Howard Waltuch, CDFA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant
Phone:
(561) 694-7080(561) 694-7080
The Waltuch Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(516) 336-0825(516) 336-0825
Toll-Free:
(866) 734-7312(866) 734-7312
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We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
2019-2024 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
2019-2024 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
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3801 PGA Blvd
Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
US
Direct:
(516) 336-0825(516) 336-0825
Toll-Free:
(866) 734-7312(866) 734-7312
1200 Franklin Avenue
2nd Floor
Garden City, NY 11530
US
Direct:
(516) 336-0825(516) 336-0825
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Redina Mingla, CFP®, CIMA®
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(516) 227-2853(516) 227-2853
About Howard Waltuch
Howard C. Waltuch is an Executive Director, Financial Advisor and founding partner of the Waltuch Group at Morgan Stanley. A wealth management professional for more than 25 years, Howard has dedicated his entire career to helping his clients achieve their financial goals. His approach focuses on a comprehensive wealth management plan and a commitment to providing outstanding service and advice.
Prior to becoming a member of the Morgan Stanley family in 2008, Howard worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Securities and Smith Barney for 17 years. A 1989 graduate of the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Howard received his Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ designation in 2009 from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
A native to Long Island, Howard has extensive experience serving the needs of his local community. He is the Co-Founder of the Tender Loving Care Foundation, which helps raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. He is also a former Co-Chairman and Board Member of the New Leadership Division at North Shore Hospital, which focuses on raising funds for pediatrics and has been an active member for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies Long Island Chapter.
In recognition for his dedication to his community and his clients, Howard has received numerous distinctions and professional accolades throughout his career. He was awarded the 2013 Community Leadership Award from Morgan Stanley for the work he has done with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He earned the prestigious Leader Recognition Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2018 Howard was named to the Firm’s prestigious President’s Club, an elite group composed of the firm’s top Financial Advisors. Most recently in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Howard was recognized as Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.
When he is not working directly with his clients or guiding the many organizations he supports, you can find Howard spending quality time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and exercising.
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. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2023) Data complied by SHOOK Research LLC based 12 month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Prior to becoming a member of the Morgan Stanley family in 2008, Howard worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Securities and Smith Barney for 17 years. A 1989 graduate of the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Howard received his Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ designation in 2009 from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
A native to Long Island, Howard has extensive experience serving the needs of his local community. He is the Co-Founder of the Tender Loving Care Foundation, which helps raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. He is also a former Co-Chairman and Board Member of the New Leadership Division at North Shore Hospital, which focuses on raising funds for pediatrics and has been an active member for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies Long Island Chapter.
In recognition for his dedication to his community and his clients, Howard has received numerous distinctions and professional accolades throughout his career. He was awarded the 2013 Community Leadership Award from Morgan Stanley for the work he has done with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He earned the prestigious Leader Recognition Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2018 Howard was named to the Firm’s prestigious President’s Club, an elite group composed of the firm’s top Financial Advisors. Most recently in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Howard was recognized as Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.
When he is not working directly with his clients or guiding the many organizations he supports, you can find Howard spending quality time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and exercising.
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. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2023) Data complied by SHOOK Research LLC based 12 month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: MA, VT, PA, OK, GA, VA, SD, OR, ME, MD, IN, IL, CO, TX, NC, DC, AZ, KY, CA, ND, RI, NH, MN, DE, UT, NJ, MI, CT, SC, IA, WA, OH, NY, FL, AR, WV, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282717
NMLS#: 1282717
About Redina Mingla
Redina is a Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions. She has built a thriving practice centered on strategic wealth management, thoughtful investment guidance, and personalized financial planning, helping clients grow, preserve, and protect their wealth over the long term.
A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), earned through the Yale School of Management, Redina combines advanced investment expertise with a disciplined planning approach. Her deep knowledge of markets, portfolio construction, and wealth strategy allows her to deliver sophisticated, research-driven solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, Redina gained extensive experience in banking and insurance, giving her a broad foundation across the financial services industry. She has been recognized by the firm’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club, an honor reserved for the highest-performing Financial Advisors.
Redina holds a degree in Finance from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. Outside of her professional work, she is committed to giving back through mentorship of children and immigrants and volunteering with organizations supporting homeless individuals and animal welfare throughout New York. She also enjoys traveling and learning new languages, bringing the same curiosity and dedication to her personal pursuits as she does to her practice.
A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), earned through the Yale School of Management, Redina combines advanced investment expertise with a disciplined planning approach. Her deep knowledge of markets, portfolio construction, and wealth strategy allows her to deliver sophisticated, research-driven solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, Redina gained extensive experience in banking and insurance, giving her a broad foundation across the financial services industry. She has been recognized by the firm’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club, an honor reserved for the highest-performing Financial Advisors.
Redina holds a degree in Finance from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. Outside of her professional work, she is committed to giving back through mentorship of children and immigrants and volunteering with organizations supporting homeless individuals and animal welfare throughout New York. She also enjoys traveling and learning new languages, bringing the same curiosity and dedication to her personal pursuits as she does to her practice.
Securities Agent: VA, WI, WY, WV, WA, VT, VI, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, NH, AZ, AR, AL, NY, AK, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1222259
NMLS#: 1222259
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5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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