

The Terzioglu Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
Our aim is to be the go-to resource for investment and trading experience, empowering individuals and businesses to help make informed financial decisions and capitalize on market opportunities.
We envision a future where financial success is within reach for everyone, and we strive to make that vision a reality.
Our Story & Services
The Terzioglu Group brings together a wealth management team with over 138 years of combined financial services experience, market perspectives gleaned from roles in securities trading and research as well as an unsurpassed work ethic and commitment to their clients. Many of the team's clients have reached a level of wealth where principal preservation and income generation are primary objectives while the group continues to expand its services to individuals and families in the wealth accumulation phase of their lives, both in the Rochester area and across the country.
Three of the team's four Financial Advisors – Ahmet Terzioglu, Jeff Machiele and Michael Cregan – spent the early part of their careers at Merrill Lynch, while Paula Terzioglu joined Morgan Stanley in 2007. The team integrates complementary skill sets to provide a level of sophistication and care to clients typically reserved for institutional investors. As a Senior Portfolio Management Director, Ahmet runs the group's discretionary portfolio management relationships; as a former equity sales trader, Jeff applies his research skills to outside investment manager selection and due diligence; while Mike provides valuable insights as the team's insurance and annuities advisor.
The Terzioglu Group's affinity and experience in following the markets, which includes participating on daily morning calls and staying current on the latest Morgan Stanley research and related Wall Street forecasts, can provide you with a level of knowledge and guidance on stocks, bonds and alternatives rarely available to individual investors. These insights are supported by the commitment and passion of a long tenured client service team always available to answer your questions or requests.
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About Ahmet Terzioglu
Graduating from the University of Rochester with a degree in Economics, Ahmet started his career at Merrill Lynch moving to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2002. The open architect platform at Morgan Stanley has given him tools to consistently refine and develop each client's portfolio, but as he consistently tells his clients, “I don’t work for Morgan Stanley, I work for you.”
Ahmet’s hard work for the past 35 years has been recognized by his numerous awards.
The Terzioglu Group is licensed in 44 states. Ahmet holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as his New York State Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Licenses.
He has served on the board of the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center as well as on its finance committee.
He currently resides in Pittsford, NY with a second home in Boston, MA.
NMLS#: 1279426
About Jeffrey Machiele
Jeff leverages his and the team’s deep experience in following the markets and serving institutional clients to provide a level of knowledge, perspective and guidance on stocks, bonds and alternatives rarely available to individual investors. Jeff also applies his research skills in the vetting and selection of outside investment managers for the team’s client portfolios.
NMLS#: 1475819
About Paula M. Terzioglu
With a vast knowledge base, strong integrity, and 17 years of industry experience Paula specializes in helping individuals and small businesses work towards pursuing their financial goals. Paula’s approach is to understand and appreciate that each client comes with a unique and different set of circumstances and that life events happen. Her empathy and compassion to navigating transitions such as career changes, divorce, and loss of loved ones are unsurpassed. She forms lasting relationship with her clients based on integrity and trust.
Outside of work Paula enjoys a very active life with her husband, Ahmet. Whether training at the gym, hiking, biking or cross-country skiing, she is always energized. Paula also enjoys traveling “again” and looks forward to meeting with clients from all over the United States.
NMLS#: 2401030
About Michael Cregan
Michael believes in developing a solid understanding and relationship with each individual client and family account. Michael leverages his and the team’s deep experience in following the markets and serving institutional clients to provide a level of knowledge, perspective and guidance on stocks, bonds and alternatives rarely available to individual investors. He also brings specialized knowledge on insurance and annuities to the team’s high net worth clients.
Michael takes a holistic approach to wealth management while constantly evaluating what value or solution he can offer his clients to help them toward meeting both their near-term needs and long-term financial goals.
NMLS#: 1398746
About Wioletta Saia
Wioletta has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She brings leadership, management and client relations skills that she cultivated as the remote systems manager at Reliant Community Credit Union. Wioletta graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and holds an M.B.A. from St. John Fisher College. Additionally, she holds her Series 7 & 66 registrations.
She resides in Webster, NY with her husband and two sons.
About Jake Bilyo
Jake graduated from SUNY Brockport with a major in Finance and a minor in Economics. He began his career in the insurance industry where he was an Insurance Agent. He holds the New York Life, Accident & Health Insurance License along with his Series 7 & 66 registrations.
He enjoys weekends at his family cabin in the Adirondacks as well as golfing and boating.
About Jackie Smith
Jackie graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, and then worked in finance for a few years. She took a break from the financial world to pursue a passion for education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Inclusive Education. She taught for four years before coming back into the world of finance. Jackie employs her teaching skills in new and insightful ways and is very happy to assist clients with their needs.
She resides in East Irondequoit with her husband and two children.

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About Charles Cox
Charles began his career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked for a national bank with trust powers in a variety of roles. Most recently he was providing financial planning to bank’s high-net worth clients.
Charles graduated from University at Albany with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation. Charles lives in Rochester, NY with his wife Cristina. Outside of work, Charles enjoys spending time outdoors and cooking.
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