Robert Wetzel, CFP®, CIMA®
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(508) 870-7041(508) 870-7041
The Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(508) 870-7025(508) 870-7025
Toll-Free:
(888) 827-2901(888) 827-2901
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Managing Wealth, Making a Difference
At The Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley, we care deeply about the work we do as your wealth management team. At the heart of our practice is a determination to help you do more than just beat a performance benchmark. We believe it is our responsibility to align your finances with your overall mission, using appropriate strategies and disciplines to help achieve your specific goals. If done properly, we feel individuals and institutions today do not have to give up performance to invest with purpose.
As passionate advocates for sustainability and philanthropy, we are proud to align ourselves with Morgan Stanley, a firm deeply committed to the same mission-based principles in which we believe. Morgan Stanley has devoted significant resources to these important efforts and is a recognized leader in the Impact Investing arena. Over the years, we have developed the skills to help determine the best strategies to pursue your inherent values without potentaslly sacrificing performance. We understand the importance you place on responsible investing as part of your greater mission. In fact, Morgan Stanley has built an "open architecture" platform that enables us to work with investment managers who can screen for certain securities and introduce investments that correlate to your mission. We are seasoned financial advisors who come to work every day engaged in making a real difference in the lives of our clients. We believe you will not find a team of professionals more committed to helping you achieve your personal financial goals. We are committed to helping you preserve and build your wealth and will work to help strengthen your financial security for generations to come.
The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Asset Management
- Cash ManagementFootnote2
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote3
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote4
- Financial PlanningFootnote5
- Life InsuranceFootnote6
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote8
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Wealth ManagementFootnote11
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PLANNING FOR YOUR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL NEEDS
Estate Planning Brochure
You have worked long and hard to achieve success and build wealth for you and your family. There have been numerous challenges along the way. You may be at a point now where your greatest challenge is preserving your wealth and building a plan for its transition to those you choose in a way you choose.
Philanthropic Planning
Your set of Philanthropic objectives is as personal as your vision of a better world. Determining your objectives however, can be challenging when there are so many worthy causes and so many unmet needs.
Wealth Education
Financial Literacy means being empowered with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of life. Discussing family finances is especially important with adult children, no matter their age. It's not always easy, but starting the conversation is a key step in long-term wealth planning.
Signature Access
A broad range of specialty services are available to enrich and enhance the health, safety, comfort, and interests of affluent families, from private aviation, personal security, art advisory, and household staffing, to private health advisory services and advisory services for single family offices.
Wealth and Estate Planning Video Series
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Our Core Values
Our practice is focused on helping you make informed, confident decisions on your most important financial concerns. Our ultimate goal is to empower you to spend more time doing those things that matter most to you, knowing we are working hard to help ensure your continued prosperity.
We believe the best relationships are built on trust, understanding and shared values. We also believe a disciplined investment philosophy and process are critical to achieving your goals. To that end, we are committed to providing the following core values that serve as the foundation of our practice:
A Deep Passion for Helping Others
We are dedicated to building deep and longstanding relationships, based on trust and integrity. We do this by working with a select group of individuals, families, foundations and endowments. We guide them through each challenge by maintaining a close relationship, and by providing the experience and strategies to help keep them on course to achieving their specific financial goals.
A Team Approach
We believe you are entitled to the best advice possible. As a result, we have assembled a group of highly skilled professionals whose priority is you. As your wealth managers, we review your complete financial picture and help identify any gaps. When appropriate, we consult with key specialists to evaluate your unique challenges and devise specific recommendations.
Investing with Impact
Our platform offers a thoughtful approach for those seeking to invest more deliberately towards social and environmental improvement without sacrificing financial performance potential. It represents an important component of our strategic thinking, setting us apart from traditional advisors.
Concierge Service
Our clients believe in building a longstanding relationship with their wealth management team. They have grown to depend on our "high touch" service model. Above all, they appreciate our true passion for finding solutions to their specific life challenges
CFP® – Certified Financial Planner™ (Robert Wetzel and Weliton Sousa)
The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
CIMA® - Certified Investment Management Analyst® (Robert Wetzel)
CIMA® certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction certification program designed for investment consultants, researchers, advisors and wealth management professionals. The CIMA certification signifies that an individual has met initial and ongoing experience, ethical, education, and examination requirements for investment management consulting, including advanced investment management theory and application.
Our Collaboration with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation
The best investments grow steadily over time, create value that outlasts any single moment and leave the world better than they found it. By those metrics, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation has been one of our region's finest investments for the past 50 years. Across three generations the Wetzel Group has been a proud supporter of the incredible work this foundation has accomplished. The Greater Worcester Community Foundation proves that when a community invests in itself everyone benefits and we look forward to seeing what more they can accomplish in the next 50 years!
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(508) 870-7025(508) 870-7025
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Meet The Wetzel Group
Weliton Sousa, CFP®
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(508) 870-7043(508) 870-7043
Debbie Crossman
Senior Client Service Associate, Branch Manager Assistant
Phone:
(508) 870-7027(508) 870-7027
Isabel Lopes
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(508) 870-7013(508) 870-7013
About Robert Wetzel
Rob Joined The Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley in 2021. He joins the team as a third generation Wetzel, a family whose ties to the Wealth Management industry go back to the early 1960s. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Rob spent 4 years working for Eaton Vance and Columbia Threadneedle Investments, two of the top asset managers in Boston. While at Columbia, Rob earned his CERTIFIED FIANCIAL PLANNING™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst® certifications. CFP® and CIMA® professionals are required to complete extensive training while being held to the highest ethical standards in the industry. Rob graduated Trinity College in 2017 with a B.A. in Economics.
Rob currently resides in Boston’s Back Bay, but can often be found enjoying his free time on Cape Cod. He enjoys live music, golfing, biking, fishing and traveling.
Rob currently resides in Boston’s Back Bay, but can often be found enjoying his free time on Cape Cod. He enjoys live music, golfing, biking, fishing and traveling.
Securities Agent: CO, CA, RI, NY, FL, VA, MD, TX, CT, SC, IL, NH, WY, OR, NC, ME, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2126082
NMLS#: 2126082
About Weliton Sousa
Weliton joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as a Wealth Advisory Associate, having previously served on the mutual fund desk at Putnam Investments. He holds the Financial Planning Specialist designation as well as the CERTIFIED FIANCIAL PLANNING™ certification, holding himself to the highest ethical standards in the industry. Weliton’s analysis and planning skills help him integrate insurance, investments, estate planning and all other aspects of financial life into a single, overarching strategy.
Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Weliton was also honored with The Myra Kraft scholarship, which he used to earn a B.A. in Economics from Bates College.
Weliton is a graduate of the Ron Burton Training Village, a non-profit and yearlong program that helps teens and young adults prepare for success in life – he continues to support the organization in many ways. He currently lives in Holliston, MA, with his fiancé Mariane Sousa, where he enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling to discover other cultures and cuisines.
Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Weliton was also honored with The Myra Kraft scholarship, which he used to earn a B.A. in Economics from Bates College.
Weliton is a graduate of the Ron Burton Training Village, a non-profit and yearlong program that helps teens and young adults prepare for success in life – he continues to support the organization in many ways. He currently lives in Holliston, MA, with his fiancé Mariane Sousa, where he enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling to discover other cultures and cuisines.
Securities Agent: DC, VT, OR, MD, RI, PA, ME, FL, AZ, SC, OH, VA, NM, WV, TN, NH, DE, WI, MA, CO, TX, NY, NC, MI, IL, WY, CT, CA, NV, WA, UT, NJ, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2326402
NMLS#: 2326402
About Debbie Crossman
Debbie Crossman has more than 30 years of financial services experience. As a Senior Client Service Associate and Branch Manager Assistant at The Wetzel Group, she is responsible for a wide array of client and branch operational activities, including opening client accounts, overseeing wire transfers, and organizing client seminars and is known as the go to person by her co-workers. Debbie is a consummate professional and is committed to identifying service solutions to deepen client relationships and ensure an excellent client experience. Debbie began her career with PaineWebber (now UBS) in 1991, where she held several important roles, including sales assistant, branch technical liaison and branch administrator. She joined Todd Wetzel at Smith Barney in 1997 and has been an integral member of his team ever since, moving with him to Morgan Stanley in 2001. Later that year, Debbie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and soon became an active member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, participating in many fundraising events. To date, Debbie has raised over $75,000 towards research efforts to end the progression of this sometimes-debilitating disease. Debbie resides in Weymouth with her husband Michael and rescue dog Cassie and has two children; Alex who resides in Hollis, Maine with his wife Megan and Taylor who resides in St. Petersburg, FL. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, traveling, bike riding and visiting her children. Two of her favorite vacation destinations are chartering a sailboat & sailing throughout the British Virgin Islands & visiting Keys in Florida.
About Isabel Lopes
Serving high net worth individuals, families and nonprofit organizations since 1996, Isabel is a Senior Registered Associate and Branch Manager Assistant of The Wetzel Group. Often the first line of contact on a broad array of client-specific services, Isabel is committed to providing each client with caring and personalized attention. Her exceptional interpersonal skills make her the go to professional to solve problems and helps to ensure clients enjoy a positive experience with every interaction. Through ongoing outreach and communication, Isabel leads a number of important aspects of the Group's business management and client servicing activities, helping gain a deeper understanding of each client's set of priorities. As a Senior Registered Associate with her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, she is able to execute trades on behalf of the Financial Advisors on the team. Over the course of her career, Isabel has had the opportunity to work in a variety of client service roles. Prior to joining The Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley in 2008, she worked as a team leader of Q & A at Aetna Insurance in Connecticut, a wire operator and Sales Associate at PaineWebber in Florida, and a registered client service associate at UBS in Boston. She maintains her Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is a Notary to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Isabel currently lives with Michael and their dog Sal in Pomfret, CT. She is the President of The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library Group where she is also an active volunteer. In her free time, Isabel enjoys gourmet cooking, traveling and creating works of art.
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It has been over 30 plus years with The Wetzel Group and I am grateful for the team's excellent money management that has allowed us to live gracefully in retirement and do the things we enjoy doing. Isabel and Deb are always there to assist me when I call. I have always felt like we were always treated so well and for that, we are very thankful.
Al
Verified ClientDecember 17, 2025
Todd and Robbie have made wise investments for me and had timely reviews. The reviews have been understandable, and they have answered all questions easily to my satisfaction. In between those times, I have had many occasions to meet with Isabel and Debbie. They are both always pleasant, and extraordinarily helpful, and deal with all requests in a timely manner. This is a great team, who not only seem to work well together, but are helpful and caring to their clients.
Sally
Verified ClientDecember 17, 2025
My husband and I have been clients of the Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley for over thirty years. Their advice has helped us grow our portfolio and gain confidence. Todd's prompt response and guidance is always invaluable. The team's communication is excellent. They assisted with retirement planning, home purchases, and IRA disbursements. While our financial gains are important, it also matters who we have watching over us. That is why we will be continuing being clients of The Wetzel Group.
Laura
Verified ClientDecember 17, 2025
The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation is well pleased with the investment management and advice provided by the Wetzel Group. Since the start of our relationship, the Wetzel team has met with the Board quarterly, providing forward looking guidance that synchronizes well with the long term plan they helped us develop. We look forward to many more years of partnership.
Fred
Verified ClientFebruary 16, 2026
Over the last ten years, our financial advisory team at the Morgan Stanley Wetzel Group practice has helped us create a thoughtful financial plan that evolved alongside our family’s goals. They took the time to understand our priorities, answer our questions, and guide us through important decisions with care and responsiveness. We appreciate that they made us feel valued from the very beginning and have helped us feel more confident and organized about our future.
Leslie
Verified ClientMay 14, 2026
Sue and I want to thank Todd for suggesting the Blake’s do 529’s for our grandchildren when you did. The 529 nest egg has given all of us a clear path as how to pay for college. Tim Cook Jr. was accepted at several great colleges, and has chosen the University of Colorado Boulder for his college career. Again thanks to The Wetzel Group for making the suggestion to invest in our grandchildren’s future educational needs.
Raider and Sue
Verified ClientMay 14, 2026
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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
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