
Brad Stanek, CFP®
Most people are lucky if they can find a way to make a living at something they love. Estero Florida resident, Peter Haack CIMA®, CFP® has found a way to blend his twin passions for real estate management and wealth management into a thriving practice. As a principal of the Stanek-Haack Group at Morgan Stanley, the former Chicago native helps elite real estate agents and brokers build, maintain and protect their assets as they plan for retirement or an exit from their firms.
"When my kids were younger, I would drive them to one of the buildings I managed, and tell them 'Do you see that apartment over there? Well that's how we are paying for your college' recalled Haack. "'Now here is a broom and a mop, you have to clean it now. I will be back in two hours'" added Haack, proud that all three of his children learned the discipline of hard work at an early age.
Haack's philosophy was honed at Villanova University where he maintained a demanding academic workload in the Mechanical Engineering program while also playing offensive lineman on the football team. It was there that Haack learned to balance grit and determination with analytical and strategic thinking. This foundation has been instrumental in his success in wealth management, real estate management, and entrepreneurism.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Haack founded and managed day-to-day operations of his own investment advisory firm for over a decade. Here he not only honed his wealth management acumen, but learned the intricacies of running a demanding business and making payroll which resonates with many of his successful entrepreneurial clients. "When I deal with entrepreneurs, I know that inner feeling of worrying about not knowing what's going to happen," related Haack.
For over 20 years, Peter and his wife Susie have successfully owned and operated multifamily apartment buildings in the highly competitive Chicago market, which makes him well-equipped to advise his many commercial and residential real estate clients.
Since relocating to Naples, Florida area, (more on that in a minute), Peter has focused his practice on serving top-tier real estate brokers and real estate operators, generally with a minimum net worth of $5 million.
Family office resources + 'stress testing'
Peter Haack operates his practice as the quarterback of an extended services concept. This model allows the team to access top specialists within various disciplines to provide clients with a second opinion about their complex tax, accounting, legal, insurance, estate planning strategy, exit planning and philanthropic giving concerns. This approach allows the team to provide clients with a holistic view of their entire financial lives without the expense of hiring top talent in-house.
The Stanek-Haack Group also utilizes powerful, cutting-edge technology that allows the team to "stress test" clients' portfolios and financial plans under 3,000 different economic and financial market scenarios. The Portfolio Risk Platform involves a thorough analysis and evaluation of a client's current financial strategies, identifying potential risks and opportunities for optimization. This service, coupled with access to the Firm's Family Office Resources, provides clients with a robust, well-rounded financial management experience.
The Wealth Discovery Advantage
The team utilizes a customized five-step process that looks at all areas of their finances, business and family, using the resources of his wealth management team and other professionals. Haack brings together a rare combination of skills in the capital markets and wealth management combined with his knowledge and proficiency in real estate and construction.
Naples connection
As more of the Stanek-Haack Group's clients have relocated (or partially domiciled) to the west coast of Florida, Haack decided to relocate to Naples himself to be closer to his clients and to avail himself of the great Gulf Coast lifestyle that he and his family have come to love over many visits to the area. By adapting to his clients' evolving lifestyles exemplifies his dedication to providing tailored, client-centric wealth management services.
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