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The Wein Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
With a combined 30+ years of experience in the financial industry, The Wein Group is driven by a shared commitment to helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys with clarity, confidence and purpose. Founded on the principles of transparency, empathy, and long term partnership, our team provides highly personalized strategies tailored to what matters most, your goals, values and legacy.
Victor and Michael bring complementary backgrounds and expertise to the team. Victor's foundation in corporate finance, including roles in treasury and financial planning for a multinational company, gives him a strategic edge in crafting personalized financial roadmaps. After pivoting from the corporate world, Victor followed his passion to help individuals and families simplify complex financial decisions and secure their future. He is a CFP®, CIMA®, and CPWA®, and is fluent in Spanish. Victor holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a Finance degree from Baruch College.
Michael brings over two decades of deep experience in portfolio management, estate planning, and retirement strategies. He excels at building long term, tax efficient plans for families and high net worth individuals, helping clients execute with clarity and precision. Known for his ability to build lasting relationships, Michael holds Series 7, Series 66, and Life, Accident & Health Licenses. He is a graduate of Hampshire College and is continuously expanding his financial acumen to better serve clients.
Together Victor and Michael offer a holistic, client first approach, taking the time to truly understand each family's unique priorities, involving loved ones in the process, and adjusting strategies as life evolves. Whether planning for retirement, managing investments, or preparing to leave a legacy, The Wein Group is here to guide you every step of the way.
Outside of work, both are deeply involved in their communities and cherish time with their families in Connecticut. Victor enjoys hiking, golf, and travel with his family, while Michael is active in local philanthropy, yoga, running, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Victor and Michael bring complementary backgrounds and expertise to the team. Victor's foundation in corporate finance, including roles in treasury and financial planning for a multinational company, gives him a strategic edge in crafting personalized financial roadmaps. After pivoting from the corporate world, Victor followed his passion to help individuals and families simplify complex financial decisions and secure their future. He is a CFP®, CIMA®, and CPWA®, and is fluent in Spanish. Victor holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a Finance degree from Baruch College.
Michael brings over two decades of deep experience in portfolio management, estate planning, and retirement strategies. He excels at building long term, tax efficient plans for families and high net worth individuals, helping clients execute with clarity and precision. Known for his ability to build lasting relationships, Michael holds Series 7, Series 66, and Life, Accident & Health Licenses. He is a graduate of Hampshire College and is continuously expanding his financial acumen to better serve clients.
Together Victor and Michael offer a holistic, client first approach, taking the time to truly understand each family's unique priorities, involving loved ones in the process, and adjusting strategies as life evolves. Whether planning for retirement, managing investments, or preparing to leave a legacy, The Wein Group is here to guide you every step of the way.
Outside of work, both are deeply involved in their communities and cherish time with their families in Connecticut. Victor enjoys hiking, golf, and travel with his family, while Michael is active in local philanthropy, yoga, running, and spending time with his wife and two children.
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500 Post Road East, 3rd Floor,
Westport, CT 068804431
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(203) 221-6071(203) 221-6071
Meet The Wein Group
Phone:
(203) 221-6061(203) 221-6061
Joann Carballera
Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(203) 221-6070(203) 221-6070
About Me
Michael has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on portfolio management, estate, and retirement planning. He is committed to developing tax-efficient investment and financial plans tailored to each family's unique objectives. Michael is passionate about building lasting relationships with his clients, offering trusted guidance and support throughout their financial journeys. His expertise is particularly beneficial for families and high-net-worth clients, ensuring they execute their financial plans with confidence and precision.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Michael is actively involved in his community. He serves on the board of his temple and is part of the committee for an annual Sunrise golf outing, which supports children with cancer. He resides in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife, Arielle, and their two children, Ellis and Aubrey. In his personal time, Michael enjoys yoga, running, golf, and pickleball, while prioritizing family time.
Michael holds the Series 7, Series 66, and Life, Accident, and Health licenses. He is a graduate of Hampshire College and is committed to continuously advancing his expertise to better serve his clients now and in the future.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Michael is actively involved in his community. He serves on the board of his temple and is part of the committee for an annual Sunrise golf outing, which supports children with cancer. He resides in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife, Arielle, and their two children, Ellis and Aubrey. In his personal time, Michael enjoys yoga, running, golf, and pickleball, while prioritizing family time.
Michael holds the Series 7, Series 66, and Life, Accident, and Health licenses. He is a graduate of Hampshire College and is committed to continuously advancing his expertise to better serve his clients now and in the future.
Securities Agent: NC, CT, VA, MD, NM, FL, WA, VT, GA, NJ, NH, AZ, TX, OH, NY, MI, MA, PA, DE, VI, RI, HI, CO, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261751
NMLS#: 1261751
About Me
With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Victor is focused on making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by helping them achieve their financial goals. Victor focuses on understanding what matters most to each client and providing personalized advice and strategies.
Victors background in corporate finance, working in treasury and financial planning for a multinational company gave him a strong foundation that he has successfully applied to personal finance. After the company relocated outside of NYC, Victor decided to transition into financial advisory to pursue his passion for helping individuals and families secure their legacy.
By taking the time to understand each client’s unique priorities and financial goals, he is able to create tailored plans that adapt as life changes. His goal is to simply complex financial concepts, making them easier for his clients to understand and feel confident about.
What sets Victor apart is his commitment to transparency and empathy. He listens closely to his client’s needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout the entire process. He also works to involve family members in financial discussions, helping ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to important decisions.
Outside of work, Victor is dedicated to giving back by providing financial guidance to individuals who may not have access to such resources. He also enjoys spending time with his family in Connecticut, whether they’re hiking, playing golf, or traveling together.
Victor is a Certified Financial Planner CFP®, Certified Investment Management Analyst CIMA®, and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor CPWA®. He is fluent in Spanish and holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a degree in Finance from Baruch College.
Victors background in corporate finance, working in treasury and financial planning for a multinational company gave him a strong foundation that he has successfully applied to personal finance. After the company relocated outside of NYC, Victor decided to transition into financial advisory to pursue his passion for helping individuals and families secure their legacy.
By taking the time to understand each client’s unique priorities and financial goals, he is able to create tailored plans that adapt as life changes. His goal is to simply complex financial concepts, making them easier for his clients to understand and feel confident about.
What sets Victor apart is his commitment to transparency and empathy. He listens closely to his client’s needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout the entire process. He also works to involve family members in financial discussions, helping ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to important decisions.
Outside of work, Victor is dedicated to giving back by providing financial guidance to individuals who may not have access to such resources. He also enjoys spending time with his family in Connecticut, whether they’re hiking, playing golf, or traveling together.
Victor is a Certified Financial Planner CFP®, Certified Investment Management Analyst CIMA®, and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor CPWA®. He is fluent in Spanish and holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a degree in Finance from Baruch College.
Securities Agent: NH, MD, NC, HI, WA, IL, KY, TX, NY, FL, VA, RI, MA, CA, AZ, NV, VI, SC, OH, IN, CT, CO, PA, OR, KS, GA, DE, VT, NM, NJ, MT, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1367616
NMLS#: 1367616
About Joann Carballera
Joann has been with Morgan Stanley for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. She has her Series 7 General Securities Representative, Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law & Investment Advisor and Series 63 licenses. Joann brings her tremendous experience, knowledge, and attention to detail to our practice.
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