Lewis Assaley, CIMA®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(513) 852-4172(513) 852-4172
The Sycamore Hill Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
We combine decades of experience to guide you, your family, and your organization through a comprehensive wealth management process, creating long-term strategies with measurable results to help achieve both your short- and long-term goals.
Making a Meaningful Difference
At The Sycamore Hill Group, we are a team of caring and dedicated wealth management professionals who provide tailored advice on a wide range of financial topics to successful individuals, generational families, institutional leaders and organizations.
We combine the world-class resources of a premier global firm with the intimate relationship you expect from an investment boutique. As an individual investor, you benefit from the market insights, risk management resources, and analytical rigor that drive our institutional relationships.
We focus on what is most important to you and provide a full spectrum of solutions that are customized to your specific needs and goals. Most importantly, we commit to making a meaningful difference in your life – from helping strengthen your family’s financial independence to helping your organization provide a robust retirement plan for your valued employees to managing your company’s pension program.
The relationships we cultivate emphasize highly personalized service and an ongoing commitment to education and communication. We are proud of the signature level of service we have been providing to our clients for decades and welcome the opportunity to deliver this same level of excellence to you, your family, and your organization.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
We combine the world-class resources of a premier global firm with the intimate relationship you expect from an investment boutique. As an individual investor, you benefit from the market insights, risk management resources, and analytical rigor that drive our institutional relationships.
We focus on what is most important to you and provide a full spectrum of solutions that are customized to your specific needs and goals. Most importantly, we commit to making a meaningful difference in your life – from helping strengthen your family’s financial independence to helping your organization provide a robust retirement plan for your valued employees to managing your company’s pension program.
The relationships we cultivate emphasize highly personalized service and an ongoing commitment to education and communication. We are proud of the signature level of service we have been providing to our clients for decades and welcome the opportunity to deliver this same level of excellence to you, your family, and your organization.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Recognition
- Named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team 2024
- [Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote3
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote4
- Trust ServicesFootnote5
- Planning for Individuals with Special Needs and their Families
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote8
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Financial Strategies for Life
The clients we serve are an exceptional group of people, all having a unique wealth creation story.
Some are physicians, attorneys and academics. Others are corporate executives and business owners. Still others are families who have been with us for generations.
Essentially, all have accumulated a level of wealth that requires guidance in developing a plan to help grow, preserve, and ultimately transfer their assets.
We see ourselves as your financial coach, serving as a sounding board and empowering you to be confident in your decisions so you have the freedom to pursue the goals that are most important to you. We do this through the development of a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a personalized blueprint to provide structure and organization to your finances now and for the years to come.
We look forward to hearing your personal wealth creation story and helping you set and achieve the goals that will define your life.
Some are physicians, attorneys and academics. Others are corporate executives and business owners. Still others are families who have been with us for generations.
Essentially, all have accumulated a level of wealth that requires guidance in developing a plan to help grow, preserve, and ultimately transfer their assets.
We see ourselves as your financial coach, serving as a sounding board and empowering you to be confident in your decisions so you have the freedom to pursue the goals that are most important to you. We do this through the development of a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a personalized blueprint to provide structure and organization to your finances now and for the years to come.
We look forward to hearing your personal wealth creation story and helping you set and achieve the goals that will define your life.
We Can Help You
- Achieve a broad array of goals that have varying timelines
- Send your children to the colleges of their choice
- Finance a major acquisition
- Minimize taxes, while enhancing performance
- Integrate company benefits into your overall strategy
- Enjoy retirement with peace of mind
- Develop an income distribution plan, utilizing your hard-earned savings seeking to meet your cash flow needs
- Take control of a life-changing event with confidence, such as a divorce or the loss of a spouse
- Reduce risk for your family or your business
- Set up trusts for your children
- Educate the next generation to manage wealth and carry family values forward
- Leave the legacy you envision
A Commitment to Excellence
We come to work every day dedicated to helping make a real difference in the lives of our clients and the people and organizations they care about. We are dedicated to the following core values that underscore our commitment to an exceptional client experience.
The Skills to Cut Through Complexity
Each member of our team genuinely cares about you and your family. We believe the diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enables us to deliver fresh ideas for today’s complex world. We bring distinctive areas of strength together to work on your behalf, helping you simplify your finances and prepare for all of life’s milestones. We believe the more complex your situation, the more valuable we can be to you, and the more rewarding your overall experience may be.
Knowledge and Education
Our team has a breadth of experience and credentials, including two Certified Financial Planners™, a Certified Investment Management Analyst®, a Certified Divorce Financial Advisor®, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, two Portfolio Management Directors and a Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, which is rare in one group of Financial Advisors. With more than 100 combined years of industry experience, we have acquired the wisdom and skills to tackle the challenges of significant wealth.
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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.
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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.
Investment Excellence
We have extensive experience managing investments – including alternative investments for high net worth individuals, families and institutions. You can benefit from our knowledge and insights, yet you will never feel overwhelmed by technical jargon. Our style is welcoming and approachable. We make it easy to ask questions to fully understand the details of our strategies.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout our careers, we have been honored to receive a number of industry and firm awards. We are proud of these achievements – not just for their own sake, but because we believe they show how committed we are to our clients in helping them achieve their financial goals. Most recently, Kimberly Feck and Lewis Assaley were named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Century Club in 2020. They were also both selected as a Five Star Wealth Manager for eight consecutive years (2012 – 2019).
Holistic Wealth Management
The combination of our experience, insights and resources allows us to deliver a family-like experience, managing the complexities of your wealth all under one roof. From estate planning strategies and investment management to liquidity management and charitable impact, we provide the strategies, resources and services necessary to help execute your strategic plan and attain your life goals.
A Team Approach
We believe it is important to collaborate with your accountant, attorney and other financial specialists to build a comprehensive and cohesive plan that encompasses virtually all aspects of your life. We have significant experience and are very comfortable serving as your lead advisor, helping ensure all the professionals you’ve hired are working together – and in tandem – to address your priorities and goals.
Proactive Communication
We keep you focused on your finances by proactively scheduling regular calls and meetings. We believe it is our responsibility to always be in sync with the changes in your life, so we can anticipate and respond strategically to new risks and emerging opportunities. The result is an integrated financial strategy that focuses on helping meet your goals today and as they evolve over time.
Integrity and Compassion
Every decision we make is focused on doing the right thing for you. We help simplify your financial life, offering some of the most efficient strategies with objective advice. Above all, we are dedicated to delivering a exceptional service model that emphasizes in responsiveness, transparency and approachability. We are creative problem solvers who put your interests ahead of our own.
A Disciplined Process Focused on You
Charting a confident course to financial success begins with understanding your values, priorities, and goals for the future. Working together, we define what is most important to you and your family and then develop a tailored plan to help achieve those goals. Through each step, we provide objective advice and investment insights to construct a plan that is uniquely yours.
1: Discovery
We begin with an in-depth conversation where we listen carefully to understand what is important to you, your family and your legacy. We learn about your attitudes towards investing and the values that shape your decisions. We also identify the challenges and circumstances unique to your personal situation.
2: Analysis
Next, we review your current and future financial situation, identify any potential shortfalls and discuss the impact of unexpected life events. In this step, we may also reach out to your CPA and estate attorney to understand your existing tax and estate plans so we can coordinate our strategies into one cohesive plan.
3: Plan Development
Here, we prepare your comprehensive wealth management plan. We utilize world-class financial planning and risk analysis tools to develop a personalized strategy that not only includes investment and asset allocation recommendations, but incorporates important risk management strategies, as well as estate, trust, and tax-planning recommendations.
4: Presentation and Implementation
In this step, we present your tailored plan in detail and explain why we are recommending each strategy. We discuss the pros and cons for each solution, refining your plan based on our discussions. Once approved by you, we begin to implement the strategies together. We believe in full transparency and will keep you involved each step of the way.
5: Active Monitoring
We oversee your progress and review the performance of your plan through ongoing calls and meetings. With three Senior Portfolio Managers on the team, we have the experience and insights to continuously review and adjust your investments to take advantage of current market and economic changes, a skill that sets us apart from other advisory teams.
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Direct:
(513) 852-4172(513) 852-4172
Toll-Free:
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Meet The Sycamore Hill Group
Matthew Broderick Selker, CFP®
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(513) 852-4455(513) 852-4455
Stephanie Polen
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(513) 852-4461(513) 852-4461
Annetta Barnes
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(513) 852-4416(513) 852-4416
Rex Points
Registered Client Service Associate, Fiancial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(513) 852-4173(513) 852-4173
About Lewis Assaley
Lewis A. Assaley, CIMA®, is a Financial Advisor, Senior Institutional Consultant and Senior Vice president in Morgan Stanley’s downtown Cincinnati office. Lew’s responsibilities include providing wealth management services to high net worth clients throughout the United States. Lew’s experience includes helping clients with their financial goal setting, review investment policies, asset allocation, investment manager selection and the monitoring of their portfolios. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Lew was a Senior Vice President-Investments and Senior Investment Management Consultant at Prudential Securities where he began his financial services career over thirty-five years ago. In 2006, Lew was co-chair of Morgan Stanley’s Consultant’s University held at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Lew earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cincinnati. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate students at the Thomas More College, Miami University and the University of Cincinnati. Lew is a periodic lecturer and commentator on the stock market and current economic conditions. Away from the office, Lew and his wife Pat are involved in the philanthropic efforts of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Securities Agent: TN, NJ, MS, WV, AZ, TX, IL, DE, CA, AL, MD, NC, OK, NH, CO, VA, OH, WA, PA, MI, GA, DC, CT, MO, NY, NV, KY, KS, FL, SC, MA, IN; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1796896
NMLS#: 1796896
About Matthew Broderick Selker
As a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Matthew understands the importance of shaping relationships that reflect clients’ needs, preferences and aspirations. Whether they’re seeking to accumulate wealth, invest for income, foster financial independence for future generations or address the financial needs of a business, Matthew works to develop strategies that help achieve specific goals.
A native Cincinnatian, Matthew earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Xavier University. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2014, Matthew worked at Merrill Lynch and PNC Wealth Management.
Active in the community, Matthew currently sits on the Cincinnati Public Library’s Foundation Board; and, previously sat on the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cincinnati Ballet, and the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM). In 2015, Matthew was named a Great Leader Under 40 by Venue Magazine for his community involvement. Matthew lives in Turpin Hills with his wife, Natalie, and their sons, Liam and Noah.
A native Cincinnatian, Matthew earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Xavier University. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2014, Matthew worked at Merrill Lynch and PNC Wealth Management.
Active in the community, Matthew currently sits on the Cincinnati Public Library’s Foundation Board; and, previously sat on the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cincinnati Ballet, and the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM). In 2015, Matthew was named a Great Leader Under 40 by Venue Magazine for his community involvement. Matthew lives in Turpin Hills with his wife, Natalie, and their sons, Liam and Noah.
Securities Agent: NV, AL, TX, OK, DC, CO, NH, MO, TN, SC, NC, AZ, VA, OH, NY, NJ, MI, IL, FL, CT, WV, MD, MA, KY, CA, MS, WA, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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NMLS#: 1472979
About Stephanie Polen
Stephanie is a Senior Registered Associate for The Sycamore Hill Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s downtown Cincinnati office. Stephanie’s responsibilities include aiding the team in developing a “Goal-Planning Track” for our clients. She actively contacts clients to collect the data the team uses in Morgan Stanley’s Goals Planning System*. This platform assists in customizing a goal-tracking plan, which will encompass aspects of a client’s unique financial portrait. Stephanie began her financial services career as a Registered Client Associate at Prudential Securities and spent several years at UBS PaineWebber. With over 30 years in the investment industry, Stephanie joined Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in 2004.
Stephanie currently holds her series 7, 63 and 66 licenses.
Stephanie and her husband, Joe, a middle/high school band director and musician, have two children. They are active supporters and participants of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati.
*The Morgan Stanley Goals Planning System (GPS) includes a brokerage investment analysis tool. While securities held in a client’s investment advisory accounts may be included in the analysis, the reports generated from the GPS Platform are not financial plans nor constitute a financial planning service. A financial plan generally seeks to address a wide spectrum of a client’s long-term financial needs, and can include recommendations about insurance, savings, tax and estate planning, and investments, taking into consideration the client’s goals and situation, including anticipated retirement or other employee benefits. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) will only prepare a financial plan at a client’s specific request using Morgan Stanley approved financial planning software.
To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, clients should consult their Financial Advisor, or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at http://www.morganstanley.com/ourcommitment/
Stephanie currently holds her series 7, 63 and 66 licenses.
Stephanie and her husband, Joe, a middle/high school band director and musician, have two children. They are active supporters and participants of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati.
*The Morgan Stanley Goals Planning System (GPS) includes a brokerage investment analysis tool. While securities held in a client’s investment advisory accounts may be included in the analysis, the reports generated from the GPS Platform are not financial plans nor constitute a financial planning service. A financial plan generally seeks to address a wide spectrum of a client’s long-term financial needs, and can include recommendations about insurance, savings, tax and estate planning, and investments, taking into consideration the client’s goals and situation, including anticipated retirement or other employee benefits. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) will only prepare a financial plan at a client’s specific request using Morgan Stanley approved financial planning software.
To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, clients should consult their Financial Advisor, or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at http://www.morganstanley.com/ourcommitment/
About Annetta Barnes
Annetta joined The Sycamore Hill Group in September 2021 as a Client Service Associate. She has worked in the banking and financial services industry for over 15 years.
Annetta draws on her depth of knowledge across several positions in the banking industry to provide an exceptional client experience. She previously worked at KeyBank, Fifth Third Bank and most recently managed multiple branches at Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) in Erlanger and Crescent Springs in northern Kentucky. Her positive attitude and leadership mindset brought her to join Morgan Stanley. Annetta is committed to building long-term client relationships and offering excellent service.
Annetta resides in Northern Kentucky with her husband Jeff and daughter Sophie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is involved in her community and church.
Annetta draws on her depth of knowledge across several positions in the banking industry to provide an exceptional client experience. She previously worked at KeyBank, Fifth Third Bank and most recently managed multiple branches at Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) in Erlanger and Crescent Springs in northern Kentucky. Her positive attitude and leadership mindset brought her to join Morgan Stanley. Annetta is committed to building long-term client relationships and offering excellent service.
Annetta resides in Northern Kentucky with her husband Jeff and daughter Sophie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is involved in her community and church.
About Rex Points
Rex has 27 years of financial services experience and has been a Registered Client Service Associate for Morgan Stanley since 2023. Rex is the contact for clients for many operational and administrative services. Some of the services he assists with are new account opening, existing account maintenance, requests for fund disbursements and trades.
Rex graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. He started his career in 1997 with Fidelity investments. He currently holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as Ohio Life, Health and Accident and Variable Annuity insurance licenses.
Rex lives in Union, Kentucky with his wife Shannon. They have 2 adult children, Keegan and Jena. Rex enjoys spending time with his family, Jeep drives and traveling to Florida’s Gulf coast whenever able.Rex has 27 years of financial services experience and has been a Registered Client Service Associate for Morgan Stanley since 2023. Rex is the contact for clients for many operational and administrative services. Some of the services he assists with are new account opening, existing account maintenance, requests for fund disbursements and trades.
Rex graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. He started his career in 1997 with Fidelity investments. He currently holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as Ohio Life, Health and Accident and Variable Annuity insurance licenses.
Rex lives in Union, Kentucky with his wife Shannon. They have 2 adult children, Keegan and Jena. Rex enjoys spending time with his family, Jeep drives and traveling to Florida’s Gulf coast whenever able.
Rex graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. He started his career in 1997 with Fidelity investments. He currently holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as Ohio Life, Health and Accident and Variable Annuity insurance licenses.
Rex lives in Union, Kentucky with his wife Shannon. They have 2 adult children, Keegan and Jena. Rex enjoys spending time with his family, Jeep drives and traveling to Florida’s Gulf coast whenever able.Rex has 27 years of financial services experience and has been a Registered Client Service Associate for Morgan Stanley since 2023. Rex is the contact for clients for many operational and administrative services. Some of the services he assists with are new account opening, existing account maintenance, requests for fund disbursements and trades.
Rex graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. He started his career in 1997 with Fidelity investments. He currently holds his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as Ohio Life, Health and Accident and Variable Annuity insurance licenses.
Rex lives in Union, Kentucky with his wife Shannon. They have 2 adult children, Keegan and Jena. Rex enjoys spending time with his family, Jeep drives and traveling to Florida’s Gulf coast whenever able.
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About Kimberly Emerson
Kimberly Emerson is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Ohio.
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.
Kimberly began her career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Private Banking Relationship Manager at FC Bank. Kimberly has also been a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch, as well as a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Fifth Third and KeyBank.
Kimberly is a graduate of Ohio Dominican University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. She and her family reside in Blacklick, Ohio. Outside of the office, Kimberly enjoys sporting events, concerts, and spending time with her family.
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.
Kimberly began her career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Private Banking Relationship Manager at FC Bank. Kimberly has also been a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch, as well as a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Fifth Third and KeyBank.
Kimberly is a graduate of Ohio Dominican University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. She and her family reside in Blacklick, Ohio. Outside of the office, Kimberly enjoys sporting events, concerts, and spending time with her family.
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