Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
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    1. Introduction
    We begin with a conversation and listen carefully to understand what is important to you, your family and your future. We identify circumstances unique to your situation and their potential financial implications and determine how we can add value. This is your opportunity to interview us, as we get to know you. Should we agree to move forward, we will schedule our next meeting and request more detailed information.
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    2. Discovery
    We continue our conversation, learning about you, your family and the complexities surrounding your wealth. We ask about your personal bucket list, your core values and how you make decisions. What we learn helps us formulate specific strategies, while helping us customize a relationship that serves your preferences and requirements.
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    3. Analysis & Plan Development
    We look at both sides of your balance sheet – including all current assets and liabilities – to determine how to best position your portfolio moving forward. We then utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future decisions.
    Learn More About Our Goal-Based Planning Process
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    4. Plan Presentation
    In this step, we present your financial plan, which includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals and timeframes. We also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include family dynamics, estate planning, and philanthropic giving strategies.
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    5. Implementation
    Upon your approval of our recommendations, we begin to implement the strategies outlined in the plan. Once assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, we walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all of the tools and resources now available to you.
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    Ongoing Monitoring & Personal Service
    Committed to a first-class experience, we focus on developing longstanding relationships that can provide value to you and your family. We speak with you regularly to see how you and your family are doing. Most importantly, we provide ongoing monitoring of your investments in coordination with ongoing monitoring of your plan and progress towards each of your goals, adjusting your financial plan and investments accordingly as changes in your life occur. To us, a good financial plan is one that evolves with your life and your changing priorities.
Ongoing financial education is a vital element of my practice. It leads to better insights into our strategies and disciplines, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. The following resources reinforce the fundamental pillars of my practice and provide valuable information to help manage your money more effectively in today's global financial world.
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    Wealth Management
    Wealth management brings all the dimensions of your life together into an organized and holistic strategy that reflects who you are, where you want to go and how to get you there. From investment management to legacy planning and everything in between, our consultative approach provides all the solutions and services needed to achieve your life goals.
    Wealth Management Portfolio Insights
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    Wealth Consulting
    As your wealth grows, so does its complexities. We listen carefully to understand how you feel about important financial topics. Understanding your deepest concerns enables us to provide customized advice in a way that respects the values, relationships and priorities that make your life unique.
    Why Advice Matters
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    Investment Management
    Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a personalized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately, generate income when needed, and reduce current and future taxation.
    Market Trends
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    Education Funding
    Meeting the educational costs of children and grandchildren may be one of the most personal fulfilling investments you can make. We can help you access appropriate investment vehicles and determine the best strategies for achieving this goal.
    Education Planning Center
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    Cash Management
    Creating adequate cash flow and securing liquidity are the day-to-day aspects of implementing a financial strategy. We help you meet your personal cash management and borrowing needs, while thinking strategically about how specific approaches may affect current and long-term costs and taxes.
    CashPlus: A Modern Alternative to Banking
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    Socially Responsible Investing
    Many investors today seek meaningful ways to create positive economic, social and environmental impact through the investments they make in their portfolio. Sustainable Investing focuses on aligning financial goals – which are driven by economic fundamentals – with impact goals – which are driven by personal values and mission. We can help you integrate these themes into your investment strategy.
    Investing With Impact
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    Retirement Planning
    One of our key areas of focus is helping you prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, we manage the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
    Retirement Planning
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    Philanthropic Services
    Many successful people seek opportunities to support cultural and educational institutions, as well as nonprofit organizations. I will help you analyze and implement a strategy that benefits the causes you care most about, while managing your overall portfolio in a tax-advantaged manner.
    Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving Strategies
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    Estate Planning Services
    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
    Legacy Trusts & Estate Planning

Managing Your Money In The 21st Century

We are proud to work at Morgan Stanley, a global leader in financial services with a long history of putting the needs of clients first. Our firm strives to ensure that its technology platforms are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast and flexible. As a part of our services, these resources are readily available to our clients. We would be glad to assist you in signing up or learning more about any of these services.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
    Visit Our Security Center
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    Total Wealth View
    View all your external financial accounts directly in MSO or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Location

284 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840
US
Direct:
(401) 849-6300(401) 849-6300

Meet The Sweeney Group

About Patrick M Sweeney

Patrick has been a dedicated wealth management professional since 1991. With a strong foundation in Accounting and extensive training in financial services, he provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management solutions to his clients. Patrick holds his Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 31, state insurance, and national mortgage licenses. Additionally, he holds the Morgan Stanley Financial Planning Specialist designation.

A fourth-generation Newport, Rhode Island native, Patrick returned to his hometown in 2005 after working at the Smith Barney mega branch in Boston. He is married with three children and is actively involved in the local community, enjoying the area's many activities and attractions.

Through a variety of collaborative efforts, he is highly engaged in helping create a better and brighter future. Individually and collectively, he has served on a number of local boards and organizations within the community:

- Hazards Beach Association
- Ida Lewis Yacht Club
- Redwood Library
- Anthony's Cystic Fibrosis Chapter of Rhode Island

In his free time, Patrick enjoys staying active and connected to the outdoors.. He holds a U.S Merchant Marine license and enjoys fishing, skiing, and hiking in the Northwoods of Maine and Alaska.
Securities Agent: WI, MO, VT, OK, IN, AZ, AK, FL, DC, CT, HI, CA, CO, TX, TN, SC, PA, NY, NC, MD, IL, WA, ME, ID, AL, UT, OH, MT, VA, NJ, NH, MN, MI, DE, RI, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275742

About Katelyn Goodwin

Katelyn is a dedicated Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, providing exceptional white-glove personal service and world class advice to build long-term relationships with her clients. She exemplifies the firm's core values of doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back to the community.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Katelyn served as Vice President in the Executive Office at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City. In this role, she was instrumental in advancing strategic initiatives and leadership development, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Katelyn brings a diverse background to her financial career, having previously worked in the entertainment industry at Sony Music Entertainment. This rare experience enriches her approach to financial advising, allowing her to leverage creativity and strategic thinking to help meet her clients' needs.

Passionate about empowering women and girls to increase their financial confidence, Katelyn is committed to providing resources and guidance that inspire confidence and informed decision-making focused on financial literacy and independence.

Committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, Katelyn actively engages in initiatives that promote diversity and community involvement. She is dedicated to building deep relationships based on trust and integrity, helping to ensure that every client experiences the highest possible level of personalized service and care.
Securities Agent: UT, SC, CT, WI, RI, DE, TX, NJ, MN, DC, CA, NC, VA, NH, FL, MI, AZ, VT, TN, ID, AK, NY, WA, PA, HI, CO, MD, MT, MO, MA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2631787

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

About Evan J. Patterson

Evan Patterson is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York.

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.

Evan began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to relocating to the Northeast, he served as a Private Banker in the Tampa Bay area. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2010, Evan spent 10 years in high net worth lending at Merrill Lynch supporting teams in New York City, Los Angeles, and Jacksonville. He began his career as a Securities Based Lending Officer before rising within the firm, holding several other positions including Priority Loan Officer, Associate Mortgage and Credit Specialist, Consumer Finance Specialist and Banking and Liquidity specialist.

Evan is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Finance. He lives in East Greenwich, Rhode Island with his family. Outside of the office, Evan enjoys painting, watching cinema, reading books, and listening to vinyl records.
NMLS#: 800467

About Giancarlo Pannone

Giancarlo Pannone is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Giancarlo began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he gained extensive experience in the industry as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch and Raymond James.

Giancarlo graduated from Rhode Island College and holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation. Giancarlo lives in Wakefield, RI with his wife Katie. Outside of work, Giancarlo enjoys surfing, hiking, snowboarding, and the occasional DIY home project.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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