Kari Pestorius
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
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Tom LaCrosse
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor
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(585) 264-5833(585) 264-5833
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My Story and Services
Tom LaCrosse is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley’s Pittsford, New York office. Tom primarily works with high-net-worth individuals, households, estates, and corporate accounts.
Tom received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. Tom played Division 1 lacrosse for four years at Penn State and in his senior year he was one of the team captains. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Tom was in the transportation and logistics industry for almost ten years, working primarily as a national sales representative. Tom has a tremendous amount of experience dealing with a variety of people and guiding them to solutions to their unique situations. Tom’s passion for helping others and his interest in the financial markets have led him to Morgan Stanley.
Tom grew up in Canandaigua, New York and still lives there today loving the small-town community with its proximity to Rochester. Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife Megan, their son Steven and daughter Lilian, and their dog Remi. He also loves to play golf, ski, and spend as much time as possible on the water. Tom serves on the Board of Directors of the Canandaigua Country Club. Tom continues to give back to Penn State by serving as a mentor to a current student athlete through the Teammates for Life program. Losing his dad unexpectedly in 2021 reinforced for Tom how important it is to work with people you can trust to do what is in your best interest.
Tom received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. Tom played Division 1 lacrosse for four years at Penn State and in his senior year he was one of the team captains. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Tom was in the transportation and logistics industry for almost ten years, working primarily as a national sales representative. Tom has a tremendous amount of experience dealing with a variety of people and guiding them to solutions to their unique situations. Tom’s passion for helping others and his interest in the financial markets have led him to Morgan Stanley.
Tom grew up in Canandaigua, New York and still lives there today loving the small-town community with its proximity to Rochester. Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife Megan, their son Steven and daughter Lilian, and their dog Remi. He also loves to play golf, ski, and spend as much time as possible on the water. Tom serves on the Board of Directors of the Canandaigua Country Club. Tom continues to give back to Penn State by serving as a mentor to a current student athlete through the Teammates for Life program. Losing his dad unexpectedly in 2021 reinforced for Tom how important it is to work with people you can trust to do what is in your best interest.
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About Kari Pestorius
Kari is a Portfolio Associate for the Moll/LaCrosse Group. She is responsible for overseeing and facilitating team operations with an emphasis on ensuring the best possible experience for our clients. Kari assists the team with all phases of financial service while promoting client satisfaction. While acting as liaison for the clients between the financial advisors and the firm, making sure clients’ needs are satisfied with the utmost care and attention to detail is her top priority.
Kari has 31 years industry experience, 27 of them with Morgan Stanley and legacy firms. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from St John Fisher College and is FINRA Series 7, 63 and 66 as well as NYS Insurance licensed.
Kari has 31 years industry experience, 27 of them with Morgan Stanley and legacy firms. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from St John Fisher College and is FINRA Series 7, 63 and 66 as well as NYS Insurance licensed.
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