About Us

As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, sound financial planning is no longer a luxury. It has become a virtual necessity. The Spectrum Group is a seasoned team of financial professionals who have served the diverse needs of high net worth investors, foundations, and corporations for many years. We have the resources and experience to craft a comprehensive plan for you and manage it prudently over time. The Spectrum Group takes a holistic approach to planning. Before we make any recommendations, we will work closely with you addressing a broad spectrum of issues, such as your current family situation, career aspirations, education costs, retirement goals, and estate planning.What we learn becomes the foundation for a sound strategy based on your unique profile and goals. From there, we will discuss such issues as your risk tolerance, asset allocation and the most suitable investments for you. But that is just the beginning. Over time, we’ll meet with you regularly to modify your plan to reflect changes in your life. At the Spectrum Group, our goal is to create a comprehensive plan that you can follow confidently, regardless of the ever-changing economic landscape.
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Working with a Family with Director, Forbes and Barrons Recognized Advisor

The Spectrum Group's Executive Director and Family Wealth Director, Joseph Fezza, leverages the versatile resources of Morgan Stanley and professionals to help our clients and their families maximize the value of their human capital by driving family wealth education, making it more likely that all members of the family will have the foundation and support they need to potentially lead meaningful, fulfilled and engaged lives.
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    Forbes Awards - Joseph Fezza
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2025
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2024
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2023
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2022
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2021
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2020
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2019
    Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor 2018
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    Forbes Award - The Spectrum Group
    Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team 2025
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    Barron's Awards - Joseph Fezza
    Top 1000 Advisors by Barron’s in 2010
    Top 1000 Advisors by Barron’s in 2009
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    Our Team's Family Wealth Capabilities
    A Family Wealth Director (FWD) is a rare distinction, earned by only approximately 5 % of Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisors as of December 2023. The designation is given to advisors who have undergone distinctive training to complement their extensive experience working with ultra-high net worth families.
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    Family Governance and Wealth Education
    The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value of their human capital by addressing sensitive family issues, facilitate communication and manage your family dynamic in an effort to achieve a shared sense of common direction in coordination with your outside advisors.
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    Legacy & Estate Planning strategies
    We engage with our Executive Planning Director and Wealth Planning Center to provide a fully integrated, comprehensive analysis of your balance sheet, estate plan, and investment strategy through a collaborative process- at your request we will coordinate with your legal tax advisors as well.
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    Philanthropy Management
    We provide our clients with a smart way to give to causes and charities they care about through Morgan Stanley GIFT. Our donor advised fund, GIFT, is a 501(c)(3) public charity structured to offer you a simple, thoughtful and tax-advantageous way to support your favorite charities.
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    Disclosures
    2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/2024.
    Award Disclosure: https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html

    2018-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.


    2009-2010 Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
    Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009-2010) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2009.
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Modern Wealth Management Tools and Resources

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many modern wealth management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial profile with total wealth view. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and comprehensive wealth planning, along with convenient connectivity.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock’s Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative software used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers. The Portfolio Risk Platform provides you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios. This tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Monthly Market Updates

Here is where you will find market updates, brought to you by both the Firm as well as our Team, on a monthly basis.
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    Global Investment Committee Monthly Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    The Spectrum Group - Monthly Market Update Call
    Joe, Howard, and Kate share Morgan Stanley's view on the current market condition and updates in the teams monthly call series.

Comprehensive Financial Planning

Regardless of what stage your life is in – moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between – as your Financial Advisors, we can help you achieve your financial goals.

Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.

We can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals – a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
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    2025 Tax Tables
    This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information. With tax season seemingly always right around the corner, it’s best to be as informed as possible.
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    Manage Debt
    We thoroughly review your mortgage, car loans, credit cards, and any other debts that you may have in order to help determine where you can save on interest and create a timeline for your debt payments by prioritizing which ones should be paid off first.
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    Insurance
    We take an extremely close look at your financial profile to decipher what type(s) of insurance most fit your needs, and determine if your current insurance policies are best suited for your goals.
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    Retirement
    Leading up to and through retirement, we are here to help you identify the most appropriate ways to obtain the income you need and help ensure that you are on track to achieve your financial goals

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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Location

20807 Biscayne Blvd
5th & 6th Fl
Aventura, FL 33180
US
Direct:
(305) 937-7131(305) 937-7131
Toll-Free:
(800) 736-4554(800) 736-4554

Meet The Spectrum Group

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Joseph Fezza, CFP®

Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Portfolio Management Director, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(305) 937-7131(305) 937-7131
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Angie Fezza

Associate Vice President, Wealth Mannagement Associate
Phone:
(305) 937-7129(305) 937-7129
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Stephanie Hammer

Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 937-7114(305) 937-7114
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Natalia Rodriguez

Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 937-7115(305) 937-7115

About Joseph Fezza

Joseph Fezza was named to Forbes Magazine’s List of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in February 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and again in 2024. Previously, he was recognized as one of the Top 1000 Advisors by Barron’s in 2009 and 2010. He has been a Member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club and Chairman’s Club since 1993 most recently being named a member of the firms prestigious Master’s Club in 2021 and 2022. He completed his Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 1991 and Morgan Stanley Wharton Graduate School Senior Advisor Program in 1997. Having been with Morgan Stanley since December of 1984, he has witnessed and experienced scores of market conditions that have influenced the performance of his clients’ portfolios and delivers tailored advice and guidance helping clients build, preserve and manage their wealth for themselves and future generations. His first priority is to help you achieve your financial goals.

Disclosures:
2019-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2009-2010 Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2009-2010). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Dec of the year prior to the issuance of the award."

This material is intended only for clients and prospective clients of the Portfolio Management program. It has been prepared solely for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument, or to participate in any trading strategy.
Securities Agent: MD, AK, CA, VA, LA, WA, MA, IN, CT, AZ, NY, PA, OH, NJ, MT, MO, GA, VI, TX, CO, WV, DC, TN, NC, MN, KY, NH, SC, WI, DE, FL, NV, MI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1375317

About Katharine DeSoto

Kate DeSoto, CFP® serves as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Originally from Columbus, Indiana, Kate is a graduate of Indiana University, with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Criminal Justice. Kate began her career in the financial services in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2007. She focused her career on a team that specialized in municipal and taxable, fixed income. In 2012, Kate and her husband moved to South Florida where she became a founding member of The Spectrum Group. Kate’s passion is to ensure the success of her clients financial future by creating financial plans. Kate also loves spending quality time with her clients and building deeper relationships. In 2015, Kate earned her CFP Designation.

Kate and her husband Starkey live in the Hollywood area raising their children. She enjoys riding bikes with her family, traveling and swimming. However, in the off chance she has time, she enjoys running and has completed the Miami Marathon once and a dozen half marathons all over the country.
Securities Agent: SC, VI, NC, IL, MD, IN, CT, WV, FL, AL, WA, PA, NJ, MO, DC, AZ, NY, VA, NV, KY, NH, MT, MI, LA, GA, DE, TX, OH, MN, MA, CO, CA, WI, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1297686

About Howard Lerner

Howard Lerner is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He also holds the Family Wealth Advisor designation with the Company. Howard began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1987 on the Middle Markets Fixed Income Desk in New York. In 1993 Howard moved to Florida to pursue a career as a Financial Advisor. In 1994, he joined Dean Witter, now Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, where he has served in a variety of roles, including ten years in management serving as a sales manager, branch manager, and complex manager. In 2012, he left his managerial role and formed the Spectrum Group along with Joe and Kate.

Howard has been and is active in Philanthropy having previously sat on boards at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Broward Center for Performing Arts, and Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida. Howard’s charitable work has been memorialized in a video by the Morgan Stanley foundation about his work with Equine Assisted Therapies, his son Asher, and how the MS Foundation helps local organizations that their employees support. In 2017 Howard was nominated for the prestigious Men with Caring Hearts award through the Florence Fuller Child Development Foundation.
 
Howard lives with his two sons Asher and Jess and when he isn’t working enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his two sons.
Securities Agent: AZ, MD, LA, IL, SC, OH, MT, DE, CT, VA, KY, DC, CO, NJ, IN, NH, MN, MI, WI, VI, MO, CA, WA, TX, PA, NY, NV, MA, FL, NC, GA, WV, TN; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1375292

About Angie Fezza

Angie Fezza began her financial industry career at Merrill Lynch in 2010, completed all required regulatory licenses for Stocks, Bonds and Commodity trading in 2011. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and previously worked at J.P. Morgan as an Investment Professional as well.

Angie earned her MBA from Navarra Business school, Pamplona, Spain in 2007. B.A. in International Business Administration from Universidad de la Sabana, Bogotá Colombia in 2005.
Angie is a fully integrated member of the team assisting clients with trade executions, account management, customized portfolio analysis reports and financial plans for client solutions. Angie speaks English, Spanish and French. Angie enjoys her free time with her husband and daughter Valentina who loves to spend time riding her bike, swimming, playing soccer and fishing.

About Stephanie Hammer

Stephanie Hammer joined Morgan Stanley, formerly Dean Witter in September 1988. She started her career in 1985 in the financial sector in New York City. She has worked in different roles within the company, including Operations Manager for 10 years. Stephanie brings to our team a wide-range of knowledge in the operational area as a Senior Client Service Associate. Her outstanding skills, communication, and attention to detail allow us to provide exceptional service to our clients. Stephanie is a mother to four beautiful children and an exceptionally young grandmother to four. She loves to read, travel, and cook for her growing family.

About Natalia Rodriguez

Natalia Rodriguez was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to Miami, Florida in 2008, she achieved her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in finance and a minor in international business from Florida International University in 2014. That same year, she started her career in the finance sector at Wells Fargo Advisors. In 2019, Natalia joined the Spectrum Group at Morgan Stanley where she currently strives to dedicate her time and compassion along with our team to help our clients achieve their financial goals. In her free time, Natalia enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and traveling to new places.

Awards and Recognition

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
​2018-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
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The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
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John Fanning

Senior Private Banker
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Scott Owens, CFA, CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management, Institutional Consulting Director, Alternative Investments Director

About John Fanning

John Fanning is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

Private Bankers partner with 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.

John began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank) and Bank United. He also also served as a Finance Manager at Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services.

John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, John enjoys coaching and watching his sons excel in sports, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on all South Florida sports team.
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Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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