
The Wetzel Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
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.
- 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
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About Todd Wetzel
Todd grew up in a household focused on finance, as his father was a stockbroker. He learned firsthand the power of investing when he purchased his first share of stock. As he watched the stock value rise and fall, he became focused on how changes in the economy made an impact on his investment. This experience inspired Todd to follow in his father’s footsteps, pursuing a career where he could help individuals navigate the complex global markets, while striving to make a profound impact on the quality of their lives.
After earning his B.A. degree in Psychology from Middlebury College, Todd became a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley. Today, as a Producing Branch Manager, Todd splits his time as the lead Financial Advisor for the Wetzel Group and managing a team of 20 financial advisors at Morgan Stanley’s Westborough Branch.
Todd’s passion for helping his clients is equaled only by his dedication to his family and community. A strong believer in giving back, Todd has served on various boards in Worcester over the past three decades, including the American Red Cross, the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Clark University, the Bancroft School, the YMCA, YOU Inc., Worcester Children’s Friend Society, Worcester Research Bureau, and Worcester Development Corp. Todd is a current member of the Francis Ouimet Fund and past president of the Francis Ouimet Society and the Tatnuck Country Club. He is also a long time member of the Worcester Country Club.
Born and raised in Worcester, Todd’s proudest investments are each of his seven children. His 5 sons have graduated college and his daughter, Katherine currently attends Connecticut College. His other daughter, Emma resides with him at his home in Wayland MA. His hobbies include golf, tennis and spending time at the ocean, especially on the island of Nantucket.
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About Robert Wetzel
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.
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About Weliton Sousa
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.
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- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
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- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Mosaic
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Financial Wellness
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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