help you accomplish your goals. Our team works together to help make sure this blueprint covers all your concerns and risks. We also review the specifics of your current finances to help ensure your new plan rests on a solid foundation.
Using the resources of Morgan Stanley, we construct your portfolio and closely monitor it moving forward. We make adjustments whenever necessary to keep it aligned with your goals, and always ensure you’re comfortable with a change before enacting it.
The next step is to craft a structured process to help you accomplish your goals. Our team works together to help make sure this blueprint covers all your concerns and risks. We also review the specifics of your current finances to help ensure your new plan rests on a solid foundation.
Using the resources of Morgan Stanley, we construct your portfolio and closely monitor it moving forward. We make adjustments whenever necessary to keep it aligned with your goals, and always ensure you’re comfortable with a change before enacting it.
Our Clients
Our clients come from many backgrounds and professions: they’re local, national and international; some are professionals long-retired; others are small business owners thinking about succession; still others are young executives just starting a family.
Thanks to our broad skillset and collaborative approach, we’ve been fortunate to help our clients for many years, guiding them through each stage of their lives, and often, the lives of their children and grandchildren as well.
Whatever life stage you’re at, our commitment remains the same: to be your comprehensive financial resource for this generation and the next. We strive to help you and your family in any way we can, even when it means working outside of our role––to walk you through a large purchase, or work with your professional network, or just be your sounding board.
Thanks to our broad skillset and collaborative approach, we’ve been fortunate to help our clients for many years, guiding them through each stage of their lives, and often, the lives of their children and grandchildren as well.
Whatever life stage you’re at, our commitment remains the same: to be your comprehensive financial resource for this generation and the next. We strive to help you and your family in any way we can, even when it means working outside of our role––to walk you through a large purchase, or work with your professional network, or just be your sounding board.
Community Involvement
Location
106 Business Park Dr
Utica, NY 13502
US
Direct:
(315) 797-2000(315) 797-2000
Toll-Free:
(800) 443-5450(800) 443-5450
Meet The Sound Path Group
Phone:
(315) 792-1219(315) 792-1219
Maria Broccoli
First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(315) 792-1293(315) 792-1293
Justin Sipley
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(315) 792-1266(315) 792-1266
Alison Diodati
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1254(315) 792-1254
Robin Maciag
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1200(315) 792-1200
Tyler Swartz
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1212(315) 792-1212
Sabrina Julian
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1253(315) 792-1253
Meghan Tracy
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1234(315) 792-1234
Steven Broccoli
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(315) 792-1228(315) 792-1228
About David Chlus
David Chlus is a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Management Director with The Sound Path Group at Morgan Stanley. With three decades of industry experience, he is primarily responsible for helping clients prepare for retirement and other major life transitions.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree from Michigan State University––both in Agricultural Economics. He has been affiliated with the investment industry since 1986 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 1990.
David is a member of Little Falls Rotary Club and past Board Member of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency Board. David attends St. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer where he also serves as Treasurer.
Outside of the office, David lives in Little Falls with his wife Debie and their four children all nearby. In his spare time, David enjoys helping his family work on their Water Buffalo Farm.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree from Michigan State University––both in Agricultural Economics. He has been affiliated with the investment industry since 1986 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 1990.
David is a member of Little Falls Rotary Club and past Board Member of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency Board. David attends St. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer where he also serves as Treasurer.
Outside of the office, David lives in Little Falls with his wife Debie and their four children all nearby. In his spare time, David enjoys helping his family work on their Water Buffalo Farm.
Securities Agent: VA, CA, UT, TN, PA, NC, MT, MN, LA, HI, AK, DE, WV, CT, AR, VT, OK, MD, SC, RI, NV, MA, TX, IL, ID, DC, CO, NJ, MO, IN, WA, FL, ME, WI, OH, NY, NH, KS, IA, GA, AZ, AL, KY, MI, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1369849
NMLS#: 1369849
About John Sadallah
Securities Agent: OH, ID, IA, NJ, AZ, PA, NH, NC, MN, SC, MD, MA, AR, KY, VA, KS, HI, CT, AL, NV, IN, IL, WI, RI, MI, LA, FL, DC, MO, WA, VT, TX, OR, NY, ME, GA, DE, CO, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1634239
NMLS#: 1634239
About Maria Broccoli
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego, Maria began her career in the financial services industry in 1994. With her Series 7 & 66 Securities Licenses and Life, Health, & Annuity Licenses, Maria was recruited to Smith Barney in 2000. As a member of the Management Team in the Utica NY branch she added the Series 9 &10 Supervisory Licenses to her credentials. A mother of three and over 2 decades of Financial Services Industry experience, Maria joins the Sound Path Group as a Financial Advisor bringing her wealth management knowledge and excellence in client service to our group. She provides comprehensive wealth management advice focusing on helping guide clients to achieve specific goals on a risk adjusted basis. Through her dedicated service she delivers the personal care and individual attention that has come to define our team’s practice.
Outside of the office Maria enjoys spending time with family and friends. Once an avid Figure Skater, Maria now enjoys hosting family gatherings and traveling.
Outside of the office Maria enjoys spending time with family and friends. Once an avid Figure Skater, Maria now enjoys hosting family gatherings and traveling.
Securities Agent: AZ, GA, SC, MO, MA, NV, NJ, FL, AL, MI, DC, AR, NC, ME, TN, RI, PA, OR, OK, NY, MD, IL, VT, NH, IN, ID, HI, CA, WA, OH, KS, DE, MN, LA, IA, CT, CO, KY, WI, VA, TX; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1872785
NMLS#: 1872785
About Justin Sipley
Securities Agent: NE, CO, DC, WV, SD, MT, MI, LA, KY, KS, IN, MD, IA, HI, AZ, WI, UT, NJ, DE, AR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NH, NC, MS, TX, RI, PA, ID, CT, TN, MA, IL, SC, CA, AL, VA, PR, OH, AK, OR, MO, MN, FL, WY, WA, VT, ME, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2621693
NMLS#: 2621693
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
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.
7Morgan 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.
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
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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