Bruce D. Sargent, CFA
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(203) 221-6003(203) 221-6003
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
The Soundhaven Group
Our Mission Statement
The Soundhaven Group works with a limited number of long-term relationships. Our families and institutional clients trust us to guide their wealth with a fundamental discipline and a boutique approach.
Welcome
Creating a lasting legacy requires a disciplined approach and thoughtful application of sound investment principles. The Soundhaven Group’s decades of experience inform our differentiated approach and tailored solutions that facilitate multi-generational wealth transfer, while solving for current income needs. Soundhaven’s long-term focus and custom portfolios are also well-suited to support the unique goals of permanent asset pools, such as foundations and endowments.
We are grateful for the trust that our clients place in us as we partner with them to achieve their aspirations.
We are grateful for the trust that our clients place in us as we partner with them to achieve their aspirations.
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About PWM
Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
- Approximately 350 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $980 billion in AUM1
- Comprising 23% of the Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, December, 2024
Source: Barron's.com (May 2024) 2024 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams awarded in 2024. The teams are ranked on a variety of factors, including their size and shape, their regulatory records and credentials of their members, and the resources they have at their disposal to serve their client bases. The rankings are meant as a starting point for clients looking for an advisor—a first-pass vetting that can help investors narrow a search. Every advisor will have his or her own approach to investing, financial planning, and other services. Clients are encouraged to approach a search for an advisor the way they would a search for a doctor—interviewing multiple professionals and getting opinions from multiple third parties. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron's and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
Approach
Discovery Process
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, we analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.
Location
500 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
US
Direct:
(203) 221-6019(203) 221-6019
Meet The Soundhaven Group
Matthew D. Sargent, CFA
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(203) 221-6025(203) 221-6025
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(212) 883-7760(212) 883-7760
Justin "JB" Borglum
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(203) 221-6019(203) 221-6019
Marc Taylor
Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(212) 883-8107(212) 883-8107
About Bruce D. Sargent
Bruce Sargent, CFA, Senior Vice President has been managing client portfolios for over 50 years. His time at Morgan Staley has included roles as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of the Capital Management Division for 15 years and as a member of the Board of Directors of Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley). Bruce’s tenure allows him to draw upon decades of market experience when choosing attractive investments, preferring to rely on fundamentals and sound judgement.
Bruce received his A.B. from Columbia College and his M.B.A from Columbia Business School. He earned his CFA charter in 1974 and is a member of CFA society New York dating back to the late 1960’s.
Bruce received his A.B. from Columbia College and his M.B.A from Columbia Business School. He earned his CFA charter in 1974 and is a member of CFA society New York dating back to the late 1960’s.
Securities Agent: TX, TN, NV, HI, CA, PR, NM, MT, PA, MA, FL, NH, NC, MN, GA, ME, ID, VA, SD, MD, DC, CT, OH, IL, CO, WA, UT, RI, MI, DE, SC, NY, WI, NJ; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279415
NMLS#: 1279415
About Matthew D. Sargent
Matt Sargent, CFA, Vice President, joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Matt works with wealthy individuals, families, foundations, and firms to effectively advise and manage clients’ financial needs.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Matt researched and identified prospective investments in both public and private markets for several long-biased investment funds. In his previous life as a management consultant, Matt analyzed acquisition targets for two leading global private equity funds and helped solve complex business issues for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
Matt earned his B.A. from Kenyon College with an honors distinction in economics, his M.B.A from Columbia Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Matt researched and identified prospective investments in both public and private markets for several long-biased investment funds. In his previous life as a management consultant, Matt analyzed acquisition targets for two leading global private equity funds and helped solve complex business issues for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
Matt earned his B.A. from Kenyon College with an honors distinction in economics, his M.B.A from Columbia Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Securities Agent: CA, NC, SD, FL, CT, NJ, ID, WI, WA, PR, MD, VT, MI, CO, MA, DE, OH, NY, SC, NH, GA, PA, MN, DC, TX, RI, OR, NV, ME, IL, VA, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1726519
NMLS#: 1726519
About Ian M. Rowan
Ian Rowan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and financial advisor, who strives to address every facet of his client’s fiscal health with an in-depth approach to investment counseling.
Ian’s advisory practice includes concentrations in planning, portfolio rehabilitation and allocation risk analysis. In addition to private client investment management, Ian provides a full range of corporate benefit services to public and private companies.
Ian has been a financial advisor for over 20 years and joined Morgan Stanley in 2007. Ian has served as a trustee on several non-profit boards and has advised on endowment investment policy and strategy.
Ian holds a B.A. from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH.
Ian’s advisory practice includes concentrations in planning, portfolio rehabilitation and allocation risk analysis. In addition to private client investment management, Ian provides a full range of corporate benefit services to public and private companies.
Ian has been a financial advisor for over 20 years and joined Morgan Stanley in 2007. Ian has served as a trustee on several non-profit boards and has advised on endowment investment policy and strategy.
Ian holds a B.A. from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH.
Securities Agent: WI, NJ, UT, NM, ME, NV, NH, TX, NY, MD, DE, DC, ID, FL, MA, HI, VA, TN, NC, MT, MI, GA, CO, SD, RI, CA, PA, MN, IL, CT, WA, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1290521
NMLS#: 1290521
About Marc Taylor
Marc Taylor, Senior Registered Client Service Associate has over twenty years of financial services industry experience. In this role, Marc focuses on operational client support, account maintenance, asset allocation & financial planning reports and digital initiatives. He is also an annuity and insurance logistics liaison.
Marc has been at Morgan Stanley for nineteen years. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Marc was a sales associate at Lebenthal & Co. He is a graduate of Cornell University and currently lives in Westbury, NY with his wife, son and daughter.
Marc has been at Morgan Stanley for nineteen years. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Marc was a sales associate at Lebenthal & Co. He is a graduate of Cornell University and currently lives in Westbury, NY with his wife, son and daughter.
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Managing Significant Wealth
- Investment Management
- Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
- Cash Management & Lending
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Lifestyle Advisory
- Business Services
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Thought Leadership for our ultra high net worth clients, which contains thought-provoking articles, authored by leading experts from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources.
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
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
You Work Hard, Make Your 401(k) Plan Work Harder
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Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities
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Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Private Wealth Management Podcast
Bringing you engaging stories and key insights surrounding the complexities associated with significant wealth, including:
- Intergenerational Planning
- Philanthropic Giving
- Non-Traditional Assets
- Managing Family Wealth
LISTEN | Passion Assets: Investing in Art
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We look forward to discussing your needs and goals, and the exceptional resources we can place at your disposal.
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1Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its affiliates and their employees (including Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors) are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice. These materials and any statements contained herein should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their personal tax advisor or attorney for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving personal trusts and estate planning.
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Morgan 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.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan 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
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1Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its affiliates and their employees (including Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors) are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice. These materials and any statements contained herein should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their personal tax advisor or attorney for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving personal trusts and estate planning.
2Morgan 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
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Morgan 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.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan 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
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