Jillian M Pleakis
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Resident Manager, Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(716) 375-8215(716) 375-8215
The Willowbridge Group at Morgan Stanley
Jillian M PleakisJessica Roach, CFP®, CIMA®Andrew Smigiera, CFP®, CRPC®Meghan PalumboBrian J. Wells, CFP®Timothy W. McNamara, CRPC®George Di MatteoMichele Mundie, CRPC®
Direct:
(716) 372-0133(716) 372-0133
Direct:
(716) 849-2310(716) 849-2310
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
- Retirement PlanningFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Trust ServicesFootnote5
- Wealth PlanningFootnote6
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote7
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Asset Management
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Working With You
As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service.
Discovery Process
We take the time to fully understand you and your family - whether you're planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years - we consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
Forming Your Strategy
Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to helping you achieve your success.
Implementing Your Plan
We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley's full suite of resources, to help ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios.
Measuring Your Success
We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.
Digital Tools
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
Portfolio Risk Platform
Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform, powered by Aladdin, analyzes over 3,000 risk factors, and models what-if scenarios so you can see the potential impact of hypothetical market shocks.
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Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Goals Based Planning
Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages ow working with our planning technology in reaching your financial goals.
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Spending and Budgeting Tool
Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts. Our Spending and Budgeting Tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.
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Morgan Stanley Online
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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Online Security Center
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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eDelivery
eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
Enroll in eDeliveryResources and Research
At Morgan Stanley, we provide clients with resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content. The links below offer insight into the modern market and economic landscape.
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
On The Markets Research Reports
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
On The Markets Research Reports
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From the use of satellite data technology to solve some of the world's most complex problems, to learning how not to follow the crowd when making decisions, The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond. Click the link below for more information and to access a library of interesting content.
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Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Location
202 West State St.
Olean, NY 14760
US
Direct:
(716) 372-0133(716) 372-0133
50 Fountain Plaza
Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14202
US
Direct:
(716) 849-2310(716) 849-2310
450 Essjay Road
Ste 100
Williamsville, NY 14221
US
Meet The Willowbridge Group
Jessica Roach, CFP®, CIMA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Branch Manager
Phone:
(716) 849-2310(716) 849-2310
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(716) 849-4857(716) 849-4857
Phone:
(716) 375-8232(716) 375-8232
Phone:
(716) 631-4686(716) 631-4686
Timothy W. McNamara, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(716) 631-4633(716) 631-4633
Phone:
(716) 631-4695(716) 631-4695
Michele Mundie, CRPC®
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(716) 631-4621(716) 631-4621
Tallena Kallenbach
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(716) 375-8209(716) 375-8209
Hillary Muffoletto
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(716) 631-4626(716) 631-4626
Courtney McCutcheon
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(716) 375-8200(716) 375-8200
Donna George
Registered Associate
Phone:
(716) 631-4609(716) 631-4609
About Jillian M Pleakis
As a financial advisor with The Willowbridge Group at Morgan Stanley, Jillian works with clients to create and implement comprehensive wealth management and financial planning strategies. She works closely with the groups clients supporting them across all facets of their financial lives. Jillian is the Resident Manager of the Olean, NY office as well.
As a Sociology Major at the State University of New York at Geneseo Jillian knew she wanted to help people and work with them to improve their lives. During her junior year she started with the Wilday Group as an intern. There she discovered a passion for helping people pursue their financial dreams and resolve stumbling blocks on their path to financial independence. Jillian served in various roles within the group. These different positions have provided her with a vast knowledge of how best to care for clients and address their needs and concerns.
Jillian is the acting Past Commodore of the Cuba Lake Yacht Club, she has also served as social chair of the club for many years. She enjoys sailing as well as cooking and watching her son play sports in her spare time. Jillian lives in Black Creek, NY with her husband Joe and son Grant in the approximately 200 year old farmhouse they have lovingly restored.
As a Sociology Major at the State University of New York at Geneseo Jillian knew she wanted to help people and work with them to improve their lives. During her junior year she started with the Wilday Group as an intern. There she discovered a passion for helping people pursue their financial dreams and resolve stumbling blocks on their path to financial independence. Jillian served in various roles within the group. These different positions have provided her with a vast knowledge of how best to care for clients and address their needs and concerns.
Jillian is the acting Past Commodore of the Cuba Lake Yacht Club, she has also served as social chair of the club for many years. She enjoys sailing as well as cooking and watching her son play sports in her spare time. Jillian lives in Black Creek, NY with her husband Joe and son Grant in the approximately 200 year old farmhouse they have lovingly restored.
Securities Agent: ID, VI, WY, SC, WI, UT, KY, IA, MS, NE, NV, DE, WV, WA, VT, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, HI, GA, FL, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1398804
NMLS#: 1398804
About Jessica Roach
Jessica is passionate about helping clients at all stages of their lives reach their goals. As a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley for over 25 years, Jessica offers a full spectrum of financial planning and investment strategies designed to help meet the needs of her clients and their families. She works with her clients to develop a roadmap that is individualized to each of their beliefs, objectives and circumstances.
Dedicated to providing clients with a high level of experience and knowledge, as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Jessica has completed the extensive training and experience requirements and is held to rigorous ethical standards. She has also attained Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Advisor designation. As a Family Wealth Advisor, she has gained the knowledge to help families have meaningful conversations about money, set priorities, protect their family enterprise, practice impactful philanthropy and put estate planning strategies in place. This also includes connecting with the next generation to engage them in becoming educated about how family finances affect them. Additionally, her Certified Investment Management Analyst designation, through the Wharton School of Business, provides me with a higher level of technical portfolio construction knowledge.
Jessica joined Morgan Stanley after graduating from the University of New Mexico Robert O. Anderson School of Management. It is rewarding and reassuring for her to have worked her entire career for a company whose core values align with hers. A resident of Grand Island, Jessica and her husband have two college-age daughters, Maelee and Adelyn. With any free time, she enjoys exploring nature’s wonders, experimenting in the kitchen, tinkering in her gardens and connecting with live music. Giving back to the community whenever possible, Jessica has consistently volunteered time and resources to organizations she connects with.
Dedicated to providing clients with a high level of experience and knowledge, as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Jessica has completed the extensive training and experience requirements and is held to rigorous ethical standards. She has also attained Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Advisor designation. As a Family Wealth Advisor, she has gained the knowledge to help families have meaningful conversations about money, set priorities, protect their family enterprise, practice impactful philanthropy and put estate planning strategies in place. This also includes connecting with the next generation to engage them in becoming educated about how family finances affect them. Additionally, her Certified Investment Management Analyst designation, through the Wharton School of Business, provides me with a higher level of technical portfolio construction knowledge.
Jessica joined Morgan Stanley after graduating from the University of New Mexico Robert O. Anderson School of Management. It is rewarding and reassuring for her to have worked her entire career for a company whose core values align with hers. A resident of Grand Island, Jessica and her husband have two college-age daughters, Maelee and Adelyn. With any free time, she enjoys exploring nature’s wonders, experimenting in the kitchen, tinkering in her gardens and connecting with live music. Giving back to the community whenever possible, Jessica has consistently volunteered time and resources to organizations she connects with.
Securities Agent: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, AL, WY, VI, LA, KS, ID, IA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278649
NMLS#: 1278649
About Andrew Smigiera
As a disciplined Morgan Stanley financial advisor, Andrew believes a sound financial future starts with a responsible plan. Portfolios can only assess a wealthy state of being, not a wealthy state of mind. To be genuinely effective and meaningful, a wealth management strategy must balance both money and life. Andrew delivers tailored advice through a disciplined wealth management approach, resulting in an effective long-term investment strategy. Andrew obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2021.
Outside of his role in advising clients, Andrew is an enthusiastic runner and competitor. He was previously a Division One multi-sport athlete. Andrew resides with his wife, Jessica, and their dog Bruce in the historic Elmwood Village of Buffalo. He is a founding partner of The Willowbridge Group at Morgan Stanley.
Designations and Licenses
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• New York State Life, Accident & Health Insurance License
Outside of his role in advising clients, Andrew is an enthusiastic runner and competitor. He was previously a Division One multi-sport athlete. Andrew resides with his wife, Jessica, and their dog Bruce in the historic Elmwood Village of Buffalo. He is a founding partner of The Willowbridge Group at Morgan Stanley.
Designations and Licenses
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• New York State Life, Accident & Health Insurance License
Securities Agent: WV, VA, NY, AL, UT, IN, CT, CO, WI, MT, MN, KY, GA, SD, MD, VT, NV, ME, IL, FL, CA, OH, IA, DC, AZ, WY, TN, OR, NM, ND, DE, TX, RI, NJ, NH, NC, WA, SC, PA, OK, NE, MI, MA, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2131708
NMLS#: 2131708
About Me
As a trusted financial advisor, Meghan helps families, individuals, and institutions pursue their goals by turning complexity into clarity.
Meghan specializes in supporting individuals and families over the long term, delivering customized investment and insurance solutions that complement broader wealth planning needs. She takes a holistic approach—considering all facets of a client’s financial life—to clarify priorities, evaluate trade-offs, and align strategies with what matters most. Clients value her objective, consistent guidance and her ability to identify opportunities while thoughtfully addressing challenges.
With nearly three decades of experience, Meghan brings particular depth in retirement planning, helping clients navigate the decisions and nuances that often arise as retirement approaches. She focuses on providing actionable strategies clients can understand, implement, and rely on over time.
Outside of work, Meghan and her husband enjoy downhill skiing—something she has loved since the age of three—and they are active members of the Ellicottville Ski Club. They also enjoy sailing and spending time with their close-knit community at the Buffalo Canoe Club, as well as traveling, especially to warm, sandy beaches.
Meghan is committed to building awareness, strengthening communication, and serving as a connector within the community.
Meghan holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as Life, Accident and Health insurance licenses.
Meghan specializes in supporting individuals and families over the long term, delivering customized investment and insurance solutions that complement broader wealth planning needs. She takes a holistic approach—considering all facets of a client’s financial life—to clarify priorities, evaluate trade-offs, and align strategies with what matters most. Clients value her objective, consistent guidance and her ability to identify opportunities while thoughtfully addressing challenges.
With nearly three decades of experience, Meghan brings particular depth in retirement planning, helping clients navigate the decisions and nuances that often arise as retirement approaches. She focuses on providing actionable strategies clients can understand, implement, and rely on over time.
Outside of work, Meghan and her husband enjoy downhill skiing—something she has loved since the age of three—and they are active members of the Ellicottville Ski Club. They also enjoy sailing and spending time with their close-knit community at the Buffalo Canoe Club, as well as traveling, especially to warm, sandy beaches.
Meghan is committed to building awareness, strengthening communication, and serving as a connector within the community.
Meghan holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as Life, Accident and Health insurance licenses.
Securities Agent: ID, CO, KY, OK, MD, MA, IL, UT, RI, PA, OH, NJ, WY, WA, VI, OR, DE, CA, AL, AK, TX, HI, GA, SC, IN, IA, FL, DC, VT, VA, NE, MT, MS, ME, LA, AR, WI, TN, SD, PR, NY, NM, MI, AZ, WV, NV, MO, KS, CT, NH, ND, NC, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Brian J. Wells
Brian J. Wells, CFP®, is an accomplished Financial Advisor with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. With an extensive track record of delivering comprehensive wealth management and financial planning solutions, Brian has earned the trust of individuals, families and business owners seeking guidance in helping achieve their long-term financial objectives.
Throughout his career, Brian has developed deep knowledge in investment strategy, retirement and estate planning strategies, risk management, and tax-efficient portfolio design. He takes a discipline, analytical approach to financial planning, emphasizing integrity, transparency and personalized service in every client relationship.
Career began in 1984 with AG Edwards (merger of L.F. Rothschild. Brian obtained the Certified Financial Planner designation in 1990 from the College of Financial Planning. Additionally holds the FINRA Series, 7, 63 and 65 and NY State Insurance License.
Throughout his career, Brian has developed deep knowledge in investment strategy, retirement and estate planning strategies, risk management, and tax-efficient portfolio design. He takes a discipline, analytical approach to financial planning, emphasizing integrity, transparency and personalized service in every client relationship.
Career began in 1984 with AG Edwards (merger of L.F. Rothschild. Brian obtained the Certified Financial Planner designation in 1990 from the College of Financial Planning. Additionally holds the FINRA Series, 7, 63 and 65 and NY State Insurance License.
Securities Agent: CT, DE, KS, GA, CA, SC, NJ, ME, MD, KY, DC, NY, FL, CO, AL, RI, NC, IL, IN, VA, TN, NV, WA, TX, PA, NE, MO, MN, OH, NH, AZ, VT, IA, UT, MT, MI, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2628027
NMLS#: 2628027
About Timothy W. McNamara
Timothy W. McNamara, CRPC®, is an accomplished Financial Advisor with over 45 years of experience in the financial services industry. Renowned for his disciplined approach to portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. Tim provides strategic guidance to individuals, families and business owners seeking to build, preserve, and transfer wealth effectively.
Throughout his career, Tim has developed deep knowledge and experience in investment strategy, portfolio construction, retirement and estate planning strategies, and risk management. He employs a data-driven, client-focused methodology designed to balance performance with prudent risk management, ensuring each portfolio reflects the client’s goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tim held senior advisory roles at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and NY state Insurance License, underscoring a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism possible.
Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Buffalo with the Cum Laude achievement. He continues to pursue professional development to stay ahead in the dynamic financial landscape.
Throughout his career, Tim has developed deep knowledge and experience in investment strategy, portfolio construction, retirement and estate planning strategies, and risk management. He employs a data-driven, client-focused methodology designed to balance performance with prudent risk management, ensuring each portfolio reflects the client’s goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tim held senior advisory roles at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and NY state Insurance License, underscoring a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism possible.
Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Buffalo with the Cum Laude achievement. He continues to pursue professional development to stay ahead in the dynamic financial landscape.
Securities Agent: DC, KY, CT, WA, MD, KS, IN, CO, NV, MO, FL, AZ, AL, VA, TN, IA, NY, NE, MI, MA, IL, VT, OH, ME, PA, MN, SC, RI, NJ, UT, NH, NC, GA, DE, CA, TX, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About George Di Matteo
Securities Agent: NH, MO, UT, IL, GA, CT, AL, WA, OH, NV, NJ, MN, KS, IN, TX, RI, MI, CO, AZ, NC, CA, VT, NE, ME, KY, IA, DE, PA, MD, VA, SC, NY, MA, MT, FL, DC, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2083431
NMLS#: 2083431
About Michele Mundie
Michele is a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, families and businesses build, manage, and preserve their wealth. Known for a client-centric approach and knowledgeable aspects in the industry. Michele focuses on comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning strategies.
Currently serving as a Financial Advisor, Michele works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies tailored to their unique financial goals and life stages. With a focus on transparency, integrity, and long-term relationships.
She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ®, Financial Planning Specialist and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Empire State College, and continually pursues professional development to stay ahead in the dynamic financial landscape. Michele has obtained licenses to include her Series 7, 63, 65 and NY State Insurance License.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys spending time with her grown daughter and son. She is actively involved in her passion of equestrian riding and finding a balance between professional dedication and personal well-being.
Currently serving as a Financial Advisor, Michele works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies tailored to their unique financial goals and life stages. With a focus on transparency, integrity, and long-term relationships.
She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ®, Financial Planning Specialist and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Empire State College, and continually pursues professional development to stay ahead in the dynamic financial landscape. Michele has obtained licenses to include her Series 7, 63, 65 and NY State Insurance License.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys spending time with her grown daughter and son. She is actively involved in her passion of equestrian riding and finding a balance between professional dedication and personal well-being.
Securities Agent: ID, AZ, VA, SC, PR, NJ, MI, ME, LA, FL, AK, UT, RI, MT, MN, WI, MD, HI, GA, IN, CO, CA, KY, NH, IL, IA, AL, OR, OK, WA, NY, MO, KS, DE, TX, TN, PA, OH, NV, NE, DC, VT, NC, MA, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2744514
NMLS#: 2744514
About Tallena Kallenbach
Tallena joined Morgan Stanley in March 2015 bringing more than a decade of experience in the local banking industry. Over the course of her career, she has developed strong relationships within the Olean community and is committed to delivering a high level of service to clients. As the primary contact for the Group’s clients, Tallena assists with a wide range of day-to-day financial needs. She is registered with her Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Tallena resides in Olean with her husband Danny and their two children. Outside of work she enjoys traveling with her husband for their kids' sporting events, spending time with family and friends and is an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills & Sabres.
Tallena resides in Olean with her husband Danny and their two children. Outside of work she enjoys traveling with her husband for their kids' sporting events, spending time with family and friends and is an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills & Sabres.
About Hillary Muffoletto
Hillary joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and serves as a Portfolio Associate. She is responsible for client administration, onboarding new clients, educating clients about online access, and responding to inquiries.
Hillary is dedicated to providing exceptional service — her professionalism, personal touch, and sense of urgency ensure that clients’ needs are addressed with the highest level of care.
Hillary and her husband, Mark, live in Darien Center with their energetic dog, Duke, and their young daughter. They enjoy spending time outdoors and keeping Duke busy with plenty of exercise.
Hillary is dedicated to providing exceptional service — her professionalism, personal touch, and sense of urgency ensure that clients’ needs are addressed with the highest level of care.
Hillary and her husband, Mark, live in Darien Center with their energetic dog, Duke, and their young daughter. They enjoy spending time outdoors and keeping Duke busy with plenty of exercise.
About Courtney McCutcheon
Courtney joined Morgan Stanley in January 2020. She graduated from Alfred State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning.
Courtney is dedicated to creating lasting relationships with clients and her favorite part of the job is helping them achieve their financial goals.
Courtney resides in Olean with her boyfriend, Ryan and their dog, Ruger. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, spending time with family and friends and hanging out at home with Ryan and Ruger.
Courtney is dedicated to creating lasting relationships with clients and her favorite part of the job is helping them achieve their financial goals.
Courtney resides in Olean with her boyfriend, Ryan and their dog, Ruger. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, spending time with family and friends and hanging out at home with Ryan and Ruger.
About Donna George
Donna has over 38 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning with A.G. Edwards in 1987. She is responsible for providing clients with a high level of service in various operational and administrative areas.
In her career, Donna has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of services offered by Morgan Stanley.
She holds the Series 7 & 66 licenses and additionally is licensed with New York State Life and Health.
In her career, Donna has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of services offered by Morgan Stanley.
She holds the Series 7 & 66 licenses and additionally is licensed with New York State Life and Health.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25.
The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Christopher Dubie, CRPS®
Financial Advisor, Executive Director, Corporate Retirement Director, Financial Wellness Director
Julie Braun, CRPS®
Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Retirement Director, Financial Wellness Director
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Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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4Alternative 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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.
9Morgan 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.
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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:
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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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1When 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Alternative 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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.
9Morgan 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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CRC 4665150 (8/2025), 4763067 (9/2025)